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Ransomware Malware Disguised as Security Update

Posted on October 30, 2022October 17, 2022 by cynmackley
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Windows 10 users beware -- there's a new ransomware attack out there that sneaks onto computers disguised as a security update.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged Magniber, ransomware, security alert, Windows 10Leave a comment

Where can I find a driver for a retired printer?

Posted on October 17, 2022October 9, 2022 by cynmackley
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We search for drivers for a retired printer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Printing Help, Windows 10, Windows 11Tagged printer drivers, printers, retired printer driversLeave a comment

What’s up with this scroll bar?

Posted on October 16, 2022January 1, 2023 by cynmackley

We tackle an unwanted horizontal scroll bar.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged horizontal scroll bar, unwanted scroll bar, windowsLeave a comment

Why is my PC so slow?

Posted on October 15, 2022October 9, 2022 by cynmackley
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We search for answers for a slow starting computer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 10, Windows 11Tagged computer slow to boot, old computer, windowsLeave a comment

PC acting up: use Task Manager to find the culprit

Posted on October 9, 2022September 25, 2022 by cynmackley
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Use Task Manager to find out what's slowing down your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged apps, processes, speed up windows, system manager, task manager, windows, Windows 101 Comment

Use Task Manager To Control Startup Apps

Posted on October 7, 2022September 25, 2022 by cynmackley

How to use Task Manager to control which apps open at startup.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged speed up Windows 10, start up, start up programs, task manager, Windows 101 Comment

Is my thumb drive useless?

Posted on September 26, 2022January 1, 2023 by cynmackley

Is my thumb drive useless? We troubleshoot a non-working thumb drive.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 10Tagged USB, usb 2, usb 3, usb not working, Windows 10Leave a comment

Try Bing Wallpaper for beautiful desktop images

Posted on September 26, 2022September 17, 2022 by cynmackley
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Thanks to Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper App, you can have a different free image as your desktop background every day.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10, Windows 11Tagged bing wallpaper app, free wallpaper, windows, Windows 10, Windows 11Leave a comment

How Do I Get Rid of Bing?

Posted on September 25, 2022September 17, 2022 by cynmackley
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How to remove Bing Wallpaper

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10, Windows 11Tagged Bing, bing wallpaper appLeave a comment

Get help fast in Win 11

Posted on July 21, 2022July 12, 2022 by cynmackley

The trick to getting quick customer support from Microsoft.

Posted in Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged Get Help, help for windows, microsoft, microsoft customer support, virtual help, Windows 10Leave a comment

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