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Safari does Nothing but Make Booping Noise

This was infuriating but solved it, it takes a few tries but it works. This is what I did: Open Safari Have a look at the exact position of the “Keep Both” button (or maybe the other one, I didn’t

Posted in Apple, Computers, Laptop/Notebook, MAC, Software

System BIOS Boot Keys for Laptops/Desktop PCs

System BIOS Boot Keys for Laptops/Desktop PCs Here is my list of Laptop and Desktop System Boots Codes for various vendors.  It’s great if you’re a techy like me and you’re trying to remember what code to use for a

Posted in Computers, Laptop/Notebook

Social Security Scam 901.359.2350 “The reason for this call”

Social Security Scam 901.359.2350 “The reason for this call”  They are trying to scam you.

Posted in Fraud

How to Find Bios Product Key Windows 10 from Command Prompt

Need to find your embedded BIOS OEM Product Key To find the Windows Product Key embedded by the OEM in your BIOS simply open a CMD windows as Administrator and issue the following command from the prompt: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService

Posted in Software, Windows, Windows 10

Scam Using Email Thanks for Renewing our Services. This Email is the Receipt of your Purchase. Advanced Computer Protection.

These people didn’t have an accent, so it seems our neighbors are now trying to scam us out of our life’s savings.  God help them when they go to meet their maker.   Dear Customer, Thanks for renewing our services.

Posted in Computers, Fraud, Laptop/Notebook, MAC, Office, Office 2016, Outlook, Security, Software, Virus/Malware, Windows, Windows 10

New Scammer that has been Tormenting the elderly in Mississippi Compusofttech LLC

Random calls to people claiming that they noticed activity on their computers that were scams and malware and were huge security risks.  Said they need to gain access to their computers to stop them.  They then claim to be with

Posted in Fraud, Laptop/Notebook, Security, Virus/Malware, Windows

Hp 15 Series Laptop Lagging or Stuttering Mouse in Windows 10 with AMD A4

Go to HP website: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-15-g000-notebook-pc-series/6545564/model/6761883?ssfFlag=true&sku= and download the October 2015 AMD graphic driver, install it and all will be good.  The Windows driver does not work.  You need the Catalyst from HP.

Posted in Computers, Drivers, Hardware, Laptop/Notebook, Software, Windows, Windows 10

How to Prevent Windows from Automatically Updating Specific Drivers

Article by:  Walter Glenn Windows–especially Windows 10–has a bad habit of installing new updates for hardware drivers whether you want them or not. You could go big and simply prevent Windows from downloading updates altogether, or you might have luck blocking or hiding

Posted in Computers, Drivers, Laptop/Notebook, Windows 10, Windows Tweaks

Sudo Command to Allow Downloaded Apps on MAC

Type of the following command syntax: sudo spctl –master-disable Hit Return Authenticate with an admin password Hit Return Exit Terminal Allow Everything will now be in System Preferences Privacy and Security.

Posted in Apple, Computers, MAC, OSX, Software

New Computer Phone Scam 203.920.1898 Recording Telling You That Your Computer Manufacturer Has Went Out Of Business, And That You Need To Contact Them To Transfer The Warranty

New Computer Phone Scam 203.920.1898 Recording Telling You That Your Computer Manufacturer Has Went Out Of Business, And That You Need To Contact Them To Transfer The  Warranty, it will ask you to hang up and call a local phone

Posted in Cell Phones, Fraud, Security, Virus/Malware