So you’d like to go the Solid State Drive (SSD) route. Maybe you’ve heard that these types of drives are much faster than hard drives and are ideal for Windows and applications, while hard drives are good for movies and other large files.
3 Simple Ways to Free Up Hard Drive Space
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So you’re running out of storage space.
How to Fix PC Freezes in Windows Quickly
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Everyone’s PC locks up sometime. Doesn’t matter if you’re using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 — freezes happen.
How to Upgrade from XP to Windows 7 the Right Way
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Just like Captain America, you too can upgrade to a stronger, faster and better form: Windows XP to Windows 7.
Essential Tips for Windows XP Users
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As you may recall, we ran an article recently about why we think you should stop using Windows XP and upgrade to Windows 7. Well, here’s the flipside of that argument.
How to Free Up Disk Space With Disk Cleanup
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Disk Cleanup is a utility included with Windows that removes temporary and other unnecessary files. Learn how to use it in this interactive video.
Adjust Volume for Individual Applications
| By Steve Horton |
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It’s pretty easy to change the volume for your PC overall. But sometimes you’d like to turn up or down a specific app. Here’s how you do that.
Find Your Computer Specs
| By Steve Horton |
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Your PC’s specifications are important. It’s good to know what kind of CPU you have, what version of Windows you have installed, and so on. Here’s how.
5 Great Tips for Laptop Battery Care
| By Steve Horton |
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Laptop batteries don’t last forever. In fact, they’re often among the first laptop components to wear out and ultimately fail. Here’s a few tips for taking care of your laptop’s battery, so that you don’t have to spend the money on a replacement.
Clean Your PC With a Compressed Air Canister
| By Steve Horton |
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Compressed air cleans dust out of the inside and out of your PC easily. Here’s how to use a compressed air canister to do that.
How to turn your PC into a Tablet | Infographic
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There is so much fuss these days about tablets and the ‘Post PC Era’. We thought that we would show people how they can turn their current PC into a tablet.
Make a Window Active with a Hover
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If you’d like to make windows active in Windows 7 by hovering over the window instead of clicking it, here’s how to do that.
Disable the Aero Interface
| By Steve Horton |
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Aero is the flashy user interface in Windows Vista and Windows 7. It can slow down older PCs, but you can turn it off easily. Here’s how to do that.
How to Use Windows Update (Video Guide)
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In this interactive video, learn about Windows Update and how you use it to keep Windows on the newest version. This video works for all versions of Windows.
All About Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Navigation and More
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Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part series on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
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