I Have A Virus

Why Are Printer Problems Still a Thing? (And How to Keep Them From Ruining Your Day)

In an age of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and self-driving cars, it's remarkable that one piece of technology continues to humble us all: the printer.

I've worked in IT for decades, and I've witnessed everything from server failures and cybersecurity incidents to complex network outages. Yet somehow, few things generate the same level of frustration as a printer that simply refuses to print.

My Computer Is Running Slow — Is It a Virus or Something Else?

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You sit down to check your email, and it takes forever just to open a browser tab. Programs freeze. The fan sounds like it's taking off. Your first thought is probably, "Do I have a virus?"

Sometimes the answer is yes. But more often than not, a slow computer has nothing to do with malware at all. Here's how to tell the difference — and what to actually do about it.

You’re scrolling through your feed, enjoying the usual mix of memes, updates, and messages. Then you see it:

“Is this you in this video?”

It feels urgent. Personal. You click without thinking.

That’s exactly what scammers count on.

If you’re reading this because a social media scam got you — take a breath. You’re not alone, and you’re not the first. Scammers are getting smarter, faster, and more convincing every day. Even the most tech‑savvy people fall for these attacks.

What matters now is what you do next.

Maybe it started with a message from a friend:
“Hey, is this you in this video?”
You clicked, and suddenly your account was posting things you didn’t write, messaging people you didn’t contact, or locking you out entirely.