When using your computer regularly you need to keep up with computer maintenance and to check you hard disk drive for errors is one of those tasks. Your hard disk drive is where everything is stored on your computer so to say the hard drives performance is important is an understatement. You can not only help solve some […]
Archives for February 2012
10 Tips For Making A Computer Run Faster
We all get annoyed when our computers are slow but unfortunately most people put up with this state as they do not know what makes a computer run faster. The steps to speed up your computer are very easy to follow. Whether you need a temporary boost in speed or something long-term, here are 10 […]
Computer Quiz V12
I notice that more people have found these quizzes and are addicted to them. I have been getting emails asking for more quizzes. My new years resolutions was to make more computer quizzes! So here is number twelve. Computer Quiz questions can really help you learn about your computer and these quizzes are proving to be very popular. I have […]
What Is A Local Area Network?
You probably know that a Local Area Network, also called a LAN, isn’t the Internet yet is somehow related. But what is it exactly, and what can it do for you? Previously we have written about what a computer network is and now we will discuss what a local area network is. Local Area Network […]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Computer Asset Tags
After splashing out on a high-tech PC, it’s essential to protect your investment – but how? While some people might take out a fully-comprehensive insurance policy, others will rely on asset tags. These adhesive security labels are available online, but are they really affective? Here are the pros and cons of tagging your top-of-the-range computer. […]
5 Apps for the Business Professional
When you’re a business owner, CEO, Head of Department or just a hard-working employee, it’s important to have everything you need to do your job and do it well available to you 24/7. Thank goodness for the creation of smart phones and tablets – now it’s easier than ever to get work done on the […]
How to Use Windows Task Manager in Windows
Task Manager provides information about programs and processes running on your computer. It also displays the most commonly used performance measures for processes. You can use Task Manager to monitor key indicators of your computer’s performance. You can see the status of the programs that are running and end programs that have stopped responding. You […]
Is The Recordable Disc a Dying Dinosaur?
Using recordable discs to store digital media seems like something out of the 1990s, especially since smartphones, televisions and desktop computers use various broadband services to deliver digital content directly to most households. Discs aren’t going away anytime soon, however, because recordable blu-ray, CD-R and DVD-R media still offer a number of advantages over broadband […]