FIXING COMPUTERS

This wikiHow page is a good source for fixing Windows 10 and Safari on a Mac.  For Windows 10:

1) For computer problems try this first: Turn off the computer. Unplug the computer. Hold the computer on/off switch down for 30 seconds. Reboot the computer.

2) If the internet is not working unplug the modem and other equipment such as switches for at least 10 seconds.

3) Check if the date/time readings located the bottom lower right side of the on the computer.  If they are not correct right mouse click on the readings and click on Adjust Date/Time.  On the next page that pops up, click on Sync Now.

4) If the printer is not working, reboot the printer by turning it off for at least 10 seconds. Then turn it on again.

5) Press the "Windows" and "I" keys at the same time.

6) Run AdwCleaner. Takes less than 15 seconds.

7) Run free version of Malwarebytes-
It may be hard to remove the program.  Try this:

In your Windows desktop, click Start (  ).

8) Glary Utilities is a good program and safe to run.

      8a) To remove junky files select advanced tools and run advanced tools/Cleanup & Repair/ Disk Cleanup.

     8b) To defrag, run advanced tools/Optimize & Repair/ Disk Defrag.

     8c) To uninstall software, run advanced tools/cleanup & repair/ uninstall manager. 

Note: CCleaner used to be good, but no longer. Please remove CCleaner as it has been hacked, and installs software without your permission to name a few problems.  Microsoft Defender identifies a potentially unwanted application.   It is now owned by Avast.

Note: Auslogic Defrag can change your home page, scare you to install Boost Speed. Malwarebytes flags it as a potentially unwanted program. If you really want to use Auslogic Defrag, use an old version, 4.5.4.0 as new versions have ads.

Note: Free Revco Uninstaller no longer removes all the files during program removal.  But it still has Hunter Mode which identifies popup windows from nowhere.

Note: Advanced System Care no longer is a great program. The stole some of their software from Malware Bytes and that in itself is a big problem.

9) Tweaking.com is great for fixing the registry and other setup problems after malware has been removed.

10) AutoRuns shows which programs run automatically.  Very complete.

10) Major Geeks Tutorials and Video Guides gives many hints on repairing computers when all else fails.

11) Gizmo's Freeware gives detailed reviews of free software, but it is outdated but still useful.  The Desktop Software Security List contains many helpful programs.

12) Firefox Troubleshooting lists some fixes that pertain to Firefox and also help in general.

FREE SOFTWARE SOURCES

These sites typically gives glowing reviews, so do some research first (search with the word review or problems).

Filehippo has no installers, and many programs

Major Geeks is similar to Filehippo.

BROWERS

Firefox is fast, blocks ad trackers, has a password manager, has ad-ons, and allows syncing between devices.

PaleMoon is a fork of the old Firefox and allow use of old adons.

Other browers include Crome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, Brave, Water Fox.  Crome is good has it has no ad-blocker software.

Note: World of Trust (WOT) is no longer a good ad-on.  It is blocked by Firefox.

WINDOWS 10

Use caution on Gethuman.

Try calling at 7am, on Wednesday or Thursdays. Mondays are the worst.

Good program for fixing Windows 10/11 Operating System:
Tweaking.com

Ultimate Windows Tweaker can remove the arrows on the Windows 10 desktop icons.

8 Gadgetpack allows you to put gadgets on your desktop. They include clock, weather, and PC information. Other sources are available.

FIREFOX SEARCH BAR

To add search bar click on hamburger (tree stacked lines)> Search>Search Bar>Add search bar in toolbar

FIREFOX ADD-ONS

Activate Reader View

Adblocker for YouTube

ByPass Paywalls

ByPass Paywalls Clean

Copy PlainText

Online PDF Editor

Operen in Foxit Reader

Pinned Google Calendar

Print Friendly & PDF

uBlock Origin