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Virtual Memory Overuse Can Lead to a Slow Computer

If your computer is short on the random access memory (RAM) needed to run a program or operation, Windows uses virtual memory to compensate. Virtual memory essentially combines your computer’s memory with temporary space on your hard drive. When you run low on physical memory, virtual memory moves data from RAM to a space called a paging file. Moving data to and from the paging file frees up RAM to complete its work. However, if your computer has to use virtual memory often, it could lead to a slow computer. read more

How To Recover Deleted Files From the Recycle Bin or with Recovery Software

So you deleted a file a few days back from your computer, and now you realized the significance of it. You have already started kicking yourself thinking how careless one can be with such an important document. This is a situation that a lot of people would find familiarity with. Well, it is not at all difficult to restore the deleted file from the recycle bin, but the situation is likely to get more complicated if you check the recycle bin and find it totally empty. This is where the shock invokes! It happens to the best of us, and fortunately there are some ways you can try to get these lost files back. read more

Benefits of Securing Your Private Documents (and how to do it)

Document passwords are often used to protect files from unauthorized users. They make your private data tamper proof in a sense that nobody else can read, write, or delete data from it. Whenever someone tries accessing the protected folders, an instant dialogue box will appear on the display screen. They can only open files when a correct PIN is entered. When it comes to Excel Sheets the process of protecting them is known as cell locking, this procedure secures content from accidental deletion and prevents hackers from messing with your private calculations. In the case where you have complex Excel formulas which have already been tested, it would be appropriate to secure them so as to avoid manipulation. read more

Turning On File Extensions in Windows Is Quite Simple

Computers definitely play a very important role in our lives. In fact, they have become one of those indispensable gadgets without which life would be impossible! Since we rely on computers to a huge extent, it makes sense to have one that operates effectively and quickly. The Operating System (OS) of a computer determines its efficiency, therefore people generally opt for reliable and reputable Operating Systems like Microsoft Windows. Although there are many versions of Microsoft Windows, it is Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 that make a huge impact. read more

How to Backup Drivers in Windows 7

It is important to make a copy of your computer drivers and save them to external drives, to allow quick restoration of hardware functions in case you re-install your Operating System. Although most hardware manufacturers have download links to these essential drivers, they may not always have all the older versions of the most crucial drivers.

In Windows 7, drivers are normally located in the drive that holds the Operating System which is most often the “C” drive. In this drive, there is a folder named “windows” which holds the “System 32” folder. It is in this folder that the drivers are stored in a folder named “Drivers”. Drivers are located in this specific location to enable coordination with the Operating System and eventual functionality of all corresponding hardware. It is rather necessary to note then that while performing your drivers backup, you should only copy the drivers folder leaving the original copy as is. read more