The three major free antivirus applications all perform more or less the same. The difference is in whether they’re annoying to use day to day. Here’s a comparison of the three.
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Users of Internet Explorer versions 6 through 9 are at risk of a security breach. Find out more about the problem and how to fix it.
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Windows Vista and Windows 7 introduced a new score built in to Windows, called the Windows Experience Index.
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Everyone’s PC locks up sometime. Doesn’t matter if you’re using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 — freezes happen.
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Microsoft has two levels of support for its Windows products, Mainstream Support and Extended Support. The first is free and the second costs money.
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In this interactive video, learn about Windows Update and how you use it to keep Windows on the newest version. This video works for all versions of Windows.
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A Restore Point is a saved state in Windows XP, Vista or 7. Think of it like a “save” in your favorite video game. A Restore Point records the current versions of all your drivers and programs, which programs are installed and not installed, the current update of Windows, the specific Windows settings, and so on.
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We did a recent poll on Facebook where we asked you what you did with your PC when done with it. Out of 25 responses, eight people said they put their PC in Sleep Mode. Two people said they Hibernated it. And the majority, 14 people, said they shut it down completely.
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Productivity apps are important for optimizing your life, rather than your PC. This set of nine productivity apps will help you do just that, and they’re free. Check them out.
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Learn about PC maintenance and safe computing to ensure your machine is finely tuned.
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It’s important to not only know how to remove programs from Windows Startup, but also which programs to remove. We run down the most important candidates.
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There’s a good chance you have applications on your PC that you no longer need or want. Learn how to uninstall unnecessary applications in this clickable, interactive video.