There are adavantages and disadvantages to going for wireless peripherals on your PC or sticking with wired ones. Find out which is right for you.
Should I get Bluetooth wireless keyboard, mouse and headphones for my PC?
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Fix Your Parents’ PC While Home for Summer Break
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Let’s face it: your parents don’t look after their PC as well as you do. While home on summer break, now is the perfect time to fix that.
Ten Common Apps to Remove from Windows Startup
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There are many apps that start up when Windows does, and lots of them are unnecessary. Find out which ones.
AMD Catalyst 14.2 Beta V1.3 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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AMD posted new graphics drivers this month: version 14.2 Beta V1.3. Keep in mind that beta drivers can sometimes be less stable than their full counterparts, so use with caution. Download the new beta drivers from AMD’s site. Many of you are running AMD graphics, including people with Radeon and other graphics on mobile or desktop PCs. If you are, you’ll want this update. The Radeon R9 290X is a recent example of a graphics card that sees performance gains from this update. Just the Stats Here’s the details on […]
GeForce 334.89 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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The GeForce 334.89 driver update improves performance across the GeForce line of graphics cards. Find out where to get it.
Understanding Screen Resolution on your PC’s Monitor
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It’s important to understand the terminology involved in screen resolution before you learn how to change it. This article does both.
How do I transfer existing data to my new computer?
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Buying a new PC is a fun and exciting experience, that is until you realize your new PC will usually not come with all of your favorite software applications installed, nor the vast amount of personal data like your documents, music, photos and movies that are all perfectly organized like on your old computer. Microsoft has a pretty cool application that has made the process of transferring data across computers a little less stressful (and thankfully pretty simple) for everyone. What’s cool is that you can also move data across […]
What is the difference between available and free physical memory?
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When your computer starts slowing down, there could be any number of reasons for this happening, and with a bit of troubleshooting you can often determine the culprit. We offer a number of free resources within the ReviverSoft Blog if you want to do it yourself and we also have a number of products on our website that will do a lot of the work for you. Working through this troubleshooting process can tell you whether you can solve the problem with some maintenance and optimization, get by with an […]
How do I fix a NTOSKRNL.exe Blue Screen Of Death?
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A “Blue Screen of Death”, or BSOD, is a scary (and frustrating) experience. Your computer suddenly stops whatever it was doing, shows this cryptic error, and then is either rendered useless or mysteriously reboots. On a particularly bad day, this will just keep happening over and over and over again, and you can’t get anything done. Fortunately, once you determine which screen you are getting you can quickly narrow down and solve the problem. NTOSKRNL.exe runs a lot of different things in your computer, so it may take a bit […]
How to fix ‘Internet Explorer has stopped working’ error message in IE 10
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One of the most common complaints among Internet Explorer version 10 users is its continual crashing. One minute you will be happily browsing the Internet, and the next you will receive a message stating, “Internet Explorer has stopped working and needs to close.” If this scenario sounds all too familiar, here are some tips and tricks that may just help you solve this problem. The number one reason Internet Explorer (IE) encounters problems is the introduction of Add-ons, Toolbars, Extensions, Junkware, and Spyware. Sometimes these programs can be reset or […]
How to factory reset your computer
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Learning how to factory reset your computer can help you keep your PC running like new. This process will erase whatever existing data and programs you have installed on your hard drive and reinstall Windows to reset your PC to the state it was in when you first opened the box (and sometimes even better since it won’t include all the unwanted programs – crapware – that can come with most new PCs). Some people choose to reset their PC on a regular basis to keep it running at tip […]
How do I create a full Windows installation disc or thumbdrive?
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At some point, you may find yourself needing the installation disc of the Operating System of your Windows computer. If you don’t have it stored somewhere, the easiest way of getting an installation disc is to order it directly from Microsoft, your PC manufacturer, or any other retailer (or e-tailer) selling OS’s, as they will conveniently ship the disc(s) to you. However, this does not mean that you cannot make it yourself. It’s pretty easy really, all you need to so is download the ISO file (an ISO file is […]
Fixing Problems with the Windows Search Indexer
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Sometimes the Windows Search Indexer crashes, causing search slowdowns and errors. Here’s how to troubleshoot it.
Recovering a File that’s been Deleted Permanently
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All is not lost if you’ve deleted a file permanently. Here are steps you can take to recover your lost document or media file.
Why 32-Bit Windows Steals Your Memory
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The 32-bit edition of some versions of Windows can cause serious RAM limitations. Find out why that is.
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