Problem: Article: Updating your operating system can be annoying. However, system updates often contain vital security patches. If you suspect you have malware on your computer, make sure your operating system is up-to-date. You can update Windows under "Update & Security" in the Windows Settings. On Mac, you can update your Mac by click System Preferences in the Apple Menu, and then clicking Software Update. On older versions of MacOS, you can update your Mac in the App Store. If your computer has been infected by malware, you may receive a lot of pop-ups and advertisements. Do not download any software advertised through a pop-up, even if it's advertising antivirus or antimalware software. Always download software from trusted websites. If you see new toolbar items, browser extensions, or icons you don't remember installing, your computer may be infected by malware. If your web browser is changing your home page or redirecting you to unexpected pages while browsing the internet, your computer may be infected with malware. Most malware will run tasks in the background that consume a higher percentage of your computer's resources. If your computer is running slow, even without any other programs running, your computer may be infected with malware. Some malware has the ability to temporarily disable the antivirus software and firewalls on your computer without your consent. Check if your antivirus software and firewall software are running. Some malware will corrupt or delete certain files that are required for your computer to run efficiently. If your operating system or certain applications freeze, run slowly, or crash randomly and unexpectedly, you may have malware on your machine. In some cases, malware infections will prevent you from being able to use your mouse, printer, and keyboard, and could even disable certain features. If you are unable to use normal functions on your computer, your computer may be infected with malware. Sometimes malware will corrupt your computer and cause it to display strange or unusual error messages when you try to use or access certain programs. Frequent error messages can indicate that your computer is infected with malware. If you notice strange email messages in your outbox that you did not compose, or posts and direct messages in your social media accounts that you did not personally send, then your system may have been infected with malware.
Summary: Check if your operating system is up-to-date. Check if you are getting a lot of pop-ups. Look for new toolbar items and icons. Note if you are being redirected to unexpected web pages. Check if your computer is running slower than usual. Check if your antivirus software and firewalls have been disabled. Note whether your computer has been crashing a lot. Check whether your computer hardware is responding to commands. Keep track of any unusual error messages you may have received. Check to see if your personal email and social media accounts have been hacked.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have a laptop, turn it off. You can also hold it at an angle, as long as part of the keyboard is pointing towards the floor. Let the crumbs shake out to the floor or table. If there's trash on the keyboard, brush it away. See if they are working.

SUMMARY: Unplug the keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside-down. Gently shake the keyboard. Brush away any extra crumbs. Check the keys again.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cover your counter with plastic wrap, parchment paper, or wax paper. You can also work on top of a marble counter or a glass sheet instead. Try to work in a well-ventilated area. Silicone can have a strong odor. The silicone used in this method is not the same as hot glue. Pour some cornstarch onto a smooth counter or into a glass bowl, then squeeze some clear silicone onto it. The measurements don't have to be precise; you just want to have more cornstarch than silicone. Plan on using about 5 tablespoons (50 grams) of cornstarch and 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 40 grams) of silicone. Make sure that you are using clear silicone. You can find it in home improvement stores. It comes in a syringe. If you can't find cornstarch, look for cornflour. You can also use potato starch instead. You don't have to do this, but it a good way to make your phone case look more interesting. If you don't do this, your phone case will look white. You use a few drops of liquid dye, liquid watercolor, food coloring, or acrylic paint. You will need to knead it about 20 times or so. You won't pick up all of the cornstarch, which is normal. The dough may look crumbly at first--just keep kneading! You can do this with a rolling pin, a glass, a wine bottle, or even a spray paint can. Keep rolling until you have a sheet a little larger than your phone. It should be about inch (0.32 centimeter) thick. Make sure that your screen is facing upwards, and you have equal amounts (or close to it) of dough sticking out over each side. Slide a paint spatula under the dough, then lift it up and fold the dough over the sides of the phone. Smooth out any creases or wrinkles; try to be as neat as possible. Flip your phone over and dust it with cornstarch. Use a stamp to indent designs into it. You can also use cardboard cutouts instead to create your own, unique designs. Lift the stamp away when you are done. If you want to make a quilted design, let the silicone harden for about 10 to 20 minutes, then dust it with cornstarch. Use a knife to make cross-crossing diagonal lines in a diamond/quilted pattern. How long this takes depends on the type of silicone you used and the weather condition. It may take just two hours, or it may take 24 hours. Once it is dry and solid to the touch (you can't dent it), pull it off of your phone. If the case is dusty inside, wipe it down with a damp cloth. Cut it about 7 millimeters away from the side edges, and 1 centimeter away from the top and bottom edges. Alternatively, you can cut along the indentations caused by the seam between the phone's screen and case. If you were to look inside your cell phone case, you'd see little indents caused by the camera, flash, buttons, and sockets. Cut all of these out using a sharp craft blade. You can also carve a rectangle or trapezoid into the top and/or bottom edge for the speaker instead of cutting out a slot. You can apply more raw silicone on top if you want to, then smooth it out with a paint spatula or popsicle stick. Choose a color that goes well with your case. Metallic colors, such as silver, work especially well! You can make more shapes out of silicone separately, let them dry, paint them with nail polish, then glue them to the case with a drop of clear silicone.
Summary:
Put on plastic gloves and protect your work surface. Measure out your cornstarch and clear silicone. Consider adding some color. Knead everything together until the silicone turns to dough. Roll the dough into a flat sheet. Place your phone on top of the sheet. Wrap the dough over the sides and top of your phone. Use stamps to indent designs, if desired. Let the silicone dry before removing it. Trim the excess silicone away from the front. Cut out any indentations. Sand the case smooth, if desired. Paint the stamped areas with nail polish, if desired.