My old laptop finally died, and I need to replace it with something lighter and very portable. But it still needs to be powerful enough to handle email, web and typical office software. For someone with my requirements, would you suggest a netbook, an Ultrabook, the iPad or an Android-based tablet?
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Sending a fax from your computer is a convenient, money-saving way to communicate with people who cannot receive email, or insist on paper documents. There are several ways to send a fax from your computer, even if you don’t have a fax machine. Here’s how you can start faxing from your PC, Mac or mobile device…
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Are all-in-one desktop PCs a good buy? I’m replacing an old computer, and am considering an all-in-one because they look sharp and don’t take up a lot of desk space. What should I know before I buy?
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How much would you pay for the ultimate laptop? If you’re a hard-core gamer, a mobile professional who needs to crunch serious data, or someone who always dreams about having the absolute best technology – no matter the price — then read on to find out just how much that dream machine is going to cost…
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Tucows has started a mobile services carrier with one of the most flexible deals available – called Ting, which is provided over Sprint’s cellular network.
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I know I need to backup my computer, because I’ve experienced a hard drive failure in the past. But I don’t have a lot of money to spend on backup software. Is there any good FREE backup software, or free online backup services you can recommend?
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Inkjet printers are the workhorses of home and office. There are hundreds of different models available, each offering dozens of features. Buying an inkjet printer can be confusing unless you know which options are really important. The good news is, inkjet printers are dirt cheap. The bad news: buying the wrong inkjet printer (even a cheap one) can be very expensive. Here’s what you need to know…
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“I’ve read warnings about my computer getting caught up in a botnet, but I don’t really understand the danger. Can you explain in simple terms what a botnet is, how it would affect my computer, and how to avoid them?”
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“Help, somehow my email account got hijacked, and now all my friends are getting spam, from me! I am always careful with my password. How could this have happened, and what should I do?”
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“I’ve heard conflicting advice on when and how often to defragment my hard drives. Some say never, while others say weekly or monthly. They can’t both be right, can they? What’s your advice on defragging a drive?”
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