Computer Corner is a monthly article written by Guruka Singh of Sikhnet. He keeps us up-to-date with tips and advice on the latest technology in the computer and smartphone world.
The scammers are getting very good at this.
Computer Corner
Entertainment in the streaming media era
Thinking about "cutting the cord?" Me too... but so far I've learned that dropping satellite or cable and relying only on the Internet isn't easy.
Watching your favorite shows can mean coping with different platforms, sorting through confusing connectivity options, and working out the restrictions imposed by each streaming service.
Watching media
The Windows 10 Option You Should Turn on Today
Tucked away in the Windows 10 Explorer options is a choice that should be turned on and is now the default setting for Windows 10 as of the May 2019 update
For some time, there's been the choice to make each Explorer window run as a separate program or process. That makes Explorer more stable because problem windows can be closed without affecting the rest.
By Guruka Singh
Are you one of those computer users who has LOTS of files, shortcuts and links on your desktop? Our Windows desktops are much like an actual physical desktop — we have them organized just the way we like things.
Some of us like a clean desktop with all folder and application icons placed neatly in the Start menu and taskbar. Some of us prefer to spread things out across the desktop, organized in a way only we can understand.
Sometimes it feels like there’s only room for four choices when it comes to web browsers on Windows: Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer. You’ll find some people running Opera, too, but for the most part it’s all about the big four.
Internet Explorer is all but dead , but it's still able to bite the hand that uses it. Edge can't get no respect, Firefox struggles, and Chrome's ready to self-destruct on a dumb ad-blocking rule.
Thinking of buying a laptop? Here's how to make the right decision and get the right tech at the right price.
Ever clicked on that little shopping bag icon on your Windows 10 taskbar? Microsoft has come along way with some Windows helper apps that are in various stages of development. Many are released broadly for Windows 10 while others are currently being tested by those of us who participate in the Windows Insider Preview program.
By Guruka Singh
Hackers Hacked My Email, Demanded Bitcoin (Scam)
A recent question from a Sangat member sparked this month's column. Here's his question:
"I get emails from hackers a few times a week saying that they have cracked my email account. As proof, they have supplied me with the correct password for the account. The message goes on to say that they have planted a Trojan on my computer which allows them to spy on me.
You likely run many different applications on your PC but what if you need to reinstall one?
