Friday, May 3, 2013

Make your old iPhone run like new | How To - CNET

Make your old iPhone run like new | How To - CNET: "My friend is convinced that the slowing of his iPhone 4S is part of a vast Apple conspiracy. I'm not completely persuaded.
I mean, sure Apple has sent out updates to iOS that are arguably a step in the wrong direction, like that whole Apple Maps fiasco. But I believe the main culprit for decreasing smartphone performance (from any phone) is software cruft. Sometimes, you just have to do a little housekeeping."

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iPhone 1: Beginners (iOS 6)

iPhone 1: Beginners (iOS 6): "The iPhone is a revolutionary device thanks to its user-friendly interface and sleek minimalist design – but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward. Many of the iPhone’s advanced or lesser-used features are hidden away and Apple don’t always do the greatest job of filling you in. This beginners guide hopes to help point these features out."

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One antivirus program is better than two | PCWorld

One antivirus program is better than two | PCWorld: "Running two antivirus programs simultaneously is a bit like mixing a fine, vintage Cabernet with breakfast cereal. Each is good on its own right, but the combination may have unpleasant effects."

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Reinstall Windows on a new-to-you, used computer | PCWorld

Reinstall Windows on a new-to-you, used computer | PCWorld: "Cydney Bulger bought a used computer that came with unwanted programs and content. What's the best way to make it like new?

Almost every major-brand Windows PC from the last decade came with a built-in restoration tool. This is usually a partition on the hard drive that contains an image backup of the hard drive's contents when it left the factory."

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