Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Speed test! Five PC clean-up utilities: Do they really work? | PCWorld

Speed test! Five PC clean-up utilities: Do they really work? | PCWorld: "If you're a level 20 PC nerd, you'll go to extreme lengths to improve system performance. And if you have budget to spare, you'll probably first turn to hardware upgrades—an almost surefire way to get an old PC purring like a hot rod."

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Two reasons Microsoft should fear Google Apps | PCWorld

Two reasons Microsoft should fear Google Apps | PCWorld: "As Microsoft continues to push Office 365, its subscription software-as-a-service offering, a new survey underscores Redmond's diminishing hold on enterprise users. And the problem will only get worse as younger users enter the workplace, if a recent study at Princeton University is any indication."

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Meet 60GHz Wi-Fi, the insanely fast future of wireless networking | PCWorld

Meet 60GHz Wi-Fi, the insanely fast future of wireless networking | PCWorld: "Get ready for a ridiculous boost in wireless networking speed. Two camps are competing to deliver wireless components that are at least seven times faster than today’s gigabit (IEEE 802.11ac) routers. By harnessing spectrum in the unlicensed 60GHz frequency band, these devices will be capable of offering more bandwidth than hardwired USB 3.0 connections."

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Get Organized: Tips for Managing Your Ebook Library | PCMag.com

Get Organized: Tips for Managing Your Ebook Library | PCMag.com: "If you read a lot of ebooks, chances are your virtual storage spaces are just as sloppy and disorganized as your real-world bookshelves. You could try to mimic the intensely structured system of a professional library, but this is your personal collection of reading material, and really, the best way to organize it is the way that makes the most sense to you"

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How Can I Effectively Conduct a Performance Test of My Internet Connection?

How Can I Effectively Conduct a Performance Test of My Internet Connection?: "SuperUser reader KronoS is in an interesting position: he has access to his old internet connection and his new internet connection for a period of time. During this period he wants to test them out:"

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