Author: John Krupka

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are text files that store useful information. Cookies can be used for authentication for certain websites, storing information about a shopping cart, storing user preferences, and many other things. The type of cookie defines its function:

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How To Choose A Good Surge Protector

All computer users should know how to choose a good surge protector. A good surge protector is a great investment for anyone who values his or her electronics. An unexpected lightning strike can fry all components in a house and leave a consumer devastated. Although, this is largely unavoidable there are steps to take to ensure less powerful surges do not damage equipment. Knowing how to choose a good surge protector enables you to protect computers and other appliances from these unwanted surges.

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Top 5 Windows Programs You Should Know About

The top 5 Windows Programs you should know about can help your experience with Windows greatly. Everyone wants free computer maintenance, but good help is hard to come by these days so why not do it yourself? If you want something done right do it yourself. This is a phrase commonly heard today and is no exception when dealing with Windows 7 or any version of Windows. Windows 7 is the user-friendliest operating system of all the Windows versions. Customizing it with utility software is a great choice to improve the overall experience.

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What Is Ready Boost?

Ready Boost is a feature on Windows 7 and Windows Vista that allows external memory to be used to improve system performance. Ready Boost can take advantage of USB storage devices, SD cards, or CompactFlash cards. Windows 7 can take advantage of up to 8 devices using Ready Boost. It also can make use of up to 256GB for additional memory use. Windows Vista can make use of up to 4GB. However, Microsoft states that Ready Boost uses a 2:1 compression ratio. This means that 2GB of memory could potentially hold 4GB of data.

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Tips And Tricks For Firefox

Tips and tricks for Firefox are extremely useful when navigating the Internet. Shortcuts can save time and bookmarks are great for remembering important sites. Firefox is a great choice to have as a web browser. It has good popup blockers and phishing detectors. The tips and tricks below can help any user regardless of experience.

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