How Do You Know If Your Download Really Has a Virus?
Antivirus and anti-malware apps fill an important need on our computers, but they’re not foolproof (*ahem*, McAfee). More often than you’d think, they’re just plain wrong. Here’s what to do when you’re not sure whether a download has a virus.
On a regular basis, we get email from readers saying that some [...]
Free Up Drive Space by Deleting the Hiberfil.sys
Windows: If you routinely use Hibernation mode, this trick isn’t for you. If you never use Hibernate mode on your desktop or laptop, this trick will free up 4-6GB of disk space on your system disk.
Over at the computer how-to site How-To Geek they’ve put together a guide to deleting your hiberfil.sys file and disabling [...]
Windows Home Server V2 Beta - Code Name Vail
Got a 64-bit PC sitting around, just waiting for a purpose? Dig the idea of automated backups and media streaming in your home? Microsoft is offering up free downloads of its next Windows Home Server, dubbed “Vail,” for public testing.
You’ll definitely need to commit a whole computer to this beta test—the install itself wipes the [...]
Top 10 Hard Drive Upgrades and Fixes
You should never feel like your hard drive is holding out on you. Anyone should be able to back up, recover files, boot multiple systems, upgrade, or otherwise improve their storage space. These tips explain the possibilities and procedures
10. Quiet It Down
Over time, the moving parts and powered pieces that move [...]
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 drive to the new one, without reinstalling everything? Here’s a step-by-step guide to seamlessly transition to a new drive.
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