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How to use Windows, Android, iOS, and other platforms securely. How to deal with system and security updates, how to troubleshoot problems, etc.

Which Windows services are safe to disable and when?

Which Windows services are safe to disable and when?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.05.2018
We would like to help you decide which Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 services are safe to disable and when. While disabling unneeded services can have a positive effect on system performance, disabling the wrong services can have a significant adverse effect on...
9 things you can do with System Configuration, in Windows

9 things you can do with System Configuration, in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.05.2018
Do you know how excellent the System Configuration (msconfig.exe) tool from Windows is? Although it is a small and somewhat hidden tool, it allows you to change quite a few things about the way Windows works. Among other things, the System Configuration tool lets you...
How to create basic tasks with Task Scheduler, in 5 steps

How to create basic tasks with Task Scheduler, in 5 steps

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.05.2018
With the help of the Task Scheduler, you can create all kinds of automated tasks to be run by Windows. For example, you can schedule some apps to run at specific time intervals or display a message on your desktop when something happens. Unfortunately, not...
8 ways to start System Configuration in Windows (all versions)

8 ways to start System Configuration in Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.05.2018
The System Configuration tool is also known by its msconfig.exe executable file. This app is useful to people who want to manage the Windows startup and the boot options, as well as troubleshoot stability and performance issues. You can do all that from this handy...
8 things you can do with Computer Management in Windows

8 things you can do with Computer Management in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.05.2018
Modern versions of Windows offer many tools that you can use to manage different aspects of the operating system. One lesser known administrative tool in Windows is named Computer Management. Few people know of its existence, and even fewer use it. Over the years, we...
2 ways to create a partition, in Windows (all versions)

2 ways to create a partition, in Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.04.2018
When you get your hands on a new hard disk or solid state drive, the first thing you have to do is partition it. That means that you must create one or more partitions so that you can then store data. Although you could use...
Digital Citizen Awards: The most popular antivirus product of the year 2018

Digital Citizen Awards: The most popular antivirus product of the year 2018

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.04.2018
This year we asked our readers again to cast a vote for their favorite antivirus product. The nominees from which you could choose were the best security products we reviewed in the last couple of months. Alphabetically, your choices were: Bitdefender Total Security, BullGuard Premium...
Digital Citizen Awards: The best antivirus product of the year 2018

Digital Citizen Awards: The best antivirus product of the year 2018

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.04.2018
One of the most asked questions on Google regarding security is: "What is the best antivirus?". It is a legitimate question as most people are not security experts and need recommendations to identify the best antivirus product for their computers and devices. The time has...
Digital Citizen Awards: The best free antivirus product of the year 2018

Digital Citizen Awards: The best free antivirus product of the year 2018

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.04.2018
Many users look for free antivirus software. Unfortunately, this niche of products is dominated by products which do things that are not in the interest of their users. For example, some try to change your browser's homepage to a page that is monetized by your...
Comparison: Which is the best antivirus for Windows devices, in 2018?

Comparison: Which is the best antivirus for Windows devices, in 2018?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.04.2018
Antivirus products and security solutions in general, come in various forms, shapes, and sizes, and most of them include more than a few distinct protection layers. The number and variety of security solutions that are sold to Windows users is quite large, and it is...
12+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 April 2018 Update

12+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 April 2018 Update

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.04.2018
On April 30th, 2018, Microsoft releases the next major update to Windows 10: April 2018 Update, which has the codename Redstone 4. The upgrade brings several new features and many quality-of-life improvements to the previous Fall Creators Update. If you want to know what is...
Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.03.2018
If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems ever used on storage devices...
9 important criteria to use when choosing your antivirus software

9 important criteria to use when choosing your antivirus software

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.03.2018
Are you searching for the best antivirus or the best security solution for your Windows computer or device? There are so many options on the market that you may not know which to choose. You know that you need an antivirus, but you do not...
Top 5 annoying practices of antivirus vendors

Top 5 annoying practices of antivirus vendors

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.03.2018
Do you remember the good old days when security vendors used to sell what you asked for? When you wanted to buy antivirus or a security suite, the vendor would sell you precisely that: an antivirus or a security suite. However, times have changed, and...