How Often do You Shut Down Your Computer?

How Often do You Shut Down Your Computer?: "People have all kinds of different reasons for shutting down their computers. We'd like to know how often you do it."

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Q&A: How do I delete computer programs for good?

Q&A: How do I delete computer programs for good?: "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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The best Google Reader replacements

The best Google Reader replacements: "Were you disappointed at the news that Google will soon kill its RSS service, Google Reader? If so, you aren't alone. Fortunately, you have until July 1 to find a worthy alternative. Read on, as we break down the best Google Reader replacements."

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Google Nexus 4 Review and Giveaway

Google Nexus 4 Review and Giveaway: "Even though I am an iPhone user and have been since the first generation iPhone was announced by the late Steve Jobs back in 2007, I’ve tried to keep an open mind about viable alternatives. I’ll be honest: I’ve been tempted to use an Android device. Several times"

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Replace your laptop screen without spending a fortune | PCWorld

Replace your laptop screen without spending a fortune | PCWorld: "When Carlene Primus' laptop fell and cracked its screen, someone wanted to charge her $1,200 for the repair. She asked about cheaper alternatives.

Unless it was a new laptop and the fall destroyed pretty much everything, you can consider that price a rip-off. Replacing a laptop screen, including parts and labor, shouldn't cost you more than $300. In fact, it will probably come in closer to $200"

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Researches: Android malware problem is not hyped | TechHive

Researches: Android malware problem is not hyped | TechHive: "Recent reports from antivirus companies seem to suggest that the number of Android malware threats is growing. However, there are still many skeptics who think that the extent of the problem is exaggerated."

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How I ditched the security risks and lived without Java, Reader, and Flash | PCWorld

How I ditched the security risks and lived without Java, Reader, and Flash | PCWorld: "Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, and Oracle's Java. All three are virtually ubiquitous on modern-day PCs, and all three provide handy-dandy functionality—functionality that, in the case of Flash and Java, can't be directly reproduced by a third-party solution. If we lived in a vacuum, it would be hard to argue that the trio doesn't deserve its spot on computers around the globe."

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Monitor the News You Need With Yahoo Pipes and IFTTT

Monitor the News You Need With Yahoo Pipes and IFTTT: "Automation is great. Anything that can be done to reduce the amount of effort needed to achieve a goal is to be welcomed with open arms. We have looked at various tools that can be used to automate tasks you might carry out on a regular basis, including using Wappwolf to automate cloud storage and using IFTTT to automate backups.  Now we’ll show how IFTTT can be used in conjunction with Yahoo Pipes to create custom news feeds and alerts"

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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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