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Articles and tutorials about dealing with system settings, fixing bugs, and adjusting how your computer or devices works. This collection of articles includes guides for all major platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, and more.

article What is exFAT and why is it useful?

What is exFAT and why is it useful?

Did you hear about exFAT? It is the new kid in town when it comes to file systems that are used on flash drives and mobile devices. If you are both a Windows and a Mac OS user, you are probably familiar with exFAT, but if you are not, chances are you have never used this file system. Either way, if you want to
article Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

Some of our readers asked us to recommend the best programs for managing the Windows startup. We listened to their request, and we did some thorough testing on the subject. Now we are ready to share our recommendations for the best startup managers we have found on the internet. If you have asked yourself: "Which startup manager should I use?", don't hesitate to read
review Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

GlassWire is security software that monitors your network activity and lets you block any suspicious activity, by using its internal firewall. Moreover, it promises to deliver its services in an elegant manner and through a beautiful interface. While it is not a full security solution, it can be helpful when you need to analyze what's going on your network. We were quite curious how
article What is Windows 10 Creators Update and why should you install it?

What is Windows 10 Creators Update and why should you install it?

When Windows 10 was released for the first time, Microsoft said that this would be their last operating system. And they have kept their promise up until now: they have developed no new operating systems. However, that doesn't mean that Windows 10 is stalling. Quite the contrary! Windows 10 is probably the most dynamic operating system created by Microsoft. Last year, Microsoft gave us
article 5 things you can do with the new Windows Defender Security Center

5 things you can do with the new Windows Defender Security Center

Windows Defender is Microsoft's in-house antivirus product, and it has been protecting users for a long time now. However, in Microsoft's Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, its interface and usability didn't improve much. Luckily, good times have come to it too, and in Windows 10 Creators Update we get a new app called Windows Defender Security Center, which promises to make it easier than
article Digital Citizen Awards - The best antivirus product of the year 2017

Digital Citizen Awards - The best antivirus product of the year 2017

One of the most asked questions on Google regarding of 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 needs. The time has come for us to name the best antivirus product of the year, based on our experience in testing the many
article Digital Citizen Awards - The most popular antivirus product of the year 2017

Digital Citizen Awards - The most popular antivirus product of the year 2017

A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to cast a vote for your favorite antivirus product of 2017. 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 2017, BullGuard Premium Protection, ESET Smart Security Premium, F-Secure Total Security and Privacy 2017, Kaspersky Total Security 2017,
article Digital Citizen Awards - The most innovative antivirus product of 2017

Digital Citizen Awards - The most innovative antivirus product of 2017

Some people regard antivirus products as being rather conservative, software which doesn't evolve very quickly. But that couldn't be more false - cyber criminals don't lose time in creating malware that's the same as last year's. If that were true, we wouldn't have to fight today against things like advanced ransomware. Viruses and other cyber crime vectors are evolving at a very fast pace,
article How to infect your Windows PC while browsing the web for free stuff

How to infect your Windows PC while browsing the web for free stuff

Do you believe that if you don't download many things from the internet and you use your web browser only for visiting popular websites, you don't need an antivirus solution? Do you think that your personal information can't be stolen by criminals because you can identify dodgy websites without the help of an antivirus? If you do, we have some bad news for you.
review Reviewing the IronKey D300 - Durability meets hardware encryption!

Reviewing the IronKey D300 - Durability meets hardware encryption!

IronKey is a solid brand in the world of data privacy and security. The company develops mostly encrypted storage solutions like USB memory sticks. Since February 2016, they have been acquired by Kingston and now they have also entered the retail space. One of the first few encrypted USB drives that are aimed both at consumers and businesses is the IronKey D300. It's a
review Security for everyone - Reviewing Norton Security and Antivirus for Android

Security for everyone - Reviewing Norton Security and Antivirus for Android

Android devices have taken the world by storm and so did mobile malware. Because of that, we need to virus-proof not just our computers, but also our Android smartphones or tablets. Just like most security vendors, Norton also offers a security app for Android devices. It is called Norton Security and Antivirus and it bundles many security features like web protection, anti-theft, call blocking
news New features coming to Windows Defender in Windows 10 Creators Update

New features coming to Windows Defender in Windows 10 Creators Update

At today's #MicrosoftEvent in New York, Microsoft played a clip that gave a very brief recap of the most important new features that are coming to Windows 10. In that clip, they showed for just one second, a screenshot of the upcoming Windows Defender, that will be included in Windows 10 Creators Update. From that screenshot alone, we were able to deduce that major
article Security for everyone - How we review security products

Security for everyone - How we review security products

Even though there are plenty of available antivirus solutions, home computer security is far from being perfect. One of the main reasons is that, in the feature rush, many developers forget about the most important piece in the puzzle: the user. They design complicated security solutions with lots of features which normal users don't understand and have no clue about how to use them.