How To Completely Remove Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is good. I use the free version to occasionally scan my PC. The Windows Defender is with common sense is fine for basic security. But then the Malwarebytes free version is must for a weekly scan. It was fine till last month but suddenly the new version I installed was not easy to uninstall.

The uninstallation from control panel left everything as it is and removed the entry from the program list. I deleted the complete folder from C drive program files still the Malwarebytes was working fine. Tried many other ways to completely remove the installation but no way.

How To Block Specific Software From Connecting To Internet On Windows 10

If you want to block any software in Windows OS to not connect to the internet, you can prevent that software from connecting to the internet. All the other apps will work normally. You can also create custom rules using Windows Defender Firewall advanced settings.

You do not have to install any third-party application. But Windows Firewall settings will serve the purpose.

How To Block A Specific Website On Windows Without Any Software

I know, you want to be productive and don't want to waste your time on browsing Facebook, Twitter or Reddit. But you don't know, how you go there and you waste hours on those social media sites.

Self-control is the only way to use your time for productivity. If you don't want your kids and other family members to open a few specific websites, that is also possible by editing the Windows Host file.

How to use Google Authenticator App For Microsoft Account Two Step Verification

If you have enabled two-step verification for your Microsoft account, you have two option. Get a one time password over SMS or a Microsoft Account application on your Android or Windows Phone.

I prefer mobile Authenticator app over the OTP SMS. Many times, SMS takes too long to receive and or never get it night hours. It's frustrating to log in at late at night. Your experience may be different.

Practical Guide To Check And Update PC For Spectre & Meltdown

The web is full of Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability discussion. It's too confusing for most. Just to keep track of with the view of a new like me, I have created this post to understand the sequence of events, who is vulnerable, how to patch, how to check if I am secured, and the impact of patch update on my basic machine.

Password Protect USB Drive On Windows

Portable USB drive is now a most essential gadget after your smartphone. You carry your important data. Most of the time you do not wish to share private data with anyone.
Encrypting the data stored on the pen drive with password protection is the best way to carry sensitive and private information on the USB drive.
Even though you lost your USB drive, you can be sure that the private data do not fall into bad hands.

4 Ways To Block Ads On Android

Ad blocking extensions for desktop browsers make life easier. Though ads are the most important source of income for content creators, to some extent its get enough and you use the ad blocking extensions.

Project Insight For Firefox Show You What Permissions The Extensions Have

Browser extensions allow you to add extra features and functionality to your favorite browser. No, any modern browser can work great without extensions. But not every good looking extension is really worth using.

Many extensions try to steal user data. Recently Firefox removed popular extension 'Stylish' due to the same reason.

How Spying On Android Phone Works

If you are interested in spying on another phone, what is the first solution that comes to your mind? It’s probably to contact a professional hacker and pay him lots of money for getting you the information you need.

Reputation Based Software Removal To Keep Your PC Clean

Should I Remove It take a different approach towards keeping your PC clean and bloatware free. Unlike popular software removal tools, which offer to deep clean the registry values and trash files after uninstallation of software, Should I Remove It is a different application.

How To Find & Block If Your Browser Mining Crypto Currency

Do you believe, your favorite websites could be using your browser For Cryptocurrency Mining? You could end up higher electricity bills and slower computer.

Your browser could be using your computers' power for mining cryptocurrency for a stranger. And you never thought about it. If the computer suddenly starts using 100% of CPU and system memory or starts heating for some specific website. You may be the victim. Some Google Chrome extensions also caught mining on the users PC.

Password Alert Extension By Google Will Prevent Phishing Attack

You may be aware of Keydo security key, used to sign in to Google account. Google introduced it in 2014. Two step verification or 2-factor-authentication is the most popular method to add an extra layer of security to Google account.

You can opt for SMS based OTP or Google Authenticator application to generate one time password or the Google authentication pop-up on android phones integrated in to Google play services.

Ultimate Windows 10 Security Guide

Since release, Windows 10 has arguably become one of the most popular operating systems, akin to its predecessors. According to Microsoft, Windows 10 is their most perfect operating system to date. And truly, with the all new start menu, metro integration and an improved interface, it’s the go-to operating system for all the die-hard Microsoft fans, but also many novice users that haven’t had much experience with this line of OS’s before.

However, there’s a certain aspect where Windows 10 could still use some work, and security is arguably one of them. There is a number of ways in which you can enhance the security of your Windows 10 machine, and make it less susceptible to malware breaches and cyber attacks.

Extra Protection For Your Google Account With USB Based Security Key

GMail got "security key" as one more layer of security other than the 2-step-verification method. 'Security Key' is a physical USB device that can be used as a second factor of authentication. The important thing is you can use both the good old 2-step-verification as well as 'Security Key' method simultaneously.

Is Bad Reputation Dropping Your Website Traffic?

If you have a blog or website, you must care for the online reputation of your website. You must have heard about the 'Web Of Trust', a popular browser extension or Google Safe browsing, Comodo Site Inspector, Yandex Safe browsing or Norton Safe web and any other tool like that.

Enable Mobile Alert For Google Account Password Change & Suspicious Login Attempt

If you have a Google Account, you must have enabled 2-step verification, and now you have one more option to stay ahead of hijackers, enable mobile text alerts for password change and suspicious log in attempts.

Now Google has added option to get a text notification on  your mobile if your account password is changed and if it detects any suspicious activity on your account.

Guide To Maintain Online Security & Privacy With Freewares [ Update 3 ]

Online security and privacy are dream these days. It's too difficult to maintain your anonymity or privacy on the internet, if not impossible. Security is also in the same way. It's also a common thinking that you must have to go with professional paid software and support to maintain your online as well as offline security and privacy. Though, you need professional support team, if you have an enterprise setup, you can still rely on completely free software for every need.