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This guide provides a systematic approach to cleaning, securing, and optimizing a Windows PC using both built-in tools and trusted third-party utilities. Follow these steps in order for best results.
Typically, this only happens when a hacker or group expects or knows they can achieve a significant payoff if they were to attack. If they think or know they could "score" something huge through an attack, they will be far more willing to invest their time and resources into that hack, attack, and/or SCAM.
If you're among the millions still using Windows 10, there's an important deadline approaching that could significantly impact your computer's security. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, but they've also introduced a new program that might give you more time to plan your next move.
This tutorial covers converting a RAID controller to HBA (Host Bus Adapter) mode and setting up ZFS storage in Proxmox. HBA mode allows ZFS to directly manage individual drives, providing better performance and ZFS's advanced features.
Windows device drivers can be a pain to identify, find, and obtain. When "bait" sites promise to provide needed drivers but deliver malware instead, or when Windows Device Manager fails to accurately identify a device that needs a driver, finding the right solution can feel impossible. More recently, I've run into support access limitations with commercial-grade systems and servers, where a corporate or partner account is required just to access necessary hardware drivers for a device.
That's where a free and completely open-source application called Snappy Driver Installer Origin (SDIO) comes to the rescue.
In recent months, I've noticed a surge in customer inquiries about online privacy and data security. Questions like "How can I keep my online accounts more secure?" and "I want to browse the internet as anonymously as possible; how do I do that?" have become increasingly common. The growing concern about personal data removal from the internet reflects our collective awakening to digital privacy risks.
This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals of online privacy, practical steps to enhance your digital security, and methods for removing personal information from the internet.