The PCTechBytes Ultimate Guide To Improve PC Performance was created to help our users navigate the confusing and tedious job of computer maintenance. Routine maintenance isn’t enough to improve PC performance, however. You have to roll up your sleeves and be proactive to make sure your …
“My computer hates me” is something I have heard countless times. There are reasons why your computer runs slow, crashes or just plain acts weird. Perhaps you’ve been neglecting it, or you’ve been unintentionally doing things that have been affecting its performance and security. Below are …
Files can become lost, moved and even deleted. You can find these documents using several methods. In most cases, you might find that the document hasn’t been deleted, only moved to another folder. Fortunately, Windows has good built-in search capabilities that can help you locate these …
You purchased a new computer. Congratulations! Now what? Do you just go along your merry way surfing the web, creating spreadsheets, playing Solitaire or changing your desktop background to a picture showing three furry kittens in a basket? No. There are several essential things you must do …
It goes without saying we all need to have current Microsoft Windows updates and virus protection running on our systems. But what else do we need to do to keep our computers running at optimal performance levels, while maintaing security and protecting our valuable data? Below …
Remember the love affair you once had with your computer? Those late nights sitting in front of the screen, your face aglow in its radiant LED light? You’d sit there for hours surfing AOL or playing games like Mahjong or Solitaire until your eyes were so …
Despite our best efforts, the day inevitably comes when a geek is forced to go on a vacation far away from the safe haven of their Gigabit-connected lifestyle and venture to a far away land where technology is dubious at best. So before you find yourself …
Inevitably, there will come a time in your life when you have to manage your parent’s computer remotely. There’s nothing more frustrating for both parties than trying to explain what to do over the phone. The best way to manage a parent’s computer remotely is to …
I just wanted to take a moment out of my busy day of filtering my email, removing spam comments from my website and watching the Unavailable numbers flash on my caller ID to say Thank You to all of those hard working scammers out there. My …
To shut down or not to shut down, that is the question. Since the birth of personal computing, users have been debating whether or not it is necessary to shut down your computer every night. Some complain it takes too long to boot their computers in …
From identity theft to online scams to just plain being tech lazy–2013 got a lot of us in trouble. If you got through 2013 without a single virus, being scammed, or if you didn’t suffer a catastrophic hardware issue, then consider yourself lucky. We’ve listed our …
Your PC is not unlike a car that requires routine maintenance. Computers actually require a weekly, monthly and annual computer maintenance schedule. Computer maintenance should be performed at certain time intervals, and if that maintenance schedule is ignored, your computer speed will suffer and you could …
Do you need computer drivers or manuals? While in my numerous endeavors, I have come across many different sites that I rely on constantly. Some are ones you may have heard of while others are golden gems hiding out in the magical Internet. In this edition, I …
With the advent of netbooks, tablets, and Macs that do not have an optical drive, we have had to advance the way we are able to install an OS or run diagnostic utilities. One of the most commonly recommended utility packages on PCTechBytes is the Ultimate …
Is your computer making you blind? Probably not. But a condition called Computer Vision Syndrom (CVS) is caused by prolonged computer use resulting in blurry vision, headaches, dry eyes and even neck and shoulder pain. In most cases, CVS is only temporary, and once you stop …
Your computer has died and it’s still under warranty. That’s the good news. The bad news is you are now faced with packing up your computer and shipping it away to some far away land. Your whole life is on that computer: Banking info, pictures of …
If you have a Kindle you already know how easy it is to buy and download eBooks through Amazon. But did you know you can checkout eBooks on your Kindle through your local public library? The best part is, you can do it all online! This …
We use computers every day of our lives for work, home and pleasure. We check email, research and shop on the web, and use Skype video chat with friends and relatives who are not close enough to visit. Mainstream computer users have either grown up with …
Whether you’re looking to change careers or you simply want to build your next gaming computer, there is a definite line between being a novice computer user and an advanced computer tech in regards to overall knowledge. We’re not talking just book smarts. We’re talking about …
I’m a little .EXE that is out of date and the company that made me went under. If you lose me, you cant reinstall that program Accounting has to have if a PC fails. I’m all the shared files on a File Server of which you …
It’s that time of the year again: The birds are chirping, the grass is turning green and the days are getting longer. You’ve opened the windows, cleaned the garage, but you still have this nagging feeling there is something you forgot to do. Yes, you forgot …
This article is a guide outlining our top new computer setup tips. Whether you just pulled the computer out of the box, or if you just ran the system recovery disk from the manufacturer, there are certain things you should consider doing at this point to …
You can remove moisture from a wet iPhone. Rain, pool water and yes, even toilets, kill cell phones and other electronic devices every day. You can follow these simple tips to dry a cell phone following exposure to moisture rather than replacing the phone. The success …
So you backup every once in a while. But when was the last time? You have some of the passwords, serial keys and disks for those expensive programs you bought. Or do you? If you’re beginning to sweat, don’t worry. It’s easy to become lulled into …
You may eventually find it necessary to access the BIOS setup on your computer. It’s not always easy to figure out on some computers, as the prompt usually flashes very quickly on the screen if it flashes at all. Each manufacturer will have its own method for …
Increase PC Speed. Everyone wants a faster computer, right? There are several things you can do to make your computer faster. You can get it back to the speed it was when you first bought it, or you can invest in a few hardware upgrades to …
