How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death'

How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death': "You've got tech questions, here are the answers. Kim Komando helps you make the most of your technology by answering your thorniest tech questions. So if you're wondering what to buy, how to plug it in, or how to fix it, Kim can help."

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Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive

Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive: "If you’re planning to sell or give away your iPad, then it is essential that your personal information and data be erased from it. If it’s running sluggish after a few years, sometimes backing up your data, erasing it from the tablet and restoring it might improve performance."

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Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep

Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep: "Laptops are a treasure trove of parts that can live more than one life. Whether they continue a life as spare part or become the subject of a DIY tech project, you can get a lot of extra value out of your old hardware. And at the very least you can give a broken laptop to a recycling facility that will recover valuable materials like gold, copper, aluminum, and many more. Curious to see which parts you can easily extract yourself and re-use in one way or the other?"

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Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News

Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News: "Facebook today unveiled a new downloadable user interface that takes over your smartphone's home screen, lock screen, and wallpaper. Instead of the regular Android features, you're treated to a slideshow of updates, photos, and shared links."

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HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades

HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades: "Whether you’re installing the latest version of Windows or upgrading your Linux distribution, most geeks agree that you should probably perform a clean installation rather than try your luck with an upgrade."

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