May 2012

Bob Rankin: How to Test and Fix Your Computer Hardware

How to Test and Fix Your Computer Hardware

If your computer is acting strangely, and you’ve already ruled out a virus, it might be gremlins. But more likely, a software error is being caused by a hardware component that’s flaky, damaged, or overheated. Here are some tips and tools to help you diagnose and fix those annoying or intermittent computer problems that just seem to pop up for no apparent reason…

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Microsoft is the Bad Guy?

You buy a PC. There is crapware all over it. Unwanted trial programs slow your brand new system to a crawl. We’re talking about the programs installed by the OEMs, you know, HP, Sony, Dell, those guys. The programs we’re talking about are the trial office and antivirus, games and photo albums. You name it and it’s there. You don’t need it and you shouldn’t want it.

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