Running Windows 8.1 and it has the Microsoft Windows Defender anti-virus running. Okay, but how can I force a scan?
Scan my Win8 System for Viruses via Windows Defender?
Articles posted by Dave Taylor
How to Reset the Apple Watch “Activity” Calorie Goal?
Loving my new Apple Watch and am really liking the Activity feature too. Nice to get reminders when I’m stuck in a chair! However, how do I reset the calorie goal as it’s higher than I ever achieve, even when I wear my iWatch at the gym?
How can I keep an eye on eBay auctions?
I like to track collectible auctions on eBay but when items show up that I want to bid on, I like to bid late, not early in the process. Is there an easy way to keep track of live auctions without bidding?
Video Review: Arlo Smart Home Video Cameras from NETGEAR
Disclaimer: I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. HD home security cameras are plentiful, but they all suffer from a really big limitation: they need to be plugged in all the time. Except for the Arlo camera from NETGEAR. My review: You can learn
How do I Power Down my Apple Watch?
I went to see Avengers: Age of Ultron over the weekend and it was awesome. Except for one little problem: My Apple Watch kept lighting up in the theater as message notifications popped up. I ended up putting it in my pocket. How do I go into “movie mode” or turn it off?
Company remote “fixed” my PC: Was I scammed?
I received a phone call from a company called Omni Support who said I had viruses and was hacked. I already have AVG on my system and it was running slow. They showed me foreign company access to my computer. They also showed me files that appeared not safe. I allowed them to clean things up but as they were I saw a lot of file transferring and I am not sure that is normal. When they were done they said I needed to restart my system and wait 15 minutes before I signed back in. I have not done so and am scared to try to restart as I am in fear they have loaded something on my system. Can you assists me?
Avoid Google Password Phishing with Password Alert?
My Dad’s older and while he’s good on the computer, he’s not always very attentive. So I worry about him being scammed by phishing attacks and giving up his Gmail or Google password, which would be a complete disaster. What can I do to help minimize the risk?
My review: 24 Hours with the Apple Watch Sport
It’s the most heralded tech product introduction so far this year, and I stayed up late to order one the moment it became available. As a result, I already have one on my wrist and am surprised how much I like it…
