Newer versions of Microsoft Office save files in .DOCX or .XLSX format, and these files are difficult to open in older versions. Here’s how to fix that.
Burn a CD or DVD
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Windows 7 has built in disc-burning software. Find out how to burn a CD or DVD in Windows 7.
Open a PDF
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PDFs, or portable document files, require special software to open in Windows. Here’s how to open these important documents.
Restore File Extensions for All File Types
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Windows hides file extensions from you on a fresh install of any version of Windows. There are many situations where you’d like to know them. Here’s how.
Top 5 Reasons Not to Use Windows XP
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In the past, we’ve recommended Windows XP as a great choice for older PCs due to its light footprint and low system requirements. Well, here’s the flipside of that argument: five reasons why it’s not a good idea to use XP after all.
Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down – Which to Choose?
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We did a recent poll on Facebook where we asked you what you did with your PC when done with it. Out of 25 responses, eight people said they put their PC in Sleep Mode. Two people said they Hibernated it. And the majority, 14 people, said they shut it down completely.
What Size of Laptop Do You Need?
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The Size of Laptop that’s Right for you Illustration: Gordon McAlpin You’d like to pick up a laptop, but you can’t make up your mind from the various model types, screen sizes, and configurations. We’ll break it down for you. There are three main sizes of laptops these days: netbooks, ultrabooks and notebooks. NETBOOKS Though fallen out of style in recent years, netbooks are still popular among people who want a PC on an extreme budget. For just a couple hundred dollars, you can get a Windows 7 Basic or […]
How Do I Secure My PC? (Video Guide)
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It’s important to have the latest antivirus and antimalware applications installed. In this interactive video, learn how to secure your PC against unwanted threats.
The Best Windows Backup Solutions
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Backing up and restoring your PC’s files doesn’t have to be an arduous or expensive process. Here are the best Windows Backup solutions, both free and paid.
Do I Need an Ultrabook? What are the benefits?
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Ultra means “going beyond what is ordinary” or “excessive” or “extreme”. Ultrabooks are kind of the opposite of that …
Windows Update Fails to Update
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Windows Update can sometimes fail. Here’s how to get the update running again on your PC so you can be sure and have the latest version of Windows.
Integrated Graphics vs. Dedicated Graphics: What’s the Difference?
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Integrated graphics are built in to your PC’s motherboard and offer very limited memory and graphics power. Dedicated graphics are on a card that plugs in to the motheboard. There’s no reason to have to choose these days. Find out why.
Does Your PC’s Monitor Affect Performance?
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Different types of PC monitors, especially multiple widescreens, can affect the performance of your PC. Find out why.
What’s an ULV Processor?
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ULV Processors are designed for extremely long battery life. Find out all about these types of CPUs and what they mean to you.
Is Internet Explorer 6 Dead? Here’s the Latest News
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Here are the reasons why it’s really important to stop using IE6 and either update it to IE9 or switch to an alternative browser.
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