MediaMonkey is a great alternative to iTunes for those that want to manage their MP3 players and large collections of media at the same time. Give it a try.
Which is the Best Video Player for Windows?
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Windows Media Player or VLC Media Player? We run down the differences between these popular video-playing applications.
The Definitive Guide on Wireless Speeds
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Here’s a rundown of the different wireless technologies and their maximum speeds. 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi all have different theoretical limits, and the results may surprise you.
Which Browser uses least Resources in Windows?
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There have been many articles comparing the latest versions of the three most powerful browsers: Google Chrome 10, Internet Explorer 9 and Mozilla Firefox 4. But we’re taking a different approach, as our goal is to help you optimize your browser experience. We want to know which browser uses less CPU and less memory while running the same set of tasks.
Errors with Help Files in Windows
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Help files pop up whenever you click Help within an application. They’re special files in Windows that are stored separately, away from the application. Though the content is written by whoever made the application, the help file’s interface is all Windows. Help files can be crucial for understanding how a complicated application works.
How do I Optimize the Registry on My PC?
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In this interactive video, learn about the Windows Registry and how Registry Reviver can streamline it, helping your PC run like new.
Simple Spring Cleaning Tips for your PC
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Time to dust off your PC, literally and metaphorically, with this series of Spring Cleaning tips.
How to Edit Videos for YouTube (Psst..It’s Easy!)
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YouTube is a great, easy way to edit video free, without the need for expensive video editing software.
Understanding Invalid Font Entries in the Registry
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A font is another name for a specific typeface that your computer uses, such as Arial, Helvetica, and so on. A computer full of invalid font entries in your Windows Registry, with no actual corresponding font installed, can crash specific applications.
Have you Started using Amazon Cloud Services?
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Storing your media files in the cloud is a good idea, especially if you’ve got a small hard drive. Amazon Cloud Drive is one way to do that.
What you Need to Know about File Associations
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To understand file types, you first have to understand file extensions. The last three to four letters in a filename after the period, such as .doc or .docx, represent the file extension. Each extension is associated with a file type. In this case, the file type is Microsoft Word Document. Each application on your computer has a list of file types associated with it, and your Windows Registry has a record of those file types.
How to Upload and Share Photos Online
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Photo organizing applications can be expensive and very CPU intensive. It’s very difficult to upload and organize many photos on a netbook, for example, because the video capabilities of such a machine just can’t handle an app like Photoshop. Plus, the photo organizing software included in your PC by the manufacturer may not work well at all.
How to Update Drivers Easily with Driver Reviver
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It’s important to keep your drivers as fresh as they can be, and that’s where Driver Reviver comes in. In this interactive video, find out how Driver Reviver works to keep your drivers updated.
What are App Paths in the Windows Registry?
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We get a lot of questions about what Registry Reviver looks at when it runs a scan of your PC, and how Registry Reviver classifies when an error is present. Due to these questions, we’re writing a series of blog posts that describe all the areas of you computer that Registry Reviver scans, and why these areas are important to your computer’s health. These articles will generally be more technical in nature, but we encourage you to ask any questions in the comments section if you would like anything explained.
Smart Alternatives to MS Outlook for Emails
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At work, it’s likely you use Microsoft Outlook to handle e-mail. If you’ve got an old machine, and there are a ton of old machines out there in the business world, Microsoft Outlook can eat up a ton of your computer’s processor! I had a job once where you couldn’t have Outlook open and something else at the same time, or the PC would slow to a crawl. There’s got to be another way, even for business users.
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