Windows Search Review of 4.0 - How to Search Your PC Quickly and Expediently
Windows Search 4.0 is the latest built-in search facility incorporated into the Windows OS. Here we discuss the new search facility, which offers …
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Best Free PC Defragmenting Utility for Windows - UltimateDefrag
Regular defrag utilities, including the one that comes with Windows, will defragment your hard drive, but there is something even better. …
Continue ReadingBest USB Hubs: Reviews of the Top Powered and Self-Powered USB Hubs
The USB Hub allows you to connect multiple USB devices to a single USB port. So if you are struggling for ports to connect your keyboard, mouse, …
Continue ReadingHard Disk Drive Performance Testing: Is an External Hard Drive better than an Internal Hard Drive?
Comparing the performance of an internal Hard Drive and external Hard Drive is something computer users should be more aware of, as we rely on them …
Continue ReadingWhy Should I Defragment my PC? Reasons for Defragging Your Computer
Defragmentation is one of the easiest ways to make your computer run faster. It speeds up programs and performance. In this article we look at the …
Continue Reading10 cool things you can do with your PC: Bored with your PC, check out these novel uses
The poor little, ubiquitous Windows PC - firmly ensconced in our lives so much that its absence is more than just conspicuous. Just when you thought …
Continue ReadingDo I need to run the Disk Defrag? Busting the myths of Data Defragmenting
Here’s a little quiz for you - name the Satan equivalent in modern computing that literally haunts almost every PC user in the world? Problems with …
Continue ReadingBuying a Wireless USB Adapter: Zonet Wireless USB, worth the risk?
While looking at Wireless USB adapters, I took a chance with the Zonet Wireless USB Adapter, a brand I wasn’t familiar with. It lured me in …
Continue ReadingTroubleshooting Windows: "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close..."
“Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.” Arghh!
Continue ReadingHow to Use Vista's Windows Easy Transfer - Transferring All Your Windows Data Quickly & Easily
Vista’s Windows Easy Transfer lets you transfer data from an old PC to a new one easily. Beware though, you don’t want to transfer …
Continue ReadingOrganize Your Mac: Create Folders And Subfolders
Mac computers can get bogged down when you have too much “stuff” on them. Learn some tips on organizing data to improve your Mac’s …
Continue ReadingSpeeding Up Your Mac - Enhance the Boot Process
A Mac’s startup process should be as quick as the day you brought it home. When boot time starts to suffer, it’s time to take a look at …
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