It’s true, Windows 7 is in its final days. As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end all support to the operating system, essentially pulling the plug on Windows 7. While your device will still turn on and continue to run, Microsoft will no longer issue updates for security or optimization, leaving your system open to possible third-party attacks. Microsoft

There are several items that can slow down your system, from too many temporary Internet files, or too many programs loading at startup. Many of these issues are a fairly simple fix, clean and tune your system, make sure your system has enough memory (RAM), are other users logged in? Maybe you have more than one security/anti-virus product running. The

These days, it seems malware and viruses are everywhere, how are we supposed to protect ourselves? One way is being sure to have a good antivirus and antimalware program installed, but the most effective method is watching what you click on! Almost all malware infections come from accidentally clicking on something online. Whether it’s an advertisement for a ‘free antivirus

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Every week at DeBug Computer, we receive reports from community members who have been scammed into giving money to both cyber and telemarketing frauds, some for thousands of dollars, sometimes under the pretense that the victim has “won” a prize or money, and simply needs to pay a processing fee. Or that a loved one is

Whether you’re playing Pokémon GO or managing a large medical office, most technology users have one thing in common - Email. Whether it’s keeping in contact with loved ones, managing your business, or getting the latest deal from your favorite store, email is by far one of the most widely used services on computers. If you’re like the majority of

Maybe you have heard of it, maybe you haven’t, either way there is a new generation of malware evolving posing an ever increasing threat to your data. This new class of threats is most commonly referred to as ransomware, and although the medium through which they come may differ, and the success of the removal methods may not always be

Cloud computing is the latest and greatest in buzz words floating around in the tech world, but what does it really mean? “The Cloud,” in the tech world refers primarily to the internet which in one way makes sense since it is not tangible like say a book or a card file in a library. Cloud computing is a rather

Password security is a very common topic at DeBug – with good reason! Your passwords are THE gatekeeper to all your personal digital information! Today online security is of the utmost importance, especially with the ever increasing threats that are posed online. According to studies done by the Pew Research Center, 61 percent of internet users in the United States

If you’re in the market for a new computer, there’s a lot of research to wade through to figure out what’s best for you. Should you get a Windows PC or a Mac? Or maybe a third option like a Chromebook or Linux? A desktop or a laptop? High performance or economy? Let’s dive in and figure it out together!