Does this scenario sound familiar? You’ve got an ancient camcorder that records to something old like 8mm or mini-VHS tapes; and somewhere nearby, you’ve got a stack of stuff on VHS or god forbid maybe even Betamax. Sure, your new … More
To turn this list on or off, right-click the Start button, select Properties, and click the Start Menu tab. In XP, click Customize->Advanced, check or uncheck List my most recently opened documents, and click OK twice. In Vista, check or … More
Tired of waiting for your PC to perform simple requests? A processor upgrade can breathe new life into an old PC. Follow the straightforward steps you’ll need to take to see a dramatic speed improvement in your computer. Here’s a … More
From PC World: “The ever-increasing capacity of USB flash drives lets you bring along not only your files but also the applications needed to open them. Windows Vista makes it easy to set programs on USB thumb drives to run … More
There’s been a lot of web talk over the past few weeks over the discovery that Microsoft has been sending out “stealth” software (surprise!) updates that install themselves on users’ computers without informing them or even asking them if they … More
If your system has a powerful graphics card, you may not be getting the most out of it. Whether your rig boasts a graphics card based on the flagship AMD ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT or the Nvidia GeForce 8800 … More
This one from Extremetech: “A few weeks ago, I rounded up three supposedly “easy” liquid coolers, the last of which wasn’t so easy to install. Today, I wanted to return my testbed to its former, air-cooled self, but I had … More
Sometimes, we just need to build a PC that doesn’t have the fastest processor or graphics card but performs very well in day to day activities such as email, browsing and the occasional multimedia need. A post by Joel Durham … More
It’s amazing how fast a single keystroke or mouse click can change your life. One false move, and boom! An hour’s, day’s, or even lifetime’s work can slip away into digital oblivion. But not everything that disappears is lost forever. … More
Flashing the BIOS is one of the most feared things to do when it comes to computers. and rightly so. While a Bios update can fix a lot of problems and add more functionality, an update gone wrong can totally … More
By default, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7 is restricted to simultaneously download only 2 files from a single server. This is due to the fact that IE7 is coded such way to maintain web standards. Want to increase this limit? Try … More
As windows users know, Microsoft regularly issues special updates (called administrative updates or network install updates), which do not require an Internet connection present during the installation process. The user however will have to answer to a series of questions … More
The battle for the hearts and minds of Mac users is taking an unusual twist, with fierce rival OS Windows emerging as the new field of warfare. Two major players in OS virtualization software have made significant announcements regarding new … More
Why water cooling you ask? Simply put: the use of liquid based coolers in your PC not only makes it less noisy, it also allows you to better cool your PC’s insides for longer life. When comparing the effectiveness of … More
