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  • New (and Removed) Commands in Windows 8 Created: Monday, September 17, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
    Detailed information on new, changed, and removed Command Prompt commands in Windows 8.
  • Command Availability Across Microsoft Operating Systems Created: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
    A table of all commands available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 98, and MS-DOS 6.22.
  • Online Backup Services Reviewed Created: Sunday, September 23, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
    A list of popular online backup services, updated May 2013. Online backup services backup your files to secure data centers over the Internet.
  • What is a 3GP File? Created: Thursday, February 09, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
    A 3GP file is a 3GPP Multimedia file. Learn how to open a .3GP file or convert a 3GP file to another file format.
  • Patch Tuesday Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Patch Tuesday is the day security related patches are released for Microsoft products. Patch Tuesday is always the second Tuesday of the month.
  • How To Clear the Cache in Firefox 21 Created: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Easy instructions on how to clear the cache in Firefox 21. Clearing the cache in Firefox is a good troubleshooting step when pages won't load.
  • Latest Windows Service Packs & Updates Created: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Where to download Microsoft Windows updates and service packs, updated May 2013. Download Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3, and more.
  • Windows 8 Created: Sunday, August 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Basic information about Microsoft Windows 8 including release date, available editions, service pack availability, minimum hardware requirements, and more.
  • What is an M4P File? Created: Monday, October 10, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
    An M4P file is an iTunes Audio file. Learn how to open an .M4P file or convert an M4P file to another file format.
  • BIOS Setup Utility Access Keys for Popular Computer Systems Created: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
    List of BIOS access keys for major computer systems from Gateway, Toshiba, Dell, Sony, eMachines, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and more.
  • PhoenixBIOS Beep Code Troubleshooting Created: Sunday, February 22, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
    A list of common Phoenix beep codes, the causes they represent, and troubleshooting steps to take to fix the issues that cause the beep codes.
  • GOST R 50739-95 Created: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
    The GOST R 50739-95 data sanitization method is a software based data wiping method inspired by a Russian IT standards document published in 1996.
  • Case Created: Monday, August 14, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
    The case is the usually plastic or metal housing that contains the computer's main parts such as the motherboard, hard drive, etc.
  • How To Fix Winrnr.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
    A troubleshooting guide for winrnr.dll is missing and similar errors. Don't download winrnr.dll, fix the problem the right way.
  • How To Fix Winfax.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
    A troubleshooting guide for winfax.dll is missing and similar errors. Don't download winfax.dll, fix the problem the right way.
  • How To Fix Webio.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
    A troubleshooting guide for webio.dll is missing and similar errors. Don't download webio.dll, fix the problem the right way.
  • How To Fix Winusb.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
    A troubleshooting guide for winusb.dll is missing and similar errors. Don't download winusb.dll, fix the problem the right way.
  • Windows 8 Drivers Created: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Download the latest Windows 8 drivers for your hardware, updated May 7, 2013. Download Windows 8 sound, video, printer, and other drivers.
  • Windows 7 Drivers Created: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    List of the latest Windows 7 drivers, last updated May 7, 2013. Download Windows 7 audio drivers, sound drivers, printer drivers, and more.
  • CrashPlan+ Created: Sunday, July 15, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    CrashPlan+ is my favorite online backup service. CrashPlan offers three plans, even an unlimited one, at excellent prices. See my full review of CrashPlan+.
  • What is an ASPX File? Created: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    An ASPX file is an ASP.NET Source file. Learn how to open an ASPX file or convert an .ASPX file to another file format.
  • Free Online Backup Plans Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
    Several services offer free online backup plans as long as you only have a few GB of files. Here's a complete list of free services, updated May 2013.
  • CCleaner v4.01.4093 Created: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
    CCleaner is without a doubt the best free registry cleaner available. See my full review of CCleaner, a free program from Piriform.
  • Online Backup FAQ Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
    Answers to common questions I get about online backup services, how it compares to traditional backup, safety concerns with backing up to the cloud, and more.
  • Email Tim Fisher, About.com Guide to PC Support Created: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Like all Guides on About.com, I am a real person. You can find information about how to contact Tim Fisher on this page.
  • Kon-Boot v1.0 Created: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Kon-Boot works differently than other free Windows password recovery and reset programs, making it a good alternative if another hasn't worked out.
  • Online Backup Comparison Created: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    A complete online backup comparison. Compare online backup services like CrashPlan, Mozy, Carbonite, etc., and pick the one with the features you need.
  • Price Comparison: Unlimited Online Backup Plans Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Which unlimited online backup plan is cheapest? Find out with a true price comparison between popular services. Last updated May 2013.
  • Unlimited Online Backup Plans Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    A number of unlimited online backup plans are offered by popular online backup services. Here's a complete list, updated May 2013.
  • Free Registry Cleaners Created: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    A list of the best freeware registry cleaners available today. Free registry cleaners remove duplicate or unwanted entries from the Windows Registry.
  • Recuva v1.46.919 Created: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Recuva is the very best free file recovery program available. I highly recommend you try Recuva before any other undelete program.
  • Free File Recovery Software Programs Created: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Free file recovery software, aka undelete software, can help recover deleted files. Here are 16 completely free file recovery tools, reviewed and ranked.

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