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Like most households these days, yours probably has one or more old smartphones and/or tablets that were retired to a junk drawer after upgrading to a new device.
Well, here’s a little tip for putting those outdated, but completely functional devices to good use… [Read more…]
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As you probably know, Facebook earns the vast majority of their revenue from ads. And I’m sure you’ve probably noticed that they’re everywhere.
Some scammers are now taking advantage of Facebook’s advertising potential by posting fake ads that are designed to steal your money, your personal information, or both.
When you’re building or upgrading your PC, there’s always the nagging question: Will it bottleneck? As gaming and computing power continue to evolve, ensuring your system runs smoothly can be tricky.
A PC bottleneck calculator can help determine whether your CPU or GPU is holding you back from reaching peak performance. This simple tool can take the guesswork out of your system’s capabilities, saving you both time and money.
Many PC users are familiar with the term “bottleneck,” but what does it actually mean? It refers to a limitation in one component that hinders the overall performance of your PC. For example, if your CPU is too slow to keep up with your GPU, you’ll experience reduced frame rates and lag, even though your GPU is capable of much more. Understanding where these bottlenecks occur is crucial for anyone serious about optimizing their PC. [Read more…]
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Question from Chris: I’ve asked this question of several people who should know and received several conflicting answers.
I guess this is one of those things that boils down more to opinion than science.
I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now and I think you really know what you’re talking about, so I thought I’d ask your opinion on it.
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By default, a sneaky Windows service that’s constantly running on your PC watches your every move and sends the data it collects about your computer usage back to Microsoft.
Unfortunately, there are a couple of serious issues with this… [Read more…]