Parental controls for Windows 10: The benefits and how to set them up
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by Avira
6d ago
To protect what you and your kids get up to online, it’s a good idea to set up parental controls on your Windows 10 device. From monitoring screen time to choosing apps and programs your child can use, you can learn all about it in our post. Read on to also discover what parental controls ..read more
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Hard-drive failure: What to watch out for and how to fix the causes
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by Avira
1w ago
If your computer’s a shadow of its former self, crawling at a snail’s pace, crashing regularly, or folders and files have suddenly disappeared, this could be a sign that your hard drive is on its way out. Read on to learn the tell-tale signs that your computer’s hard drive is about to die, what the ..read more
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Rev up your laptop: Here’s what you need to do
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by Avira
1w ago
Bought yourself quite a high-performance Windows laptop or PC, and after a few months you find yourself missing how zippy it once was? It could be that your laptop or Windows PC is slow because it’s simply overloaded, but that’s just one possibility. Read on to learn the various reasons why your laptop is becoming ..read more
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Here’s how to find your Windows 10 product key 
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by Avira
2w ago
No matter whether you want to reinstall Windows 10 or transfer your license to another computer — you’ll need your Windows 10 product key. You won’t find it stuck to your device — that hasn’t been the case since Windows 8.1. Read on to learn how to find your Windows 10 product key and how ..read more
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What is jailbreaking, and can you safely jailbreak a phone?
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by Avira
3w ago
It can be frustrating when life comes with so many rules, and it’s no different with our smartphones. Whether an iPhone or Android, they come “locked” by the manufacturer with certain software and security restrictions. If you remove these, you’re jailbreaking (or “rooting” for Android). Is it safe and what are the risks? Is it ..read more
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IP spoofing: What it’s all about and how to protect yourself 
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by Avira
3w ago
Hackers often use IP spoofing — a specific type of cyberattack — to gain unauthorized access to systems. This method spoofs the sender’s IP address so it appears to users that the IP packet is coming from a legitimate source. Read on to learn more about IP spoofing and how it works. Also discover how ..read more
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How to fix the black screen of death on all your devices (Windows, Mac, IOS, Android)
Avira Antivirus Blog
by Avira
3w ago
Most of us know the dreaded feeling of staring into the abyss that is the black screen of death. Beyond lost productivity, you could be in danger of losing precious files (if you haven’t backed them up). Don’t panic…read this guide instead. If your dying computer can be revived, we reveal common fixes for turning ..read more
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Is it worth upgrading your Mac’s RAM? 
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by Avira
1M ago
One way to improve the performance of your Mac device is to upgrade its RAM. By increasing it, your device will run faster and is less likely to crash — you’ll also improve multitasking performance, so you can use multiple memory-hungry apps simultaneously. Read on to learn how to upgrade your Mac’s RAM and how ..read more
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What is an about:blank page
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by Avira
1M ago
Ever visited a website, only to be met with a blank page and wondered if it’s dangerous? This “about:blank” page is mostly harmless since it can actually help your browser respond faster overall — and even protect you from malware. Read on to discover all you need to know about the about:blank page and how ..read more
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Tips and tricks to take care of your digital legacy 
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by Avira
1M ago
The loss of a loved one is often unexpected and sad enough for surviving relatives without having to deal with the deceased’s digital legacy. In days of old, all it took to dig through the lives of the deceased was to rummage through their files and safety deposit boxes. Nowadays, though, estate administration is quite ..read more
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