Windows Vista and Windows 7 are both great operating systems with some features that are undiscovered by many of their users. In this edition of Tech Helpline’s Lifeline, we explore the options you have as a Windows Vista or Windows 7 user to back up your computer and files.  [...]
E-book Readers An e-book (electronic book) is a text and image based publication in digital form that can be read using a hand held device called an e-book reader. There are several advantages to using this method over traditional print media. 1. There are over 2 million free books available for download, including all fiction [...]
Tech Helpline often receives calls requesting help to speed up users’ computers. Below you will find many helpful tips for helping you keep your PC computer well maintained so that it can run as quickly as the day you unboxed it.
Do you find your computer performing sluggishly? It could be a number of things causing slow performance, such as lack of disk space, disk fragmentation, the development of bad sectors, and so on. Use your computer’s built-in tools to fix such areas and optimize its performance. Clear Disk Space A great way to clear up [...]
Introducing Windows 7 You’ve probably heard about Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7. It’s the first new release since Vista in 2006. If you were one of the many unsatisfied Vista users, then you may consider making a switch to Windows 7. We’re not advocating one operating system over the other; however, we do want [...]
Let’s review the two types of memory computers operate off of – RAM (Random Access Memory) and hard drive memory. Understanding their differences will help you determine if one needs to be upgraded. RAM versus hard drive memory The hard drive memory is the long term, permanent memory. It is where all files, photos, music, [...]
If you’ve ever wished that you could type as fast as your thoughts come, then Keybr.com might be something you’d enjoy. Keybr.com incorporates instructional lessons with fun, short typing exercises. Lessons start simple with home row keys and gradually add upper and lower rows into the exercises. Rather than typing random characters or letter combinations that [...]
Internet Browsers Have You Scratching Your Head? Overwhelmed by Internet browser choices? How do you determine which one is right for you? Here are some features of my top three browser picks so that you can decide which one is for you. Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Many surveys have shown that users think Firefox is the [...]
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