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Question about Malware
I think Malware is still on my computer (after I hired someone to clean it). I did more research on stuff and realized that jpgs and pngs could pose a threat. I deleted all the files on my computer and will clean off my external hard drive of all unneeded jpgs, pngs, and any double extension, jpg/png files....pdfs I will…
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Another question about browsers
So....Microsoft Edge wants me to sign in using my outlook email (to sync), and it won't allow me to use the adblocker, Ublock Origin, unless I'm signed in....this kind of defeats the efforts to get privacy. Which will give me more privacy? To sign in and use the adblocker, or to use the browser without being synced (but…
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A few questions
Hi! I have a few miscellaneous questions: Do I need an adblocker if I have VPN? I read that some sites won't work if I'm blocking ads. How much does Ublock or Adblock Plus slow down my internet connection? Should I sign out of everything once a day? Should I clean my internet cookies and temp files once a day? This seems a…
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Question about reinstalling Bitdefender
Today, I installed a big critical update for Windows 10. It was around 100 GB. Do I need to reinstall Bitdefender and VPN after this kind of Windows update? Or do I only do a reinstall when I update the operating system to a new version? I'm thinking of updating to Windows 11 eventually... Thanks for any help.
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VPN turns off
I bought VPN yesterday. VPN turns off when I shut down my computer. I turn my computer on later and VPN isn't on anymore. Is this because I have fast startup disabled? I had malware issues recently, and got a tech person to repair my computer. Is there still something on my computer that's turning it off?
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Someone sent me an email
As the title says, someone sent me an email, to my gmail, saying they had found a way to hack me. I deleted it without thinking much about it. I didn't even open it. I assumed it's spam, but my computer has been acting slower this afternoon. Even doing a quick scan and a full scan, it seemed a bit slow. What should I do…
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Computer Fan Turns On Near The End Of A System Scan. Any Ideas?
Hi! My desktop computer's fan turns on near the end of a full-system scan. Is this normal or is it something I should be worried about? Thanks.
