هناك بعض Tech questions التي نواجهها يوميا و نحتار في إيجاد حل لها أو تفسيرها مثل :

Has my device been infected with a virus?

Do I need to reset my router?

If a website I visit is hacked, could it affect my computer?

Whether you’re the tech-savvy friend who answers these questions or the one who’s always looking for answers, we’ll suggest a few answers to these questions.

8. How can I keep my laptop battery in good condition?

At some point while using your laptop, you may have heard someone say that it’s best to drain the battery completely before starting to recharge it.

Charge it—or follow the advice to keep the battery charged between 40% and 80% so it lasts as long as possible. Some of these suggestions are not

Applies to all batteries, especially newer ones.

Fortunately, most of the devices we use today run on lithium-ion batteries, which are easy to use and maintain. Here’s a summary of how to care for them:

- Don’t leave the battery plugged in when it’s fully charged.

- Keep the battery at a moderate temperature.

- Don’t leave the charger connected to the laptop after shutting it down.

– في حالة عدم استخدام الجهاز لفترة طويلة يجب نزع البطارية.

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7. What do viruses, Trojans, and malware actually do to my device?

We all know that viruses and Trojans are harmful, malicious files, but we don’t really know what they do or how they affect our devices.

A virus in real life is a germ that spreads from one person to another and multiplies, harming our bodies. A computer virus does exactly the same thing on your

computer: it copies itself from one device to another. Trojans (Trojan horses) are files that look ordinary but contain malicious code

that can, for example, let someone else secretly control your device. Malware is a general term used to describe viruses, worms,

spyware, and anything else specifically designed to damage your computer or steal your personal information.

There are other types we haven’t covered. To protect against malware, we recommend using reputable anti-malware software to keep your devices safe from infection.

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6. Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi networks?

Many of us have put a lot of effort into finding free Wi-Fi, but public Wi-Fi networks come with their share of problems—especially because they’re not secure

at all. Even if a Wi-Fi network is password-protected, someone could still hack it and easily access your data and files.

To avoid these problems when connecting to public networks, follow these steps:

- Turn off file sharing in Windows

- Install a robust firewall, or enable the firewall built into Windows.

- Use SSL whenever possible.

- Use a VPN (virtual private network).

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5. What is the benefit of safely ejecting USB drives?

We often wonder why our computer warns us to eject USB drives before removing them using the “Safely Remove USB” option. Well, operating systems

such as macOS and Linux use write caching to improve performance—they copy files to a USB drive in stages, and the system tells you that

The process may have completed while files are still being copied, so you can eject any drive through your file manager. To make sure

your files are safe and have finished copying, first use the Safely Remove USB Devices option. Windows is a little less clear, since

write caching is disabled by default for drives marked as removable (even though the system still offers the Safely Remove option).

Tip: Always use the Safely Remove USB Devices option before unplugging a flash drive or anything else connected to a USB port, to avoid future problems

or file corruption.

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4. How can I tell if an email is spam?

Spam is any unwanted disturbance or harassment on the internet, whether through emails or comments. Its main purpose is to

advertise at the lowest possible cost by sending huge volumes of unsolicited email.

Spam comes in various forms, including:

- Ads for websites or products sent to your inbox, or promotional comments posted on your website.

*Some ads feature unbelievably tempting offers—don’t believe them. They may promote money-making websites and guarantee you’ll earn a profit. These claims are false, and you’ll be taken for a fool

if you fall into their trap.

*Ads for free software, usually in a foreign language.

*Ads that promise to help you get more visitors to your website.

-Messages in a language you don’t understand. They may be ads or fake donation requests intended to steal your information and bother you.

-Insulting or inappropriate language intended to harass you.

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3. What are the consequences of hacking the websites I use?

How would you react if you accessed the website of a major commercial company or a government website to obtain certain official data,

And then you’re confronted by an obscene message on the site’s homepage?!

Attacks on major websites are often distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The damage caused by website defacements is generally limited to

harming the site owner’s reputation, since only the homepage is replaced with an HTML page designed by the hacker, whose sole aim is to

get their message out to the world through the website.

The real problem arises when a hacker can access and control the site’s data. That’s when you may be in trouble: if an intruder can access the website’s database,

all your information may then be vulnerable to theft or damage. However, this depends on how the site stores that data and whether the passwords you use are strong.

Really, or are you just using those obvious, easy words?

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2. Do I need to restart my router regularly?

Often, when a router is overloaded, it loses control of the data passing through it. This can cause your devices to lose their internet connection. The solution

to this simple problem is to restart the router. But what can overload a router? There are many possible causes, including

your internet service provider changing your IP address without updating the router, or the problem being caused by

high temperatures or even downloading large amounts of data.

Fortunately, there are several solutions to these problems, including:

- Check the router’s temperature and keep it within a range suitable for its operating conditions.

- Keep the device’s firmware up to date.

- Limit the number of ports opened by download programs (such as torrent clients).

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1. Should I be concerned about the privacy of my information online?

The danger of having your personal online accounts hacked lies not in gaining access to the accounts themselves, but in accessing your personal records. Once someone gains access

A hacker who gets your password may be able to access all the searches you’ve made on Google, the videos you’ve watched on YouTube, and all

the conversations you’ve had on Hangouts—all through just one of your personal accounts.

So it’s very useful to follow some of these tips to avoid being blackmailed or having your information used for purposes you don’t approve of:

Don’t leave a trace: This is the root of the problem and the point from which an intruder can access all your information.

Keep your social activity separate: Manage your social activity professionally by dividing your friends into groups (family, close friends, and friends

who aren’t close) to avoid sharing your sensitive information with an unwanted group.

كن واقعياً: The solution isn’t to enter false information about your name, surname, or place of residence—that undermines an entire advertising ecosystem.

Read the terms of use carefully: You could otherwise overlook a clause that allows a website or company to take legal advantage of you without your knowledge.

 ادعم المحتوى الجيد: شارك بإيجابية في دعم المحتوى الجيد على الإنترنت.

Be smart and don’t let them take advantage of you: Be careful when choosing services and content, as hackers use fake content and services to trick you.

 استخدم برامج مكافحة التجسس: Anti-spyware software helps protect you from external attacks, so don’t underestimate what it can do.