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So, you want to increase your PC speed. Well, before we begin with the tips and tricks on how to increase your PC speed…Oops I mean return your PC speed, lets understand why your PC speed has gradually moved from Giga Hertz to No Hertz. The number one problem is your Windows’ registry. What is […]

A broken laptop can be the cause of a very stressful situation, especially if the laptop in question is used every day and is an important part of your job, school, or business. The purpose of this article is to offer you some things to consider when it comes time to get your laptop repaired. […]

A good computer chair is necessary if you intend to work long hours at your computer. Your body needs the right support and comfort. A good computer chair is a must for any online business owner. Why? Because you likely spend most, or a good chunk of your day, working from your computer. Since you […]

The majority of people who suffer from the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) - blurred vision, eyestrain and burning - are middle-aged and presbyopic. Presbiopia is the inability to focus at all distances with symptoms including squinting and headaches.
So, getting computer glasses can transform the office environment for millions of workers at their workstations. […]

Since every hard drive will eventually stop working, it’s logical that most computer users will have a data loss experience at some point. If they were paying attention to advice spouted by nearly every computer expert over the past few years, they would have backups of all of their important data readily available - but […]

Let’s get to the important part first - if you’ve just lost your data, skip past this introduction and go directly to our first tip, so you can start your rescue operation. If not, a few minutes spent now might help you a lot in the future. Pay special attention to our third tip.
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Want to know more about your computer? Many software download Web sites offer all kinds of tools; many of them freeware or shareware that will help you learn more about how your computer functions or help you change your settings.
However, many of these tools are already built into Windows and you don’t need to download […]

If you’re a computer enthusiast who’s ready to mod your current computer with the latest and greatest computer hardware, or if you’re someone who just can’t stand the noise your computer is constantly making, you’re in luck. Below are the top five tips on building a quiet PC.

There are many computer repairs that the average person can perform without much problem. Things like installing CD-ROM drives, sound cards, and other expansion cards don’t take much computer knowledge. How can you know, though, when you are in over your head and need professional computer help?
Some computer repairs are difficult for the average person […]

Google’s got some beta UI changes kicking around in the background, and you can check them out yourself if you like. Here’s how:
1. Go to http://www.google.com
2. Copy and enter this line into your address bar:
javascript:document.cookie=”PREF=ID=fb7740f107311e46:TM=1142683332:LM=1142683332:S=fNSw6ljXTzvL3dWu;path=/;domain=.google.com”
3. Do a Google search and see the difference.
Of course, if and when Google implements thes new UI changes, this tweak […]

The greatest advantage and disadvantage of an iPod is its small shape. For such a small gadget, the iPod holds can hold thousands of mp3 files. With its portability, the increase of mishaps is sure to happen. From common scratches to hard drive problems, an iPod’s biggest selling point can also be its greatest drawback.
Detailed […]

This is one of the most aggravating messages you can receive while cleaning up your computer. MediaBlab shows us how to step around this annoyance and unlock a locked file on your computer by using the freeware app Unlocker.
Few things are more frustrating than trying to delete a file only to discover your system […]

Anne Saita of SearchSecurity.com writes:
Sony BMG has agreed to stop incorporating prying copyright-protection software on its CDs and to provide millions of free music downloads as part of a tentative settlement it reached this week [Dec. 28] in New York. If the agreement meets court approval, at least 15 other nationwide consumer class-action suits […]

I have so many clients with spyware issues, it’s just utterly amazing. More amazing is that the majority of it can be avoided if not even completely avoided. If you pay attention to install screens, are cautious with the sites you visit, do not install P2P, and keep your Windows OS updated, you […]

A few days ago, I wrote about my new keyboard and mouse set. I’m happy with it except for one thing… it sometimes skips letters in no predictable fashion. I wrote to Microsoft Support about it and a tech replied within a few hours. The tech proposed it could be an issue with one of […]

Text size on a Web page changes unexpectedly in Internet Explorer 6.
You change the text size on a Web page in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to a smaller or a larger text size. For example, on the View menu, point to Text Size, and then click Smallest. After you click a […]

From Microsoft Knowledge Base article 894179:
In Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following when you try to open the Internet Options dialog box:
This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.
This issue may occur after you click […]

The Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update for Standby Mode helps prevent the black screen that you may encounter when resuming use of the Media Center PC from Standby mode.