A data breach broker is selling the user information of 25 million people who have used the website Mathway and who still have active accounts there. Mathway is an online calculator that offers people the chance to do math with a calculator without having to sign up, but they also offer the chance to create […]
Mathew Diekhake
About Mathew Diekhake
Mathew Diekhake is a certified Microsoft Systems Administrator from Australia and also the founder and editor of ConsumingTech.com. He is mostly consumed by Windows and Android but has spent stacks of hours learning about a variety of computer software, both formally and informally, and has authored tens of thousands of tutorials and news articles since 2011. Mathew has obtained many Microsoft certificates and is a qualified Systems Administrator (MSCA). Read Mathew's full biography. Mathew's social profiles: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, GitHub.
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ZLoader Banking Malware Spotted in Over 100 New Emails
The banking malware named ZLoader has been seen once again in as many as 100 emails. ZLoader hasn’t been noticed online since December of last year. Before then, nobody had heard of ZLoader since the very beginning of 2018. ZLoader is a Trojan that is under active development and has been observed in at least […]
You Can Use Google Chrome’s Offline Installer to Install Chrome Without Internet
If you don’t have an internet connection, it usually poses a problem for anything to do with webpages. However, in recent years we are starting to see more and more brands offer an offline installer which allows you to install files during all those times you are forced offline. Google is now offering an offline […]
Google Meet Premium is Free for Everyone to Use
By now you have probably heard the talk of many people no longer returning to the office once this pandemic is over. In fact, several big-name companies including Facebook and Twitter have already suggested returning to the office won’t be necessary for many of their employees. This is in part because companies are realizing how […]
More Security Controls Coming to Google Chrome
Google Chrome is receiving an update that brings with it easier to use controls, better control of third-party cookies, easier access to browser extensions, new safety checks, and more. In recent years Google not only overtook the Microsoft-owned browser for the most used browser in the world but took the lead in a big way […]
Windows Terminal 1.0 Released, Requires Windows 10 Version 18362.0 or Higher
In June of 2019, Microsoft representatives announced a new open source Windows Terminal application, called Windows Terminal, that was meant to supersede the old Command Prompt in Windows that had become outdated and lacked features people had been requesting for a long time. Since it’s announcement, there has been little talk of the new Terminal […]
Microsoft Teams Now Comes With Own Certified Devices
If you’re working from home during this pandemic and part of a larger organization, there is a decent chance you’re connecting with colleagues using Microsoft Teams. While not the biggest name in communication platforms, Microsoft Teams is often the preferred platform for many companies who want to stick with Apple or Microsoft brands. To make […]
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ Brings Faster Charging, Available for 1000+ Accessories and Devices
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ is now out, and it brings with it faster and more efficient charging. Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ is available for 1000+ accessories and devices around the world. If you have experience with power bricks or charging your smartphone from a laptop, you may have noticed that charging can occur at different […]
Google Showing New Message When It Thinks It Doesn’t Find Matches for Google Search
Google is now showing a message when they’re letting you know that nothing managed to match your search particularly well. So now you know not to bother clicking around, which will be interesting since Google doesn’t give exact matches or anything close to it anymore. Google is constantly updating the search results, up to at […]
How to Install Huawei Ascend Y550 Y550-L01 Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Huawei Ascend Y550 Y550-L01 firmware flash file onto your computer. You can then use one of the compatible flashing tools to update the firmware on your smartphone or tablet. Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used […]
How to Install Huawei Nova Lite 608HW Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Huawei Nova Lite 608HW firmware flash file onto your computer. You can then use one of the compatible flashing tools to update the firmware on your smartphone or tablet. Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used […]
How to Install Huawei Y511-U00 Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Huawei Y511-U00 firmware flash file onto your computer. You can then use one of the compatible flashing tools to update the firmware on your smartphone or tablet. Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used in the […]
How to Install Huawei P10 Plus Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Huawei P10 Plus firmware flash file onto your computer. You can then use one of the compatible flashing tools to update the firmware on your smartphone or tablet. Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used in […]
How to Install Huawei GR5 KII-L33 Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Huawei GR5 KII-L33 firmware flash file onto your computer. You can then use one of the compatible flashing tools to update the firmware on your smartphone or tablet. Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used in […]
How to Remove Tigerpdf-search.com Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Tigerpdf-search.com browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Pdfsearchhouse.com Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Pdfsearchhouse.com browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Ossearch.online Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Ossearch.online browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Search.go-movix.com Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Search.go-movix.com browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Search.capita.space Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Search.capita.space browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove CapitaSearch Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: CapitaSearch browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Tiger PDF Search Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Tiger PDF Search browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can […]
How to Remove Convertpdftoword.co Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Convertpdftoword.co browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Theappsparty.net Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Theappsparty.net browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Searchsafe.org Browser Hijacker
EXAMPLE: Searchsafe.org browser hijacker Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once […]
How to Remove Search.anysearchresults.com Browser Hijacker
Tips to Avoid Malware in the Future If you have malware on your computer, you can always install an antimalware program and run a scan to try to remove it. But some experts suggest that even if you do that, it is not a given that all malware can be removed—once it gets access to […]