7 Reasons Netbook Computers are great for students
Is a new portable computer on your back-to-school shopping list? Netbook computers are great for students. If you are looking for a lightweight and relatively inexpensive portable computer for school...
View ArticleWhy a Five Year Old Computer Is Slower Than a New Computer
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...
View ArticleMiFi – Cellular Mobile Wireless Internet Hotspot
Ever wish your laptop could wirelessly connect to the Internet from anywhere that your cell phone can connect? And that you could do it without having to install software, attach hardware or cables, or...
View ArticleNetbook Computer Sales Continue to Explode
Netbook computer sales are the current driving force in PC sales growth. Recent reports on netbooks show that consumer demand for these low cost, lightweight computers continues to explode with new...
View ArticleBuying New Computers – A Better Computer for 8 Cents an Hour
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...
View ArticleUSB 3.0 – USB, The Next Generation
The evolution of the well known Universal Serial Bus, also known simply as USB, continues with the release of the first devices using the new USB 3.0 specification. USB ports are the little rectangular...
View ArticleBelarc Advisor – Excellent PC Maintenance Utility
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...
View ArticleApple iPad Tablet – Perspectives
The Apple iPad tablet computer is here and as you might expect there are numerous points of view on the iPad’s arrival. This post includes 12 perspectives on the Apple iPad that cover a wide spectrum...
View ArticleLaptop Computers – Netbook Computers – 8 Key Differences
The key differences between netbook computers and laptop computers can seem rather blurry if you are not up to speed on portable computer technology. In the shifting world of computer technology how do...
View ArticleMac Spyware Application Circulating
A recently discovered Mac spyware application targeted at Apple Mac OSX users is being distributed in free Mac applications found on a variety of shareware websites. Researchers from Intego, developers...
View ArticleLarge Computer Monitors – Why You Need One
Large computer monitors are rapidly becoming the standard for desktop computers and even for some laptop workstations. Gone are the days when 15” monitors or even 17” monitors were the norm. With the...
View ArticleSupport for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Ends
Microsoft is ending support for Windows Service Pack 2 (SP2) on July 13, 2010, a date that was originally set when Windows XP Service pack 3 (SP3) was released on April 21, 2008. After the July 13,...
View ArticleComputer Data Backup – 8 Lesser Known Reasons to Backup Your Data
Computer data backup isn’t one of the sexiest topics to talk about. Data backup may not be one of the most interesting things to discuss at a party. It’s a topic that sounds more like talking about car...
View ArticleNew Laptop Computer Buying Tips
Buying a new laptop computer can be challenging given the numerous choices and options available. Frequently the new laptop buying process can be a bit overwhelming. A good method for simplifying the...
View ArticleSummertime Computer Maintenance – Cleaning Vents, Improving Airflow
Heat is not a friend to computers. A simple step in computer maintenance is cleaning the computer vents, improving airflow and reducing internal heat buildup. Clogged vents can raise the operating...
View ArticleWindows 7 Home Premium Family Pack Savings
Microsoft originally launched Windows 7 in October 2009. At that time they offered a money-saving, special priced Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack for 3 PCs for $149. This special Windows 7 pricing...
View ArticleTop 10 Computer Tips for 2010 from HTS Tech Tips
Our top computer tips from 2010 covered a wide range of the technology spectrum. We must have hit on a good mixture of interesting and useful mix of computer tips, technology news and online computer...
View ArticleUpgrade to Windows 7 – Nine Reasons to Make the Switch
Making the upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows XP has been a hot topic for PC owners since Windows 7 burst onto the scene in August, 2009. It surpassed the seventh Harry Potter book as the...
View ArticleUSB 3.0 – SuperSpeed USB Finds Its Way
Back in November 2009 when the first consumer products to feature USB 3.0 were shipped, I wrote a post detailing the capabilities of USB 3.0. At the time of that post, USB 3.0 was still a brand new...
View ArticleSSD – Solid State Drives Enter the Mainstream
Solid-state disk drives (SSD) are still in the early adopter stages, but with changes in the computing market they may well be about to take off. What exactly is a solid-state disk drive? A...
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