My Computer Crashed, What Now?

We’ve all been there, right? Working hard on a project for a client, typing away on that homework assignment that is due by 11:59 PM, or even dilly dallying around by playing a PC game on your computer and CRASH!!!!

Not the BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH?!? (Instance is implied that you using any variation of Windows. See example picture below.)

For most, this is what happens when our computer crashes whether you are using a laptop or desktop. Inevitability, we turn on (or attempt to) our computers right away after this disastrous crash in hopes that our data is retrievable.

But what happens when our data is not available? Meaning, that our computers put us through a black background screen stating that it cannot find the hard drive.

For most people, they will go out and purchase a new computer. Well that’s all fine and dandy, but what about us who want to salvage the computer due to reasons of nostalgia or simply trying to save a buck?

We can either find someone locally that we know (using our networks of influence) or we can find a PC professional who repairs computers for a profession.

While it may seem like the smart thing to do by going to a PC professional or one of our “good friends” to look at and evaluate our crashed computer, there are some security precautions that everyone should take when relying on others to fix or evaluate your computer for tech. related issues.

Please take time to review and watch the two instructional videos below.

One video goes in depth and detail on why there are security issues with your data when relying on others to either fix or evaluate your computer.

The second video gives a hands on demonstration on how to remove your hard drive from a laptop for safety protocol when dealing with others to fix or evaluate your computer for repairs.

Surf the Internet Safely with Adblock Plus

Have you ever surfed the Internet and annoying pop-ups seem to appear out of nowhere on your screen? Or how about those frustrating Java updates? What is the deal with this?

I know most of us just want to click the “X” button to make them disappear or to hurry up and hit the “accept” button so that those cumbersome updates just hurry up and update so that they can go away.

But what happens when an annoying toolbar appears on your web browser? Or your computer starts to slow down because it is infected with malware, adware, or something worse?

Have no fear because PC Pro 4 Less is here.

I am here to talk about the hidden extension on the Internet called Adblock Plus and how this safety tool can really save your computer when you are surfing the Net.

The website for Adblock Plus is www.adblockplus.org and I have taken the liberty to go in full detail on why one might be reluctant to utilize this nifty tool when surfing the Web.

Please check out the following video that I have made for more information on how Adblock Plus is a true life saver for all.