How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death'

How to fix the PC's 'blue screen of death': "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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Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive

Back up, wipe and restore your iPad | TechHive: "If you’re planning to sell or give away your iPad, then it is essential that your personal information and data be erased from it. If it’s running sluggish after a few years, sometimes backing up your data, erasing it from the tablet and restoring it might improve performance."

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Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep

Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep: "Laptops are a treasure trove of parts that can live more than one life. Whether they continue a life as spare part or become the subject of a DIY tech project, you can get a lot of extra value out of your old hardware. And at the very least you can give a broken laptop to a recycling facility that will recover valuable materials like gold, copper, aluminum, and many more. Curious to see which parts you can easily extract yourself and re-use in one way or the other?"

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Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News

Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone | Mobile - CNET News: "Facebook today unveiled a new downloadable user interface that takes over your smartphone's home screen, lock screen, and wallpaper. Instead of the regular Android features, you're treated to a slideshow of updates, photos, and shared links."

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HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades

HTG Explains: Why You Should Perform Clean Installs, Not Upgrades: "Whether you’re installing the latest version of Windows or upgrading your Linux distribution, most geeks agree that you should probably perform a clean installation rather than try your luck with an upgrade."

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7 signs your computer has a malware problem | ITProPortal.com

7 signs your computer has a malware problem | ITProPortal.com: "Computers are complex enough machines that they don't always do precisely what we expect. Sometimes a sudden and unexpected behaviour is just a fluke; at other times, it's an outward and visible sign of an inward and terrible malware infestation. If you notice any of these security warning signs, your system may well be compromised."

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Home networking explained, part 5: Setting up a home router | How To - CNET

Home networking explained, part 5: Setting up a home router | How To - CNET: "CNET editor Dong Ngo explains the best way to set up most Wi-Fi routers: via the Web interface. This guide can be applied to all consumer-grade routers in the market, save those from Apple."

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Google Nexus 10 Review and Giveaway

Google Nexus 10 Review and Giveaway: "Google has recently come out with a number of intriguing products; including the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and multiple different Chromebooks. I’ve recently reviewed a Samsung Chromebook, and Jackson has taken a look at the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7."

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GIGS.2.GO "disposable" paper USB drive

GIGS.2.GO "disposable" paper USB drive: "Though not the first, GIGS.2.GO is perhaps the most tidy execution of a paper-based USB flash drives we've seen. Four sticks, or tabs, made from recycled, molded paper pulp can be torn from a credit-card sized pack. But are such sticks as "disposable" as they purport to be?"

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What’s the best way to charge your mobile devices? | PCWorld

What’s the best way to charge your mobile devices? | PCWorld: "You're packing for a trip. You've already crammed the chargers for your smartphone and laptop into your bag, but your tablet charger is MIA and you're debating whether to bring along a spare charger for your laptop—just in case"

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