by Nick Bernfeld | Sep 24, 2013 | Articles, Warnings
Do not open this e-mail or Click any links it’s a Virus/Scam! Here is a malware phishing email that warns that USPS needs you to print a label. The attachment Case_nnnn.zip is an executable virus (or Trojan Horse). USPS is a real company, this email isn’t from...
by Nick Bernfeld | Sep 3, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues
The issue: Disable password and lock screens Oh, how I hate thee, Windows 8 lock screen. Passwords and lock screens make a lot of sense on portable laptops and touchscreen tablets, but on your personal desktop—safe and secure in your home—they’re just speed bumps...
by Nick Bernfeld | Aug 28, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues
Microsoft why do you do these things to us? Microsoft is committed to having everyone use the Start screen instead of the Start button and start menu found in previous versions of Windows and therefore has no setting to enable or disable the start button. However,...
by Nick Bernfeld | Aug 23, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues
The Problem: How to Delete files that refuse to be deleted When does it Happen? When attempting to delete a file or folder you may get an error message that contains the above message. Below is an additional example of what this error may look like....
by Nick Bernfeld | Aug 13, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues
Make User Account Control less annoying What is UAC or Windows needs your permission to continue Popup Microsoft’s User Account Control—the box that pops up and asks “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” incessantly—has noble...
by Nick Bernfeld | Aug 10, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues
Do not open or Click this DHL Express Expedited Shipping The so-called “419” scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize,...
