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About Matt Corey

Matt Corey is a part-time content writer and editor on Geek's Advice. Matt loves to criticize Windows 10 and write tutorials on how to fix various errors and bugs that occur on this operating system.

The author has a long history working as a computer technician, therefore he definitely knows what can cause this or that computer problem, whether it is related to hardware or software.

Remove AdLoad Malware from Mac (Virus Removal Guide)

December 19, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

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Adload malware continues its operations in 2022 Adload malware is an aggressive and persistent family of adware-type applications that seek to infect Mac OS X computers. It acts as an adware and tends to hide itself under a variety of different names in the system, such as PrimaryServiceSearch, … [Read more...] about Remove AdLoad Malware from Mac (Virus Removal Guide)

Filed Under: Adware, Removal guides Tagged With: adload, Mac Spyware

Remove FATP Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .fatp FILES)

November 14, 2022 By Matt Corey 1 Comment

remove FATP ransomware virus and learn how to decrypt or repair files with .fatp extension (free guide)

FATP ransomware aims to encrypt files on your computer, demand ransom FATP ransomware is a new malicious computer virus aiming to encrypt all files on the compromised system. It is a variant of STOP/DJVU, one of the most widespread data-encrypting malware nowadays. Once it get on a computer, it … [Read more...] about Remove FATP Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .fatp FILES)

Filed Under: Ransomware, Removal guides Tagged With: DJVU

Voicemail Email Scam Explained: Removal and Recovery Guide

November 14, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

Voicemail Email Scam Explained: Remove malware and restore your privacy

Voicemail Email Scam promotes phishing websites and steals user data Voicemail Email Scam is a new mass-scale fraudulent operation that cybercriminals use to trick unsuspecting computer users into visiting phishing websites. The email suggests that the user has received a new voicemail, and … [Read more...] about Voicemail Email Scam Explained: Removal and Recovery Guide

Filed Under: Email Scam, Removal guides Tagged With: email scam

macOS Ventura is out: All the cool features to know

October 27, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

MacOS Ventura is available now: get to know the top features

October 24: Update day for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS Apple announced back in June, at WWDC 2022, that it will be rolling out macOS Ventura on Monday, October 24, 2022. It is a significant date for Apple fans as not only Mac, but iPad and iPhone operating systems are getting updated. While the … [Read more...] about macOS Ventura is out: All the cool features to know

Filed Under: News

How to Right-Click on a Mac (7 Tested Methods)

September 30, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

How to right-click on a Mac Computer (iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air)

Right-Clicking on Mac is Easy: Learn How to Do It Now Right-clicking on Mac computers can be tricky, especially for first-time users. Switching to iMac, MacBook Air or Pro means adapting to a slightly different software and hardware; Apple produces computers and devices that either come with a … [Read more...] about How to Right-Click on a Mac (7 Tested Methods)

Filed Under: Tutorials Tagged With: Mac

Ransomware Gangs Begin Using Intermittent Encryption Strategy

September 13, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

Ransomware gangs started using new technique called intermittent encryption to lock data stored in target computers

Cybercriminals begin adapting intermittent encryption techniques in new ransomware attacks Cybercriminals are now devising a new method called intermittent encryption that ensures the whole data on target computer gets encrypted much faster. This nascent method works by encrypting just sections … [Read more...] about Ransomware Gangs Begin Using Intermittent Encryption Strategy

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Encryption, ransomware, Windows

Fix Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service (Sppsvc.exe) High CPU Usage on Windows

February 17, 2022 By Matt Corey 3 Comments

Fix Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service Sppsvc.exe High CPU issue on Windows

Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service Sppsvc.exe causes High CPU Usage Sppsvc.exe is a process name of Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service. It is one of the core processes of Microsoft Windows operating system, which usually runs in the background and performs functions like … [Read more...] about Fix Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service (Sppsvc.exe) High CPU Usage on Windows

Filed Under: Fix Tagged With: high CPU, Sppsvc.exe, Windows

Remove ConnectedPlatform Adware from Mac (Virus Removal Guide)

October 1, 2021 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

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ConnectedPlatform adware annoys OS X users ConnectedPlatform is an annoying adware-type application that also has some browser hijacker traits. It belongs to an infamous Adload malware family, a widespread threat targeting Mac OS X systems. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) pushes unwanted … [Read more...] about Remove ConnectedPlatform Adware from Mac (Virus Removal Guide)

Filed Under: Adware, Removal guides Tagged With: Mac

Remove Nearbyme.io Redirect (Virus Removal Guide)

August 9, 2021 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

remove nearbyme.io redirects and reset your browser settings (free guide)

Nearbyme.io pretends to be a web search tool only to cause redirects Nearbyme.io (by AirFind Corp) is a website that pretends to provide web search engine services, while in reality it is an unneeded intermediary that simply causes redirects to enhanced Google or Bing search results. Due to such … [Read more...] about Remove Nearbyme.io Redirect (Virus Removal Guide)

Filed Under: Browser hijackers, Removal guides Tagged With: Mac Spyware

Remove Zvideo-live.com Pop-up Ads (Virus Removal Guide)

March 1, 2021 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

remove zvideo-live.com ads easily (free guide)

Zvideo-live.com pushes annoying notifications to tricked users Zvideo-live.com is a rogue ad domain that tricks visitors into accepting its push notifications. The web page displays a loading video and asks to "click Allow to watch the video." As a result, the victim starts receiving daily spam … [Read more...] about Remove Zvideo-live.com Pop-up Ads (Virus Removal Guide)

Filed Under: Adware, Removal guides Tagged With: Push notifications ads

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