File system (also “filesystem”, one word) is the term used to refer to the specific technique that allows files to be laid out and located on a hard disk or other random access storage device. At its most basic, a file system is nothing more than the specific format of the overhead information used […]
From fightagainstcrime.co.za Ransomware is an increasingly popular means for malware authors to extort money from people, so a properly prepared system is critical. Ransomware is malicious software that cyber criminals use to hold a user’s computer for ransom, demanding payment in order for the user to get control back, says Nathan Loftie-Eaton, Security Specialist […]
Call COMPUTER REPAIR | IT SERVICE on 021 906 2296 or 082 688 9610. In the world of computers, data recovery is something we all know and rely on to recover lost of missing data. The process of data recovery is very complicated, one that you should never attempt to do yourself. Hard drives especially, […]
Phishing is the attempt to represent one’s self – typically via email – as someone or some organization that one is not for the purposes of maliciously acquiring sensitive information from the recipient of the email, or target. The most common examples are emails that are carefully crafted to appear as if they had come […]
Computer errors pop up unsurprisingly when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t forever be avoided, it’s fundamental to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, […]
Viruses are hazardous to the health of your computer… and your business or livelihood. While there was once a time when the only way you could be infected by a virus was by downloading software from an FTP site or by exchanging floppy disks, today’s viruses pose a threat of a much greater magnitude. Why? […]
You might have observed having your computer irregularly hangs-up, or might probably re-boot itself for little or no noticeable reason. This will be pestering, and can result in you have lost significant work that you we in the process of creating. Especially if this has happened once, then your chances of explaining the cause are […]
Before making use of data recovery services, first ask yourself how much you know about the recovery processes? Are your computer skills enough to attempt the operation by yourself? Is the data recovery software functional and easy to use? What are the chances of full data recovery? And lastly, wow critical is it for you or your business to recover the data […]
Computer Running Slow – 10 Reasons Why There are reasons behind your reduced speed and any one of them could result in a crash and an up close and personal viewing of the BSOD, (Blue Screen of Death). Its almost inevitiable that a slowdown will occur over a period of time. Essentially, if you have […]
“I need to reinstall Windows, but I don’t have an installation disc. I never got one. What do I do?” • There are circumstances where you may have a legal installation of Windows without installation media. This can cause some panic when you’re later instructed to make sure that you have the CD or DVD […]