Thursday, December 20, 2012

Add a RAM Disk to Your Computer for Faster-than-SSD Performance

Add a RAM Disk to Your Computer for Faster-than-SSD Performance: "Feel the need for more computer speed? Even if you're already rocking a fast SSD (one of the best upgrades you can make), you can still improve your computer's performance by adding more memory and turning it into a RAM disk, which can be as much as 70 times faster than a regular hard drive or 20 times faster than an SSD."

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Five big tech stories to watch for in 2013 | Tech Culture - CNET News

Five big tech stories to watch for in 2013 | Tech Culture - CNET News: "The big stories of this year will continue into the next. But maybe not in the way you expect them to."

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16 of the most useful cloud management tools | PCWorld

16 of the most useful cloud management tools | PCWorld: "One of the biggest concerns users have with public cloud resources is not knowing how much they will cost, given the pay-as-you-go model."

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

6 ways to get better Wi-Fi - Internet & Networking

6 ways to get better Wi-Fi - Internet & Networking: "Let's explode a major misconception first: buying a new router with fancy new wireless technology won't necessarily get you better speeds. Whatever equipment is connecting to, it also needs to support that fancy new wireless technology, effectively eliminating most smartphones, consoles, media streamers and a good swathe of laptops, too. If your phone only supports 802.11b/g, then 802.11ac ain't gonna help you much."

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12 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection - Slideshow from PCMag.com

12 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "My Internet is so slow." "I can't stream video from my laptop to my phone." "My tablet won't connect to my router.""

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The Top 100 Websites of 2012 | PCMag.com

The Top 100 Websites of 2012 | PCMag.com: "Have websites seen their best days come and go already? As apps—both mobile and desktop—forge ahead, OS-specific downloads may take over the way people access their data, even as the Web once seemed ready to take over for the desktop computing. But guess what? Web apps and websites are still growing more amazing every day."

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» How to Access Your Router If You Forget the Password

» How to Access Your Router If You Forget the Password: "Routers protect their web interfaces, where you can configure their networking, parental control, and port forwarding settings, with a username and password. These default passwords can be changed to protect the router’s settings.

If you’ve forgotten a router’s password – or if you acquired a used router and don’t know its password – there’s a way to reset the password. You may also be able to forward ports without knowing the password."

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The Best Free Online First Person Shooter (FPS) Games - How-To Geek

The Best Free Online First Person Shooter (FPS) Games - How-To Geek: "First Person Shooter (FPS) games are action games centered around gun and projectile weapon-based combat. As the player, you experience the action directly through the eyes of the protagonist. FPS games have become a very popular type of game online."

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How to Power Cycle Your Gadgets To Fix Freezes and Other Problems - How-To Geek

How to Power Cycle Your Gadgets To Fix Freezes and Other Problems - How-To Geek: "Have you ever had a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or any other electronic gadget become unresponsive? The surefire way to recover from the freeze – assuming it’s not a hardware problem – is by power-cycling the gadget."

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Computer-controlled Lights and Music Synced into Christmas Rock Spectacular - How-To Geek

Computer-controlled Lights and Music Synced into Christmas Rock Spectacular - How-To Geek: "This spectacular computer controlled and synchronized lighting display combines thousands of feet of LED lighting, multiple controllers, and a rock medley to great effect."

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