Author: benbam

9 July 2017

believe in rebooting your windows pc

for whatever reasons or when you feel something is amiss, just reboot. that’s what the article is suggesting, and i agree with them. not good with my words but windows users should know this is a fact. https://www.howtogeek.com/173760/htg-explains-why-does-rebooting-a-computer-fix-so-many-problems/

8 July 2017

Essential tips and tricks for Google Chrome

I came across this article for mastering chrome browser, i think it’s good for chrome fans. the reason why i use chrome, many extensions really come in handy. as described below: POWER UP GOOGLE CHROME WITH EXTENSIONS Google Chrome is so much more than a web browser. It’s a platform, and with a few key extensions installed you can transform it into a command center […]

8 July 2017

mouse on your iPhone

I just discovered that there is mouse that can be activated to use on your iPhone. Though it’s not new on Android phone, it certainly is a gem for iphone users. watch the enclosed clip for how to use the mouse on the phone.

2 July 2017

wiping your data off securely on your storage drive

there are 8 suggestions in the article but i find none is secure enough, however, one do make sense to me and improvising on the method of hammer and nail, i’d otherwise or also burnt it with kerosene in a metal pail. for your reading pleasure: http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/how-to-wipe-your-data-off-hard-drives-ssd-flash-drives-iphones-ipads-or-android-devices/8/

2 July 2017

Bad Sectors Explained: Why Hard Drives Get Bad Sectors and What You Can Do About It

There are two types of bad sectors — often divided into “physical” and “logical” bad sectors or “hard” and “soft” bad sectors. A physical — or hard — bad sector is a cluster of storage on the hard drive that’s physically damaged. The hard drive’s head may have touched that part of the hard drive and damaged it, some dust may have settled on that […]

25 June 2017

3 Free and Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat

this is not something new or informative. i find these alternatives just as good to replace instead of paying for adobe or microsoft. why don’t give it a try, it may not disappoint. and yes, i am advocating for use of open source software. the only concern i have is the contributors to these open source, whether if the software comes clean. otherwise, take a […]

22 June 2017

The best free anti-malware software 2017

the below three makes the list according to techradar: 1. BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition Discreet but effective, BitDefender is the best free anti-malware for your PC 2. AVG AntiVirus Free A simple interface and effective scanning with remote activation   3. MalwareBytes Anti-Malware  An excellent anti-malware tool, but the free version lacks real-time protection sought out for more information here, compliments by techradar: http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/best-free-anti-spyware-and-anti-malware-software-1321656

21 June 2017

28 Chinese (中华廿八人) by Rubell Museum

online comtemporary art exhibition which was held live in the past, i am not sure if it’s any offence to copy and paste the link here. but to think of it, i am also helping to promote the museum’s name on my site. i mean no offence in anyway, if it is, do write in and let me know to take it down. https://rfc.museum/past-28-chinese   […]

20 June 2017

malwarebytes is champ, coming from the horse’s mouth

other anti-virus software are no good! and yeah, malwarebytes pricing has also gone up a few times in the past year. this is informative though, good to know that anti-virus is indeed losing relevance: “Crypters are becoming increasingly popular among hackers utilising ransomware. It works by using custom algorithms to compile and recompile code. This alters their signatures; allowing malware to stay hidden, undetected and […]

19 June 2017

removing a program that won’t uninstall in windows

ever encounter program that won’t uninstall in windows, all you have to do is follow the link provided by techradar:   http://www.techradar.com/news/software/10-tips-for-removing-a-program-that-won-t-uninstall-907471