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Operating System

Getting A New Laptop? Which Is Right For You?

If you are about to buy a new laptop you might be confused about the different options out right now. To simplify the problem there are basically three types of laptops: PC’s, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.

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Security Virus/Malware

Avoid Adware to Keep Browsers Running Like New

As a Help Center Consultant, I have seen countless computers come into our office with persistent advertisements, unintentional redirects, and other annoyances within web browsers. In addition to being an annoyance, the software that is generating these ads can also be harmful to your computer, and is often prohibitive when attempting to access websites. These symptoms are caused by software known as “adware”.

This is a browser infected with adware, notice the toolbars and homepage ads.
This is a browser infected with adware, notice the toolbars and homepage ads.
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Microsoft Operating System Software Windows

Customizing your Command Prompt

A little known fact about the vast treasure trove of commands that make up the Windows Command Prompt is that it can be customized to your liking with just a little bit of tweaking in the settings. You can change things like font size, color, shape, or even the window itself!