If you’re building a PC, you might have been asked how you want to install your operating system – MBR or GPT? The differences between an MBR and GPT partition are pretty straightforward. But there’s a lot of background information that will help you get a clearer picture about each type of partition table, and when you should choose one over the other. In this article we’ll go into what a partition is, the difference between an MBR and GPT partition, whether you should upgrade from one type of partition to another, and more. What’s a partition? A partition is…
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A 1.3 GHz processor and 2 to 4 GB of RAM is sufficient for using the internet and watching Blu-ray movies. A 3.5 GHz processor and at least 8 GB of RAM are recommended for CPU-intensive gaming. Check the individual RAM, processor, and internet speed requirements for the programs you want to use. How fast of a processor you need depends on how you intend to use your PC. Most computers are overpowered for what the average user needs, so unless you play a lot of CPU-intensive online games, you can probably get by with an affordable desktop PC or…
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You don’t need to get used to system lag. Instead, learn how to fix a slow PC startup with these tips, and you’ll be able to get your PC back into fighting shape in no time. Why Does My PC Take So Long to Start Up? It could be your boot drive is getting a bit full, and not operating at peak performance. You might have too many programs trying to start alongside Windows, or your hardware could just be getting a bit old. It’s hard to know which is which until you start applying solutions, to see what sticks.…
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After you’ve had a computer for a while, you might notice that it’s running slower than when you first got it. Fortunately, you can do some things to speed up your computer to make it seem new again. NOTE: Instructions in this article apply to Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7. Why Is My Computer So Slow? Over time, as you download files, browse the internet, remove programs, leave applications open, and do pretty much anything else on your computer, it slowly collects junk. It causes behind-the-scenes problems that aren’t always so easy to catch at first.…
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What to do if you forget your parental control passcode Factory Reset: On the iPhone, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Set a new passcode. Log into iCloud.com on a PC. Select Find iPhone > All Devices > Select the iPhone to erase > Erase iPhone. Recovery Mode (last resort): Sync the iPhone to iTunes, then tap Update in the pop-up window. Follow prompts. Here, we will explain how to reset your Restrictions passcode by completely erasing the iPhone with a Factory Reset, or by using the iCloud or Recovery Mode. Another option is…
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Remove apps to free up space and declutter your iPod You can delete iPod Touch apps that you no longer want or need. Maybe you downloaded the app by mistake or were only testing it out. Deleting apps is simple and can be done in seconds. There are a few different ways to uninstall iPod Touch apps. When you delete apps, you free up space on your device and make room on your home screen for more apps. Before you delete the app, consider organizing your apps into folders if you just need to declutter your screen. NOTE: The directions…
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Search your PC for ‘recorder’ to use the built-in audio recorder, or download Audacity What to Know Search Windows for recorder to open the built-in sound recording utility. Or, install the free program Audacity to record audio. Press the record button in either program to start a new recording. In this article, we’ll show you how to record audio on a Windows computer. Two methods are covered, depending on the features you want. How to Use the Built-in Sound Recorder on Windows The first method uses Windows’ built-in program, called Sound Recorder in Windows 11 and Voice Recorder in other…
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Every telecommunication network in Nigeria has become a norm to remind its customers about linking their National Identification Number (NIN) to their phone number to avoid disconnection by the network provider. This has made people rush to do this due diligence to avoid being disconnected. But as new mobile users join the communication landscape in Nigeria, you may need to know how to link NIN to a GLO line. Nigeria is home to over 210 million people, with a substantial mobile communication coverage shared amongst the significant telecommunication networks in the country. These are GLO, MTN, Airtel, and 9mobile. There…
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Whether you are a student or an office worker, you will have to do lots of work on your computer. You may encounter common computer problems like a computer crash, can’t hear the speaker sound, or the printer doesn’t work normally. An outdated, missing or faulty device drivers can cause the problems. In this tutorial we will discuss how you can easily update Windows PC drivers and fix device problems using Driver Booster. WHAT IS DRIVER BOOSTER? There are different drivers on the Windows PC to connect hardware devices to the computer. All of them are designed to make the…
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In just one software, you can clean up, speed up and optimize your computer’s performance; believe it or not, Advanced SystemCare 15 is the tool that helps. Powerful for your PC by its friendly interface, easy to use, and contains no adware, spyware, or viruses along with its effective maintenance program. CLEAN AND OPTIMIZE The first is Clean & Optimize. In this section, you will select any options related to cleaning and optimizing your computer system. Select Select All if you want to check all items and click Scan to proceed with scan operation. Details of the selected items will…