Powerline Computer Networking – Home Wifi Alternative

by Mike McEvoy on January 26, 2010

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Powerline computer networking is an easy to install yet flexible method of adding a wired computer network to your home. Powerline networks are less well known than standard wired Ethernet networks and wifi wireless networks but can be quite useful in a home environment. A Powerline network uses a home’s internal power lines to transfer [...]

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New Intel Processor for Netbook Computers

by Mike McEvoy on January 21, 2010

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Intel’s Atom processor is the processing brain inside most Netbook computers. While many conversations about Netbook computers focus on their small size, light weight and low price, a factor that commonly gets lost in the conversation is the netbook’s processor or CPU. With the release of their new N450 Atom processor Intel is changing that [...]

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Top 15 Computer Tech Tips of 2009 from HTS Tech Tips

by Mike McEvoy on January 7, 2010

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2009 was a good year and a very busy year at the HTS Tech Tips blog. It was our first full year providing useful computer tips, technology news and computer support in an online format. To kick off 2010 we figured we would start with a quick overview of “best of the best” articles from [...]

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Norton Product Updates – Windows 7 Compatibility

by Mike McEvoy on December 15, 2009

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Owners of a current active license for many Norton products can receive a free product update to the current version of their product through the Norton / Symantec web site. Upgrading to the current version is strongly encouraged, especially if you have a version prior to 2009.  For owners upgrading to Windows 7 or installing [...]

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USB 3.0 – USB, The Next Generation

December 6, 2009 Computers
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The evolution of the well known Universal Serial Bus, also known simply as USB, continues with the release of the first devices using the new USB 3.0 specification. USB ports are the little rectangular connectors on all computers that are used to connect everything from printers, scanners and plotters to mice, keyboards, external hard disk [...]

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Buying New Computers – A Better Computer for 8 Cents an Hour

November 30, 2009 Computers
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Is it time to buy new a computer? Unsure how much to spend on your new computer so that it meets your needs today as well as in the future? A common question in buying new computers is when does spending a little extra money actually get you a noticeably better computer. An important factor [...]

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