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How To Make Windows Boot Faster Than Ever Before
One… two… three… how many minutes does it take your computer to start up? Hopefully not more than three, but it wouldn’t surprise me if you said it surpassed that time. The thing is, our computers have a lot to do when starting up and I think it’s something we often forget about and take for granted. That said, how can we blame our computers when we’re bogging it down with a bunch of junk?
5 Fullscreen News Apps for Windows 8
Do some reading, Metro-style. A variety of apps from major news sources and beyond give you quick, clutter-free ways to read the news you care about. If there's one thing Windows 8's new Metro (sorry, I'm not going to call it "Modern UI") interface does very well it's reading. The look is clean and keeps distractions out of the way – at least, once you've opened a given app. White space is used liberally and fonts are crisp and easy to read. This was all possible with Windows before, but now it's the norm.
3 Simple Steps To Fixing Your Computer Issues
Every day dozens of tech questions cross the desktops of editors and contributors on MakeUseOf Answers. Many of them are easy to answer and have actually been asked and solved previously. Looking at other Q&A forums, the same scenario unfolds. It seems that many people don't understand how to use the Internet. Or maybe they are overwhelmed by the amount of information presented.
Is Bing Better Than Google Search? We Find Out
By many accounts, Bing is really giving Google a run for its money. On November 6th of this year, the Guardian reported that Google's search share in the UK dipped under 90% as Bing's share continued to climb. Now, I've always been one to cheer for the underdog, mostly because I never like the see the formation of a monopoly. However, is this really about real competition? Does Bing really have what it takes to go head-to-head and win against Google?
Why Do Chrome Plugins Need Access To 'All My Data' and 'Browsing Activity'?
If you’ve installed Chrome plugins, you’ve probably seen a warning that they can access your data on all websites, your tabs and browsing activity, or even all the data on your computer. This warning can be scary, especially if you’re installing a simple browser extension that looks harmless. Unfortunately, the way web browsers and web pages work means that extensions must ask for quite a few permissions to do simple things.
6 Dreamcast Games That Stand The Test Of Time [MUO Gaming]
In many ways the Dreamcast is the forgotten console in video games history. It didn't sell well, it didn't stick around long, and it never quite lived up to its early promise. However, those who owned one at the time it was on the market invariably loved it, and hold it in high regard even today. I owned a Dreamcast at the time, and still own one now. The Dreamcast was the last home games console from Sega.
6 Crazy, Interesting Or Useful Ways To Use a WiiMote
When Nintendo released the WiiMote, it was arguably a console industry game changer. The concept of interacting with a game using your physical body was born. Lifelike motion controls enabled it to appeal to a wide audience that might otherwise never have touched a video game. Like any new piece of technology, the humble WiiMote was quickly subverted to other uses beyond the Wii.