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RIP Windows XP: June 30th?
Microsoft announced recently that their most famous operating system, Windows XP, will no longer be available as of June 30th, 2008. According to their press release, “Windows XP will no longer be available for purchase from Microsoft for general retail and OEM partners as of June 30, 2008.” But is that necessarily the [...]
Permanently Delete Data from Disk
When you want to delete a file from your computer, you press Delete. And until the trashcan is emptied, you can recover your files. But even after your trashcan is emptied, special programs can undelete data. If you want to protect your privacy better, you make sure the data is really gone.
Windows DNS Settings for Internet Connection
DNS plays an important part of how your internet connection works. Working only with IP addresses would be quite difficult. If you are not afraid to ‘look under the hood’ of Windows, you can use the DNS to speed up your internet connection and even troubleshoot internet problems.
Yahoo and Microsoft: It’s Finally Over
After many months of speculation, Microsoft and Yahoo have ended talks of Microsoft acquiring Yahoo, according to Yahoo’s press release announced yesterday. The news exploded back earlier this year when Microsoft wanted to acquire Yahoo but Yahoo was reluctant and quite possibly kept Microsoft off from taking them over with a hostile takeover. However, [...]
Defragment Files that are in Use in XP
Heavy computer use means you need regular PC maintenance. This definitely includes defragmenting your hard disk(s). But not all files are defragmented automatically, since they can be in use at the time of defragmentation. If you want to maximize computer performance, you should also defragment the Windows system files.
Windows Defrag Alternative
Part of system maintenance is running a defragmentation application. Defragmentation ensures your file system is rearranged to ensure better disk performance and minimal loss of space. Windows has a standard defrag utility, but there are other tools that you can use.
