Sorry I have not posted much recently I have changed job and been very busy So it’s 0645 and I’m sat at my desk right now and I’ve turned on my outlook. A pile of emails from yesterday flood the inbox. Filtering through the spammy offers of multi million business opportunities and daily reports I […]
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Security Notification for CCleaner v5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud v1.07.3191 for 32-bit Windows users
CCleaner version 5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud version 1.07.3191. A suspicious activity was identified on September 12th, 2017, where we saw an unknown IP address receiving data from software found in version 5.33.6162 of CCleaner, and CCleaner Cloud version 1.07.3191, on 32-bit Windows systems. Based on further analysis, we found that the 5.33.6162 version of CCleaner […]
Apple Watch 3 review
Apple Watch 3 (or, technically, the Apple Watch Series 3) builds on the previous iteration by working without the phone anywhere nearby, as well as a faster processor. The new device isn’t a huge upgrade on the previous iteration by any means, but it does come with some useful updates that make it worth checking […]
Apple iOS 11 Starts Causing Problems
Apple iOS 11 is packed full of features (including many secret ones), but following reports of several bugs my Upgrade Guide advised iPhone users in particular should hold off updating. This now looks a wise move because iOS 11 is causing problems… A new report from mobile security firm Wandera exposes the issue: iOS 11 […]
Changes to remote administration in Windows Server 2008
Changes to remote administration in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 In Windows Server 2003, you can start the RDC client (Mstsc.exe) by using the /console switch to remotely connect to the physical console session on the server (also known as session 0). In Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the […]
‘Vaccine’ created for huge cyber-attack
Security researchers have discovered a “vaccine” for the huge cyber-attack that hit organisations across the world on Tuesday 27 June 2017. A perfc solution But for those concerned about the attack there appears to be fix, albeit one with limited effectiveness. By creating a read-only file – named perfc – and placing it within a […]
How to update CWM Recovery to 6.0.4.6 on Galaxy S4 mini
CWM Recovery v6.0.3.3 is working just fine. You can wipe, you can flash, you can create and restore backups, etc. However, being up to date is always better. People who often flash custom roms, stock roms, kernels and do other tasks through Odin will find this to be a piece of cake. Keep in mind […]
Script Error occurred while loading COM component:{9BE8D8A1-2DB5-4A29-A95F-50C8B27820DA} (during the AutoUpdate process)
Problem You see the following errors in the Agent_.log on the client: Script Error occurred while loading COM component:{9BE8D8A1-2DB5-4A29-A95F-50C8B27820DA} Script Error occurred while getting point product callback component interface. These errors occur during the AutoUpdate process. The error is also recorded in: •McAfee AutoUpdate In Progress console •Updatelog.txt (Default location: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee\DesktopProtection\) […]
Free Hard Drive Testing Programs
There are many free hard drive testing tools available to help you determine what, if anything, is wrong when you suspect there may be a problem with a hard drive. Tools like Windows Error Checking and the chkdsk command are included in your Windows-based operating system already but some others, like those below, are available […]
McAfee Corrupted VSE 8.8 removal
You can use VSE cleaner (Attached) For VSE 8.8 vsecleaner.exe /rvse88 (From command line) VSECleaner To remove Agent, c:\Program Files\McAfee\Agent\x86\FrmInst.exe /forceuninstall
Mac tips for Windows switchers
Over the past year I have been using a MAC book and MAC Mini. I have always just used Windows and a litte bit of linux so for the fist few hours trying to work with the MAC I found hard now I would be lost without my MAC. Right click Click the right corner […]
Alienware Alpha R2 review
The Alienware Alpha R2 gaming console has something to prove. When the first Alienware Alpha debuted in 2014, it failed to lure the faithful away from their Xbox Ones and PlayStation 4s. Still, its utility as a great little affordable gaming computer was undeniable. The first major change is an expansion of the storage choices […]
How to Find and Delete Duplicate Files in Mac OS X
Duplicate files such as documents and photos can occupy a surprising amount of space on your Mac’s hard disk and you might not even realise they are there. Perhaps you’ve copied files into several folders and external USB drives, and additional copies could exist in the Mail downloads folder. You might even find a few […]
Best SSDs for Gaming
Solid-state drives have become remarkably affordable over the past few years. When we posted our first SSD architecture discussion piece, back in 2014, SSDs of 240-256GB capacities were easily between £100 and £150, depending on drive. Large capacity SSDs (480GB+) were not really affordable for most users. Huge change, considering they were easily 3x that […]
Plex media server (and Watch Your Movies on Any Device)
Plex Media Server is a user-friendly way to store all your movies, shows, and other media in one place–and make it accessible from any device, whether you’re at home or on-the-go. If you’re looking for a no-headache way to watch your movies anywhere, this is it. What Is Plex Media Server? Here’s a common situation […]