Defragmenting your hard drive, also known as defragging, helps it run faster by moving files closer together on the drive. It’s an important maintenance step, so learn how to do it in this interactive video.
The Free and Trusted Laptop Battery Optimizer App
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We’d like to tell you about two important announcements regarding our battery life management application, Battery Optimizer.
Do I Need a Touch Screen for Windows 8?
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Do you need a touchscreen PC, especially with the advent of Windows 8? We run down the pluses and minuses of owning one.
How to Replace a Hard Drive with SSD on your PC
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So you’d like to go the Solid State Drive (SSD) route. Maybe you’ve heard that these types of drives are much faster than hard drives and are ideal for Windows and applications, while hard drives are good for movies and other large files.
3 Simple Ways to Free Up Hard Drive Space
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So you’re running out of storage space.
How to Fix PC Freezes in Windows Quickly
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Everyone’s PC locks up sometime. Doesn’t matter if you’re using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 — freezes happen.
How to Upgrade from XP to Windows 7 the Right Way
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Just like Captain America, you too can upgrade to a stronger, faster and better form: Windows XP to Windows 7.
Essential Tips for Windows XP Users
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As you may recall, we ran an article recently about why we think you should stop using Windows XP and upgrade to Windows 7. Well, here’s the flipside of that argument.
How to Free Up Disk Space With Disk Cleanup
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Disk Cleanup is a utility included with Windows that removes temporary and other unnecessary files. Learn how to use it in this interactive video.
Limited-Time Driver Reviver Discount for Blog Readers!
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Don’t miss the Driver Reviver Discount today! What better way to celebrate a Friday than to update your Windows drivers! (OK there are plenty of great ways to spend a Friday) Well until midnight tonight (PST) we are offering you the chance to purchase the industry leading Driver Reviver for 50% off it’s normal price. All you need to do is click the link below to take advantage of the Driver Reviver discount and save on your purchase. Get This Deal! In case you missed it Driver Reviver has […]
What’s the Difference Between VGA, HDMI and DVI?
| By Steve Horton |
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It’s almost certain that the connection between your monitor and your PC is one of three types of cables: VGA, HDMI and DVI. So what’s the difference?
Adjust Volume for Individual Applications
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It’s pretty easy to change the volume for your PC overall. But sometimes you’d like to turn up or down a specific app. Here’s how you do that.
Find Your Computer Specs
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Your PC’s specifications are important. It’s good to know what kind of CPU you have, what version of Windows you have installed, and so on. Here’s how.
5 Great Tips for Laptop Battery Care
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Laptop batteries don’t last forever. In fact, they’re often among the first laptop components to wear out and ultimately fail. Here’s a few tips for taking care of your laptop’s battery, so that you don’t have to spend the money on a replacement.
Clean Your PC With a Compressed Air Canister
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Compressed air cleans dust out of the inside and out of your PC easily. Here’s how to use a compressed air canister to do that.
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