On Computers: After 30 years, rebooting your computer still important - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

On Computers: After 30 years, rebooting your computer still important - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com: "Last night, I heard my computer rebooting. Is this a virus or something?”

Not to worry. A spontaneous reboot most often is caused by Windows Update, the option that checks for updates and installs them. A few updates need the system to reboot to load, and that’s what you’re hearing."

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Why I stopped reading most computer magazines -

Why I stopped reading most computer magazines -: "Back in the early days of computing, magazines were one of the only sources of information about new software, games, trends and hardware. While you had your friends who sometimes know about things to come, and the BBS system if you had access to an expensive modem that was nearly as slow as sending the data via snail mail, there was not really a way around magazines at that time."

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How to View and Disable Installed Plug-ins in Any Browser

How to View and Disable Installed Plug-ins in Any Browser: "Browser plug-ins like Flash and Java add additional features web pages can use. However, they can also slow things down when in use or add extra security holes, particularly in the case of Java."

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The 10 Most Ridiculously Awesome Geeky Computer Pranks

The 10 Most Ridiculously Awesome Geeky Computer Pranks: "Everybody loves a good prank… unless you are the one on the receiving end of the fun. It’s time to hone your pranking skills, not just to make sure you are the best, but so you can avoid being pranked by others."

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