The Windows Experience Index determines how powerful your PC is. Find out how Windows determines the score and what you can do about it.
Intel HD Graphics 15.22.58.2993 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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This update is for everyone using Intel HD integrated graphics. Not sure what kind of graphics your PC has? Learn how to find this info here.
A Guide to the “System Thread Exception Not Handled” Blue Screen of Death Error
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The SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED Blue Screen of Death error is often caused by outdated software or bad drivers. Here’s how to fix it.
The Benefits and Drawbacks to Using a TV as a Monitor
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There are upsides and downsides to using a TV, rather than a monitor, as your PC’s primary display. Find out if a TV is right for your PC.
A Guide to the “Bad Pool Caller” Blue Screen of Death Error
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The BAD_POOL_CALLER Blue Screen of Death error in Windows 7 and Windows 8 has to do with bad drivers. Find out how to update them here.
Using Hashtags to Organize Files on the Cloud
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Everyone uses hashtags (“#”) on Twitter to organize and collect Tweets. But here’s an innovative way to use this idea to organize your files in the cloud.
Cloning a Hard Drive the Easy Way
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Cloning a drive is like duplicating its contents all at once from one drive to another. It’s useful when moving to an SSD drive. Learn how to clone here.
GeForce 314.22 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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The GTX 600 series of nVidia GeForce graphics cards has just had a stable driver release, 314.22. Gain a substantial performance increase with this update.
Disabling Windows Services Safely
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Windows runs many services in the background, but many of these aren’t needed. Disabling specific Windows Services can speed up your PC.
A Guide to the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE Blue Screen of Death
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The Driver Power State Failure Blue Screen of Death occurs when your PC goes into Sleep Mode or comes out of it. Here’s how to fix it.
Using sfc /scannow to Fix Windows System Files
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The sfc /scannow command, in any version of Windows, is highly important for getting your Windows system back to normal in case of corruption. Learn how.
Don’t Have Windows 7 Service Pack 1? You Can’t Wait Any Longer
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Windows 7 Service Pack 1, or SP1, is a big update to Windows 7 that used to be optional. Microsoft has now made it mandatory. Find out why you need it.
Run Another Version of Windows Using VirtualBox
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Sometimes it’s important to run an older version of Windows within your newer version, for compatibility or testing purposes. Here’s how to do that.
GeForce 314.14 Beta Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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Learn all about GeForce’s latest beta driver update, especially designed for the GeForce GTX 680. You’ll see a significant performance increase.
How to Use Windows 8 Refresh and Reset
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Refresh and Reset are two new functions of Windows 8 that restore your Windows machine to an earlier state. Learn how to use them here.
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