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How to remove System Security 2009

I just got a prompt from System Security 2009 and I believe it is spyware because it keeps telling me to buy its full version program to remove what infections I may have.  How do I remove System Security 2009?  Thanks for the help
System Security 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that creates notifications of [...]

Users should choose Windows 7: simplicity and security

As much as it is now overrated, Windows 7 will be worth it. Let us say down the road, Windows 7 will receive the most software updates, the most attention, and be better than XP. Now Windows XP has come a long way and most certainly deserves some respect. However, think about it – when [...]

How to remove xxyxWqom.dll

Hey guys i have got a question…on my laptop everytime i start it up i get a RunDLL error message. which states; “Error loading C:\Windows\system32\xxyxWqom.dll” I was wondering if you could help me with this…
Although your system has a pop-up saying it cannot load the C:\Windows\system32\xxyxWqom.dll, it’s actually fooling you into believing that this is [...]

Think You’re Geek Enough? Prove it.

Think you love technology? Try writing about it. What The Tech has decided to bring aboard a couple writers in all of our tech fields! Our only criteria is we are looking for someone who is as passionate about the technology world as we are and who thinks they have the guts to write about [...]

Computer Wellness: Power Saving with Sleep/Hibernation

I see my computer has the feature to Hibernate and Sleep, what exactly do those do?  Should I use them and would they close my applications?  Is it like shutting down your computer?
All Windows machines with XP or better have the feature to Standby (Sleep) or Hibernate.  These features are heavily underrated and extremely [...]

High CPU Usage do to Cmdagent.exe

My computer tends to run really slow and when I check the CPU usage using CRTL+ALT+DEL it brings up the Task Manager which says I have 100% CPU usage due to cmdagent.exe.  What is this and how do I get rid of it?  I’m scared to stop the process because I’m not sure if that [...]

How to Transfer Files to a New Computer

I have bought a new computer with Windows Vista installed on it.  What is the easiest way to transfer everything (basically my old files, like my music and documents) from my old computer that has Windows XP to the new one which has Vista?  Do I have to do anything because they are different operating [...]

Computer Diet Tip: Shed some major poundage in a monitor upgrade

The older computers today have a ton of weight on them; in the tower and in the monitor. The easiest and most effective way to shed some pounds and upgrade your experience is upgrading the monitor. Most present day computers come equip with LCD’s but the older machines were send out with large [...]

Computer Welness…a New Way to Excersize and Diet

With the world changing technologically, older computers seem to look a bit “fat” and “out of shape.”  While its expensive and painful to just toss out the old hardware, its tough to keep up with the rapid changes on a slow machine.
Welcome to a whole new world of fitness and dieting; computer wellness. Here, exclusively [...]

Are GPS Systems Traceable?

I recently had a portable GPS stolen from my car that I just bought.  Any way to track it that you know of?  I still have the code unit number…
GPS systems have become the newest gadget on the market for everyone to have.  They rode the wave to becoming the top Christmas gadget gift right [...]

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