New FixMeStick Bundle with McAfee Total Protection at Costco.ca (Canada only)
The FixMeStick Virus Removal Device is now bundled with McAfee Total Protection at Costco.ca to give you access to a complete protection solution! …
How to Solve the Curse of the Slow Computer
There’s nothing more frustrating than a slow computer. It takes twenty minutes to turn on, and every time you open your email, it takes ten minutes to load. It would make anyone want to throw their computer out the window. Viruses could be the culprit, and in that case running a FixMeStick scan will solve it, but after using the FixMeStick, you might find it unchanged. So what’s next?
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Getting Your Computer Ready for Back To School
The time is nearly here! Summer is coming to an end and school is about to start. You’ve got your backpack, all your textbooks, and all the stationary ready for that first day. There’s only one last thing you’ll need to be completely school ready: your computer! Below are some tips to get your computer as ready for school as everything else.…
Why You Need More Than Just Antivirus Programs
Ever wonder how you got viruses on your computer, even when you have a respected antivirus program on it? Once upon a time, an antivirus software was enough protection from even the nastiest viruses out there. Unfortunately, technology, malware, and hackers are getting smarter. Consequently, it’s getting harder to stop them.
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FixMeTip – Social Engineering Scams
What is social engineering?
Instead of sneaking into your system, hackers will use human psychology to trick you into essentially handing over your personal data. In addition to getting users to divulge information they shouldn’t, social engineering guides users to visit malicious websites, download malware onto their computers, and willingly send money. This method of hacking is particularly upsetting as the user is left feeling manipulated and vulnerable, in addition to having their personal information stolen.
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The FixMeTip: Uninstalling problem programs
Almost all computer programs come with built-in uninstallers, but sometimes built-in measures leave behind parts of the program that they’re meant to remove.…
The FixMeTip: Disabling animations that slow down your PC
The FixMeStick can help get rid of viruses that slow down your computer. But not just viruses and online infections can slow down your PC. Various things, including settings you have on your computer, can affect its speed.…
The FixMeTip: Checking and correcting errors on your hard drive
Over time your hard drive will experience errors and may potentially lose information. It is important to check your hard drive for errors and correct them by running a CHKDSK scan. Here’s how to do so:…
FixMeStick celebrates Black History Month
As Black History Month celebrates its 20th anniversary in Canada and 40th in the USA, we here at FixMeStick would like to share with you some of the African-Americans who have made important contributions to the computer community.…
