A recently uncovered security vulnerability in new Dell PCs leaves users’ communications potentially open to interception or corruption.
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Huge Security Hole Found in New Dell PCs
Dave’s Computer Tips
Utilize the Power of Your Windows Firewall
The Price for Free
Will the proliferation of ad-blocking software lead to a ‘pay per view’ internet?
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Favorite Software of All Time
Marc from Dave’s Computer Tips offers his favorite software titles in multiple categories.
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AVG Can Sell Your Browsing History
AVG has updated its privacy policy and effective October 15th it reserves the right to sell your browsing history to ‘make money’.
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Monitoring Your PC’s Performance
Free utilities for monitoring your PC’s performance. Keep in mind, the free PC Matic diagnostic scan also provides some of this same data.
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Is That Windows 10 Compatible?
A great starting point to determine if your favorite programs and/or devices are Windows 10 compatible? Note: PC Matic IS Windows 10 compatible.
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Windows Privacy Concerns Overblown
Are Windows users justified in their concerns about Microsoft’s data collection policies?
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4 Ways to Avoid Being Hacked
6 Little Known Windows 10 Features
Check out these 6 little known but very useful features found in Windows 10.
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Make Web Pages Print Friendly
PrintFriendly cleans and formats web pages for perfect print experience
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Is Technology Killing Childhood?
5 Best Things About DropBox
Learning About Search Engines
How to Change a Router’s Default Password
Boost your network security by changing the default password on your router.
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Windows 10 Dumbs You Down
Marc Thomas thinks Microsoft is simply offering a “patronizing style and general dumbing down of Windows”.
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Learning About Browsers
An ongoing series specifically targeting novice users- begins with browsers.
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3 Tips to Increase Keyboard Speed
How to Completely Remove Antivirus Software
Before you move on to a new antivirus solution – make sure your current antivirus software is completely removed.
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Married to Microsoft for 40 Years
Is Upgrading Your PC the Answer?
Has your PC reached the point of no return? Key questions to ask before taking the upgrade plunge.
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Windows Pirates Will Walk the Plank
Microsoft is once again blurring the lines of what Windows 10 upgrade options will exist for those with non-genuine copies currently installed.
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Never Too Old to Enjoy a PC
Microsoft Windows by Subscription
Microsoft is dropping more hints that the Windows operating system will be offered through a subscription based model.
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Simple Browser Add-On for Privacy
ZenMate is a simple to use browser add-on or extension which promises online anonymity.
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Breakthrough Firefox Speed Boost
Richard with Dave’s Computer Tips points us to ‘the best Firefox speed boost’ he has seen in years.
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How to Record Your Video Games-Part II
How to Record Your Video Games
How to Pick a Monitor
Is It Finally Time to Upgrade?
When is it time to give up on your old PC and move on to something new.
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64 Bit Browsing
Free Utility Tracks USB Use
Handy free utility lists all currently and previously connected USB devices.
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Lock Down a PC with Raptor Freeware
A portable open source freeware application lack locks a PC via USB is a beta worth investigating.
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How to Remove Bloatware
Step by step guide to removing bloatware that consumes valuable resources on you PC.
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Building a Retro PC
Free Portable Archiver
The 100% free & clean archive tool of choice for Jim at Dave’s Computer Tips.
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Using System File Checker to Fix Errors
System File Checks can be used to help resolve errors with your system – but its not perfect.
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How to Kill Your Start Button
As crazy as it may seem, given the uproar over the lack of a start button in Windows 8 – some users don’t want the button. Here is freeware that removes it.
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Ask.com Malware Hidden Behind New Name
Ask.com is using a new name to deliver malware that can “hook deep into the system, hijack browsers and search engine”.
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FileHippo Downloads Delivered with Adware
Software from the popular download site FileHippo – is now delivered with adware.
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Configure Windows Search for Max Productivity
Complete Guide to System Restore
System Restore has improved over time and become a reliable path to recovery.
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Super Charge Your AMD Graphics Card
8 Reasons Windows 8 Sucks
The frustrations of Windows 8 users tend to follow these 8 lines of reasoning.
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Firefox In Decline
Is there a good explanation for the recent dip in Firefox market share?
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Avoiding Potentially Unwanted Programs
The key to avoiding the Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP) – lies within YOU.
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6 Reasons to Love Windows 8
Almost Forgot I Was Using Windows 8
With just a little time and effort – you too may forget you are using Windows 8.
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The Right to Be Forgotten
European courts are awarding individuals the ‘right to be forgotten’ –on search engines.
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