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99 Performance Tips for Windows XP - PCstats has 99 Tips to make your computer run quicker, better, and more efficiently. (2439 hits)
How To Hex Edit: An Example - It is intended for those who are not familiar with binary file editing and would like to make a specific change in a binary file. An example of where this technique would apply is in game cheats. To implement a game cheat, users are typically instructed to make a change in a saved game file in order to get loads of extra cash or a super weapon. (2358 hits)
TechSpot's Low-end PC Buying Guide - The goals for this article were based on four major criteria: budget-friendliness, adequate performance, upgradeability and useful features. The intended use for such a system is primarily office work, web surfing, common multimedia and modest creative content creation. (2170 hits)
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File - The Hosts file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. This file is loaded into memory at startup, then Windows checks the Hosts file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the local machine. Another feature of the HOSTS file is it's ability to block other applications from connecting to the Internet, as long the the entry exists. (1909 hits)
Windows XP Safe Mode Explained - PCstats explains how Windows XP's various 'Safe Modes' work, how you access them and how they can help you troubleshoot various software and operating system issues (1752 hits)
How Long Does Apple Support iPhones? - This article will answer how long Apple supports each iPhone model (including the iPhone 16), ensuring that the device receives the essential software and security updates. At the same time, we will show you which smartphones Apple has labeled as obsolete and vintage. (1455 hits)
Installing an Intel 1366 Core i7 LGA Processor - The purpose of this article is to illustrate the proper way to install a Core i7 LGA 1366 processor. Overall the process is really not difficult and once you understand the mechanics you'll be a pro in no time. (1350 hits)
Which cooler is fit for the motherboard? - OverClocked Inside has announced the availability of a new interactive tool on its website which allows users to determine whether their favourite CPU coolers will fit with their motherboard of choice 'by moving the desired CPU heatsink fan combination virtually on the selected motherboard'. (1285 hits)
Titanfall Optimization Tips - They provide some external optimizations, including a utility to unpark CPU cores and tips on fixing vsync through your video card's drivers. (1274 hits)
Configuring Software Raid Within Windows 10 - Most computer users have no need for more than a single drive in their computer, or perhaps a few individual drives if additional storage space is required. There are certain workflows and use cases where features of a RAID – like larger total volume capacity or data redundancy – may be extremely helpful. For large arrays, redundant boot drives, or advanced RAID modes we strongly recommend using a dedicated hardware controller card, but for simple configurations like mirroring or pooling there are options within Windows 10 which can be used without needing special hardware. This guide will cover a couple of those options and how to set them up. (1212 hits)
FILExt - FILExt is a detailed database of file extensions and programs that use them. (1154 hits)
The Registry: Backups, Repairs, and Protection - beginners guide about the registry (1066 hits)
How To Maximize Hard Drive Life - The following is a list of important maintenance and monitoring techniques you can use to maximize the life of your hard drive and prevent data loss. (786 hits)
NVIDIA Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Tweak Guide - In it, you'll find general optimizations and settings along with many hard-to-find, game-changing configuration options. NVIDIA not only shows you how to make the game look its best, you also get detailed information on how different setting affect performance as well as comparing the benefits tweaking can bring. (698 hits)
How To Solve Windows 10 Crashes In Less Than A Minute - Just to be clear, this article deals with system crashes, not application crashes or system hangs. In a full system crash, the operating system has concluded that something has gone so wrong (such as memory corruption) that continued operation could cause serious or catastrophic results. Therefore, the OS attempts to shut down as cleanly as possible – saving system state information in the process – then restarts (if set to do so) as a refreshed environment and with debug information ready to be analyzed. (654 hits)
The Ransomware Removal Handbook: Dealing with common strains of ransomware - With the growing concern over ransomware, here are some helpful tips on removing ransomware, decrypting files, and ways to help prevent getting infected. Our guide provides a detailed explanation of what ransomware is, the types of ransomware that exist, and places special attention on how to remove ransomware without causing harm to your computer. We focus on practical methods that you can employ that emphasize removal over paying the ransom, which we strongly discourage. (633 hits)
The Division 2 Mouse Lag And Stuttering Bug – How To Fix - Games have always been prone to several bugs and glitches. Especially in ‘always online’ titles where there are a lot of updates and changes, bugs are quite regular. Same is the case with Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Since its launch players have encountered many bugs and glitches. Some were game breaking whereas some were pretty minor bugs. (532 hits)
How to Set up RAID in Windows 11 - Just like the older versions, you can create RAIDs on Windows 11; whether it’s hardware RAID or software RAID. It seems more people are beginning to adopt RAID storage technology, and this article explains everything you should know about RAID setup on Windows 11 OS. (409 hits)