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PCs, Macs and Security, Oh My

by Mike McEvoy on February 22, 2010

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I’ve considered writing a post about PCs, Macs and security issues for some time. It’s not any easy subject to wrap up in a nice, neat 1,000-words-or-less format. Meanwhile the ongoing debate about which computer platform is most secure has continued. There are lots of different opinions and lots of high energy debate, but there [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Firewall, Internet_Security, Maintenance

Why a Five Year Old Computer Is Slower Than a New Computer

by Mike McEvoy on September 30, 2009

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Computers don’t age well. Technology changes too quickly and the impact on the performance of a five year old computer is noticeable. Unlike your refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave oven or old tube television, your computer is not designed to work effectively for 10 or 15 years. Some people wonder why a 5 year old computer [...]

Tagged as: Desktop_Computers, Laptop_Computers, Maintenance, Performance, Technology

Ten Downsides of an Aging Computer

by MikeM on May 28, 2009

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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. [...]

Tagged as: Desktop_Computers, Laptop_Computers, Maintenance, Netbooks, Notebooks, Performance, Upgrade

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