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What Is the Difference Between a Worm, a Trojan, and a Virus?
You might have heard someone call any malicious software a "virus," but that isn't accurate. Different types of malware function in distinct ways.
What Is DLNA and Is It Still Used?
DLNA was built for a world where local media was king. Is it still significant today?
How to Create an Image of Your USB Drive
Cloning your USB drive is useful for backing up data. Learn how to create an image of your USB drive!
How to Change the System Language in Windows 8
You can change your account's system language in Windows 8, even if you don't understand it. We'll walk you through the process with screenshots.
Stop Chrome From Hijacking Your Media Keys: Here's How
Chrome has support for system-wide keyboard shortcuts. If you install an app that uses media keys, like Google Play Music for Chrome, it will hijack those media keys. But this can be fixed!
The Best CM11 Themes For Your Android Device
Running CyanogenMod 11 and want to customize your device? These themes make it easy and super fun.
Use This PC Cleaner Software To Keep Windows Running Smoothly
Overzealous PC cleaning can break things, but some cleaning will help you free up space and keep your system running quickly.
What Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? Security Jargon Explained
If you've heard of "man-in-the-middle" attacks but aren't quite sure what that means, this is the article for you.
How To Make Lubuntu Look Like Windows XP
If you have a Windows XP user in your life, you may want to try migrating them to Linux so they can use a free, secure operating system still getting security updates.
How To Run Firefox OS Apps In Your Android Browser
You can now install Firefox OS apps on Android. Firefox for Android supports Mozilla's "Open Web Apps," allowing you to install and run Firefox OS apps directly on an Android device.
Forget The Kill Switch: Secure Your Android Device Today
Google has announced they'll be adding a kill switch to Android, but until it arrives, you can still secure your Android device by enabling remote locking and wiping features.
Easily Fix These Common Windows 8.1 Frustrations
Windows 8.1 can be frustrating, not just because of how different it is. We're talking about blurry text, laggy mouse pointers, touchpad issues, and SecureBoot problems -- typical Windows annoyances. Here's how to fix them.
Edit Image Text With Chrome's Project Naptha: What It Is & How To Use It
Text is normally trapped inside images. With the Project Naptha Chrome extension, you can select, copy, and edit that text with just a few clicks.
6 Tips To Help You Go Paperless On Android
Your Android phone can help you go paperless, replacing all those pieces of paper with a single device in your pocket and some cloud storage.
Insane Tablet and Phone Touchscreen Repair Tips You Should Avoid
These crazy-looking tips will just damage your screen even more.
How to Activate Windows 8 After an Installation or Hardware Upgrade
Here's a summary of activation scenarios and a step-by-step rundown of how you can (re-) activate Windows or change your product key. We also show you how to access hidden options.
How To Recover A Hacked Microsoft Account & Prevent Future Hacks
Microsoft accounts are used for OneDrive file storage, Outlook.com emails, Skype conversations, and even signing into Windows 8. You'll want to get that Microsoft account back if it's ever hacked. Here is how.
Heartbleed Isn't Just a Desktop Problem - Your Android Could Be A Risk
Most of us know Heartbleed as a bug that affected websites and web servers, but Android 4.1.1 also uses the vulnerable version of OpenSSL. This means some Android smartphone and tablets are vulnerable to Heartbleed attacks.
7 Ways To Improve Battery Life on Windows 8 Tablets & Laptops
In Windows 8.1 battery-saving features moved! Otherwise they are similar to options seen in previous Windows versions. Learn more to make your tablet or laptop battery last as long as possible.