Beware of getting packages you didn’t order: You may be part of a scam called “brushing.” And it’s impossible to prevent. It’s not the worst scam in the world. At best, you get free items (although they may be useless and arrive frequently). But it could be a sign that your account information has been compromised. What is brushing? Brushing is a new online retail scam where retailers (usually on sites like Amazon) attempt to game the system and falsify positive reviews. The process goes like this: The seller creates […]

We’re all spending more time in front of our phones and computers these days, but it’s still important to reduce screen time. Studies show reducing screen time can help improve our sleep quality and mental health — not to mention how much time we waste. It is a fact that majority of the time we spend on our mobile screens are spent without much production. Students who take Modafinil to stay awake during the wee hours of the night can be considered a productive use of time on screens, but […]

If you’ve noticed hardware problems or unreliable computer performance, you may be dealing with outdated or incorrect drivers.   If your computer headache just got worse, don’t worry. Keeping your drivers up-to-date is pretty simple.   What does a driver do?  Think of a computer’s drivers as translators.   Imagine your printer (or monitor, or keyboard) speaks Spanish, but your computer only speaks English. The driver translates for them, allowing your computer and printer to work together.   Drivers are also responsible for lots of your hardware, like your monitor or keyboard, which are absolutely essential to your […]

Online dating is more common than ever. In fact, 30% of American adults say they’ve used a dating site or app.  The search for love in the digital age tends to stir up a lot of anxiety. If you’ve ever heard stories from your friends about their bad dates, you might reasonably approach dating apps. But just as online dating can foster some comically bad experiences, there are plenty of benefits as well. Many of us know couples who seem so perfectly matched that it’s almost impossible to believe they […]

You may want to think twice before doing someone a favor — at least if it involves purchasing gift cards.  A new scam is on the rise.  Stop! Don’t Buy That Gift Card Picture this: Your boss, grandkid, or pastor sends you an email asking you to help them buy some gift cards. They may tell you they’re very busy, or that it’s a gift for someone else. The email is even signed with their name. It sounds innocent enough, right?  Not quite.  If they ask you to buy gift […]

Technology can be intimidating. Stay up-to-date with Reviversoft’s dictionary of common computer terms. Keep this guide handy: You’ll start seeing these terms everywhere (if you haven’t already!) Address Bar The address bar is the small, rectangular area at the top of a browser that display the web address. You can also enter a web address in the address bar to go to that web address. Add-ons Add-ons are small software programs that can optionally be added to a browser to extend the capabilities of the browser. A common add-on is […]

Here are easy to follow steps to fix your camera issues. Wanted to use your camera but unable to, because it’s all black and you’re seeing errors? Most users reported that this issue happens with their laptop computers. But, can also happen to your external PC cameras. Here are quick and easy steps to get that issue fixed. Step1: Restart your PC There might be a program that is blocking your camera from functioning. Thus, restarting your PC could resolve the issue. Restarting your computer also refreshes your system, therefore, […]

Is your computer slowing down? It happens to all of us. Fortunately, if your PC runs on the Windows 10 operating system, there are some quick and easy fixes you can make to help bring your computer back up to speed. You’ll know you’re running Windows 10 if your Start menu looks like this: In this post, we’ll walk you through a simple five-step process that may help keep your PC running smoothly. Let’s jump right in. 1. Disable Programs That Run At Start-up You may notice your computer running […]

Driver Reviver provides up-to-date bug fixes and new driver features direct from the software’s original manufacturers. With Driver Reviver, you won’t have to think about your computer’s drivers ever again, because your new electronic assistant is on the job. But how can you make the most of its features? Here are 5 ways Driver Reviver will make your life easier. 1. Before you do any scan, do a backup. Let’s say you want to make doubly sure that some random driver update you’re installing doesn’t end up having a conflict […]

Resolve Windows 10 Freezing Problems: Can’t get that work done because of system freezes? Annoying, right? This issue is not new to me. The first time I have migrated and upgraded to Windows 10, I have experienced issues, including this one. Here are the things I applied to resolve this issue. Step 1: Disconnect your Devices Please try to unplug all your external USB devices, including the mouse, keyboard, mobile phones, and printers from your system. Then restart your computer to check if they are causing this issue to occur. […]

If you’re not already on Facebook, you’ve probably heard a lot about it. Maybe your friends have told you to RSVP to a party on Facebook, and your family members have probably told you to just get on Facebook already. Boasting more than a billion users, Facebook definitely makes it easier to connect with your loved ones and keep up with what’s going on in their lives. But you may have some reservations about jumping on board and creating an account yourself. Privacy matters You may have privacy concerns — […]