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Usman Khalid
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How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 1

Ever wondered why your laptop or desktop is performing less than when you purchased it? There a number of complaints that we tech geeks receive everyday from our friends, not so tech geek, that there computers are stuck or are taking forever to run a program or never reboot in a single day. Buying a […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 2

Following are some of the steps that can be taken to prevent the computer from crashing or slowing down. I’ll give you that they might look a little ineffective but they are off great benefits. The enormous size of modern multimedia files can eat up your hard-drive storage quickly. What once seemed like a laughable […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 3

The operating system is another issue that most users tend to overlook. The older the OS is, the more are the chances of your PC getting infected with malware and viral software. The first step in this process is to check the minimum hardware requirement of the latest operating system in the market—Windows 7 has […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 4

Performance on Windows computers tends to degrade over time, but with a few OS tweaks, you can recover some performance. Defrag your hard drive. Especially after performing massive file deletion tasks, your hard disk is going to be heavily fragmented. Use the default Windows defrag utility or a third-party program like, Defraggler to speed up […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 5

Make sure you have a highly rated firewall and antivirus program installed with automatic updates turned on. Free security programs are OK in a pinch, but they’re usually crippled in some way or don’t measure up to the premium ones. Internet providers like Comcast and AT&T also provide premium security programs for free with service. […]

Should you buy a new computer now or wait for another four months? – Part 1

When it comes to new technology in the computing world, the evolution is so fast that a device purchased a couple months ago becomes outdated two weeks after. I personally had the same experience when I purchased a new laptop in 2009, and after a period of four months ruthless Intel launched Core i-series, hushing […]

Should you buy a new computer now or wait for another four months? – Part 2

The point however, is valid because for someone who lives in a budget the decision is not like going for a can of a Cola. It is more like a luxury item to them. First things first, the purchase of a new device is eventually going to bring a smile at your face even though […]

Should you buy a new computer now or wait for another four months? – Part 3

In addition to the processors, the operating system is another issue that needs to be addressed. Because Microsoft has announced the tentative release period of their upcoming Windows version, Windows 8 to be the third quarter of calendar 2012, the computer industry is in a frizzle. This however, is not because the software goliaths have […]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (2012): The complete review – Part 1

Samsung Electronics launched the new tablet in the 7-inch family, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, in the same week Apple, Inc. released the new iPad 2012 model. That may be one of the reasons why the 7-incher could not attract media attention. However, given the time spent with the new device from the Koreans, I would […]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (2012): The complete review – Part 2

Aesthetically, the Tab 7.7 is like the cooler, slicker cousin of the Tab 7.0 Plus. It is 7.75 inches wide and 5.25 inches high. However, the most amazing part is its depth which is 0.38 inches, just 0.01 inches shy of being the same thin as its cousin. You know the one that gets invited […]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (2012): The complete review – Part 3

Images and video recorded with the front camera looked as if there were a deliberate film grain placed over it, and not in a cool, artsy kind of way, but more of the, “Hey, there seems to be some film grain on this video, can we please get rid of it?” variety. The back camera […]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (2012): The complete review – Part 4

Another thing that comes pre-installed in the device is Peel’s Smart Remote App that instantly turns the tablet into a television remote control. With an interactive screen it is one of the best apps in the whole lot. This I think is a feature to best iPad and iPhone’s ability to interact with Apple TV. […]

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