Over the past couple of weeks we’ve seen several computers with en.softronic.com downloader installed. It just so happens that those computers were also infected with a lot of malware. We’re not saying it came from the Softronic downloader, but the downloader is suspicious. When you download from www.en.softronic.com and you click a clearly labeled download button, you’re redirected to… Read More »
Windows Updates problems are very common and very frustrating. There can be dozens of causes of Windows Updates problems and it can be frustrating when you have Updates that are downloaded but just won’t install. One of the most common reasons for Windows Updates problems is that some Windows Updates require Microsoft .NET Framework to install, and if… Read More »
When I was a kid we used to chant: “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Looking back, I realize how wrong we were, and now inept that common childhood chant really is. Words can hurt. Words are the most powerful things on this planet; and I have no doubt words are… Read More »
Mental Floss Do ewe love plays on words? Wee due! Nothing more pun than playin’ with words. Ever play Words with Fiends? Dental floss – Mental Floss. Haha! Get it? I was at the end of a long day when I wrote this, so naturally the cocktail part of this site drew my attention. Now I’m an old… Read More »
Tips for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Spaced Out You can highlight a word, a sentence, a paragraph or a page and delete the entire block of selected text by pressing the “Space” bar. Yes you can, and now you know! Tabby Treats Pressing the “Alt” “Tab” keys in sequence allows you to browse… Read More »
This tip works with Windows XP through Windows 8 Back in the days of yore — i.e. DOS, batch files were used by geeks to all sorts of things – including some bad things too. Today Batch files are still as powerful as ever — and very easy to make. All you need to make one is Notepad,… Read More »