--- title: Northampton Computer Repair Blog | Henry Dallow (2) description: Our learning center blog is about you the customer. We believe answering questions and helping to educate the consumer about all things IT is what a business should do (2) --- ## [Northampton Computer Repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/) 413-341-3571 12 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 # Our Blog ## Henry Dallow ### Recent Posts ## [Facial Recognition Software And Your Social Profiles](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/349040/Facial-Recognition-Software-And-Your-Social-Profiles) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, Jun 20, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-1058598134-jpg/images/facial-recognition-markers-640x353.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/349040/Facial-Recognition-Software-And-Your-Social-Profiles) It's technology that has been dreamed about for years, only foretold as futuristic advancements. But are we ready for this?  In our modern world, people are statistics identifiable by either a name or a face. Most of the time they're friends you recognise; however, soon anyone might be able to find out who you are, where you're from, your age, your likes and dislikes - just by pointing a camera in your direction. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/349040/Facial-Recognition-Software-And-Your-Social-Profiles) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/349040/Facial-Recognition-Software-And-Your-Social-Profiles#comments-listing) Tags: [privacy](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/privacy), [social media](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/social-media), [social networking](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/social-networking), [photos](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/photos) ## [If you have the Cryptolocker virus you have 2 weeks to fix it!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/monster-426995_1920.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it) #### What Is Cryptolocker? Cryptolocker is ransomware: malicious software which holds your files to ransom.    **So How did I get it? **Cryptolocker is spread through infected attachments to emails, or as a secondary infection on computers which are already affected by viruses which offer a back door for further attacks.  [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows XP](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-xp), [Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/viruses), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Kaspersky](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/kaspersky), [Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-8), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security), [Windows 7](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-7) ## [Browser Hijacking and the Conduit Virus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347147/Browser-Hijacking-and-the-Conduit-Virus) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, May 30, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-915369913-jpg/images/36.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347147/Browser-Hijacking-and-the-Conduit-Virus) #### **All Your Browsers Belong To Us** Has your browser been acting strange lately? Slow? Pop ups everywhere? Strange looking search pages? You might have a hijacked browser. Browser hijacking means that malicious code has modified the settings of your browser. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347147/Browser-Hijacking-and-the-Conduit-Virus) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347147/Browser-Hijacking-and-the-Conduit-Virus#comments-listing) Tags: [Web Browser](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/web-browser), [Virus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus), [Windows](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows), [Browser Hijacking](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/browser-hijacking), [Conduit](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/conduit) ## [Buying and Replacing a Laptop Battery](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/346499/Buying-and-Replacing-a-Laptop-Battery) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, May 23, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/images/tool-384740_1920.jpg)What To Look For When Buying and Replacing a Laptop Battery** It happens. One day your laptop will disconnect from the power supply and it will turn off to your surprise as if there was no battery inserted. Yet you can see the battery. What gives?   Your battery needs replacing! [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/346499/Buying-and-Replacing-a-Laptop-Battery) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/346499/Buying-and-Replacing-a-Laptop-Battery#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-8), [Windows 7](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-7), [Laptop Battery](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/laptop-battery), [Replacement](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/replacement) ## [Want Windows 7? You Might Have to Downgrade from Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345782/Want-Windows-7-You-Might-Have-to-Downgrade-from-Windows-8) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, May 16, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-817244950-jpg/images/como-hacer-un-downgrade-de-windows-8-a-windows-7.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345782/Want-Windows-7-You-Might-Have-to-Downgrade-from-Windows-8) **The Facts** So you really want a Windows 7 machine but you can't find one anywhere. It's ok you're not the only one. However, if you have Windows 8.1 Pro or 8.1 Enterprise Upgrade you can downgrade your operating system to Windows 7 Professional or even 95/98/NT! [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345782/Want-Windows-7-You-Might-Have-to-Downgrade-from-Windows-8) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345782/Want-Windows-7-You-Might-Have-to-Downgrade-from-Windows-8#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows Hate](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-hate), [Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-8), [Windows 7](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-7) ## [Deciding on a Router](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345077/Deciding-on-a-Router) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, May 09, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### **![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/confusion-311388_1280_1.png)How to Buy the Right Router** So you’re deciding on a router and you have no idea what to buy. What do the symbols mean? Do I need the fastest speeds for data transfer?  This article will let you know exactly what means what and why already knowing what you use your computer for is the ultimate decider in which router you should choose. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345077/Deciding-on-a-Router) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345077/Deciding-on-a-Router#comments-listing) Tags: [router](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/router), [network](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/network), [how to](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/how-to) ## [Northampton Computer Repair vs The Big Box Stores](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/344540/northampton-computer-repair-vs-the-big-box-stores) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Mon, May 05, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-467159732-jpg/images/npcs_storesign.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/344540/northampton-computer-repair-vs-the-big-box-stores) ### **Big Box Stores vs. Your Local Repair Shop** ### Let’s talk Worst Case Scenario: your computer just died, you’re in panic mode and you don’t have the knowledge to fix it yourself. Now comes the question, where do I bring it for repair? Around here, you essentially have two options – you can bring it to a big-box store like Staples, Best Buy, etc., or you can bring it to a smaller, locally-owned computer repair business. Northampton Computer Repair is one of those small, locally-owned shops.   [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/344540/northampton-computer-repair-vs-the-big-box-stores) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/344540/northampton-computer-repair-vs-the-big-box-stores#comments-listing) Tags: [PC repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pc-repair), [Northampton Computer Repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/northampton-computer-repair), [Staples](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/staples), [Best Buy](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/best-buy) ## [Windows 8 Bloatware Removal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/343815/Windows-8-Bloatware-Removal) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Sat, Apr 26, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-696652203-jpg/images/windows-8.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/343815/Windows-8-Bloatware-Removal) ## **Windows 8 Bloatware Removal** Unfortunately removing the unwanted Windows 8 bloatware is something of a ritual these days after the unboxing of a new PC. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/343815/Windows-8-Bloatware-Removal) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/343815/Windows-8-Bloatware-Removal#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows Tips](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-tips), [Bloatware](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/bloatware), [Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-8) ## [Keep Calm and Carry On with Windows XP After April 2014](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) So as you all know Windows XP support has finished for you and I, however that doesn't mean we have to stop using it! ![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/winter-682801_1920.jpg)Ok, deep breath, don't panic, you can still use Windows XP for a while (one year or so) after support has ended, so to stay on top of your XP machine here are a few pointers: [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows XP](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-xp), [Virus removal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus-removal), [Malwarebytes](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/malwarebytes), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Chrome](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/chrome), [Firefox](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/firefox), [Opera](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/opera), [Nitro PDF](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/nitro-pdf), [Kaspersky](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/kaspersky), [Avast!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/avast) ## [Why There's No Competition in the Telecommunications Industry](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/336629/Why-There-s-No-Competition-in-the-Telecommunications-Industry) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Wed, Feb 19, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/wolf-697736_1920.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/336629/Why-There-s-No-Competition-in-the-Telecommunications-Industry) **                                                                          In the News: Net Neutrality Explained**  There has been a lot of talk lately in the news about ‘net neutrality.’ But what is net neutrality? Who regulates it? What does it mean for you? This blog should help clarify some questions about the latest developments. If you have more, don’t forget you can always [ask a techie](http://northamptoncomputerrepair.com/ask-a-techie/) at Northampton Computer Repair! 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