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Q. How can I open a jar file?

A. To open a jar file in Windows, you will either need a copy of the Java Runtime Environment to run the file, or decompression software such as an unzip utility if you want to view one of the files within it (a jar file is much like a zip…

Q. I have heard that eBay has issued a security warning. Do I need to worry?

A. Online auction house eBay has asked its entire user base to change their passwords due to a cyber-attack that has compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other data - none of which is financial. The company said in a statement that there is no evidence that any accounts…

Q. What is File synchronization and how does it work?

A. File synchronization (or syncing) in computing is the process of ensuring that computer files in two or more locations are updated via certain rules. In one-way file synchronization, also called mirroring, updated files are copied from a 'source' location to one or more 'target' locations, but no files are…

Q. What happens to the files that you empty out of the recycling bin on your computer?

A. Essentially what happens is that the link connecting the name of the file with the actual file is broken; the file itself is not erased, initially. Once that file is "deleted" from the recycle bin, Windows marks the space on the hard drive that the file occupies as "available".…

Q. What is remote support and what are the benefits of using it?

A. Remote support tools are IT tools and software that enable an IT technician or a support representative to connect to a remote computer from their consoles via the Internet and work directly on the remote system. Although its main focus is the access to computers located anywhere in the…

BullGuard Launches Mobile Security & Antivirus app for Android devices

Global antivirus and mobile security company BullGuard has today announced the release of the all-new BullGuard Mobile Security & Antivirus app for Android devices. This cutting-edge app delivers next generation security to protect users against a wide range of threats and offers industry-leading defence to safeguard against the damage than…

Q. My friend has just built a computer with water cooling. What is water cooling and how does it work?

A. Liquid (or Water) Cooling is a cooling process used to cool the inside hardware of a computer, specifically the CPU and GPU. The liquid cooling of a CPU typically requires a water block, water pump, and a device to exchange heat for cooler air. The water block acts much…

Q. What is the difference between the keyboard right and left Shift key?

A. The left and right Shift key on a computer keyboard perform the same function. When pressed and held down it will change the case of the letter to uppercase or use the alternate character on any other key. For example, pressing and holding down the Shift key while pressing…

Q. My computer is continuously losing its date and time. Is there any way to prevent this?

A. If your computer is losing its time or date settings, or you are receiving a message CMOS Read Error, CMOS checksum error, or CMOS Battery Failure, first try leaving the computer on for 24-hours. In some cases this can charge the battery and resolve your issue. This often resolves…

Q. Is it possible to crash or shutdown the entire Internet?

A. No. The Internet as a whole is a collection of many independent networks controlled and maintained by different people, businesses, and governments and has been designed to be redundant, which means even if one portion of the network goes down users should still be able to get to their…

Q. How can I open a jar file?

Q. I have heard that eBay has issued a security warning. Do I need to worry?

Q. What is File synchronization and how does it work?

Q. What happens to the files that you empty out of the recycling bin on your computer?

Q. What is remote support and what are the benefits of using it?

BullGuard Launches Mobile Security & Antivirus app for Android devices

Q. My friend has just built a computer with water cooling. What is water cooling and how does it work?

Q. What is the difference between the keyboard right and left Shift key?

Q. My computer is continuously losing its date and time. Is there any way to prevent this?

Q. Is it possible to crash or shutdown the entire Internet?

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