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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Home networking explained, part 6: Keep your network secure | How To - CNET

Home networking explained, part 6: Keep your network secure | How To - CNET: "If you were concerned after reading CNET's recent report that most home routers can be easily hacked, I don't blame you. The study did sound ominous, but the good news is that your network is likely far less susceptible than the report suggests. And more importantly, there are things you can do to make sure it's secure."

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Google launches Google Now for iPhone and iPad

Google launches Google Now for iPhone and iPad: "When Google first announced Google Now, lots of people called it a “Siri rival.” The two services do have some overlap, but Google Now is much more than a sassy personal assistant. Like Google itself, Now is all about using data to provide the answers you’re looking for – whether you’ve asked or not. Today iPhone users can finally get in on the Google Now fun."

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Free and easy way to speed up your computer - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads

Free and easy way to speed up your computer - Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®, Komando Downloads: "Just like your garage, your car and your house, your computer naturally gets cluttered and messy over time. I'm not talking about a physical mess, although that can be a problem as well. No, I'm talking about digital dirt."

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How to Make a Movie With Your Smartphone - Slideshow from PCMag.com

How to Make a Movie With Your Smartphone - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Smartphone screens have been acting as mobile multiplexes for a while, but now they're starting to be used on the other side of the curtain—to make real movies."

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Why You Can’t Undo Sending an Email (and When You Can)

Why You Can’t Undo Sending an Email (and When You Can): "You can’t normally “undo” an email sent by mistake. Some email clients have undo-like features, such as the “Recall” feature in Microsoft Outlook, but these won’t work most of the time."

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Best Sports Apps | Men's Health

Best Sports Apps | Men's Health: "If you only have time to check one app for updates on all your teams, use SportsTap. Not only does this app support virtually every major sport, but the UI resembles that of a smartphone, making navigation very intuitive. "

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The best iPad apps for toddlers

The best iPad apps for toddlers: "If you've got both an iPad and a toddler in your home, you'll know that your chances of keeping them apart are slim to non existent … no matter how much you liked the idea of minimizing screen-time before they were born. But, rather than let them send random emails to your entire contact list and Like inappropriate posts on Facebook, it's probably best to load your iPad with a few apps to keep them busy. Here's our selection of some of the best iPad apps for toddlers"

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How to Use Pinterest for Beginners | PCMag.com

How to Use Pinterest for Beginners | PCMag.com: "You have likely heard people obsess about Pinterest so you're curious about what it is and how to use it. If you've felt reluctant to ask for help, PCMag is here to clear up any confusion. (Don't worry, we won't tell anyone you were here. Probably.)"

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