Archive for June, 2009

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How to Decide Whether to Upgrade or Replace a Laptop Computer

For many, the thought of upgrading laptop hardware induces a cold sweat, especially those operating business networks of multiple computers and sensitive data. The decision to make a laptop computer upgrade need not be so terrifying however, and there are several questions to ask before committing one way or the other. In some cases, the [...]

Dueling Browsers: Explorer 8 vs. Firefox 3

Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft’s most recent warrior in the constant browser battle became available in March of 2009. And it’s most worthy opponent? Mozilla’s Firefox 3. It only makes sense to compare them side by side and see what all the hype is about. Several internet experts took the time to compare performance in several [...]

Boost your computer without Upgrades (advanced)

1. Turn Off Indexing to Speed Up XP
Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the hard drive it is faster. There is a downside to this and because the computer has to index all files, it will slow down normal file commands [...]

Computer Technicians Offer Free Upgrade Advice Online

Is your ‘hands on‘ knowledge of the computer pretty good but you want to know more? Are you new at this but plunging in feet first into making your first computer upgrade has left you wanting some pointers? Are you pretty productive but curious to find out if service technicians you‘re using are taking advantage [...]

How to Protect Yourself from Online Identity Theft

Unfortunately, the boom of shopping and banking on the web has increased the risk of online identity theft for internet users. Identity theft occurs when an unknown entity gains access to enough personal information to open accounts or make purchases in your name. This information could include bank account or credit card numbers, addresses, passwords [...]

What Exactly is a Refurbished Computer?

Refurbished computers are not the only electronic gadgets sold in the market. In fact, reconditioning or refurbishing of devices is not a new concept anymore. For many years, even before the introduction of computers, people have been selling refurbished products, such as television sets, walkmans, compact discs, radios, and many others. In essence, refurbished desktop [...]