12 of the Biggest PC Myths That Just Won’t Die

12 of the Biggest PC Myths That Just Won’t Die: "Computers are like anything else. Myths and urban legends have built up over time, passed from person to person. Some myths once had a grain of truth, but are no longer true thanks to technological progress."



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Is Windows 10 Backwards Compatible With Your Existing Software?

Is Windows 10 Backwards Compatible With Your Existing Software?: "Microsoft’s Windows 10 seems like a big change. The version number alone is a big leap from Windows 7, and most of the default apps are new-style “universal apps,” not traditional desktop apps."



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When are expensive cables worth it? - CNET

When are expensive cables worth it? - CNET: "There are few things that come in as wide a variety of prices as cables and interconnects. HDMI cables, for instance, can run from $1 to over $1,000 for the same length. USB cables can be similarly cheap or high-end. Speaker cable is even more extreme, from pennies per foot, to hundreds of dollars for the same 12 inches."



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14 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com

14 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Facebook is the principal digital public square of today. Well, it's the principal digital public square for those of a certain age (i.e. post-college, the young'ns aren't into it!) But Zuck & Co's site is still an extremely integral virtual venue and will continue to be for some time."



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You Won’t Be Able to Disable (or Delay) Windows Updates on Windows 10 Home

You Won’t Be Able to Disable (or Delay) Windows Updates on Windows 10 Home: "Microsoft says Windows 10 will be “always up-to-date,” and they mean it. There’s no way to turn Windows Update off. Microsoft says feature updates will be tested on consumer devices before they’re rolled out to business PCs."



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Here’s What’s Different About Windows 10 for Windows 8 Users

Here’s What’s Different About Windows 10 for Windows 8 Users: "Windows 10 isn’t just a big change for Windows 7 users. There have been some major changes in philosophy since Windows 8. Windows 10’s touch interface is now very different and more integrated with the desktop."



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How to Build Your Own PC | PCMag.com

How to Build Your Own PC | PCMag.com: "Computing has changed a lot in the last decade. For many, smartphones have become the go-to method of playing games, staying in touch with friends, and browsing the Web for answers to spur-of-the-moment trivia questions and viewing cat pictures"



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A powerful trick to fix an unstable computer | Komando.com

A powerful trick to fix an unstable computer | Komando.com: "I'm going to start by admitting this isn't the most exciting topic in the world. We're going to be exploring the inner workings of Windows, which any tech will tell you is far from a bundle of laughs."



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You can securely wipe your files, hard drive or SSD with one of these free utilities | PCWorld

You can securely wipe your files, hard drive or SSD with one of these free utilities | PCWorld: "Stoqn Tochev asked about securely erasing sensitive files without destroying everything on his hard drive. I'll discuss SSDs, as well."



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When the time comes, you'll be able to make Windows 10 look like Windows 7 | PCWorld

When the time comes, you'll be able to make Windows 10 look like Windows 7 | PCWorld: "Tom Corbett is considering moving to Windows 10 when the time comes, “but I do want the desktop to look like Windows 7.”"



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