Run an old program on a new PC | PCWorld

Run an old program on a new PC | PCWorld: "hat's a pretty old game. Realistically, there are limits on how long you can keep using old software. Eventually, operating system designers have to choose between backward compatibility and future capabilities."

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Learn which startup programs are safe to remove | PCWorld

Learn which startup programs are safe to remove | PCWorld: "The longer you run your computer, the more clutter it accumulates. This takes the form of programs you no longer need, bloatware you never wanted in the first place, and/or adware you didn't intend to install.

The result: slow booting, slow operation, slow everything.

To improve the situation, you can uninstall unwanted, unneeded programs. And if you're a little more tech-savvy, you can venture into msconfig to prevent system-dragging software from running at startup."

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How to fix your PC's worst annoyances | PCWorld

How to fix your PC's worst annoyances | PCWorld: "They say it’s the little things that count, and that goes doubly so for PCs. Modern-day computers have enough processing power to cure diseases and crunch your monthly budget numbers without breaking a sweat—but none of that matters if you’re so annoyed by interface quirks and little irritations that merely sending email is an exercise in frustration."

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How to clean and secure your browser like a pro | PCWorld

How to clean and secure your browser like a pro | PCWorld: "The Internet runs on ads, but when you see them in your browser, your first instinct should be to run the other way—fast. The lion’s share of the Internet is wallpapered with tacky ads that invite you to “Lose 15 lbs. with this 1 weird tip” and load your browser with spyware in the process. In other corners of the Web, you might download a free game or a piece of music from an untrustworthy site, ending up with malicious adware that hitched a ride along with it."

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13 awesome science apps to express your inner nerd | TechHive

13 awesome science apps to express your inner nerd | TechHive: "A thirst for knowledge: Check. A solid understanding of the scientific method: Check. A full-blown lab: Ruh-roh! But fear not, aspiring scientists—solving nature’s great mysteries no longer requires access to a full supply of beakers, Bunsen burners, and petri dishes."

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How to Password Protect Files and Folders With Encryption

How to Password Protect Files and Folders With Encryption: "Whether you want to store sensitive data on a USB drive, securely email it, or just add an additional layer of security on your hard drive, there are a variety of ways to protect your files with a password."

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Pocket : Ultimate Windows 8 WiFi Troubleshooting Guide

Pocket : Ultimate Windows 8 WiFi Troubleshooting Guide: "If you’re running Windows 8 or recently upgraded, you might have run into some frustrating WiFi issues. Windows 8 is inherently a different beast than previous versions of Windows and with it comes a new set of problems. I never encountered too many wireless problems in Windows 7, but have run into several with Windows 8."

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Pocket : NVIDIA Shield Review And Giveaway

Pocket : NVIDIA Shield Review And Giveaway: "NVIDIA, a company best known for its graphics cards, is jumping into the tablet space in a big way with the release of the Shield. Now, calling it a tablet probably leads to a very different mental picture than what the device actually looks like. Rather, it looks more like a portable gaming device, what with its 5-inch screen that folds down on top of traditional video game controls."

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Pocket : How to stream iOS music, photos, and videos via your Roku box

Pocket : How to stream iOS music, photos, and videos via your Roku box: "About a year ago, Roku stole a little Apple TV thunder by adding "Play on Roku" capabilities to its iOS app, making it possible for users to stream music and photos from their mobile devices to their TVs via connected Roku boxes."

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Pocket : How to get the most out of Google search

Pocket : How to get the most out of Google search: "Over the past few years, Google has built a massive database, which it calls Knowledge Graph, that is designed to make its already awesome search engine even faster and easier to use. One of its most useful features, however, may also be its least well-known: if you type in the proper search phrases or words, it can show detailed information right there, without needing to click a link or go to a separate site."

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