Cyber attacks often begin with a backdoor. In cybersecurity, a backdoor is a method that allows a hacker to bypass a computer’s existing defenses. You may have antivirus software, a firewall, strong passwords and other defenses. With a backdoor, however, a...
Regardless of what type of computer you own, it probably has a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). You typically won’t see the BIOS when booting up your computer, nor will see it when navigating and using your computer. Rather, the BIOS is hidden on a separate...
In case you didn’t get the memo, there’s a new version of Windows available. Microsoft released Windows 11 on October 5, 2021. As the successor to Windows 10, Windows 11 is equipped with several new features and improvements. It features a new...
When inspecting your router, you may discover a WPS button. An acronym for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, it’s a common feature with many modern-day routers. Most routers have a physical WPS button, or they can be configured with WPS in the settings. What is WPS...
There’s nothing worse than booting up your computer, only to discover that it’s been infected with ransomware. Ransomware consists of a form of malware that’s designed to lock files so that you are unable to access them. As the name suggests, it will...
When browsing your computer’s storage drive, you may come across temp files. All operating systems create temp files automatically. They are typically found in a special folder known as the temp folder. What are temp files exactly, and should you delete them?...
