Sadly a nasty Trojan virus – “Zeus” has been spreading like wild fire through social media forums like Facebook and via links to fake web pages. Once you computer is compromised, the virus lays in wait until the user accesses a financial account or credit card website where it goes to work to capture logins… Read More
7 Ways to Fix FPS Lag in a Game
There is nothing more annoying than when you are playing a game, say a first person shooter game, then to have an enemy pop out and shoot you and the only reason he got you first was because of lag. We have all been there in some way, whether if it was because of FPS… Read More
Cyber Security 101 for Your Family
Social networking, web surfing, online games and interactive school projects are just a few activities that draw children to the Internet. Lurking around on the web, however, includes identify theft, cyberbullying and unfiltered sexual content. Are Internet dangers taken seriously in your home? Identity Theft Surprisingly, statistics show that children face a greater risk of… Read More
Make Bootable Ultimate Boot CD USB Drive
With the advent of netbooks, tablets, and Macs that do not have an optical drive, we have had to advance the way we are able to install an OS or run diagnostic utilities. One of the most commonly recommended utility packages on PCTechBytes is the Ultimate Boot CD, or UBCD for short. I’ve already written… Read More
K9 Web Protection – Let’s Block Some Websites!
Needing any help to lock down a PC or block annoying sites like twitter, Facebook, Myspace or other websites? Having trouble with junior looking up websites above his pay grade or tired of the kids being on the internet all night long? K9 Web Protection is right up your alley! With the ability to block… Read More
The Real Reason Why Windows 8 Has Failed
Windows 8 might be the best thing that has ever happened to you in all your computing life. In reality, however, many people consider it a flop. People are clinging to a dying Windows XP or their beloved Windows 7 because there is a thick, greasy funk around Windows 8 and no one wants to be… Read More
Choosing a Computer Monitor 2.0 – 3D & Touch Screen
In the last of this series on choosing the right computer monitor, we get to the fun part: touch screen and 3D technology. Is it worth paying a bit more to get your hands on the newest technology? Touch screen technology is everywhere – from mobile phones to kid’s toys. As consumers grow to expect… Read More
Linksys Routers Under Attack!
Using a Linksys router at home or at a small business? There could be inherent security holes within the base firmware that comes shipped on the device. The base firmware that comes installed with the EA2700, 3500, 4500 series routers, also referred to as the “Classic Firmware”, has a number of security vulnerabilities inherent with… Read More
Another IE8 Zero Day Exploit
Internet Explorer 8 has yet another zero-day exploit, which has prompted Microsoft to release an impromptu patch this week. Users are urged to apply this patch as soon as possible because it can lead to infection merely by visiting a website that has been exploited. Note: This exploit only pertains to Internet Explorer 8. To… Read More
Three PC Maintenance Tasks You’re Likely Neglecting
Until the day that a computer can take care of itself, it relies on the user for maintenance. If you want your computer to perform at it’s best, chances are you’ll need to do a better job at maintaining it. It’s time to end the neglect and start performing some PC upkeep for both you… Read More
Windows 8 Cheat Sheet
Welcome to the PCTechBytes Windows 8 Cheat sheet. We will update this page frequently as we discover new ways to enhance your Windows 8 experience. Show Administrative Tools in Metro Admin tiles are turned off by default. To display these helpful tools, hit the Windows key+C to open the menu while in Metro. Choose Settings.… Read More
Poll | Does Google Glass Give You The Creeps
Google Glass: The wearable technology that allows you to take pictures, record movies and browse the web. Google Glass is worn like real glasses, except one “lens” contains a tiny screen and the frames have a camera built in. People will be wearing Google Glass in public bathrooms, in lockerrooms, while driving cars…They will be… Read More