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What it is and how to remove it
If your Windows PC is unusually slow or your fan seems to be running nonstop, you might be dealing with the Altruistics virus. This trojan virus is a type of malware that quietly makes its way onto your system, often through free software downloads. Once installed, the Altruistics virus hijacks your computer’s resources to mine cryptocurrency, which in turn slows…
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How to remove Ask Copilot from File Explorer context menu on Windows 11
The File Explorer context menu now includes an “Ask Copilot” option. You can remove it by creating a {CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C} Registry string and setting it to “Ask Copilot” inside the “Blocked” folder. Alternatively, you can uninstall the Copilot app, which removes all the associated entries across Windows 11. On Windows 11, Microsoft continues the Copilot integration across the desktop and apps.…
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You Can Safely Remove All These Preinstalled Apps From Your iPhone
Unbox and power up a brand new iPhone and you’ll find there are plenty of apps already on there—which, broadly speaking, is good! You can start browsing the web, checking your email, streaming music, making notes and much more without visiting the App Store. However, you’re not necessarily going to make a lot of use of all of these apps.…
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How to remove random music-playing virus
The random music-playing virus occurs when a computer or phone suddenly starts playing music or sounds without any obvious source. Hearing this without knowing where it’s coming from can be annoying and unsettling. Rather than a specific virus name, the random music-playing virus is more of a catch-all phrase, but it usually refers to malware, adware, or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)…
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How to Remove Malware From Your PC
While no one is entirely immune to the threat of malware, you can certainly minimize your risk by following good digital hygiene practices when browsing the internet, downloading apps, and engaging with emails or messages with links or attachments. That said, if you notice your PC is running slowly, programs or apps are crashing repeatedly or unexpectedly, or you see…
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How to remove adware from an Android device
Android’s open nature allows you to install apps outside the Google Play store, but that openness puts you at greater risk of compromising your device with things like viruses, malware, and adware. While sticking to the Play Store might be good practice, it won’t guarantee that you’ll never be infected. In this post, we go over what adware is, how…
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What is scareware? Easy tips to prevent and remove it
What is scareware? Simply, it’s a trick. Scareware mimics system alerts, virus pop-ups, and even threats of legal action to make you panic. The goal? To push you into downloading junk software, sharing personal data, or paying for fake fixes. It’s also evolved pretty fast over the years. What started as spooky pranks turned into full-blown scams that cost users…
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How to remove login password on Windows 11
To remove the password on Windows 11, open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, click “Change” for the “Password” settings, leave the fields blank, and then click Next. This only works for local accounts. If you have a Microsoft account, open netplwiz, select the account, and clear the “User must enter a user name and password to use this computer” option. This process…
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How to add or remove actions from apps in context menu on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can control whether the operating system can recommend actions for specific apps in context menus, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to enable or disable these recommendations. On specific devices, such as Copilot+ PCs, you’ll find features like Click to Do that allow you to perform different actions, and some of them include access…
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What is metadata and how to remove it?
Metadata is the behind-the-scenes data that helps organize, categorize, and track files. It can tell you things like a photo’s original location and creation date or who edited a document. While this can be useful in many ways, it can also reveal details you’d rather keep private and be exploited by malicious third parties. In this guide, we’ll explain metadata…
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