PC Maintenance

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How to Update Your Computer BIOS

Some computer problems can be solved by updating the BIOS on the motherboard. But since this is a risky process, you want to be sure it is required and follow the right steps in performing the BIOS update. We outlined the steps before and after the BIOS update for you.

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How to Reduce the Hard Disk Space Reserved for Restore Points in Windows 7

Windows 7, like Vista uses the System Protection mechanism to make restore point that can help you recover your configuration in case of problems and errors. The space used for these restore points can easily go into gigabytes. If you are in need of some extra space and don’t make too many changes to your system, you can try reducing the space Windows 7 uses for these restore points.

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How to Limit System Restore Disk Space in Vista

If you don’t like the default space allocation in Vista for Restore Points, you can change the maximum space Vista will use for Restore Points (or Shadow Copy Storage as Microsoft call it). This will help you manage your disk space efficiently, preventing large parts to be used up for backup and restore operations.

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How to Remove Restore Points in Vista

On Vista computers with limited disk space, you might want to free up as much space as you can. Running the Disk Cleanup function can help remove all temporary files and free up some...

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Secure Uninstaller Review

When you uninstall software in Windows, you want it to be removed completely. No files, folders or registry settings should remain. Unfortunately not all software uninstalls that neatly. So if you want to make sure a program is uninstalled safely, but thoroughly, consider a 3rd party tool like SecureUninstaller. We took a close look at it.