by Mike McEvoy on March 2, 2010
Belarc Advisor is truly useful PC software utility for maintaining and managing your computer. The program tells you nearly everything you could possibly want to know about the hardware on your computer and much of what you might want to know about the software that’s installed. Unlike some online tools, Belarc Advisor also keeps all [...]
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Maintenance,
Performance
by Mike McEvoy on November 30, 2009
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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Netbooks,
Notebooks,
Upgrade
by Mike McEvoy on September 30, 2009
Unlike your refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave oven or old tube television your computer doesn’t work effectively for 10 or 15 years. Some people wonder why a 5 year old computer is slow and can’t be tuned up to deliver performance rivaling a more current system. Beyond the tune up process some components can also be [...]
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Maintenance,
Performance,
Technology
by Mike McEvoy on July 1, 2009
Windows 7 will begin shipping in late October 2009. Prior to the arrival of Windows 7 on new computers some people will make computer buying decisions and may face a choice between Windows Vista and Windows XP on their new computer. Anyone buying new computers before Windows 7 ships should consider the potential for upgrading [...]
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Laptop_Computers,
Technology,
Vista,
Windows 7
An increasingly common question is how long to stick with an aging computer? Frequently it becomes a question of continuing to use an older computer that “sort of” meets your needs, or upgrading to a new computer with its many potential benefits. Having the budget to buy a new computer is a key starting point. [...]
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Performance,
Upgrade
by MikeM on April 16, 2009
Looking for a good way to get rid of all those old computers and electronic devices that you no longer use? How about if you could actually get a few bucks for each of them along with knowing that they were reused or at least disposed of in an ecologically safe manner? You’re in luck. [...]
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Mobile Phone,
Smartphone