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How to protect yourself from Phishing Scams.

Do you ever hear about Phishing Scam? If yes then, it’s good and if not, don’t worry. A Phishing is a practice of sending emails by an identity fraudster to steal personal information. Phishing scams try to download an infected file by the web user, Click into a toxic hyperlink, It all can lead to identity theft. The most common attack of Phishing is a hacker gaining access to sensitive information ( like the password of your bank account or your email account). Top seven types of Phishing Scams are: Email Scams Brand Name Lottery Scams Pharming Attack  Smishing Banking Scams Pop-up Scams So, let’s talk about how you can prevent it. Actionable steps to be taken are: Never ever give your account passwords out, don’t open links on questionable emails and remember use security software to protect your computer. Try to change your password Once in a month it can prevent future phishing attacks. Also if you do this it can minimize the damage done in t...

How you can use the PS4 Web Browser.

If you are using the Web Browser that comes with your PS4, Might be you probably are not know how you can use it, the first thing that it does not support the flash plug-in( means that sometimes in some websites which require flash might not display properly). According to play station support, if this is a big problem for you, visiting the mobile version of a website will produce a more PS4 friendly rendering. So, the question is how to access it? Select the ‘www’ icon from your content area on your console. Press the triangle button; enter a URL into the address bar.  Change the web filtering options in your settings; through this, you will be able to track the 8 most recently visited pages.  This all seems slightly difficult but the Dual Shock 4 provides several text-input options (it does also include to use the touchpad to select letters). Download the PlayStation App on your phone or tablet, then select the ‘connect to PS4’ option (when you’re on a share...

Windows 10: Troubleshoot Problems Updating Windows 10.

Do you have a problem with your Windows 10? and also are you trying to install windows 10 update. The fact is Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs updates. This means you receive the latest features. The below information is to help you to troubleshoot common problems with your windows 10 update. There are few reasons your device may not be able to update to the latest version of Windows 10. The following tips might be helpful for you to resolve the issue. Before we started, make sure your device is plugged into a power source and also connected to the internet.  Then, try these steps: Remove third-party security software.  In some cases, third-party security software can cause errors when you try to update to the latest version of Windows 10. Temporarily uninstall this software, update your PC, then reinstall the software after your device is up to date. Note- Use third-party security software that’s compatible with the latest version of...

Toshiba Laptops: Know About Problems with Toshiba Satellite Laptops.

It’s very frustrating when you unexpectedly face a  problem with your Toshiba Satellite laptop computer. These Toshiba laptop models have certain problems because of their design. There are some common issues and solutions of  Toshiba satellite laptop : The problem of overheating. When you are working on the laptop and suddenly it shuts down and attempts to run different programs then it is happening due to overheating. Might be it occur because your heat sink is filled with dust, and it affects the operation of the cooling fan. The heat gets trapped in your Laptop. The solution of the problem is you need to replace your cooling fan. The Defective Memory. When you are working on the laptop and suddenly and suddenly you see strange characters or lines of dots on your screen, it suggests you a defective onboard memory. The solution is to download the Memtest 86+ utility and burn it to a disc. Run the utility from the disc after restarting your comp...

What to do if your Samsung Monitor Display is Blank.

Do you have a problem with your Samsung Monitor Display? If you have a partially or completely blank screen when the monitor turned on, it typically indicates that you have a problem. Follow the given instruction to resolve the issues.  Must check that the cable is not loose. Your cable must connect to the monitor to the external device, it securely plugged in at both ends. Must select the right source. You have to sure that the source matches the port on the back of the monitor that your external device is connected to. Must check updated drivers . Your graphics card’s driver must be updated. You can get the latest version of its manufacture’s website. Set the resolution and refresh rate to native settings. The refresh rate or resolution are set to settings the monitor cannot display( it may result in a blank screen). Setting these back to the native settings for the monitor will fix it. Update your monitor’s firmware. No...

What to do if your Mac freezes during software installation.

Mac computers are one of the demanding devices among all brands. But sometimes it creates a problem for the users. In this blog, we will talk about what you should do if your Mac freezes during software installation. Follow the given steps if your Mac isn’t working on updating software. Shut down your Mac and then restart it. Press the power button and start your Mac back up. In the Mac App Store, open updates Open the App store and click updates( if you were installing an app from the App store). You will also find that the installation process carries on from where it left off. Check the log screen( to check if files are being installed) Press command + L( when the progress bar appears) to check the log screen. Try to install the combo update The Mac App store isn’t the only place you can download Mac software from. You can go on the Apple website to download software. Install software in safe mode To do this Press the power button and hold the...

Your Acer Laptop Won’t Connect To Wireless.

Acer laptop won’t connect to wireless if it does not connect it can stop your all internet activity. Without the internet, you all know how it feels right. Now, in this blog, you will get to know how you can fix the Acer laptop wireless connection. Follow the steps given below: Restart the laptop Then, go to control panel or you can click on windows key and type “device manager” Select the options “ Network adapters” Kindly look on the top of your device manager( it means you can see action click on it and click on scan for hardware changes. If these steps did not work for you- don’t worry Try to update the Acer laptop wireless adapter- Go to control panel Note- don’t do it by using the device manager In control panel go to network and the internet, click network and sharing center. Then, at the left-hand top click on change adapter settings( you can see Ethernet(local network) and Wifi connection Take your mouse pointer on the wireless connection a...

What Problems Are With Gateway Computers?

No doubt, the Gateway is having a great name & fame. Gateway is known for its quality products all over the world. But as saying “Every Coin Has Two Sides” so Gateway Computer sometimes doesn’t meet the requirement of the users. In this blog, we talk about what are the problems associated with Gateway Computers. Gateway desktop computers heat up instantly. This is because of the internal cooling fans breaking down.  When your computer responds abnormally, this can be an indication that it is overheating. This overheating can cause the computer to run slower. Server overheating the computers and it will shut down or restart on its own.  Overheating is bad for computers, its internal components, CPU, mainboard and video card will all fail and maybe it needs to be replaced ( If the overheating is allowed to continue). Some of the Gateway laptop users have reported about their screen going blank. The reason behind this is a failed inverter (the inverter ...

How to Fix Laptop Keyword Not Working On Asus?

It is so annoying when your keyword is not working on a laptop, but you don’t have to worry about this. Just read this blog and solve all your Asus Laptop issues. Asus is a brand name which recognized for producing quality laptops, notebook, graphics cards, networking devices all over the world. Okay here are the solutions you can try: Restart your laptop It’s a fact that as many technical issues can be solved by restarting. It is not harmful to your laptop so, you can try it. And if it’s work then good for you. You can Troubleshoot the hardware issue. To troubleshoot follow these instructions: Check the battery: 1. Turn off your laptop 2. After turning off, Remove the battery from your laptop 3. Then, wait for a few seconds,  connect the laptop with AC power cord directly 4. Reboot your laptop and check it. Check the USB connection. You can unplug and re-plug the keyboard to reconnect (if you are using the USB keyword) Check the wireless adapt...

Microsoft Computer: How To Troubleshoot Problems That Occur When You Start Word..

Microsoft becomes an efficient part in almost all the organization, without Microsoft products we cannot even imagine our world. People have become dependent on Microsoft for every task. In this blog, you will get to know how to troubleshoot problems that occur when you start or using the word.  Follow the given methods : Method 1:  place your document into another file. The final paragraph mark ( in a word document)  contains information about the document. In case your document is damaged, you may be able to recover the text of the document. Follow the below instruction:  Open the file menu and click the blank document. Open insert tab, Click an object in the text group and then click text from a file. Select the file and then click Insert. Method 2: Using the/a switch (when using the word). The/a switch is a troubleshooting tool, used to determine where a problem may exist in the word.  It prevents add-ins and global templates from bei...

Sony Vaio Laptop: Learn How to Fix a Sony Vaio Laptop Not Turning On.

Owing to a Sony Vaio? And your Sony Vaio is not turning on. Many of the users face this problem. This is so annoying when it happens.  The reason is still not confirmed why it happened maybe it because of a faulty battery, faulty motherboard or you have a device with a manufacturing fault. But there are a few tricks which help you. You must try these: Make sure you have checked these things before trying these methods. Things to check: Your battery must be charged. Your AC adapter must be working position. Use the Sony Vaio’s original adapter  So, Method 1: Unplug battery and AC adapter Turn off your laptop and unplug your AC input. Remove the battery. Press the power button (58sec) then release it. After this, put back the battery. Plug in your AC input, turn on the laptop. Method 2: Direct AC method (Unplug everything) Turn off your laptop and unplug your AC input. Remove all external devices. Remove the battery. Press the powe...

Dell Monitor: Know How to Run Diagnostic Test On A Dell Monitor.

Are your Dell monitor annoys you? If your Dell monitor has a black screen, fuzzy or blurry image then, running a diagnostic test will help you. Read this blog and know how to run a diagnostic test on a Dell monitor. STFC will help you (Self-Test Feature Check). • Dell monitor has a feature of STFC that allows you to check whether your Dell monitor is working properly. To run it on your Dell Monitor follow the following steps: • Turn off both PC and the monitor. • Unplug the video cable from the back of PC. • Turn on the dell monitor. • A kind of floating dialog box appears on-screen. Reset the monitor to factory settings using the on-screen menu. • Off the dell monitor and reconnect the video cable. • Then, turn it on(both PC & Dell monitor). • Check the video card(if the monitor screen still remains blank or black). BIST( Monitor Built-in Self Test). • If you notice some screen abnormality like flickering, distortion, color fade etc, it’s always ...