The Windows protected your PC tech support scam that displays ana lert that pretends to be a Windows alert that SmartScreen protected you from a threat. This fake alert then states that a malicious ...

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For the most part, if you see a browser based tech support scam, then you can simply close the browser and start it again. On the other hand, if you are continuously seeing scams like the "Your ...

2001-10-18 04:00:00 PDT San Francisco, California, USA-- Dr. Robert Iezman will probably never buy a Dell again. The East Bay orthodontist figured he was in for a techno treat when he laid out over ...

Consumer Reports on Monday released the results of its annual reader survey that asked respondents to rate the nation's best PC tech support, and Apple topped the chart yet again, this time managing ...

Every year as part of our Readers' Choice and Business Choice surveys for laptops, desktop PCs, smartphones, and tablets, we ask readers who have made use of vendor-provided tech support or repairs to ...

Tired of bad computer technical support? Here are some tips and tricks to improve your chances of a successful computer problem resolution. Think about the last time you had a computer problem: You ...

Buying a PC, tablet, or phone means entering a relationship with the manufacturer. But which companies will treat you right after they have your money? Our readers have strong opinions on the top ...

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Whether you own an Apple, Dell or HP computer, there's probably going to come a time when you need some computer support. According to Consumer Reports, Apple is tops when it ...

Tech support representatives from major PC makers are apparently advising customers to avoid upgrading to Windows 10 or to downgrade if they already installed the latest OS. There's no doubt that ...

If you’re looking to keep that computer running smoothly, Apple is the one to turn to, says Consumer Reports. On Monday, the consumer advocacy publication announced that the company from Cupertino had ...

Apple owners, you're excused from reading further. No such luck for the vast overwhelming majority of man - and woman - kind. If you use a Windows PC and something goes bump in the night, chances are ...