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On Trusting and Not Trusting Microsoft
Worried Microsoft is peeking at your files in OneDrive? The truth is more complicated and perhaps surprising. I’ll look at what scanning really means, why avoiding OneDrive may not be enough, and how trust in Microsoft’s products comes down to risk, reality, and choice.
What Happens If You Delete System 32?
Apparently, there’s a prank or scam suggesting that people delete their System32 folder. Don’t do it. It’s a trap!
What Does “Not Responding” Mean?
“Not Responding” is Windows’ way of telling you that a program might have a problem. Sometimes it’s benign and sometimes it’s a sign of a deeper issue.
How to Reinstall Windows 10 Without Media
The best way to prepare for needing an installation disc is to create one before you need it. I’ll review some approaches.
What’s the Best Registry Cleaner? What to Use and Not
The best registry cleaner is none at all. There may be cases where you want to use one, though, and I’ll review which I’d use and how to use them safely.
Should I Use Windows File Compression?
Windows File Compression automatically compresses files so they take up less space. In the best of circumstances, it can free up a lot of space, but all too frequently it’s not as much as you might expect, and there is a cost.
Should I Disable Java, and If So, How?
Another zero-day exploit has been discovered in Oracle’s Java VM; something that has many security experts suggest that you disable or uninstall Java. I’ll explain why and how.
My window is too large and wider than my screen. How do I resize it back?
A window that is too big for your screen can be a real problem. Let’s fix that.
How Do I Get Administrative Privileges on Windows XP?
If you have the password for the administrator account, you can easily elevate any other login account to have administrator privileges.
