Free software download sites can be dangerous. Visiting a bad site could end up with you smothered in fake download buttons and fake virus and malware warnings, which are usually malware in disguise. A good internet security suite can protect you against malware-loaded downloads, but it’s better to avoid such free download sites altogether. Stick […]
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No matter who you are, whether newbie or veteran, your Windows system will eventually run into problems that aren’t so easy to diagnose. (It happens on other operating systems too.) When that happens, what do you do? You could hire somebody to troubleshoot the problem for you, but that should be a last resort. There’s […]
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Did you think twice before you installed Adobe Reader? We’ve done the research to find the best PDF readers for Windows 10. The alternative PDF readers presented here run the gamut from minimal, lightweight applications built for nothing more than viewing PDFs to more full-featured applications that include annotations and highlighting. Some applications even include […]
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Windows is expensive. The free Windows 10 upgrade has expired and both Windows 7 and 8.1 have reached their “end of sales” date. This means you can no longer buy these Windows versions, nor PCs that come with them pre-installed. If you’re unhappy with Windows 10 and would prefer to go back to Windows 8.1 […]
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Everyone knows how about the Windows “look”, but what if you’re feeling a bit tired of seeing the same old thing each time you switch on your computer? Windows 10 and the earlier Windows 7 each have good options for tweaking the login screen. Here’s how to access those options and configure the login screen […]
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If you’re looking for a Windows alternative but have shied away from Linux, MX Linux may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Linux distributions have always held promise for Windows users to migrate away from an expensive OS. Even Windows 10 has enough quirks and issues that a truly robust and functional Linux alternative […]
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