Is your connection slow? If so, the problem could be your wireless router. There are a few things you can change about your router that can significantly increase your speed—here are the most important ones: Internet Connection Speed Before you mess around with your router, make sure your Internet connection can support faster speeds. Most Internet […]
Archives for October 2014
How To Create A Multi-Version Bootable Windows 7 USB Drive
This tiny little USB device that holds a multi-version bootable Windows 7 is the handiest thing you can have when you need to format multiple hard drives and install Windows. It is also handy for the average computer user to use in case of a computer emergency. Why do I need to use a USB […]
10 Tips To Avoid Spam Emails
If you use a computer and are connected to the Internet then you have probably encountered spam e-mails. They are those unsolicited e-mails sent to you with usually a devious purpose in mind. They might want you to sign into an online account, share personal information, download a virus, or click on a link. This […]
What’s The Fastest Internet Service?
Which is the fastest Internet service—DSL, Cable, Fibre Optic (FiOS), ISDN, or T–1? The short answer: most homes and small offices will get the fastest speed over fibre optic. But few people can get fibre optic where they live—I can’t get it at my house—so one of the other services may be your best option. […]
5 Reasons Windows 8 Is Better Than Previous Versions Of Windows
Windows 8 is more than just a tablet-style user interface glued on top of Windows 7. For Windows 8, Microsoft thought of several new ways to make desktop computing safer and more efficient. #1—Windows 8 Is The Most Secure Version Of Windows Yet As the leading operating system in the world, Windows has always been […]
Wifi Router Buying Guide
Wifi routers are essential devices in a world filled with mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. Although you can buy just about any router and use it to allow your devices to connect to the Internet, buying the right router can prevent a large number of problems later—such as connection issues, security issues, and uptime issues. […]
Solid State Hard Drive Buying Guide
Buying a solid state hard drive is about more than just pure gigabytes. It’s critical to consider other factors such as speed and drive lifetime, as well as making sure the drive will fit in your intended device. Solid State Hard Drives Verses Non-Drives Both solid state hard drives and SD cards use exactly the […]
Diagnosing Laptop Battery Issues
Diagnosing Laptop battery issues can be a painful process, but all laptop owners should know the possible problems and solutions. If you’ve ever seen the movie iRobot, you know how helpless we’d ever be if our technological devices took on a life of their own. I’ve experienced that on a daily basis while putting my […]
