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Is it safe to clean the registry?

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Beware of some registry cleaners

You have likely been alerted by popups while browsing the web.  These, often flashing, advertisements claim your computer has more than a thousand errors requiring urgent attention to fix.  Perhaps helpfully, these popups offer a solution to cure your computer with a click of the mouse.  Buttons marked “fix now” appear to offer a simple fix to all your computer troubles.

These advertisements are often described as Registry Cleaners, or by a few other names that attempt to convince the user they will somehow clean or improve their home PC.  Within the IT industry they are known as “scareware”.  They are software designed to convince you that your computer has problems it might not have.

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How To Tell if Your Computer has Been Hacked

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How To Tell if Your Computer has Been Hacked

Being hacked is the single biggest fear of most computer users.  Many believe the first sign of strange behavior or errors on their computer is a sign hackers have taken control.  But are hackers really inside your machine, stealing your information? Or should we be on the lookout for more subtle signs?  What does being hacked really look like? How To Tell if Your Computer has Been Hacked? See Inside…

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Filed Under: Computer Maintenance, Cybersecurity, Internet Security, Ransomware

How to Restore Hatch Computers

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Please Read: Before you attempt restoring Windows on any computer you should first make a backup of any data that you need saved. Restoring a computer will erase all stored data and if not backed up your data will be lost. If you are unsure how to backup your computers data please consult with a professional or someone experienced with the process. Feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions about the proper backup procedure. Also, if your Hatch computer is using a wireless network for connectivity we suggest that you make note of your wireless network name and connection password. Restoring the computer will erase any saved network connection information.

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Upgrade Hatch Computer to Windows 10

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Upgrade Hatch Computer to Windows 10

Update: Hatch Early Learning has recently announced Windows 10 Support. If your Hatch computer has been upgraded to Windows 10, you can now download instructions for making your Learning Games operational again. (Instructions courtesy of Hatch Early Learning) Click Here to Download Instructions

Our Original Article posted in February of 2016 begins here:

Are you being prompted to upgrade your Hatch computer to Windows 10? If so, you should be aware that Hatch does not support Windows 10 yet on Hatch devices. If you have already upgraded your Hatch computer to Windows 10 then you already know that some or all of the built-in learning software has become unusable.

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Filed Under: Computer Maintenance, Hatch, Microsoft

Laptop Running Hot? Here are 3 Tips to Keep it Cool

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Laptop Running Hot

Is your laptop running hot? While laptops are certainly convenient on the go, these devices are at a greater risk to develop problems associated with heat due to their portable nature. Desktops are usually contained in somewhat controlled environments, laptops go places where the ambient surroundings are more likely to cause overheating. To prevent harm to your laptop from heat, try the below tips to keep it safe from running hot:

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