A reader asks: ‘My browser is filling up with unwanted toolbars, and I can no longer search with Google. I have anti-virus protection, but these things still creep in somehow, and I don’t recall ever asking for them. Where do they come from, and how can I avoid this problem?’
Here are five things every user should do to a new desktop or laptop PC as soon as it comes out of the box…
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All of the best-known cloud backup and storage services give you a free taste of a few gigabytes, but most users want more and that can cost money. However, there are a few lesser-known cloud storage services that offer very generous or even unlimited space, subject to a few rules. Read on to learn how you can get over 150 GB of free online storage that you can access without ever whipping out your credit card…
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The mobility and convenience that laptop computers provide has made it imperative for users to take steps to secure their laptops, and the data stored on them. There are several simple things that you can do to keep your laptop safe. Read on to learn how to protect your laptop from theft, snooping and data loss…
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Tablets and smartphones seem to be taking over the computing world. Some pundits are predicting that in a few years you won’t be able buy a desktop PC. Are PCs inevitably going the way of buggy whips? Here’s my take on why that’s that’s not going to happen any time soon…
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There are occasions when a detailed inventory of a PC’s components comes in handy.
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Here are five of the biggest mistakes that people make with WiFi, and how to avoid them. Read on!
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Should you consider switching from Internet Explorer to Google Chrome? Here’s how they compare…
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The latest version of Microsoft SkyDrive gives other cloud storage services a run for their money.
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For many rural residents, Internet access boils down to a choice between miserably slow dial-up and satellite Internet access. Read on learn about the pros and cons of satellite internet service…
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