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  1. Security software programs

    @rgh43 You paid way too much for this, probably via the AVG website. If you like AVG you can get a cheap, verified license key @ $7-12 U.S. from AVG - SerialCart®. As is the case with other major AVs like Bitdefender Free Antivirus Software, which is probably better than AVG. Not possible...
  2. Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords into memory in cleartext — even when you’re not using them.

    Little black book. Less convenience. More secure. The old school way. And there is this from Tavis Ormandy of Project Zero in his discussion of password managers. Password Managers.
  3. Is anyone hardening their defences in light of recent cyber attacks?

    A lot of malware news is clickbait. Still the same hardened Windows Security setup here. Stay safe, not paranoid. :cool:
  4. Solved Regular Security Udates for Windows Defender

    Remember that Defender does most of its heavy lifting via the cloud.
  5. Trojan:BAT/Runner.AMS!MTB keeps showing up every few days.

    This is a very generic name for various types of malware and sometimes may be a false positive. This webpage gives a solution for only one version: Remove Trojan:BAT/Runner.AMS!MTB [Virus Removal Guide] You may want to open an issue for malware removal help at Windows Malware Removal Help &...
  6. Solved No PIN option on the UAC prompt when elevating as Admin rights

    I'm the sole user on this device and I still use SUA for daily driving. Have you tried logging into your MS account on your Administrator Account? You should be able to elevate with PIN on SUA.
  7. Solved No PIN option on the UAC prompt when elevating as Admin rights

    In my experience, I can use a PIN on SUA if signed into my MS account on my Administrator Account. When I use a local account to sign into my Adminstrator Account, i.e., when logged out of my MS account, then I must use my password to elevate on SUA.
  8. Latest Google Chrome released for Windows

    What the hell is that? 🤔
  9. Which DNS Server Do You Use?

    I"m not a senior member but I use Quad9.
  10. Virus POP-UP

    Even better is to block all notifications in every browser. It's simply good security practice.
  11. new start menu

    I'm actually OK with the new Start, compared to the former version. I it set to "Show all" and "View: List" and that works for me, while primarily relying on task bar. (y)
  12. Can I move the system tray?

    Here's mine.
  13. A scam of some sort

    @Patsy1011 Gmail has very good anti-phishing protection. You might try it.
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