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In considering a new computer purchase, read our article about Let’s Speed Things Up to become aware of what the specification on a considered computer actually mean. Cost vs quality is always at war. Here is an example using Apple MacBook. If you are shopping another brand, the models and prices will differ, but the … Read more
Probably Unwanted Programs PUP Name Description Wave Browser A Chromium-based browser that tracks user activity and displays intrusive ads. OneLaunch A Chromium-based browser that collects data and redirects users to unwanted sites. MyWay Hijacks your homepage and search engine, redirecting searches through ads. Ask Toolbar Modifies browser settings and slows down browsing with excessive ads. … Read more
We wish to expose a marketing myth regarding defragmentation of Solid State Drives. The manufacturers of these drives allege that they are so fast that an SSD should never be defragmented because it will reduce the lifespan of an SSD. We ran some scenarios to put some concreteness to these claims and arrived at the … Read more
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Recent changes to the computer industry have brought out subtle changes to all sorts of electronics. (Be aware, speeds are stated in megabits (mb) per seconds, while sizes are usually stated in mega bytes (MB). The capitalization of the B changes the value 8 fold. A bit is a single 0 or 1 ( 1 … Read more
