Spyware rarely announces itself with pop-ups or flashing warnings. It slips into everyday routines, quietly tracking what you ...

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

Spyware is designed to stay invisible, so if it’s hiding on your computer, you’re not supposed to notice—at least not right away. I want to walk you through the specific warning signs, tools, and ...

One of our readers reported that all the file extensions have changed to some unknown file format. If so, it could be a virus! If a virus has changed all the files extensions to unknown applications, ...

Strange pop-ups, unexpected apps and a mind-of-its-own webcam? Here’s how to tell if your computer has been hacked—and what to do about it. Internet users with lackluster security aren’t the only ones ...

There are times when your Windows PC seems to have a mind of its own—launching programs, windows, browser tabs, or whatever else without your direct input. There’s always a reason for this activity.

When your computer is moving at a slow pace, it’s easy to blame your operating system. But a computer can be sluggish for a slew of reasons and, unfortunately, that’s still true even if you’re working ...