What is Defragmentation?
If you’ve been using a computer for a while, you’ve probably heard talk of “defragmentation.” Maybe you’ve even run a defragmentation utility. But what does…
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Memory and Storage: What’s The Difference?
Understanding the Difference Between Memory and Storage In the world of computers and technology, two essential terms frequently surface: memory and storage. Although these terms…
What is a Web Browser?
Before the Internet was a part of everyone’s lives, people used their computers in a very different way. Instead of connecting to a “service” in…
What are Cookies?
You may have heard of cookies, and know that people get upset about having cookies they don’t want. But why wouldn’t you want a cookie?…
What is The Cloud?
“The Cloud” is a popular term in the tech world and much like a cloud it doesn’t have a clear definition. People have personal clouds,…
What is Wifi?
What is WiFi? It seems to be everywhere, but it’s invisible so that makes it hard to define. Many people think of WiFi as a…
Kid-Proof your Tablet for Summer
Even if you aren’t ready to accept that summer vacation has arrived, it’s here. Before your kid has way too many free hours to surf…
Read Your eBooks Anywhere
When I bought a Kindle Fire, I went from my book-a-month habit to about a book-a-week, practically overnight. This could be a costly endeavor, and…
Amazon Fire: Cable Killer?
Amazon Fire TV is just the latest debut in several streaming devices on the market allowing you to stream content from video applications like Netflix,…
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