Monthly Archives: January 2014

Closing the door on Windows: A guide to changing operating systems

Posted on January 28, 2014 by markfifty5

Is it time for you to dump Windows XP, or maybe to abandon Windows altogether? Windows 8 has improved significantly with the 8.1 upgrade. Nevertheless, for many users, Windows 8’s modern-style interface—incorporating major changes like Live Tiles and the removal … Continue reading →

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How to keep your neighbors from hijacking your Wi-Fi

Posted on January 17, 2014 by markfifty5

A number of issues can produce intermittently slow Internet access, and most of them don’t involve foul play. You could have bad cables, a bad modem or router, or simply outdated firmware on either of these devices. The problem may … Continue reading →

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Start the year off right with a clean PC

Posted on January 7, 2014 by markfifty5

Unsavory detritus lurks in the vents and crevices of your computer hardware: Hair, dust, cigarette smoke, and pet dander can accumulate in your PC and also in your peripherals, even down between the keys of your keyboard. Some of it’s … Continue reading →

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