By Bob Rankin
“I’ve had two hard drives die on me since the beginning of the year. Can you share some tips that will help me keep my hard drives running reliably?”
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By Bob Rankin
“You can’t have too many friends” is a proverb coined long before Facebook arrived. The fact is, you certainly can have too many “friends” on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and LinkedIn, especially when you don’t know who they really are…
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Upgrading your computer’s memory is one of the most effective ways to boost its overall performance. But before you buy PC memory, you have to answer the question, “What kind of memory do I need?” The answer depends on several factors.
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By Bob Rankin
A bit of forethought and a lot of research can save you hundreds of dollars on software purchases – or thousands.
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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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Microsoft Security Essentials is a free anti-malware application first released in June, 2009. It replaces the subscription-based Windows Live OneCare antivirus service and the free Windows Defender, which only protected against spyware and adware. Does this all-in-one security tool provide enough protection? Let’s find out…
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By Bob Rankin
Online free storage is one of the greatest innovations to arise from the Internet. There’s no need to buy a bigger hard drive or burn stacks of CDs; just upload your photos, videos, documents, and other files to someone else’s storage space for free! Here’s the scoop on free online storage…
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