Sometimes you double-click on a file, and it opens the wrong application. Associating it with the correct one is a bit of a process. We show you how.
How to change the desktop and Start Screen background in Windows 8.1
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It’s a bit tricky to change the background on the two different screens in Windows 8.1. Here’s how.
It’s the end of the line for Windows XP, Office 2003 and IE6
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If you’re still using Internet Explorer 6, Office 2003 or Windows XP, you’re going to want to upgrade now. Find out why.
A Guide to the CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Blue Screen error in Windows 8.1
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Are you running emulation or virtualization software and getting this BSoD in Windows 8.1? Here’s how to fix it.
The software that’s used to decode the media is not available on this system
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Sometimes Windows will give you a cryptic message that says that the software used to decode is not available. Here’s how to fix this issue.
Fixing the Invalid Process Attach Attempt BSoD Error
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Here’s how to fix this rare, but serious Blue Screen of Death error: INVALID_PROCESS_ATTACH_ATTEMPT.
AMD Catalyst 14.3 Beta V1.0 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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Find out where to download the AMD Catalyst 14.3 Beta V1.0 drivers and what improvements this driver provides to your PC.
How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi Networks
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Here are seven tips when accessing Wi-Fi in a public environment. You’ll be safer armed with this knowledge.
Ten Common Apps to Remove from Windows Startup
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There are many apps that start up when Windows does, and lots of them are unnecessary. Find out which ones.
Mac Users: Time to Update to OS X 10.9.2
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It’s important for everyone on a Mac made in the last several years to update to OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 — we’ll tell you why.
AMD Catalyst 14.2 Beta V1.3 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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AMD posted new graphics drivers this month: version 14.2 Beta V1.3. Keep in mind that beta drivers can sometimes be less stable than their full counterparts, so use with caution. Download the new beta drivers from AMD’s site. Many of you are running AMD graphics, including people with Radeon and other graphics on mobile or desktop PCs. If you are, you’ll want this update. The Radeon R9 290X is a recent example of a graphics card that sees performance gains from this update. Just the Stats Here’s the details on […]
GeForce 334.89 Driver Details, Specs and Download Information
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The GeForce 334.89 driver update improves performance across the GeForce line of graphics cards. Find out where to get it.
Create New Folder option in Windows 7 is missing
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Sometimes the New Folder option disappears in Windows 7, and you don’t know why. Here are three solutions to this problem.
Fixing flicker problems on a PC’s monitor
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PC monitors can flicker uncontrollably sometimes. Here are some troubleshooting methods to fix this issue.
Understanding Screen Resolution on your PC’s Monitor
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It’s important to understand the terminology involved in screen resolution before you learn how to change it. This article does both.
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