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4 ways to securely erase SSDs and HDDs before recycling
Whether recycling through local channels or selling a drive or PC, you'll need to ensure it's wiped to protect yourself from someone else accessing...
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5 ways you can repurpose your old hard drives
I'm willing to bet that anyone who has been a PC user for over 10 years has one or more hard drives gathering dust somewhere in their home. What wa...
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Green Disposal: Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free
Do you have an old laptop, desktop or printer that's taking up space? There are plenty of easy and sustainable options for disposing of them. Some ...
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Why I no longer run my laptop 24/7 (and why you shouldn't either)
For as long as online discussion has existed, there's been a central question revolving around device care: should you shut your computer down afte...
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How to make your GPU perform better
Graphics cards are among the most expensive components in your computer, so it can be daunting to have to buy a new one. Luckily, you can improve y...
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5 useful PC upgrades for your unused PCIe slots
Despite the trend in shrinking PC sizes, larger desktop towers with ATX motherboards are still popular — and for fiends who want to get the most ou...
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How I Found Adware on My Computer, and What I Did to Remove It
I take security and privacy pretty seriously. After all, I am the Security Editor for MakeUseOf, so it stands to reason I'm keenly aware of malware...
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Can You Upgrade The CPU On A Laptop? Here's What You Need To Know
Laptops are popular for a variety of reasons, including their convenience and portability. However, that convenience comes at a price. If you want ...
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How To Increase Wi-Fi Speed On Laptop: A Step-By-Step Guide
Nowadays, when there is over-reliance on the internet for most work and leisure activities, internet speed is something nobody can compromise on. A...
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How to choose a new router and get started with important settings
The majority of U.S. homes have an internet connection, and it’s probably not a stretch to guess that the proportion that also has Wi-Fi is close t...
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How To Speed Up Your Internet Connection On Windows
Having a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for almost everything you do on your Windows PC — from conference calls and streaming y...
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How To Change DNS Server On Windows (And Why You May Want To)
Internet users' experience highly depends on how efficiently the Domain Name Server (DNS) works while browsing the internet. The DNS converts human...
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