PC Pitstop Newsletter – December 2011
PC Pitstop Newsletter – December 2011 Read More »
PC Pitstop Newsletter – December 2011 Read More »

“I’m thinking of switching to the Google Chrome browser. I like Firefox, but lately it has been unstable on my computer, and seems to get bogged down. Yesterday I had to shut it down because it was consuming 825MB of memory! My friend says Chrome is the best – what is your opinion?”
Bob Rankin: Is Chrome the Best Browser? Read More »

Create your own graphics & icons for PowerPoint from scratch
PowerPoint Tips: Create graphics for PowerPoint from scratch Read More »

Move over netbooks. The latest crop of budget laptops have large displays, cost less than $500 and have performance that blows netbooks out of the water.
Techlicious: The Best Budget Laptops Read More »

Is your computer really getting slow, or is it just a matter of perspective? Sure, over time it’s normal for your system to get bogged down with software that makes the height of its efficiency somewhat lacking, but is the fix easier than simply trashing the old hardware in favor of the newest shiny multi-core on the market? Find out in this video from today’s TLDR episode.
Chris Pirillo: Why is My Computer Running Slow? Read More »

Linda asked if there is a formula that will convert a date shown in the European fashion of day/month/year to the US version of month/date/year. Truth be told, this may not be necessary.
Excel.Tips.Net: Converting European Dates to US Dates Read More »

So you’ve decided it’s finally time to take the plunge and install Windows 7 on one of those computers you have lying around, but there’s a small problem…
Winnews.com: Install Windows 7 without a DVD drive Read More »

Well, the top 10 predictions are flowing fast as free as we approach 2012. I could do my own and maybe I will, but at a certain point, there’s not much unique wisdom to impart. And poking fun at those of others is more fun. Here’s some intriguing ones in no particular order:
Enterprise CIO Forum: 6 IT & technology prediction lists for ’12 Read More »

With the clock ticking down on XP support, MS has no plans for an XP SP4
Windows Secrets Newsletter: Hotfixes extend the life of Win XP Read More »

The holidays are upon us! But as you start your Christmas shopping this year, you may be scratching your head – and scouring the Internet – to figure out a great gift for the geek in your life.
Windows Talk: 5 Best Tech Gifts Under $50 for the Holidays Read More »