After reading a Journal entry the other day on home automation using a Mac, I decided to give it a try, and further geekify my home. So I went and bought a starter kit, some light controllers, a few ...

We’ve all been there - you’re working on a project or discover something interesting online, and your computer just isn’t moving as fast as it should. Slow computers can be caused by a variety of ...

Recently my computer has started freezing a lot. I built the computer myself and have had it for a few years now. It has 2X4 GB of ram, 2.66GHz quad core i5 processor, NVIDIA geforce GTS 250, 130 GB ...

Given how much our Windows computers handle, they need some upkeep to run smoothly. Without regular maintenance, performance may dip, security can be at risk, and hardware issues might go unnoticed.

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

Your antivirus will protect you from many online threats, but no antivirus is perfect. Truth is, your PC can still be hacked even if you’re using reputable security software with a solid track record.

How do hackers get access to your computer? Hackers have many tricks up their sleeves. Viruses and malicious software, aka malware, make the most of security gaps, but something called social ...

The residual charge in capacitors can cause boot issues with computers sometimes. You can drain this residual charge by performing the hard reset. The steps to do this are as follows: Turn off your ...

I recently upgraded my PC with a new graphics card and a new, large SSD, and decided there was no better time than the present to give my desktop a good old-fashioned cleanout. What started for me as ...