We don’t hate antivirus software. We hate antivirus software that behaves suspiciously like the problem it claims to solve. Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro and similar security suites often promise complete protection, with VPN, identity monitoring, and cloud backups included.
A laptop can look fantastic on paper. OLED touchscreen, ultra-thin aluminium body, unusual high-resolution display, powerful graphics and enough performance to handle almost anything. Then someone cracks the screen, damages a charging port or smashes the keyboard, and suddenly the impressive specifications don’t matter. The replacement part is unavailable or has to be ordered from overseas, and the laptop that was supposed to make you more productive becomes an expensive paperweight.
Privacy problems are not always caused by complicated hacking. In many real cases, the weak point is a person being rushed, trusting the wrong call or email, reusing a password, or sharing more information than necessary. Our article explains the practical habits that make a real difference: pause, verify unexpected requests independently, use strong unique passwords, and be careful with identity documents and verification codes.
Last week we had several customers come in after their accounts had been hacked. Not because some evil KGB agent was targetting them specifically. No, it happens easier than that. In most cases, the starting point is much more ordinary: a password that felt personal and memorable but was also fairly easy to guess.
Microsoft has quietly given Windows 10 users another year before the security-update tap is finally turned off. Windows 10 officially reached the end of normal support on 14 October 2025. Microsoft had originally offered eligible home users Extended Security Updates until October 2026. That deadline has now been extended to 12 October 2027. There was no grand announcements, emails, or even pop-ups. Microsoft simply updated its documentation and confirmed that people already enrolled in ESU will automatically remain covered for the additional year.
You may have noticed that laptop are getting more expensive and worse. With RAM and SSD prices rising, budget Windows laptops are barely enough to run Windows 11 without testing your patience. Before buying the cheapest machine on the shelf, check what is actually inside it, because a “bargain” laptop can become expensive very quickly.
The short answer – you can’t. But you can stop letting them ruin your day. Email was designed so that anyone who knows your address can send you a message. That is useful when it is your accountant, your family, your doctor, or one of your friends or relatives trying to get in touch. And less so when a random Nigerian prince wants to share his fortune with you.
Most people only hear about “drivers” when something stops working, or some sketchy pop-up announces that 37 critical drivers are outdated and must be urgently updated – oh, and it will cost you $99 for the “updater”. As usual, most people are left wondering whether they are supposed to become a part-time systems engineer just to use a printer.
