Category Archives: Misc

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Infographic: Windows 8 Refresh and Reset

Infographic: Windows 8 Refresh and Reset

What is the difference between refresh and rest in Windows 8? This infographic explains everything you need to do to keep your Windows 8 machine running fast and clutter free. How to – Windows 8 Refresh and Reset infographic by FirebrandTraining.  Read More

Because Its Cool: O2 Hurrican Computer Duster

Because Its Cool: O2 Hurrican Computer Duster

Dust is not only disgusting–it’s a computer killer! Your PC is like a vacuum cleaner, constantly pulling dust, hair and other debris into your computer grills. Your fan speed is affected by dust build-up, and layers of it on your motherboard, video card and CPU can eventually harm your components. We all know this, ofRead More

InfoGraphic: How Are You Being Hacked

InfoGraphic: How Are You Being Hacked

How are you being hacked? This alarming Infographic reveals various platforms and how hackers are taking advantage of them. The New Threat Landscape infographicRead More

Stats Revealed: PCTechBytes Users Preference In Technology

Stats Revealed: PCTechBytes Users Preference In Technology

Ever wonder what browser, Operating System and version of Windows everyone else is running? I do. So I decided to take our loyal readers behind the scenes and peel back the PCTechBytes stats curtain. This is important information. It helps us see if we’re falling behind in our choice of technology. Where do you fall?Read More

Because It’s Cool: Kinivo Portable Speaker

Because It’s Cool: Kinivo Portable Speaker

The speaker(s) in iOS and Android devices stink. There’s no way to sugar coat it. They’re small and have a tinny sound to them. The range is horrible and the bass is non-existent. You really need an external speaker system for these devices if you want to enjoy your music on the back patio orRead More

Because It’s Cool: ION iCADE Arcade Cabinet

Because It’s Cool: ION iCADE Arcade Cabinet

Originally shown as an April Fools joke on the ThinkGeek website, the ION iCADE Arcade Cabinet for the iPad is now a reality. For those of us who prefer to game “old school” this upright arcade shell was built for the iPad and can play over 100 games in the “Atari Greatest Hits” app (soldRead More

Infographic: How To Keep Your Laptop In Tip-Top Shape

Infographic: How To Keep Your Laptop In Tip-Top Shape

Below is an infographic with helpful tips on keeping your laptop healthy. It has many great ideas you might not have thought of. How to Keep Your Laptop in Tip-Top Shape infographic by bobbybernethy.  Read More

Infographic: Windows 8 Through The Eyes Of Consumers

Infographic: Windows 8 Through The Eyes Of Consumers

This infographic represents opinions in over 65,000 Tweets shared in 2011 about the upcoming release of Windows 8. Windows 8: Through the Eyes of Consumers infographicRead More

The Sacred Order of Geeks

The Sacred Order of Geeks

It’s good to be a geek. What geek category do you fall into? Let us know! Browse more data visualization.  Read More

Windows 8 Top 11 Features

Windows 8 Top 11 Features

If you still haven’t made the plunge and upgraded to Windows 8, here are the top 11 reasons why you should consider upgrading your PC to Microsoft’s latest Operating System. Learn about business intelligence tools.  Read More

How Hacker-Friendly Is Your Password

How Hacker-Friendly Is Your Password

This information in this Infographic was provided by Lifelock.Read More

Mobile Catastrophe

Mobile Catastrophe

Nothing is more upsetting to a proud mobile phone owner than to see it scratched, dunked in water, or otherwise harmed. After investing a lot of money on a smartphone like the Blackberry Curve something similar, an owner hopes to get several years of use from the device. This infographic will help phone owners in distressRead More