Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Ultimate Guide to Windows 7 Security – Windows 7 has been warmly received and swiftly adopted by businesses, with the result that many IT admins are now struggling with the platform’s new security features. In addition to changes to … Continue reading →

Windows Maintenance Tips: The Good, Bad, and Useless – Everybody’s got an opinion on how to keep a Windows system running fast and smooth. Some tips are timeless, others are bunk that always recirculate. Here’s a closer look at what … Continue reading →

Use an Ubuntu Live CD to Securely Wipe Your PC’s Hard Drive – Have you ever given or sold a PC to somebody else, but really wanted to completely wipe the hard drive first? Today we’ll show you how to … Continue reading →

How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi makes it easier for you to work on the go–and easier for other people to sneak a peek at your data. We’ll show you how to remain secure on public wireless … Continue reading →

Microsoft adds repair shop to Windows – Microsoft’s Fix it Center, now in beta, consists of both an online service and downloadable software. It’s designed to bring some of the diagnostic capabilities built into Windows 7 to older PCs. While … Continue reading →

Security Shootout: 10 Top Antivirus Apps Put to the Test – We test 10 popular antivirus apps to find out which are best at defeating today’s myriad malware menaces. Microsoft Fix It Center Beta: Guides You Through Common Windows Problems … Continue reading →

How to Upgrade Your Tiny Hard Drive to a Spacious New One and Keep Your Data Intact – You’re planning on upgrading your hard drive, but there’s one small problem: How do you get your data from the old hard … Continue reading →