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How to recover deleted files

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

How to recover deleted files It’s bound to happen sooner or later: you delete an important file and now can’t find it anywhere on your system, including the recycle bin.  Luckily, scouring your hard drive isn’t as difficult as you may think, and 9 times out of 10, the file still exists somewhere on your hard drive.

10 funny things you’ll see on Google Street View

Monday, March 9th, 2009

10 funny things you’ll see on Google Street View Ever since Street View was introduced, people have been spotting unusual, funny and interesting objects, situations and people all over the world.  From robberies in progress to nude sun-bathers, let’s take a look at 10 funny things you’ll see when searching Google’s Street View.

What does a firewall alert mean?

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

What does a firewall alert mean Firewall alerts come in all shapes and sizes, and vary greatly depending on the type of firewall you’re using at the moment.  Let’s take a look at what they mean, how to decide whether they’re legitimate, and how to respond to them.

How to hack Bluetooth cell phones, and how to protect yourself

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

How to hack Bluetooth cell phones, and how to protect yourself You may not realize that walking around with Bluetooth enabled on your cell phone leaves you vulnerable to hackers.  They can easily connect and manipulate your phone simply by using a Bluetooth connection.  We’re here to explain how it’s done and how to protect yourself from such an attack.

How do I speed up my PC?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

How do I speed up my PC? It’s an age old problem affecting all PC users- your computer has slowed down to almost a standstill.  Before you throw it out the window, there are several simple tips and tricks you can try first that will hopefully help speed up your system and bring it back to life.

Virtual memory too low – what do I do?

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Virtual memory is too low - what do I do Windows is filled with pesky errors, and “your system is running low on virtual memory” is one of them.  Just what does this error mean?  How can I avoid it in the future?  We’ll answer these questions and more, and help make sure you never see this error again.

Top 10 best open source games

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Top 10 best open source games While open source development isn’t as prevalent in the gaming industry as it is elsewhere, there’s still a number of freely available open source games that cater to all types of gaming.  To help guide you in the right direction, here’s a list of the top 10 open source games in terms of popularity and development.

How to unlock GSM-based cell phones to work on any carrier

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

How to unlock GSM-based cell phones to work on any carrier Unlocking a GSM-based cell phone is easier than you think, and most carriers don’t mind that you do so.  Being able to use your cell phone on any GSM-based carrier worldwide is a huge asset, so let’s take a closer look at how it’s done.

What is Cisvc.exe and why does it slow down my computer

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

What is Cisvc.exe and why does it slow down my computer There are many mysterious services and processes hogging Windows, and Cisvc.exe is one of them.  A quick Google search on the topic reveals little more than a few sentences on what it is. So we’ve decided to explain it in detail, and let you know how to stop it from slowing down your computer once and for all.

Free online storage – where to find it and how to get it

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Free online storage - where to find it and how to get it With the recent emphasis on cloud computing, the spotlight has been shone on mass-online storage.  Many people are unaware to the fact that many services already exist that provide freely available online storage in large quantities, with excellent features.  Let’s take a look at where to find it, and what to look for.

How WPA wireless networks are hacked, and how to protect yourself

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

How WPA wireless networks are hacked, and how to protect yourself As wireless networks evolve, so does the security encryption needed to protect them.  As usual, the methods to hack this encryption evolves just as fast, so let’s take a look at how its done and how to protect yourself from these types of threats.

Best free antivirus software in 2009

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

A guide to the best free antivirus softwareWondering what the best free antivirus software is? There’s a myriad of questions most people have when trying to figure out the best antivirus software, especially ones that are free.  While some maintain that no free antivirus software works as well as the robust (and expensive) alternatives, there are several great options for both Mac and PC that perform as well or better then their pricey brethren.

How to protect yourself against a Google Account outage

Friday, November 7th, 2008

How to protect yourself against a Google Account outage We all rely heavily on Google and its cloud of services to always be available when we need it.  The reality is that it can, and has, gone down.  So, how do you protect yourself when and if it happens to you?

AT&T going strong, buys rural wireless co. Centennial

Friday, November 7th, 2008

AT&T going strong, buys rural wireless co Smaller rural wired and wireless phone companies are going by the wayside quickly these days.  AT&T has agreed to acquire Centennial wireless for $944 million to expand its coverage in Puerto Rico and several rural areas in the Midwest and beyond.

Facebook given $15 billion valuation, Zuckerberg not worried

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Facebook given $15 billion valuation, Zuckerberg not worried Facebook is doing well, really well actually.  After the $15 billion valuation Microsoft gave it last year, the company is chugging along nicely with “hundreds of millions” of dollars coming in annually in ad-based revenue alone.

Craigslist forced to regulate prostitution advertisements

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Craigslist forced to regulate prostitution advertisements Forced by the arms of the law, Craigslist must take action against the plethora of prostitution ads popping up on its sites.  While preserving the legitimate ads, the classifieds site has vowed to crack down on a variety of less-than-appropriate forms of advertising.

Does cloud computing mean an easy monopoly?

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Does cloud computing mean an easy monopoly for certain companies The idea of cloud computing, in essence, means a company with the proper market stature and resources could dominate the industry or “clouds” if you will.  While this could easily be true, the debate still continues whether it will be allowed to happen.

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