JW Technical Solutions

05/25/2017

http://www.pcmag.com/feature/347136/11-hidden-tricks-inside-windows-10/11

Microsoft's Windows OS isn't any one thing. It arises from a patchwork of finely tuned features. Each individual feature is, in turn, the result of a team of dedicated engineers who create the best (often personalizable) experience possible. So, with such a complex, nuanced, and vast piece of softwa...

03/06/2017

Tech novices are easy targets for malware, phishing, and sleazy salespeople. Protect the novices you know with these tips to help them be smarter about buying and using their tech devices.

09/15/2016

http://www.howtogeek.com/218675/beware-free-antivirus-isnt-really-free-anymore/

Free antivirus applications aren’t what they used to be. Free antivirus companies are now bundling adware, spyware, toolbars, and other junk to make a quick buck.

08/25/2016

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2889292/bloatware-why-computer-makers-fill-your-pc-with-junk-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it.html

Lenovo's Superfish debacle has thrust bloatware back into the limelight. Here's why PC makers intentionally make your PC experience worse, and how to blast the crap off your computer.

08/20/2016

http://www.howtogeek.com/125923/7-ways-to-free-up-hard-disk-space-on-windows/

Hard drives are getting larger and larger, but somehow they always seem to fill up. This is even more true if you’re using a solid-state drive (SSD), which offers much less hard drive space than traditional mechanical hard drives.

08/19/2016

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3102230/hardware/when-your-computer-beeps-at-you-thats-a-cry-for-help.html

When your computer beeps at you, pay attention because it's crying out for help—and it's giving you a code you can decipher.

08/17/2016

https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/05/how-to-tell-if-youre-infected-with-malware/?utm_source=MI_bid&utm_medium=native-d&x-mid=msc-bt

Sometimes a malware infection is plain as day. Other times it's a silent killer. If you want to know whether or not your machine is sick, you first need to understand the symptoms.

08/11/2016

http://www.howtogeek.com/264594/your-computer-doesnt-care-if-you-lose-everything-back-it-up-right-now/

Windows includes a number of backup and recovery tools for free, but the reality is that they aren’t anywhere near as good as commercial solutions. Here at How-To Geek, everybody uses CrashPlan to backup their computers because it’s just a much better solution.

08/11/2016

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3105840/hardware/10-killer-pc-upgrades-that-are-shockingly-cheap.html

Looking to put more pep in your PC's step? These surprisingly cheap PC upgrades and accessories do the trick without breaking the bank.

08/09/2016

http://www.techstext.com/top-99-latest-amazing-computer-internet-tricks-tips

A huge list of latest Computer-internet tricks and tips is compiled here. These never seen PC tricks and tips really gonna amaze you absolutely.....

08/07/2016

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2917319/five-precautions-for-avoiding-malware-when-you-download-and-install-software.html

Downloading a little-known program can be scary. Take these steps to protect yourself.

08/01/2016

http://www.howtogeek.com/115340/the-35-best-tips-and-tricks-for-maintaining-your-windows-pc/