Parted Magic: A Complete Hard Drive Toolbox On One Live CD
Take control of your hard drives. Whether you want to edit your partitions, clone an entire drive, check SMART data or otherwise manage the way your computer's data is organized, Parted Magic is the tool you've been looking for. It's a live CD with lots of tools baked in. Whether you're an IT professional constantly in need of ways to manage machines or just some guy looking for a simple way to re-partition a hard drive, Parted Magic is simple to use and heavy on features.
How To Figure Out Why Your PC Won't Boot
We've all had our fair share of computer problems, but most of them have been about being unable to connect to a network, being unable to run a certain program, or some other software-related issue. However, you have a much bigger issue if your entire computer doesn't seem to run at all. Let's forget about problems that might plague Windows, but concentrate solely on the hardware in your system and what might occur with them.
System Mechanic 11: Tune Up Your PC and Boost Performance Instantly [Giveaway]
It’s no secret that computers slow down over time. No matter how well-maintained you keep your computer, it’s going to experience a loss in efficiency. No matter how well-maintained you keep your computer, it’s going to experience a loss in efficiency. Thankfully, there are tools for that. We’re giving away 25 copies of System Mechanic 11 worth a total of $1,000 for free!
Piriform's Suite of Tools Puts You In Control Of PC Maintanence [Windows]
Individual tools such as CCleaner and Defraggler have received their fair share of attention here at MUO, and deservingly so. As a bigger picture, Piriform (the brains behind those two pieces of software and others) has really solidified their name in the world of PC maintenance and optimization, and they continue to push out awesome tools that remain updated. For years, these guys have kept our systems in top shape.
Never Be Embarrassed By Your Computer's Speakers Blasting Sound Again [Windows]
Have you ever pulled out your laptop in public and had to fumble for the mute button as its speakers blasted loud sounds? Or have you used your computer late at night and accidentally woke people up when a video appeared on a webpage? Unfortunately, our computers can’t read minds (yet) and don’t know when we want them silent and when we want them loud. There are some settings you can tweak – and a useful application you can install.
How To Make Sure Windows 7 Will Boot After Changing The Motherboard
How many times have you installed copies of Windows on a computer following a major hardware change? A case in point is probably Windows XP – although flexible, popular and easy to use, the operating system wasn’t great at dealing with hardware changes, in particular new motherboards. This shouldn’t come as any surprise, really.
Don't Believe The Hype: Registry Cleaners Don't Make Windows Faster
Much advice has been given on how to keep your computer running smoothly, as well as how to fix it when it has become slow. We have even published a Windows on Speed guide, written by yours truly. One thing that hardly ever makes Windows faster, however, is cleaning the registry. The often repeated tale, that registry cleaners can improve a computer's performance, is a myth, and can actually cause serious issues.
Advanced SystemCare 6 Beta 2.0 - Your Very Own PC Doctor [Windows]
Advanced SystemCare is an all-in-one computer tool. It can remove software no longer needed, delete junk files that bog down your computer’s hard drive and fix registry issues, as well as tons more. Literally, tons. So much that it is practically impossible and certainly impractical to list everything it can do in this article. Instead what I will cover are the updates which have been added.
What Is the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor And How to Get The Most Out Of It
Embedded into Windows 7 is a useful reliability monitor that lets you not only visualize the current reliability level of your computer, but you can also see a historic log of how reliable your computer has performed over time. It is a great tool to research current software errors you may be experiencing. This tool also serves as a historic log and research tool for your Windows 7 reliability level over time.
What Is The Windows Experience Index, And How To Maximize It
The average user doesn't have a clue what type of hardware they really need. To them, hardware specifications are a jungle and figuring out what they should upgrade if they experience performance issues is a daunting adventure. To make all of this a little easier, Microsoft introduced the Windows Experience Index with Windows Vista. The index was designed as a benchmark tool that scores your estimated Windows experience based on your system hardware. But what exactly is the Windows Experience Index?
Speed Up & Maintain Your PC With Auslogics BoostSpeed 5.4 [Giveaway]
Auslogics BoostSpeed 5.4 is a one-stop PC optimization and maintenance application. It includes quick-scanning features that will easily optimize any user’s system, as well as a suite of advanced utilities that even experienced computer geeks can appreciate. The biggest new feature in Auslogics BoostSpeed 5.4 is full Windows 8 support. Interested?
Manage And Tidy The Windows 7 System Tray
Every Windows user has seen the Windows system tray (also known as the notification area) become cluttered over time. We’ve covered disabling distracting desktop notifications in the past, but what if the icons themselves are the problem? With Windows 7, Microsoft has included a variety of tools that put you in control over which icons appear.
Hardcore Hardware Upgrades: How To Install Or Replace Your Own CPU
The processor remains one of the most important components in a modern computer. Upgrading it can provide significant benefits in certain games and applications, particularly if you are switching from a dual-core or quad-core model, or upgrading from some older processor architecture. It’s also not that complicated a project for a geek to tackle, but it can seem daunting.
Avoid Linux HDD Faults & Errors With These Tools
From personal experience, whenever I have a problem with any component in my computer, it's more often the hard drive than anything else. My CPU has never failed me, nor my RAM, and my motherboard only once - partially. However, if I still had all the hard drives which have caused me some sort of grief or failed completely, it would sum up to a good-sized pile. However, you can prolong the life of your hard drives through careful monitoring and maintenance.
When Power Saving Fails: Fixing Windows 7 Hibernation Issues
When you use the hibernate shut-down option, Windows 7 saves the contents of your computer’s memory to disk and powers off the computer. If your computer can’t hibernate or isn’t resuming from hibernation properly, there are a variety of possible problems -- including a particularly obscure bug you'd never think to check.
How To Swap Out Your Macbook's DVD Drive For An SSD
Is your old Apple laptop starting to struggle? Is the boot time so long that you can actually go out and buy a coffee? If so, perhaps it's time to think about upgrading your main system drive to a low cost SSD and getting rid of that useless old DVD drive. If it's an older Macbook, fret not. This tutorial will be perfect for you.
Resolving USB Speed Issues, "This Device Can Perform Faster" Error
Have you ever seen the "this device can perform faster" message when you connected a USB device to your computer? This message is Windows’ way of telling you that you’re missing out on the theoretical speed of your hardware, but it may not be clear how to fix the problem. Like many computer issues, particularly with hardware, this problem has a number of possible causes and solutions.
3 Top Tips To Maintain Performance & Extend The Life Of Your SSD
For years, standard hard drives have been the speed limiting factor in overall system responsiveness. While hard drive size, RAM capacity, and CPU speed have grown almost exponentially, the spinning speed of a hard drive, i.e. the factor defining how fast it can be read, has increased only moderately in comparison. If you really want to give your computer a speed boost, try switching to a solid state drive, short SSD.
Every Computer Dies In The End: Learn What Parts Can Fail, & What To Do About It
Most computers develop problems over time. Learning what they are and how you can deal with them is important if you don't want to be paying through the teeth for professional repairs. Don't worry though - that's exactly why we're here. Today I will present you with a list of things most likely to fail in a computer, how you might identify and fix the problem, and anything you can do to prevent it.
Have All Your Computer Troubleshooting Tools In One Place With D7
Do you sometimes find that you waste time digging around the PC because you can't quite remember how to check one setting or another? Well, I'm glad to inform you that the folks at Foolish IT (an funny domain-name when you put it into one word though...) have come up with a very cool swiss-army knife application for PC technicians called D7.