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How to Pick Out Your Next Laptop »

When you decide that it is time for a new laptop computer, you may have no idea where to begin. There are hundreds of options available, and choosing the right one is important. One of the top factors involved in picking out a new laptop is price, and another top factor is the purpose for […]

How to Recover Files from Undetected Flash Drive in Mac? »

Recently I came across a forum post in a prestigious forum site for Mac OS X users. The problem which forum thread stated was: “The user had improperly ejected his flash drive from the Mac and now the system does not recognize the device after the flash drive is plugged in the USB port. The […]

Antivirus Solutions by ISPs: Worth Your Time? »

A few years back, Telstra BigPond were offering BigPond Security, a solution to the common bugs and Trojans that steal credit card numbers, house alarm combinations and other sensitive data that people leave on their computers. That was the pitch anyway. Before working for Compare Broadband, I was working for BigPond sales. Contrary to most […]

Windows 8 Consumer Preview’s Impact on PC Performance »

On February 29, 2012, Microsoft released the long-awaited Consumer Preview of Windows 8. With it, the company not only unveiled a new Metro interface and several features to improve the overall Windows experience, but also assured consumers that its newest operating system (OS) would provide enhanced system performance, no matter if they are using high- […]

Kaspersky One Universal Security 2012 »

With the array of computing devices that are being used by the general masses it is very clear that the threat of cyber crimes and attacks has also increased tenfold. Computing devices are now being used in every aspect of the life. From personal computers to smart phones the threat of losing your data and […]