Frequently Asked Questions
1. I think I have a
virus, what should I do?
Download the latest virus
definitions for your antivirus software and perform a scan.
For additional details on free antivirus software, and how
to defeat a virus that you have found on your computer,
check out our antivirus
section.
2. My computer is
moving real S..L..O..W.. How can I speed up my
computer?
If your computer seems
"bogged down" you will need to clean up and tune up your PC.
Check out our PC Cleanup
section.
3. I think that my
computer has been infected with programs that run on their
own, my computer seems "possessed".
You likely have spyware or
malware on your computer. You will need to run the
latest spyware-killing software and uninstall and remove the
trouble-causing software. Check out our
spyware section for
more information.
4. I think my computer
may be getting ready to crash soon. How can I backup
my important files? Should I buy a "backup hard
drive"?
Every PC user needs to have a
consistent backup plan. Check out our
backup section for
information on what you need to do to backup your important
files.
5. I am receiving
strange emails from my bank and other websites asking for me
to enter my personal information. Is this Phishing?
Check out our new section on
how to prevent phishing attacks.
6. I am concerned
about my privacy when online. How can I protect my
browsing and information on my computer?
Check out our
new section on how to Protect your
Privacy Online - with tips and advice on browsing,
protecting and encrypting information on your computer.
7. How do I share files
wirelessly between two computers?
Check out the detailed
instructions at
MetaFilter.
8.
What do I need to do to create my own website?
Check out our new section on
how to create your own
website.