Archive for December, 2011


Apple's latest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, contains a built-in speech recognition application called "Siri."

What is Siri, anyway?

 

Ever since Apple launched the iPod 4S in October, people can't stop talking about it's latest computer application, Siri.

With speculation circulating that Siri could be available soon for the iPad 2 tablet and that ...Read More

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The Microsoft Windows operating system has a registry, which serves as essentially a catalog of the computer's contents.

How to clean out your PC’s registry

If your computer's acting a little pokey, taking a longer time than ever to load these days or even repeatedly crashing, there may be a solution other than taking it in for Read More

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Laptops keep getting thinner and lighter, which unfortunately makes them even easier to steal.

How to protect your laptop from theft

Regardless of whether you've just bought a loved one a new laptop for the upcoming holidays or got one for yourself, you may want to invest in some precautionary measures. Laptops are expensive, and unfortunately, one downside to their sleeke...Read More

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Are you yoga-obsessed? Set up a "yoga" RSS feed.

What is an RSS feed, and how to subscribe to one

One truly amazing thing about the internet is that there is so much information out there, it encompasses every field and niche imaginable. A negative aspect of this, however, is that the vast amount of information available can be overwhelming an...Read More

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If you get an email from New York police, be careful - it might be a virus.

Virus alert: fake speeding tickets sent through email

There's never been a better excuse to ignore your speeding tickets - if you receive an email from your state police with the subject title "Uniform Traffic Ticket" - don't open it, because it may actually be a link to a compute...Read More

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To make your Mac more PC-compatible, later Mac OS versions allow you to install and run Windows.

How to make your Mac PC-compatible

Mac computers are growing in popularity, but PCs are still used in a large number of businesses, schools and other administrative services. While new Apple and Windows software has been created with compatibility in mind (such as Microsoft Office ...Read More

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Sharing files can be a great way to get new music, but there are risks involved, too.

P2P file-sharing: the risks

Peer-to-peer (P2P) network file sharing can be a great way to access other people's music and games, but anytime you decide to share files, you need to be careful. Once you download the P2P software, it can be tough to know just how many ...Read More

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Starting up your Mac in safe mode can sometimes help you diagnose the problem.

How to start up your Mac in safe mode

If you're facing a problem with your Mac that you're unfamiliar with, I suggest reverting to the tried-and true playground rule of "safety first."

Whether your Mac is freezing, crashing or loading to the dreaded gray scree...Read More

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If your PC keeps crashing or freezing, try restarting it in safe mode.

How to put your PC into safe mode

If your PC consistently freezes or crashes and you're not sure if it's in need of computer repair, one of the best things you can do is to restart it i...Read More

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Wireless internet is very convenient, but you need to make sure yours is secure.

How to make your wireless network secure: Part 2

Due to the sophistication of modern threats, making sure that your Wi-Fi is truly secure involves more than just setting a password. In Read More

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