Having two or more anti-virus is okay (as long as real-time protection for only one is on) but it still cannot guarantee the detection and removal of all the malicious threats on your computer. Truth be told, there will always be ...
Did you know that by simply locking your computer screen, you can protect your files from being accidentally modified or deleted? After all, you’ll never know what will happen if you leave your computer on idle mode. Someone might...
One of the main advantages of having a portable lock screen app is that you can use it on any computer. This can be handy especially if you are using a public or shared computer. So instead of using the computer’s default lock scr...
The importance of protecting your files has been stressed repeatedly here on dotTech. We have covered both the best free steganography program for Windows as well as the best free encryption program for Windows. Now we are offerin...
Malware is bad. No one likes malware. Rootkit is one of the worst forms of malware because rootkits hide themselves “under” or “within” the Windows operating system, making harder to detect and remove than ...
Ever use your computer only to find it behaving a bit odd? Maybe it is running slower than normal, some programs aren’t opening, your screen is screwing up, etc. It can often be difficult to find out why your computer is act...
I loathe antivirus software. Yes, in many cases they are a necessary evil but it’s what they leave behind that’s the real problem — assuming you are able to successfully remove it in the first place. Some offenders like the ...
For many years, Windows 7 has provided its users with a decent and neat-looking lock screen but what if you want something more stylish? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could customize your lock screen so that it will look a bit like t...
While the default logon screen for Windows certainly gets the job done, it leaves a little something to be desired when it comes to security. A locked system can still be shutdown or rebooted, and there’s no record of failed logon...
The Windows Task Manager is an excellent tool. It allows you to see all running processes and services in one convenient app window. Sometimes, it isn’t quite what you need though. For example, you can kill running tasks through t...
Keyloggers are one particularly dangerous type of malicious software (and sometimes hardware) which essentially record and transmit all key press activity. This allows resourceful hackers the chance to record passwords, login cred...
When you take a break from your computer or walk away and leave it unattended, chances are you don’t want anyone to hop on and start looking at sensitive information. If you’re in public or at work, for example, you want the compu...
A lot of households have a computer that’s used by multiple family members. Unfortunately, while it’s certainly a practical way to make use of a computer it does sacrifice individual privacy. Any window, application or website tha...
