Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message will soon be displayed across a black background. The changes...
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Small Business Cybersecurity: Avoid These 8 Basic Mistakes That Could Let Hackers In
For small businesses, cyberattacks might sound like something they don't need to think about. Because cyber criminals only go after big, lucrative targets, right? Why would they target a small business? The unfortunate truth is that small businesses can make very tempting targets for malicious hackers and cyber criminals because...
Don’t Click That Browser Update – It Could Be Malware
Cybercriminals are getting bolder and better at tricking people into infecting their own devices. One of the fastest-growing threats right now is the so-called “Fake Update” scam, where a pop-up or page urges you to update your browser but installs malware instead. And it’s no longer just targeting Windows users...
How to Switch to Dark Mode in Microsoft Excel
More and more people are activating dark mode on their devices, especially on apps like Excel that display a lot of white elements. If your eyes are sensitive to light, you spend a lot of time in Excel, or you're working at night, switching to dark mode can help reduce...
How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why you shouldn’t wait to do it)
If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to keep things running smoothly is to ensure you're running the most updated version of Windows (you'd be surprised how many folks' devices are several...