DVRs are nice, but if you’ve got an old PC lying around, you can make one of your own. with a few simple upgrades and software downloads. Find out how.
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There is no doubt, Windows 7 is a substantially better Operating System than Windows Vista and Windows XP, but it is not without it’s peculiarities. We have prepared an infographic listing the most common issues people have with Windows 7 and the most popular solutions for them. Some of these solutions are more technical and some are quick and simple.
By Steve Horton |
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There’s a good chance you have applications on your PC that you no longer need or want. Learn how to uninstall unnecessary applications in this clickable, interactive video.
By Steve Horton |
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Chromebooks are cheap laptops with Chrome OS on them, which is Google’s web-based operating system designed to run in the cloud. Find out the pluses and minuses of Chromebooks.
By Steve Horton |
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Program shortcuts are files on your PC that point to other applications. If those applications are uninstalled incorrectly, the shortcut can point to nothing. Registry Reviver identifies these.
By Steve Horton |
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There’s a recent invention called a Powerline Adapter that lets you get similar to wired Internet speeds through your home electrical outlet. It’s far superior to Wi-Fi. Check it out.
By Steve Horton |
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You’d like to turn your laptop into a desktop replacement? Great! Here’s how you go about doing that, from the external monitor onward. That way, you only need one PC.
By Steve Horton |
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Battery Optimizer is our flagship free application. In this interactive video, learn how to use Battery Optimizer to get more battery life between charges, like on an airplane or in a coffee shop.
By Steve Horton |
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Here’s a step-by-step method from downgrading from Windows 7 to Windows XP. If you’d really like XP back, here’s how you do it.
By Steve Horton |
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Registry Reviver fixes paths to DLLs that have been broken when an application is uninstalled incorrectly. This can lead to Blue Screens of Death.
By Mark Beare |
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Laptops are great for portability and convenience but it can be such a hassle when your battery runs out of juice. We present you a visual that promises you longer battery life through best practices and tips to save precious minutes.
By Steve Horton |
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There are many things you can do with a PC you no longer use. Donate it to a school or church. Or reformat it and give it to a friend or family member. Computers last a long time, even if you’re done with them.
By Steve Horton |
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Playing most online games and anything else that requires massive upload and download speed requires you to plug in via Ethernet. Here’s how the different wired Internet providers compare.
By Steve Horton |
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MediaMonkey is a great alternative to iTunes for those that want to manage their MP3 players and large collections of media at the same time. Give it a try.
By Steve Horton |
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Windows Media Player or VLC Media Player? We run down the differences between these popular video-playing applications.