Online anonymity and security has become an increasingly hot topic in recent years. As hackers work on devising new ways to attack computer users and steal data to use for nefarious purposes, many users have started to look at the options available to help protect themselves against cyber attacks. Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, act as the first line of defense against potential attacks. Let’s take a look at how a VPN works, what benefits they provide and what factors should be considered when deciding on which VPN provider to use. Read More…
Archives for December 2012
Registry Cleaners or Headaches – Your Choice
Every PC has a registry, which is where you find all the necessary information and configurations for the functioning and operation of your computer. As you download programs or products things begin to collect in the registry. Some of it will become obsolete, causing files to begin to clutter your database. This causes your computer to operate slower and slower as more clutter builds up.
Here is a good way to view it. Suppose you have a room and you want to walk from one side to the other. The fastest possible trip is from one wall to the opposite wall without interference. However, if that room is full of toys, furniture, trash, and clutter, then it will take you longer to navigate through that to get to the other side. It is the same for a computer wading through redundant and obsolete files to find the files it actually needs. Read More…