When we need help fixing our computer, we need to know what’s wrong first so we can order the proper solution. We need to know if the problem is hardware related or if it is software related. We need to know which part is the problematic one and we need the solution for that problem. › Continue reading…

Computer performance issues are a well known fact that many computer users experience from time to time, especially with the Windows operating systems. The Windows operating systems work in such a way that in order to enable it to work smoother and faster (Without going too deep into it), it uses temp files to store information to enable quicker responses. Example for it is the browser, holding pages you have visited, so that the next time you load a similar page, it will load faster. Now there are certain files which do not get deleted. › Continue reading…

When you want to protect your internal network, either your business network or your home network and you want to install the firewall yourself, there is an option to use a Linux firewall application. Linux has many benefits about installing applications by yourself, of course you need to learn some Linux to do so, but that is one of the reasons why it might be a good idea to get to know Linux. You can install almost anything that you might need, and it’s free. › Continue reading…

Even though we thought Linux operating systems didn’t need a Virus protection, it seems the precaution is being taken. There was a belief that since Microsoft operating systems where the most used operating systems at the public, the virus developers will produce windows designated viruses. But as the Linux operating systems are starting to grab more and more users, who choose to use the open source version of the operating system, which are also free. Linux operating systems are bringing almost all of the features that are included in the Microsoft operating systems. Even though they are not as smooth as Windows, they are pretty close. › Continue reading…

There are many security risks while we use our computers. Since the internet becomes a common and most usable interface, as we use the internet on a daily basis, we are open to risks which are just out there on the web. We continuously either receive e-mails, browse the web visit different websites, download files, play movies, press publicity banners etc… We might connect a USB device that might contain an infected file. › Continue reading…