Here are some helpful resources for getting started with Linux, specifically Ubuntu Linux. Migrating From Windows 7 To Ubuntu: The Ultimate Guide Despite what all the Linux haters say, choosing Ubuntu is logical and migrating from Windows 7 to Ubuntu is a breeze. This article summarizes the process and provides solutions to some of the…
I am frequently asked the same question….”My computer is really slow, what should I do to speed it up?” Assuming you don’t have any hardware failures or serious malware infections, it may just need some cleanup. If you are looking cleanup your Windows system, try the simple steps listed below. Good luck! Cleanup Download Glary…
Let’s say you just built a new computer or had to reinstall Windows on your PC. You probably have several programs you always use and plan to install. What a hassle to go grab installers for each program and click, click, click through each step. Well, you’re in luck. Ninite offers a way to automate…
IObit, The company which brought you Game Booster, has another great free tool available for your PC. Advanced Uninstaller is a free application that doesn’t even require an install! Just download the program file and run it to: Remove browser toolbars Uninstall several applications with just one click Scan registry and hard drive for any…
Windows 7 has several troubleshooting tools built-in as well as online. These troubleshooting tools cover things from display settings, network/security, maintenance, and more. Here is how you can check out all these tools in one place: Go to Start Menu and type troubleshooting in the Search box. Click the View All link on the left…
You may not give much thought to your laptop battery, until it fails. Did you know Windows 7 now has a built in tool to give your battery a checkup? This utility will give you information such as charge capacity (compare to its original state) and what programs are using your computer’s resources. Here are…
Run disk cleanup on your pc to clean up unneeded files and free up space on your hard drive. This process may run for several minutes to an hour depending on how long its been since last run and how many files are built up. Press the ‘Windows’ Key and ‘E’ to bring up the…
Many more households are using high speed internet connections and sharing that connection. One of the ways of easily sharing that connection is with a wireless router. By setting up a wireless network, other PC’s in your house are able to share the internet connection as well as files and printers. Unfortunately, most consumer wireless…
Many new computers come with some sort of Anti-Virus or Internet Security software pre-installed. Unfortunately it is usually just a trial that will expire after a few months. You are probably offered the option to renew your subscription, but may be left feeling like you have little choice. While it is true that you should…
Have you ever wanted to know more about your computer, but didn’t want to tear it apart to learn? There is a great program called SIW (System Information for Windows), created by Topala Software Solutions, that can help you learn EVERYTHING you ever wanted know know about your computer. SIW can tell you about your…