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The Security Tangoheard on Sat 30 Nov 24
Programs for every major operating system to help you protect against viruses, worms, and other malware.
Meet Quadra: An Incredible Computer That Delivers a Beautiful Gray Line Map at an Amazing Priceheard on Sat 30 Nov 24
Quadra runs as a dedicated HamClock appliance on a TV or monitor (1080p or higher). Our HamClock setup program makes this as easy as a few clicks. You can also view your clock in a browser on any Windows or Mac PC, Apple or Android tablet/phone or on a smart TV in your local network.
How to Repair Windows Boot Manager, BCD and Master Boot Record (MBR)heard on Sat 30 Nov 24
The Boot Manager in modern Windows versions uses the BCD (Boot Configuration Data) file to boot the operating system installed on the computer. This file contains information about the installed OS and boot parameters. Windows cannot boot normally if the BCD file is deleted or corrupted. Also, you won’t be able to boot your Windows if the Mater Boot Record (MBR) on the hard disk is damaged. In this article, we will show how to correctly rebuild Windows Boot Manager, BCD configuration file, and fix MBR on Windows 10 and 11.
Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scamsheard on Sat 30 Nov 24
Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you receive suspicious emails, phone calls, or other messages. Social engineering is a type of targeted attack that relies on impersonation, deception, and manipulation to gain access to your personal data. In this attack, scammers will pretend to be representatives of a trusted company or entity over the phone or through other communication methods. They will often use sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details such as sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial information.
Windows Moon Valley: A New Era of Design and Performanceheard on Sat 30 Nov 24
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Windows operating systems have often found themselves walking a tightrope between innovation and consistency. As users of Windows 11 can tell you, frustrations abound with design inconsistencies, user interface mismatches, and an overall lack of cohesion that seems to echo the issues seen in Windows 10. Enter Windows Moon Valley, a fresh alternative that aims to take the reins and guide users into a more streamlined and harmonious operating system experience.
Find your Windows product keyheard on Sat 30 Nov 24
Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it. A digital license (called a digital entitlement in Windows 10, Version 1511) is a method of activation in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that doesn't require you to enter a product key. Without one of these, you won't be able to activate your device.
If you forgot your Mac login passwordheard on Sat 30 Nov 24
If you forgot the password to log in to your Mac user account, or the password isn't accepted, try these solutions to log in or reset your password.
CINEBENCH - EVALUATE YOUR HARDWAREheard on Sat 23 Nov 24
Cinebench 2024 utilizes the power of Redshift, Cinema 4D's default rendering engine, to evaluate your computer's CPU and GPU capabilities. Cinebench 2024 is designed to accommodate a broad range of hardware configurations - while it seamlessly supports x86/64 architecture (Intel/AMD) on Windows and macOS, it also extends its reach to Apple Silicon on macOS and Arm64 CPUs on Windows, ensuring compatibility with the latest advancements in hardware technology. Additionally, Cinebench 2024 streamlines the benchmarking process by utilizing a consistent scene file for both CPU and GPU testing. Best of all: It's free!
Optimize Photoshop performanceheard on Sat 23 Nov 24
Every user's setup is unique and may require a different combination of techniques to get the most efficient performance from Photoshop. From the suggestions documented in this article, consider which ones to implement within the context of your computer setup, the types of files you use, and your particular workflow. There are four primary ways to affect performance in Photoshop — Optimize your hardware setup, Optimize your operating system for Photoshop, Set performance-related preferences, and Fine-tune Photoshop features.
Adobe Photoshop: AMD Ryzen 9000 Series vs Intel Core 14th Genheard on Sat 23 Nov 24
Overall, AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 Series Processors perform very well in Adobe Photoshop. The most significant generation-over-generation improvements came from the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, both of which scored about 10% higher than the 7600X and 7700X, respectively. The Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X, however, showed minimal performance gains.
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