Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

I have an old computer with (Windows) XP that is running very slow (I think it has a virus). I would like to get a new computer and transfer things to the new computer but I’m afraid it will transfer ...

As a consultant, I’m occasionally called on to remove malicious software (malware) from infected Windows computers. A recent case offered a stark example of something well known to techies, no ...

Q: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer — what are the signs of it being infected? A: It could be malware. Malware is a general term for any kind of ‘malicious’ software designed to exploit ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

QUESTION: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer – what are the signs of it being infected? ANSWER: Malware is a general term for any kind of "malicious" software designed to exploit users or ...

Computer malware is every bit as scary as it sounds. Fortunately, when you understand what it is and how to prevent it, your computing experience becomes much less stressful. So, what is malware?

My work computer is a 2019 Retina iMac (Intel). It has been used only by myself and my coworker, each with our own user accounts that are password protected. My account is the administrator. This was ...