Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade ‘nasty trick’
Microsoft has faced criticism for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10. Clicking the red cross on the right hand…
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Google Chrome To Disallow Backspace As a ‘Back’ Button
Google Chrome is finally going to stop people from accidentally deleting everything they’ve been doing. A future version of the app will stop the backspace…
The Night My Laptop Upgraded to Windows 10 Without My Knowledge
Like many PC owners, I’ve been receiving a lot of notifications from Microsoft lately suggesting, advising, and even strongly recommending that I upgrade to Windows…
ESET releases new decryptor for TeslaCrypt ransomware
Have you been infected by one of the new variants (v3 or v4) of the notorious ransomware TeslaCrypt? If your encrypted files had the extensions…
Microsoft just made updating Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 less of a headache
Microsoft is simplifying updates to its Windows 7 and 8.1 operating systems by rolling cumulative updates into a single downloadable package. For Windows 7, the…
Google Chrome to block Flash by default, possibly dealing final blow to hated software
Google might be about to finally kill off Flash by all but banning its use in Chrome. The software – which is used for videos…
Microsoft Schedules Upgrade to Windows 10 Without Users’ Consent
Microsoft rolled out the Get Windows 10 app in mid-2015 to ease the transition to the new operating system with features that help you automatically…
Computer user is fleeced of $3,000 in a repair scam
Computer user in Lockport, NY is fleeced of $3,000 in a repair scam. A Slayton Settlement Road woman was defrauded of $3,000 recently by online…
Western Digital officially closes SanDisk acquisition
Western Digital has now officially purchased flash memory manufacturer SanDisk after regulator approval was passed earlier this week. The agreement between the two storage companies was…
Microsoft to remove Windows 10 Wi-Fi network sharing feature
Microsoft has removed the controversial Wi-Fi Sense network sharing feature from Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342, a change that will filter down to other…