This article is the second step in the Vista reinstall and reformat process where the partition is destroyed. Read Step 1 here. Once you have booted with the Vista reinstall DVD, you’ll see a screen that prompts you to enter your product key. You can find it on a label on the packaging or on […]
Q:To improve my Windows Vista system performance, do I really have to wipe my hard drive and reinstall? Or are there other strategies? A: Reinstalling and reformatting is the best way to start fresh with your system and eliminate any ornery programs, spyware or viruses that might cause a slowdown or that compromise your system’s […]
If your system drags and you want to improve performance, there are a few things you can do to make it more zippy. When a PC underperforms, it usually relates to the amount of memory or RAM available to the system. RAM is the workbench where all tasks the computer performs happen. And – as […]
This month, the TechnologyTips team found three great computer fix-it programs (including one that helps your computer self-heal!) and three discount coupons that go with them, so you can have a healthy computer and save some money too. 1) Memory Optimizer Pro – 25% Off Increase your PC’s speed and performance by up to 200% […]
If you are setting up your home network with a new wireless router, be aware that you will need to reset the factory defaults. Otherwise you will be vulnerable to a wireless intruder. A router, of course, is a little box that lets you share your Internet connection between computers and share files and printers, […]