#1092 - I Opened Something I Shouldn't Have -- Now What?
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Do I Need to Make a New Rescue Disc Every Time My Backup Software Updates?
Worried you need a new rescue disc every time your backup program updates? Relax. I?ll explain when it matters, why it usually doesn?t, and how you can get one at the last minute.
Watch: Do I Need to Make a New Rescue Disc Every Time My Backup Software Updates?
How to Recover Deleted Data from Your Disk ' Maybe
Think those old files on your hard drive are gone forever? Maybe not. I?ll walk you through what affects your chances of recovery, the tools you can try, and why sometimes it all comes down to luck.
I Opened Something I Shouldn't Have ' Now What?
Accidentally run or opened something suspicious? We've all done it. I?ll walk you through what risks you face, what your real options are (from scans to the ?nuclear? option), and what to learn from the experience.
How Do I Fix the Master Boot Record (MBR)?
If your computer refuses to start, the problem might be the Master Boot Record (MBR). Fixing it isn?t as scary as it sounds. I?ll show you how to use Windows? built-in Startup Repair and a couple of handy command-line tools to get your machine running again.
What's the Difference Between an Email Account, an Email Address, an Email Program
What?s the difference between your email service, account, address, and program? I'll break it down so you?ll know what each term means, why it matters, and how not to get tripped up next time you want to change your email or ask a question.
Watch: What's the Difference Between an Email Account, an Email Address, an Email Program
