by graceandham 10 Sep 2021

Computer problems. Around lunchtime my computer started talking dirty to me. Sexual talk. I spent 4 hours on the phone with 2 computer specialists and they helped me get it cleaned up and straightened out. The first guru said, my best advice, clean out cookies at least twice a month. (Google how to do this if you don't know. I didn't.) The second guru said when you are through with your computer, turn it off. Don't use the sleep mode at all because computer keeps working and bugs keep working, too. I had 17 viruses from mostly sweet embroidery sites most likely because that's mostly where I go. He said Facebook was bad about it, too, but I don't Facebook. Any site that has ads, whether you click on them or not. He did not like that Cute Embroidery is labeled "not secure". He says it's not just about the money and payment system, it's about the ads and cookies. I had a really messed up online service and lots of damaged files, all of which were repairable, or so they claimed. Still stressed, but trying to be relieved. Be careful out there!

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by 02kar Moderator 11 Sep 2021

Oh my, I had no idea cookies were so bad. I don't do a lot of surfing any more and only visit a couple of places but I suppose I am still at risk. Glad you are still up and running.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 10 Sep 2021

There is one thing I do, that is turning off the internet anytime i am not using it. I also have a password for my computer. i can peacefully put my computer to sleep all night long. I am so sorry you had so much trouble. I do have to admit that I could not help but laugh reading that your computer was talking sexy stuff.

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crafter2243 by crafter2243 10 Sep 2021

PS Sweetembroidery wether . com or .net is banned here at Cute

graceandham by graceandham 10 Sep 2021

I just meant embroidery sites with sweet designs! Like, all our usual favorites here!

pennyhal2 by pennyhal2 26 Sep 2021

Thanks for the added info.

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