A well-prepared scout never goes anywhere without his trusty Swiss army knife. Similarly, you need a portable arsenal of troubleshooting tools to solve common computer problems. You never know when your laptop, or a friend’s computer, may start acting up. Load up these free tech support utilities onto a USB flash drive and they’ll think you’re a tech support superhero!
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Want to speed up your Internet? A slow, crawling Internet connection is a source of great frustration. Sometimes the slowdown is beyond your control; the Internet is subject to traffic jams just like any other highway. But there are some things you can do to maximize whatever speed you are able to get.
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“Are discount ink cartridges a good deal? I’ve heard they can ruin your printer, void your warranty, and that the quality is lacking. Others have told me they’re great and can save you lots of money. What’s the scoop on cheap ink cartridges?”
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“I’m just getting started with Chrome, after becoming fed up with both Internet Explorer and Firefox. What addons do you recommend to make it even more useful? I’m especially interested in productivity apps and things that integrate with other tools on the web.”
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“I’ve had it with the phone company, so I’m checking out how to make free or cheap phone calls over the Internet. MagicJack seems popular, but some of the negative reviews are concerning to me. Are there any good alternatives to MagicJack that you can recommend?”
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“I’m thinking about getting a new computer, because mine is several years old. My friends seem to love their laptops, but I’m not sure they can fully replace my trusty desktop computer. Can a laptop really do everything, and are they as fast and powerful as desktop computers?”
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Boosting your laptop’s WiFi reception is a good idea, no matter where you are. Out in the country, wireless Internet hotspots can be few and far between. But even in urban areas where WiFi hotspots are plentiful it’s good to have more networks from which to choose. Here’s how to get a stronger wifi signal…
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For seasoned audio purists, nothing compares to good old-fashioned analog recordings on vinyl records. But those old records are fragile… here’s an illustrated step-by-step guide to help you convert vinyl to CD so you can enjoy them for years to come.
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What’s the deal with online college courses… how can they be offered for free? Is there some catch involved, and will I get actual college credit if I take free online college classes?”
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If you’re considering buying a software package named “PC Satellite TV”, “Satellite TV Elite”, “Satellite TV on PC”, “Satellite TV for PC Elite Edition”, “TV on PC Elite”, “Digital TV 4 PC” or anything similar… they are ALL THE SAME type of scamware.
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