Tuesday, April 9, 2013

What Can You Do To Speed Up Your Browser?

What Can You Do To Speed Up Your Browser?: "f you’re like me and you spend a huge portion of your day browsing the web (whether it’s for research, leisure, or just sheer boredom) then you understand how frustrating it is to have a slow, bloated browser that seems to be on its last leg. While some of that slowness can stem from issues unrelated to the browser, like ISP and computer hardware, there are some steps on how to speed up browser speeds."

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is comfortable to hold and has the best-looking small tablet screen yet. Writing with the S Pen feels natural and is preferred over typing on a tablet screen. Storage can be expanded via microSD, and the Watch On feature has potential as a universal remote/video content hub."

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Cell Phone Photography Tips and Tricks

Cell Phone Photography Tips and Tricks: "Cell phones have become our most useful tool. Not only do they allow our friends and family to contact us no matter where we are, but we can take notes on them, answer emails, get driving directions, and share photos. Because we always have our cell phones with us, we’re able to capture and save pieces of our lives like never before."

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How to recover accidentally deleted photos from your camera or memory card - PC Advisor

How to recover accidentally deleted photos from your camera or memory card - PC Advisor: "If you've ever accidentally deleted photos from your digital camera's memory card – or even had them deliberately deleted by someone else, it can be easy to retrieve the lost image, provided you stop taking any additional photos."

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How to Test Your Antivirus, Firewall, Browser, and Software Security

How to Test Your Antivirus, Firewall, Browser, and Software Security: "So you have an antivirus guarding your system, your firewall is up, your browser plug-ins are all up-to-date, and you’re not missing any security patches. But how can be sure your defenses are actually working as well as you think they are?"

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Banned on Facebook - When Facebook Doesn't Like You [Feature]

Banned on Facebook - When Facebook Doesn't Like You [Feature]: "When I interviewed Mark S. Zuckerberg, I immediately thought that he was a charming, polite guy. When he talked, he did so with a typically Midwestern drawl. He has raised a large family and has a massively successful bankruptcy law practice in Indianapolis, and is widely regarded as an expert in his field. Searching YouTube with the query ‘Mark Zuckerberg Indiana’ brings up countless media interviews and appearances."

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HTC One Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

HTC One Review - Watch CNET's Video Review: "The good: The HTC One flaunts a stunning metal design, powerful quad-core processor, and a beautiful 4.7-inch 1080p screen. It runs Android Jelly Bean, takes great pictures, and has a feature-packed camera app."

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Should you shut down computer at night? - southbendtribune.com

Should you shut down computer at night? - southbendtribune.com: "A. In the old days, leaving your computer on at night was recommended, but that's not the case anymore. There are benefits and disadvantages to both shutting down and leaving your computer on. If you leave it on, it drains more power but it can do routine maintenance and updates while you sleep. If you turn it off, it saves power and won't make annoying noises during the night. However, it can mean a very long startup in the morning. Of course, you can speed up your boot with Autoruns, but it can still be a pain. Overall, the choice is yours and neither will drastically alter your computer's life span."

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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Nerd Chicks Adventures: Tips on speeding up a slow computer » Redding Record Searchlight

Nerd Chicks Adventures: Tips on speeding up a slow computer » Redding Record Searchlight: "One of the most common questions I get from customers, family and friends alike is how to improve system start up time.

When your system was new it probably felt like you were able to boot up and get working at record speed. Over time, as you install more programs and maybe collect a few malware programs, system boot up can take longer and longer."

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Skype trojan turns your computer into a Bitcoin miner - SlashGear

Skype trojan turns your computer into a Bitcoin miner - SlashGear: "here is a Skype trojan going around that is turning PCs into Bitcoin miners. So far, victims are mostly located in countries like Italy, Russia, Poland, Costa Rica, Spain, Germany, and a few others. Bitcoin Mining is a another way for users to acquire Bitcoin’s currency by “making computer hardware do mathematical calculations for the Bitcoin network to confirm transactions and increase security.”"

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