Windows 7 is arriving on the scene along with a whole slew of laptops that support the new operating system. Adding to the confusion, we now have devices called “netbooks” that are slightly different than our usual laptop computers. Doing the research and spending time to make informed decisions can result in the purchase of [...]
Having access to back up storage is one thing. Actually using it is something completely different. Many computer users have finely honed their skills at doing regular back ups and are always prepared for the inevitable hardware failure. If you don’t count yourself amongst these data commandos, there is hope. Gizmodo has prepared an excellent [...]
For every software program with a price tag, more often than not an equally good (and sometimes better), free program exists and can become an essential part of one’s computing experience. Lifehacker has put together a good list of free programs that have proven stable, reliable, and effective at getting the job done. All of [...]
Best practice: back up your data. Next best practice: learn how to use data recovery software in the event of a hard drive crash, hardware failure, or inadvertantly deleting data. Lifehacker reviews five free software applications that will help you get back those important files. Check out the review here
Anyone using a computer running Microsoft Windows will at some point encounter the dreaded blue screen of death (bsod). Freezing screens, crashing computers, followed by a lot of head-scratching often accompany this event. The website MaximumPC has provided a handy guide to understanding the BSOD and provides some suggestions for cleaning up the ensuing mess. [...]
The folks at Wired have offered up a comprehensive list of how-to’s for getting rid of your used electronic gear. Check out the article here.
In addition to using google for your various web-searching needs, you can also use it to do a quick translation of a word into another language. Here’s how it works: 1 Go to Google. (or use your browser’s google search engine) 2. In the search box, type “translate” followed by the word you want to [...]
PCWorld has a helpful article outlining a number of free web services that could be of use for those seeking ways to organize and share content over the internet. In these times, free services from a reputable company can be a valuable asset to many individuals and organizations.
Hooray! And it’s about time…. Led by the European Commission, major cell phone manufacturers have agreed on the micro-usb interface as the standard for cell phone chargers, thus eliminating the need to replace the charger when a new phone is purchased. Gone will be the many and varied proprietary chargers that are often unique to [...]
As Facebook continues to grow in popularity, its potential for abuse has also grown. If you, or someone you know uses Facebook, check out this helpful article at allfacebook.com on how to keep personal information safe and protected.
