Phone Keeps Disconnecting and Reconnecting to Computer
We have all at some point run into the issue where we would connect our smartphone or tablet to our PC using a standard USB cable and the device would keep popping in and out of existence. Similar intermittent... Read more
What to do When Your Monitor Is Not Working
Monitors seem to be one of the most hassle-free and easy to set up computer peripherals. After all, you only have a power cable and a signal cable - hook these up to your power plug and your PC and you should be good... Read more
How to Troubleshoot Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player is far from the most popular video and audio player on the Windows platform. In fact, it's very near the bottom of the popularity list and is often used simply out of force of habit or because the... Read more
Zaxar Game Browser PUP
Zaxar Game Browser is the name of a potentially unwanted application that claims to deliver free games and gaming news. The program has a home page and can be downloaded from it directly, but you would have a hard... Read more
UK Banks List COVID Vaccine Scams as One of the Greatest Threats Today
Cyber attacks and phishing, scams and frauds in particular have exploded in volume since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Malicious actors have come up with countless ways to steal information and trick... Read more
Amazon Ring Neighbors Exposes Customer Data
A significant security issue with the Amazon-owned Ring Neighbors app exposed the exact location and the home address of users. The leak comes on the heels of the late 2020 Ring camera hack incident that led to users... Read more
Why Are Vishing Attacks on the Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has made a formal statement, warning the public against the increase in vishing attacks. The warning was issued in mid-January 2021. You may be already familiar with... Read more
Fix Bluetooth Problems on Windows
Bluetooth is used for communicating with a large number of PC peripherals, including game controllers, mice and headsets, to name a few. However, it's a relatively common issue to have your Bluetooth adapter acting up... Read more
Disk Drive Won't Read
Disk drives, whether they are CD optical drives or hard drives and solid-state drives, are some of the most common sources of issues on home computers. You can run into various errors related to both your CD and fixed... Read more
Troubleshooting Wireless Keyboard or Mouse
Wireless devices are a big convenience, there's no argument about that. This is especially true if you are using a laptop that you move around the house or travel with and you need as little clutter as possible. Even... Read more
'Computer Turns Off Randomly' Issue
The single most frustrating issue with a computer is random rebooting and random power-off events. They can seem to come completely out of the blue, they are rarely accompanied by meaningful crash messages or... Read more
Microsoft, DHL, and LinkedIn Among the Top Brands Exploited in 2020 Phishing Attacks
In early January 2021 security experts with Check Point published their findings on phishing attacks and campaigns in the last quarter of the past year, revealing both some interesting new trends and some unchanged... Read more
