What Is the ClickFix Scam? The Fake CAPTCHA That Almost Got My Laptop

ClickFix tricks you into pasting a hidden command into Run or Terminal. Here's exactly how it works, what the command actually does, and how to check if you've been hit.

How to Check If a Command Is Safe Before You Run It

A step-by-step way to check a copy-pasted command before you hit Enter, including how to read the flags, decode it, and check the destination it calls out to.

How to Check Windows Run Dialog History (RunMRU)

Windows keeps a record of commands submitted through the Run dialog. Here's where to find RunMRU, how to read it safely, and what counts as evidence something ran.

10 Signs Your Computer Has a Virus (And How to Check Right Now)

Slow performance and popups aren't the only signs. Here's the full checklist I actually use, plus the exact Windows steps to confirm what's running on your PC.