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How to Know If Your Computer Has a Virus and Fix It Fast

Detecting computer viruses early is crucial to your digital safety. They can compromise your personal information, financial data, or lead to costly computer repairs.

In 2023 alone, over 6 billion malware attacks were detected around the globe such as worms, viruses, trojan, and other types of malicious software. In this article you will discover what they are, how to avoid them, and how to fix them if you already have some.

Adomas Šulcas
Tech Tips & Troubleshooting

6 min read

How to Detect Spyware on iPhone: Signs & What to Do

Most unwanted monitoring happens at the account level, which means someone isn't hacking the phone itself but has your iCloud password. They can see your synced photos, messages, and location without installing anything.

You’ll learn how to detect spyware on iPhone by using Apple’s built-in tools. We’ll help you look for changes you didn't make and devices you don't recognize.

Guoda Šulcaitė
Tech Tips & Troubleshooting

6 min read

What Happens When You Block Someone on an iPhone?

Key takeaways:

  • Blocking applies to calls, messages, and FaceTime, but the other person isn’t notified.
  • Blocked contacts can still leave voicemails, stored separately in your Blocked Messages folder.
  • In iMessage, blocked messages can show Delivered to the sender but never reach you.
  • Group chats remain unaffected – blocked contacts’ messages still appear there.
  • Alternatives like Silence Unknown Callers, Focus Mode, and iMessage filtering offer less drastic ways to manage interruptions.

    • Adomas Šulcas
    VPN Guides & Tutorials
    Tech Tips & Troubleshooting

    6 min read

    Is SteamUnlocked Safe in 2025? Risks & Legal Issues

    Key takeaways:

  • SteamUnlocked might be tempting to get expensive games at no charge, especially if you are at the lower end of your budget for such entertainment, but it’s neither safe nor legal.
  • Taking security precautions, like being cautious online, upgrading your anti-virus software, and using a VPN, can improve your security, but they will not eliminate threats.
  • Some users report that their downloaded games do not work or crash after necessary updates that you can’t get on a pirated version, which makes it less worthy of use, even if you manage all the security risks.

    • Guoda Šulcaitė
    Tech Tips & Troubleshooting

    5 min read

    How to Get Free Wi-Fi: Apps, Hotspots, and Safety Tips

    Key takeaways:

  • Always use a VPN when connecting to any free Wi-Fi or public hotspot.
  • Apps like Wi-Fi Map and Instabridge help you easily get free Wi-Fi wherever you are.
  • Stay close to routers and use ISP Wi-Fi hotspot networks for faster and safer internet.

    • If you ever traveled abroad or simply went outside and forgot that you’re out of mobile data, you probably felt a need to find free Wi-Fi somewhere. Being stranded without internet can be stressful, especially if you’re in a hurry and don’t know where to go without a GPS.

    To help you forget this stress, we put together this guide that will explain how to get free Wi-Fi quickly. After reading, you will know about the best places to find it, the best apps to use, and how to remain safe on public Wi-Fi networks.

    Adomas Šulcas