Save power, save the planet – and save your computer, too

New operating systems include a number of applications that keep the computer off while you’re away, and yet keep your data and applications ready for your return Read the rest of this entry »

Vista lets you capture selected parts of your screen

If you don’t like editing images of your screen captured by the Print Screen command, with Vista, you can get directly to the close-up of your dreams. Just use the Snipping tool Read the rest of this entry »

Computer myths: legends or truth?

Some of the stories sound logical, and they might have been. Here’s the list of the most common computer myths making rounds these days, with explanations about when to smile and when to be scared Read the rest of this entry »

More RAM can stop that grinding sound

Computer running slow? You can’t get rid of any of the applications you’ve got installed because you need them all? Get yourself (and your computer) a tad more RAM Read the rest of this entry »

Where is my wearable computer?

PDAs weren’t it, and they died a painful death by user indifference. Wearable computers, even today, seem to be a far-fetched idea. Cell phones, with all the gimmicks installed in them, aren’t it, either. Are the batteries to blame? Or lack of creators’ imagination? Both?

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How to get rid of hard drive garbage

Obsolete data slows computers down to a crawl. Several helpful applications can help you clean up your system and bring back up to speed

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IE8 waiting in the wings

You may end up surfing more safely with Internet Explorer’s Version 8, but since it’s still in Beta, be wary. Still, Cyberwalker’s original testing comes back with a conditional verdict of approval

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Get ready for SP3′s updates

The final Service Pack for Windows XP is ready to launch Automatic Updates. As swan songs go, it does pack considerable punch as it is Read the rest of this entry »

Facebook: primer for concerned parents

Kids are busy using the social networking site and parents have been left in the dark. This article gives you a snap shot of what you need to know.

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Get rid of the cable clutter, use Bluetooth

Bluetooth’s short-range wireless technology allows many different devices to wirelessly communicate with each other, eliminating the need for communication cables and leaving workspaces less tangled Read the rest of this entry »