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Archive for October, 2012
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On October - 31 - 2012
[Survey] Windows 8 has gone viral – Have you ?
On October - 29 - 2012
What are your inital thoughts on the new and improved OS? Do you like it? Love it? Hate it? Did you delete it?
We would love to hear your thoughts on the new OS. I’ve put together a short survey that I hope you will take your time to fill out. All answers will be published (anonymously of course) next monday.
Windows 8: The Same Old Microsoft Operating System?
On October - 25 - 2012
By Sandro Villinger, Technical Product Consultant, TuneUp
The imminent release of Windows 8 has us all on the edge of our seats, and wondering how big the performance and power enhancements will be. Will the new operating system actually live up to its hype?
Test scenario: 150 programs. 2 months
In conducting preliminary benchmarks, we found that Windows 8 managed to beat Windows 7 in the performance department in almost every discipline. With our interest peaked, we decided to take our tests one step further to identify how the installation of third-party applications, or crapware, affect the new operating system’s performance. To do this, we added 150 programs [Figure 1] to our solid 2009 Core 2 Duo with 3 GHz, 4 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD drive using the RTM version of Windows 8, and measured the impact on resource usage, boot time, application launch speed and battery life, among other areas, over a two-month period. So, how did Windows 8 fare under the stress of the 150 programs? Let’s check it out!
Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro [How To]
On October - 23 - 2012
You can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, released on October 26th, 2012 in a number of ways. This guide will show you your options and show you how to upgrade based on your choice:
- Upgrade from Windows XP, Vista, or 7 via upgrade Disc
- Upgrade from Windows XP, Vista, or 7 via online purchase
- Upgrade a Windows 7 PC purchased between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013
- Order a PC with Windows 8 Pre-installed
- Try before you buy
Note: Prices listed are in USD and will vary by locality.
10 Great Freeware Downloads You Might Have Never Heard Of
On October - 21 - 2012
In this guest post, Amy shares ten freeware programs you should definitely check out. Find out more about Amy at the end of this post.
It seems like the internet is consistently becoming more regulated, and also more expensive. No matter how bombarded you are with ads for anti-virus software, video and audio tools, photo editors, and more, you might be surprised how many free tools are still available to cover all your online needs – even perform tasks you didn’t know were possible. Here are just a few of the best ways to maximize your PC without even touching your bank account.
1. AVG Anti-Virus
There are many different decent freeware programs to protect you from spyware and malware, but AVG is consistently rated highest when it comes to providing complete virus protection comparable to the kind you’d normally purchase at an expensive rate. AVG is known for its fast scanning capabilities, virus detection and quarantine, and disabling nearly all malware infections. It’s the first stop for protecting your PC without spending money.
Reduce Your Phone Bill by Controlling Data Usage [How to]
On October - 16 - 2012
Internet Access is an essential feature on smartphones promising to make our daily lives easier, simpler and more fun. And by all means they might be right. However, there is of course a downside to being permanently online. Data Usage may cause your phone bill to skyrocket without you even knowing how, when or why. Every Smartphone (not only iPhone) are a potential threat to your economy. Sometimes the phone will download huge amounts of data, without any apparent reason. Why? No one knows for sure. Some some say that the OS developers (Apple or Google) use faulty code. Others blame it on APPs that continue to stay online – even when they are supposed to be offline or “shut off”. No matter the cause, even if you are tech-savvy or not, you can do a lot to prevent costs from rocketing.
8 tips to reduce your costs
The word Android in this article refers to all phones using Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) as OS tho many of the settings may still be available in older versions of the OS as well. The Settings for iPhone are tested on iOS5.