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The latest on the Meltdown/Spectre bug

Posted on January 11, 2018January 10, 2018 by cynmackley

The latest on the Spectre and Meltdown bugs and what's being done to fight them.

Posted in In The News, iOS, Mac OS, Security Help, Smartphones, Tablets, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged android, apple, google, ios, linux, mac, mac os, meltdown, microsoft, security, spectre, updates, windowsLeave a comment

Update Adobe Flash Player

Posted on November 10, 2017November 9, 2017 by cynmackley

We walk you step-by-step through updating Adobe Flash Player.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged adobe, Flash Player, security, update flash player, updatesLeave a comment

Should I remove duplicated Windows updates?

Posted on September 20, 2017September 19, 2017 by cynmackley

Are duplicate updates for Windows 10 a problem? Should you remove them? We've got answers.

Posted in Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged security, security updates, updates, Windows 10, windows updatesLeave a comment

Windows Updates: Windows 10

Posted on September 19, 2017September 15, 2017 by cynmackley

We cover the basics of installing updates in Windows 10.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged automatic updates, microsoft, security, update options, updates, Windows 10, windows updates1 Comment

Vista Update Issues

Posted on October 20, 2016 by cynmackley

We troubleshoot a stubborn Vista Update to see if we can get it to finally install.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, System Tune-Up HelpTagged Fix it, microsoft, troubleshooting updates, update not installing, updates, vista, windows1 Comment

Should I Update Programs?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by cynmackley

Is it really necessary to apply all third-party program updates? We check it out in this quick tip.

Posted in Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged quick tips, third party program updates, updates, upgrade from Windows 10, Windows 10 updatesLeave a comment

Uninstalling Updates

Posted on January 25, 2016 by cynmackley

When Microsoft installs duplicate versions of an update, here is a quick and easy way to delete them, as well as a link to an article that may help you fix the problem.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged duplicate, remove, updatesLeave a comment

Where Are Updates In Windows 10?

Posted on December 15, 2015 by cynmackley

Rosie is having a hard time finding update and recovery options in Windows 10. We show her where to look.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged recovery, restore, updates, Windows 10Leave a comment

Upgrades Vs. Updates

Posted on August 9, 2015 by cynmackley

Are upgrades mandatory? Will updates cost you money? We clear up some Windows 10 confusion.

Posted in Windows 10Tagged updates, upgrades, Windows 10Leave a comment

New Year’s PC Clean Up – Pt. 2

Posted on January 1, 2015 by cynmackley

More tips for cleaning up your computer to begin the New Year.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk ManagementTagged defragment, desktop clean up, plug ins, start menu, unpin, updates2 Comments

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