Deleted files can often be recovered, and that’s a problem when you’re passing your PC or PC-related tech along to someone else. Whether it’s sensitive financial data, business documents, or scandalous photos that could be used to blackmail you, you probably don’t want people getting their hands on your private stuff. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
If you don’t want to turn your PC into a malware magnet, you have to stop using Windows XP. It’s just not safe anymore. Check this one from PCWorld.com
Security researchers have been stressing the dramatic rise in mobile malware for a few years now—which naturally leads to more users downloading and using some sort of mobile antimalware app. But now even malware protection has become a risk: last month the popular Virus Shield Android app was outed as fraud, and this week Kaspersky announced the discovery of a pair of fake apps using its name in the Google and Windows Phone app stores. Get some useful information from this article on PCWorld.com
If you had a choice to set up an ice cream stand on the boardwalk of a hot beachfront in the middle of summer, or on the edge of an Alaskan wilderness in the middle of winter, which would you choose? Obviously, your odds of making money improve on a hot summer beach, so why not let the Google Keyword Planner tool show you where the hottest parts of the Internet are as well? Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
If you bought your iPhone direct from Apple, you’ve got an unlocked phone that’s good for use with any carrier. But what if you bought it second-hand, through a network provider or on a contract? Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Windows Phone 8.1 introduces some great new features to redesign your Start screen. Among these is the ability to set tile backgrounds, enabling you to create a striking new look for your phone. Check this out from this article on MakeUseOf.com
Whether you’re trying to avoid Windows 8 or just considering something new, you might be thinking about switching to a Mac. One thing bothers you, though: can you keep your data? Basically: yes. Check this helpful article from MakeUseOf.com