Computers are prone to virus attacks. People take various measures to protect themselves from such malware attacks, but may still find themselves ill-prepared. One of the major consequences of a virus ...

We’ve all done it before — moved a file into the Recycle Bin, and then pressed the Empty Trash button. Later, we found out that that was an important file that you needed to keep, but now it’s gone ...

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If you don’t routinely back up your data and have lost essential files from an external hard drive, external hard drive recovery can be challenging. External hard disk data recovery can be more ...

Formatting a Windows computer removes malware, improves performance, resolves system errors, and provides a clean slate for new installations. However, when you format your device, it leads to the ...

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Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

There's one immutable law of PCs: sh*t happens. And when it does, there's usually a way to fix things, if you had the foresight to create one essential recovery tool first. Booting from a USB recovery ...

If you are a heavy PC user, you might use RAR or archive files to store or keep your files organized. However, many of us often delete random RAR files that might contain important data. If you did ...

Missing folders? Unreadable files? Corrupted hard drive? Sooner or later, most PC users lose data of some kind. Here’s a series of steps you can take in Windows 11 (or 10) to bring things back. Sadly, ...

Windows utility program System Restore can reverse harmful changes made to your PC, computer expert Jim Foley explains. So if you install sketchy software or that "update" sends things downhill, start ...

In this FAQ you will learn how to regain access to your computer or laptop if you forgot your password, without having to reset it. You will also be able to do so without losing any data. Continue ...