Recent content by tjtim

I have a new Lenovo DT (gaming) only 6 mos old. My power on password (in BIOS) just won't work. Anyone have any ideas on what to do to reset it? Last thing I read was that the system board is trashed now. I've tried everything, but what may have been a Frankenstein malware has haunted me for...

What about smart TV and all the other hardware, Ring, Echo, iPads, Tablets, even a picture frame that son uses to send us new pics on, printer, using wi-fi 6. Also concerned about my Quicken account! Coming up with a plan. A good IT man in my area would be good. I don't have limitless funds, But...

I have reset the router to factory specs. Though again, my wife is on same router/modem as am and she's doin okay. I. but I will get a new one. Also credit locked down on all 3. credit cards are through my FI which is well aware of the problem. All bank accounts -new numbers, doing no investment...

Badrobot... Thanks for the ideas and info and to all. I have a few more questions. In looking online there is no consensus regarding an antivirus soft ware. I've been using Windows Defender, but it's hard to really know how good it is and how secure it is compared to the competition. What do you...

First off, no disrespect, but I've tried all that weeks ago. This has been going on fort 7 weeks, and I'm the most knowledgeable in the family. I feel I'm a solid 7 or 8 out of 10, 2 to go to be a geek. I'm retired 30 years from IBM. I have maintained ALL 5 of my PC's for many ,many, years with...

Greetings, On 3-15-23 I received an email informing me that perps wanted $40,000 in crypto to let me have my computer back. I cannot use anything that requires a password. They have installed a keylogger. They have basically done away with fingerprint reader, phone verification, and ability to...