antivirus software

  • Beware the Latest Android Malware on Google Play

    Beware the Latest Android Malware on Google Play

    Android users take heed: there’s a new piece of malware cropping up on the Google Play Store, and it’s coming for your data. Dubbed “Facestealer,” this new malware can steal personal information on your phone, hijack your social media passwords by forcing fake logins, and blast your device with invasive ads.


  • Why Is My Windows PC Always Running Out of Memory?

    Why Is My Windows PC Always Running Out of Memory?

    There’s an obvious appeal to off-the-shelf, “install this to fix everything!” software suites. Or, they sound great on paper, anyway: Dump an app (or a few apps) on your PC, and they’ll continually scan your system to make sure it’s free of viruses or malware. And depending on the suite, they’ll even work all kinds…


  • Why Is My PC Always Trying to Open a File When It Boots?

    Why Is My PC Always Trying to Open a File When It Boots?

    There are times when your Windows PC seems to have a mind of its own — launching programs, windows, browser tabs, or whatever else without your direct input. There’s always a reason for this activity. Your system hasn’t become sentient. However, tracking down what’s causing this chaos is always a fun exercise. And that’s exactly…


  • You Don’t Really Need An Anti-Virus App Anymore

    Ten years ago the first thing you needed to load on a brand new computer were anti-virus and malware applications. The internet was a mine field of malicious content that could infect your entire home network with one errant click. Yet things have changed dramatically. Windows has much more robust security options built in, browsers…