The graphics card is among the most expensive components in your computer, and, understandably, experiencing issues with it can be a significant problem. Having your GPU die may prevent you from enjoying your favorite games or, if the GPU is in an awful condition, you may not be able to load into Windows at all. In addition to all this, you may experience various crashes, which may occur just a few minutes after your computer starts. But how do you know if your GPU is dying and what could be...

ScalableRemote is a piece of software meant to run on macOS systems. This program's goal is not to be helpful – instead, it tries to hijack your browser settings and redirect you to 3rd-party websites that may serve non-trustworthy or irrelevant content. ScalableRemote is considered to be a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP,) and you are unlikely to be troubled by it if you use a reputable macOS security scanner. Users who have not protected their system sufficiently may end up installing...

NetInput is a deceptive macOS application that may be installed as an extension for the Safari Web browser. NetInput is not a legitimate piece of software and it is recommended to keep it away from your computer. The pleasant news is that this software is not harmful in any way – its installation may, however, bring intrusive and unwanted changes to your Web browser's behavior. For example, NetInput is known to replace the Web browser's default new tab page and search engine with an...

WebAdviseSearch is an annoying piece of software that only runs on macOS devices. This application does not have an official website or publisher behind it. Instead, it may be spread online with the help of fake downloads, misleading advertisements, or low-quality software bundles. When WebAdviseSearch is installed on a macOS computer, it may latch itself onto the device immediately by manipulating the 'Launch Daemon' – this allows WebAdviseSearch to run whenever the computer boots up....

SystemExtr is a macOS application that appears to cause problems for many users, judging by complaints published online. The majority of user reports mentioning SystemExtr say that this process is consuming a lot of memory and CPU resources, therefore causing the system to behave slower than usual. It would appear that the SystemExtr component might be linked to several applications, the majority of which are considered to be either adware or a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP.) SystemExtr...

RequestPlan is an intrusive piece of software that only runs on macOS devices. The application may be promoted through software bundling or fake downloads, and it may often use misleading messages to trick you into thinking that it is supposed to be a helpful utility. However, there is nothing useful about RequestPlan. When it is installed, it will modify your Web browser's behavior immediately so that you will see an increased number of intrusive advertisements. On top of all this,...

The Covid-20 Ransomware is a threatening piece of malware that causes a lot of trouble whenever it manages to infiltrate a computer successfully. The good news is that while the Covid-20 Ransomware appears to be a major nuisance, it might not have the ability to cause long-term damage to your file system. Usually, ransomware focuses on encrypting files, but the Covid-20 Ransomware does no such thing. In fact, it does not have a working file-encryption routine at all. It will, however,...

16x Ransomware is a new and threatening file-encryption Trojan whose attack may leave you in a helpless state. This malware is designed with the purpose of locking files, and its attack will prevent you from accessing documents, pictures, archives, databases and other files. Of course, the authors of the 16x Ransomware are offering a paid solution – they claim to have the ability to unlock your files, but they will only do it if they receive a hefty ransom payment. The files that this...

A variant of the QNode RAT is being propagated through a large-scale email spam campaign that may inform the recipient that they have received a 'GOOD LOAN OFFER.' The email's contents list an offer to loan hundreds of thousands of dollars, but what is really interesting is the attached file, which usually accompanies the message. The recipients of this message may see a JAR file, which claims to contain a scandalous video of Donald Trump – it is not clear why the attachment and the message...

The 'PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA' Error is a critical Windows problem, which may occur unexpectedly. The problem is not caused by a particular Windows component or piece of software, and, instead, it is a signal that there might be a problem with your computer's Random Access Memory (RAM.) However, you should know that this is not a sign of faulty hardware necessarily – the issue might be caused by a misbehaving driver, an outdated operating system, or something else. The troubleshooting...

Mozilla Firefox is number two in the ranking of the most popular Web browser after Google Chrome. It is usually preferred because of its improved performance, thanks to the less amount of hardware resources it consumes compared to Google's counterpart. Unfortunately, Firefox's performance may not always be impeccable – sometimes, its users may experience increased memory usage without any apparent reason. If you are one of the persons complaining about the 'Mozilla Firefox Uses Too Much...

Brkdown.com is a fake website, which hosts pop-ups and warnings with misleading content. Users who come across Brkdown.com's content may be told that their iOS device has been infected by one or more viruses and that they are at risk of having their information collected by evil-minded users unless they take action immediately. The tactic that Brkdown.com promotes is simple – users are given a 'solution' which involves paying for expensive and useless software or fake technical support...

OriginalSearchManager is a deceptive Mac application whose installation may bring undesired changes to your Web browser's configuration and behavior. Many applications products categorize OriginalSearchManager as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and would recommend its removal. Users who keep their macOS device protected by up-to-date security software are unlikely to be troubled by OriginalSearchManager's intrusive behavior, but other users may not be so lucky. If OriginalSearchManager...

Ios-protection.com is a fraudulent website, which targets users of macOS and iOS devices. The site's goal is to convince the user that their device has been damaged by viruses and that they are at risk of losing their sensitive data such as files, contacts, conversations, and more. Allegedly, Ios-protection.com's Pop-Ups offer a quick solution to get rid of the viruses – to download a security application and use it to clean the device. However, the software that Ios-protection.com promotes...

Weknow.ac is a basic search engine, which may be promoted to users worldwide with the help of browser hijackers or Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs.) The website does not display unsafe content, and, instead, it poses as a useful alternative of Google, which contains a search field, as well as quick links to popular websites like AliExpress, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. It seems that many of the users complaining about suspicious behavior linked to Weknow.ac are using macOS devices –...

Fuq.com is a website hosting pirated adult videos. It is known for being riddled with corrupted advertisements, which may try to redirect you to tactics, harmful software, or other deceptive content. On top of all this, the page at Fuq.com may try other tricks to get the ability to fill your browser with intrusive content – for example, it may prompt you to subscribe to its notifications. If these permissions are granted, Fuq.com may abuse the feature to spam you with undesired...

Unfortunately, users affected by the 2021 Ransomware attack will lose access to the majority of their files because of the devastating file-encryption attack that this malware executes. All files that the 2021 Ransomware takes as hostages will be marked with the extension '.id-<VICTIM ID>.[decrypt2021@aol.com].2021.' In addition to this change, the ransomware also drops the text document 'FILES ENCRYPTED.txt' on the desktop. The 2021 Ransomware is the latest update to the list of...

ElectroRAT is a piece of malware that was employed in a year-long campaign targeting cryptocurrency users and traders. The threatening software was propagated through bogus copies of cryptocurrency wallets and applications, and their users often had no idea that they were about to introduce malware on their device. The ElectroRAT campaign's goal was to collect sensitive details that would allow hackers to collect cryptocurrency credentials and transactions   eventually. Some of the...

The 'Discord No Route' error is a problem that can prevent users from accessing Discord servers. Users may experience this problem due to inappropriate Discord or server settings or interference by third-party software. Most users can solve their 'Discord No Route' error by performing essential maintenance on their Discord application and resetting their network connectivity settings. The 'Discord No Route' error is a semi-generic warning that alerts users to problems connecting to a...

The 'Audio Renderer Error. Please Restart Your Computer' error can prevent audio from playing correctly due to unspecified software conflicts. Like many other audio problems, it may occur from corrupt or out-of-date drivers and other bugs. Except in unpatched bugs in OS-level software, most users can resolve their 'Audio Renderer Error. Please Restart Your Computer' error by applying traditional, free solutions without a need for third-party tools. The 'Audio Renderer Error. Please Restart...