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How to Tell if Your Graphics Card is On Its Last Legs

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Are you concerned that recent problems with your laptop or desktop computer could be related to your graphics card?

Have you been having graphics card trouble lately? Are you concerned that recent problems with your laptop or desktop computer could be related to your graphics card? Here are some of the easiest ways to identify whether or not your graphics card is on its last legs.

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How to Optimize Your Computer for Faster Performance

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With a few simple tricks, you may be able to get your computer in tip top shape with much faster performance.

While it is important to know when to retire and replace a computer, why go through all that hassle and money possibly even years before you have to? With a few simple tricks, you may be able to get your computer in tip top shape with much faster performance. Take a look at these handy solutions before you consider replacing your computer.

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The Best Ways to Clean the Inside of Your Desktop Tower

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Have you noticed the dust that’s been gathering by your computer fan?  Are you wondering how you’re going to clean inside of your desktop tower?  Read on!

Have you noticed the dust that’s been gathering by your computer fan?  Some desktops have clear side panels that allow you to see the components and their state of cleanliness, but others are completely opaque.  This means that you’ll have to check regularly inside your desktop tower to make sure it’s as clean as possible.  Are you wondering how you’re going to clean inside of your desktop tower?  Read on!

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How to Protect Your Technology from Warm Weather

Blog, Computers, IT Tips Baltimore
Overheating is a huge problem for consumers that own cell phones, tablets, laptops, and just about any other piece of technology.

Now that the chill of winter has faded and freezing isn’t a concern (well, the freezing that comes from cold, not from too many apps running at once), it’s time to protect your technology from the warm weather. Overheating is a huge problem for consumers that own cell phones, tablets, laptops, and just about any other piece of technology. Here are some of our top tips for protecting your technology from warm weather.

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How to Conserve Your Laptop Battery

Blog, Computers
Conserving your laptop battery can be a bit of an art. Here’s everything you need to know about how to improve your laptop battery life.

We’ve all been there: trying to finish an assignment for school or work, praying to the heavens that our laptop battery will last long enough to hit send, and being dealt a crushing blow when our battery dies. Conserving your laptop battery can be a bit of an art. Here’s everything you need to know about how to improve your laptop battery life.

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Don’t Compromise Your Info With an Infected Computer

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If you have reason to believe that your computer has been compromised by some sort of virus, it is critical that you stop using it immediately. Never use an infected computer.

If you have reason to believe that your computer has been compromised by some sort of virus, it is critical that you stop using it immediately. Never use an infected computer. Wait until the problem has been fixed to continue your daily tasks.  Don’t check your email, log into Facebook, your bank account, or buy anything online. The more personal information you engage with on an infected computer, the more ammo you give hackers.

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Are USB Flash Drives Still Useful?

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USB flash drives are everyone’s favorite promotional gift, desk drawer pile, and junk drawer staple-but they are so popular because they are incredibly useful!

USB flash drives are everyone’s favorite promotional gift, desk drawer pile, and junk drawer staple-but they are so popular because they are incredibly useful! Even if you are suffering from total USB flash drive overload, don’t discount their importance to your technology life. Here are some of the best reasons why they are still incredibly useful and powerful tools.

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How to Increase Streaming Speed on Your Computer

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Here are some ways you can improve your streaming speed so your favorite movie never buffers the fun suspense of your favorite thriller into an interminable wait.

While the internet puts a veritably endless selection of movies from every genre and time period at your fingertips, you will not reap all of the benefits of this if your streaming speed is not up to snuff. Nothing is worse than getting excited to watch a movie only for it to freeze and buffer so badly you can’t even enjoy it. Here are some ways you can improve your streaming speed so your favorite movie never buffers the fun suspense of your favorite thriller into an interminable wait.  

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How to Increase the Lifespan of Your Laptop

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Often laptops only last so long, after undergoing damage. However, many undamaged laptops in perfect working order end up being thrown out prematurely for easily fixable problems.

Laptops are often replaced every few years, as people seek better and faster and newer technology. Often laptops only last so long, after undergoing damage. However, many undamaged laptops in perfect working order end up being thrown out prematurely for easily fixable problems. Unless you are a total tech junkie who always wants the newest thing to come out, you’ll be happy to know that there are actually numerous ways to increase the lifespan of your laptop.  

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5 Ways to Protect Your Online Security

Blog, Computers, Cyber Security
The world is only a click away. However, this ultimate accessibility and convenience does not come without its drawbacks.

In today’s high tech world, we have access to more information and products and media than ever before. The world is only a click away. However, this ultimate accessibility and convenience does not come without its drawbacks. When it comes to online security, it can be difficult to protect yourself. From malware to hackers to spyware, there are numerous threats to our own cyber security lurking in all corners of the web. Read on to learn more about how to protect yourself in the digital age.

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