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Here are 20 easy steps that will help people using computers running Microsoft Windows keep their system running smoothly. Some relate to maintaining a computer, others to computer security, others to online activity, and some to keeping data safe. While not the last word in computer maintenance, following these suggestions will help in keeping your [...]

5 Steps for Speeding Up Windows Vista

by MikeM on February 9, 2009

There has been much discussion about the performance of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system since its release two years ago. While the perception of a computer’s “speed” or performance can be quite subjective, the consensus has been that Windows Vista performs slower than Windows XP. The good news is that there are steps for speeding [...]

The last few weeks have seen a significant uptick in security problems. Many of these headaches are being caused by the concern of a new software worm circulating around the Internet. The Worm is now being identified as “Gimmiv” and the problem is serious enough for Microsoft to release a rare emergency Windows security patch [...]