Windows 10 comes with a built-in antivirus tool called Windows Defender, so you don’t have to worry about finding—or paying for—a third-party program to keep your computer safe anymore. While Windows Defender seems to be as good as any antivirus program right now, it doesn’t rid your computer from all the different types of malware […]
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About Mathew Diekhake
Mathew Diekhake is a Microsoft Systems Administrator from Australia and also the Founder and Editor of ConsumingTech.com. He is a Windows and Android die hard but has spent countless hours learning about a variety of computer software, both formally and informally. Mathew has obtained many Microsoft certificates and is a qualified Systems and Server Administrator. Read full biography
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How to Remove Chrome.exe *32 Malware (Malware Removal Guide)
Many people who know computers well now understand how to spot a potential malware process in Windows’ Task Manager. Since one of the more common tips for spotting malware is teaching people how to find unusual looking processes in Task Manager, it’s also no wonder that many of the people who develop the malware know […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Getting a custom recovery installed is the first step to take when you want to flash custom software on your device all by yourself instead of having a root application, when available, do it for you. There are a few custom recoveries out there that you still might be able to install on your device, […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (Exynos)
A recovery image that comes as part of the Android operating system as a separate partition is essential for recovering your device from any position. A custom recovery image, on the other hand, is necessary for anyone who wants to modify the Android operating system. While the stock recovery that everyone gets offers the chance […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355HN)
Using the Android operating system for the first time can be daunting. For starters, you don’t really get a manual letting you know what to do, so you’ll need to just dive right in and see how it goes. Anyone with experience in computing over the decades might be a bit hesitant of pressing too […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
In the earlier days of Android, it was thought that you need to have a rooted Android operating system before you could get a custom recovery image installed. These days, though, that is certainly not the case, and most people will get root access by flashing something along the lines of SuperSU from the custom […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (Exynos)
Not everyone has heard of Linux, but it is one of the top three desktop operating systems out there in existence, only trailing the likes of MacOS and Windows in terms of use. Linux is often used by the “techies” because it is an outstanding operating system with an emphasis on security. The drawback with […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy J5 LTE (SM-J5008)
When it comes to good branding, you won’t get many ideas that leave a better impression on a person than “Team Win” so you’ll either be heading into the experience of sussing out custom recoveries feeling pretty good about the whole ordeal, or a bit skeptical. Thankfully, though, the people who come together to put […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F)
Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is an open source custom recovery image, designed for the Android operating system. Android comes with a stock recovery mode. Stock recovery has a limited set of features. One of the features that it doesn’t have is the option to install third-party firmware. Since Android is an open source operating […]
How to Copy Path in File Explorer in Windows 10
When you navigate through folders in File Explorer, it can be difficult to tell what the full path of the file is because it doesn’t show the paths in the File Explorer address bar. Instead, you’re shown the folder locations. Being able to see the folders in the address bar is a better user experience […]
How to Enable/Disable Cortana on Lock Screen in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana can understand your natural voice and what you’re saying, so you don’t need to type words […]
How to Add/Remove Move to OneDrive Context Menu in Windows 10
OneDrive is a cloud-based storage service where you can save your files to the cloud so you can access them anywhere and share them with anyone. Before you can save documents online with OneDrive, you need to sign in to Office. The files you save online are located at the OneDrive.com domain which you can […]
How to Turn On/Off OneDrive Fetch Files in Windows 10
OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service from Microsoft. First launched in August 2007, OneDrive allows users to store files and personal data like Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys in the cloud, share files, and sync files across Android, Windows Phone, and iOS mobile devices, Windows and macOS computers, and Xbox gaming consoles. […]
How to Set Default Tab for Task Manager in Windows 10
Task Manager, known as Windows Task Manager in earlier versions of Windows, is a utility available by default in Windows 10 where you can monitor the system and startup processes. Task Manager is a hub where you can see all the processes running on your computer. If it’s an app and it’s running, it will […]
How to Enable/Disable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10
Windows Sandbox is available starting from Windows 10 build 18305. Windows Sandbox is a unique desktop environment that allows you to run applications in complete isolation from everything else on the computer. A sandbox environment means you can run potentially untrusted applications and not have to worry about them being malware because they won’t be […]
How to Enable/Disable Lock Screen in Windows 10
The lock screen is the first thing you see after booting up a computer that runs on Windows 10. It is responsible for greeting you with those stunning pictures you see, taken from various photographers and places all over the world. The main purpose of the lock screen is not to give you fascinating pictures, […]
How to Remove PC Cleaner System Optimizer (Malware Removal Guide)
Security experts have concluded that PC Cleaner is a system optimizer. The so-called “system optimizers” intentionally use false positives in scan results to suggest computers need to buy a full version of the product before the problems can be solved. The Windows Registry is a database of settings for all software, hardware, and the user […]
How to Remove My Sys Mechanic System Optimizer (Malware Removal Guide)
Security experts have concluded that My Sys Mechanic is a system optimizer. System Optimizers are a type of registry cleaner. These so-called “system optimizers” rarely do what they claim and as such are often a controversial subject. A registry cleaner is third-party software for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft does not endorse the use […]
How to Remove SD App Browser Hijacker (Malware Removal Guide)
Security experts have concluded that the SD App browser extension is a browser hijacker. Browser hijackers intentionally take over a web browser’s settings and manipulate them in such a way that they start making revenue for the developers of the browser hijacker. Browser hijackers change a browser’s settings so that you start seeing different home […]
How to Remove Trustnav Safesearch Browser Hijacker (Malware Removal Guide)
Security experts have determined that Trustnav Safesearch is a browser hijacker. These browser hijackers purposefully take over a web browser’s settings and manipulate them to show you what the developers of the hijacker want you to see, which usually, in some way or another, leads you to view low-quality advertisements. Advertising is the most common […]
How to Remove Power Speedup 2018 System Optimizer (Malware Removal Guide)
Security experts have concluded that Power Speedup 2018 is a system optimizer. System optimizers are a type of registry cleaner. These so-called “system optimizers” will make changes to your registry in an attempt to remove redundant items from the Windows registry. While that may sound like a good idea, Microsoft does not say you need […]
How to Remove Recipes Browser Hijacker (Malware Removal Guide)
Recipes is a browser hijacker. These browser hijackers change a web browser’s settings without your permission, hence the term “hijacking.” Browser hijackers can be responsible for several changes to the web browsers, including changing the search engine, changing the homepage, and changing the error pages, but they all lead to the one thing, which is for […]
How to Remove WinThruster System Optimizer (Malware Removal Guide)
Security experts have concluded that WinThruster is a system optimizer. These so-called system optimizers have been known to be used as vehicles by numerous trojan applications to install malware through social engineering attacks by offering free downloads that falsely report problems that can be “fixed” when you pay for the full version of the system […]
How to Remove VideoAdBlocker Potentially Unwanted Program (Malware Removal Guide)
VideoAdblocker is a potentially unwanted program that acts as though it is adware. The following tutorial demonstrates how to remove the VideoAdBlocker potentially unwanted program (PUP) malware from your computer. Part One: How to Remove VideoAdBlocker Potentially Unwanted Program by Manually Scanning Files, Folders, and Drives with Windows Defender in Windows 10 Note: The Windows Defender […]
How to Remove TV Stream Now Browser NewTab (Malware Removal Guide)
The following tutorial demonstrates how to remove the TV Stream Now malware from your computer. Part One: How to Reset Browser to Default Settings and Clean Up Browser If you’re seeing some of these problems, you might have malware installed on your computer. If the malware is secluded to the browser, you should be able […]