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Windows is blocked, send SMS. Winlocker.

PC Setup

5.0

Recently, a virus called WinLocker has become very common; it blocks the computer (Windows) and asks to send an SMS to a specified number, after which Windows is supposedly unlocked. Sometimes Windows does activate after sending the SMS, but most often this does not happen. Also, in such viruses, a message often pops up: "Do not try to reinstall Windows, as this will lead to loss of information and disruption of computer operation." It should be said right away that this will not actually happen. Except perhaps some

What is a QR code?

Articles

4.2

QR Code stands for "quick response", it is a special matrix barcode that was developed and presented to the public in 1994 by the Japanese company Denso-Wave. There are also special programs that can decode a QR code and display what it means. In simple terms, it is a 2D image consisting of squares arranged in a special way, which allows encryption of information hidden in the QR code. [captio

Okay Google on PC: installation, activation

Google Chrome Setup

3.9

Okay Google on a computer is a quite convenient solution not only for Android devices, but also for computers. For some time, this feature was available to all Google Chrome browser owners, but since October 2015, the manufacturer made it additional. Let's figure out how to set up Okay Google on a computer and consider the main features. Installing Okay Google on a Windows 7 computer To begin with, you will need to get the Google Chrome browser itself, find which

Installing FireFox in Linux

FireFox Settings

5.0

In this article we will tell you how to install FireFox in operating systems of the GNU/Linux family. Most GNU/Linux distributions include FireFox by default in their set, also known in such systems as Iceweasel, BurningDog or GNU IceCat. Also, such distributions include a package management system that will automatically install everything required for FireFox to successfully launch and work on your computer. However, this method of installing FireFox also has its drawbacks, and they

Safe Internet for Children

Articles

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The problem of the modern Internet is the full accessibility of absolutely any content, including content labeled +18. Such content is undesirable for viewing by children under 18, as it can adversely affect the psyche of a developing child's body, which is very dangerous. Children's safety on the internet - what to do? Depriving a child of the internet is also not an option, so how can you ensure that a child can visit all sites except those labeled +18? If your child does not understand the architecture of the Operating System

Check your computer for viruses for free

PC Setup

5.0

Today you can check your computer for viruses completely free of charge, and with the help of the most powerful antivirus software. Antivirus software developers are loyal to users' problems and provide a 30-day trial period for their antivirus software. As a rule, there are almost no restrictions in this mode, at least virus protection will work 100%. Moreover, those users who for some reason cannot pay for an antivirus license, for example: they do not have a wallet in

How to choose RAM?

PC Setup

5.0

Users often wonder how to choose the right RAM. Moreover, not just choose, but so that it meets all your requirements. First, decide for what purpose you are purchasing RAM, do you need it for work or for games? If you need RAM for work, then take DDR3 with 8GB. If for games, we recommend taking 16GB, this will be quite enough to handle modern games. However, if you have a scr

Can't log into VKontakte, what to do?

Articles

4.3

Many internet users face authorization problems in social networks. This most often happens due to a virus that changes the domain and IP address binding in Windows. Thus, when you visit the social network "VKONTAKTE", you actually end up on its exact copy, although the address bar says "vk.com". Unsuspectingly, you try to log in, enter your data, your login and password, after which you receive strange messages that authorization failed. At this moment

How to subscribe to RSS and why?

Articles

4.3

Very often you can find such a thing as RSS on websites, let's figure out what it is and how to use it. RSS is a special technology that allows you to subscribe to publications. That is, you can use RSS to be the first to know about news on a particular Internet resource. For example, RSS is very often used on blogs, article sites, etc. By subscribing to RSS, you will receive news about the site, namely, news about new publications, etc. This is necessary for

How to crop video on a computer and online for free

Articles

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Having special software allows you to edit videos obtained from a camera, tablet, or smartphone. [toc] To the question of how to crop video on a computer, the answer is as follows: you can download and install the appropriate software, or you can do it via the Internet using the functionality of a remote network resource. Programs for cropping video on a computer running Windows Software intended for editing video format files includes the following programs

Why the computer does not turn on

PC Setup

3.0

A fairly common problem among users is that the computer simply does not turn on. This refers to cases where the computer does not turn on at all, meaning that even the BIOS does not load. To solve this problem, you need to identify its source and cause, and this can usually only be done by a professional. However, there is a certain range of the most popular causes of such problems, which are not difficult to identify and even fix on your own. So, to determine the source...

Should I install or upgrade to Windows 10?

Articles

5.0

Is it worth installing Windows 10? And what is good about the new product from "Microsoft"? The creators of "Ten" claim that it is an innovative product, and after trying its features, the user will not want to return to previous versions of Windows. Windows 10 is a convenient, improved analog of the familiar Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Let's consider the reasons why you should upgrade to Windows 10. What are the advantages of Windows 10? When updating the software, you will not lose installed programs

Windows blocked top up number

PC Setup

5.0

Very often lately there are programs of this kind that display a large inscription "Windows is blocked" on the screen and ask to top up someone's account or something else - such viruses are called Winlockers, their development/distribution is punishable by up to 5 years in prison. However, these programs are primarily designed for people who know practically nothing about computers. Very often such "viruses" can be terminated in the Task Manager. However, there are also those that block the Task Manager. Ka