Image via Wikipedia By default Firefox is configured for dial-up when it comes to downloads of web pages By changing a few settings in Firefox, you can increase download speeds with the increased bandwidth that is made available to the program. 1) The first thing to do to get started is type ”about:config’ in the [...]

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Image via Wikipedia Natural elements like heat, cold, moisture or some sudden shocks can jolt your laptop. Sometimes, they can even damage the motherboard of your laptop. You need not pay a fortune to keep your notebook safe from these elements. Just follow these simple tips: When your hard-disc is spinning, it can be susceptible [...]

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Image via Wikipedia The Windows registry is one of the most important topics a personal computer can have. It is a complex structure , but despite this it’s main function is to give the operating system’s code a friendly face that could be easily understood. The entries in the registry are in simple English , [...]

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As computers become more incorporated into our everyday lives—online shopping, bill payment, etc.—it’s easy for your hard drive to become filled with online shopping receipts , electronic statements, miscellaneous login/password information, and other private documentation that you’ll want to keep away from wandering eyes. What’s the best way to keep your personal information private on [...]

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I certainly remember the heyday of Napster; p2p—or peer to peer—became a household phrase, and the lossy compression of the mp3 format made downloading a single song over dial up bearable. I also recall many of my friends frantically downloading every song they could off the Napster network when word got out that Napster was [...]

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