New USB 3.0 flash drives from PQI

USB 3.0 is slowly becoming mainstream in the gadget world. But we haven’t yet seen a 3.0 flash drive until now. Power Quotient International Co., Ltd (PQI) is making three versions of its U366 flash drive, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. It comes in an aluminum casing with a plastic cover and will ship in either blue or grey colors. Dimensions are 87mm x 22mm x 12mm. Big news is that it will be USB 3.0.

USB 3.0 means that these flash drives could possibly be capable of bandwidth up to 5GB/s while retaining backwards compatibility with older standards. PQI also states that the U366 will have transfer speeds of up to 97MB/s

How to Keep Your Computer Running Fast

Has this ever happened to you? You get a new computer that is lightening fast when you get it. But slowly over time it takes longer and longer for websites to load, or applications to open. It's frustrating! But I have found a few quick and easy ways to keep your computer running in tip top shape with little effort on your part! Want to know more? Read on!

Instructions

1. 1. Step1
      Go through your computer and delete any pictures, videos or songs you don't want anymore. This sounds obvious, but you will surprise yourself at how much junk you accumulate over the years!!!
      
   2. Step2
      Check out the list of loaded programs for your computer to see if there is anything you don't use anymore (that is also not needed for your computer to run properly.) Do this by going to the "start" menu, then click on "Set program access and defaults" then onto the "Change or remove programs tab" and see what you find. Delete any old programs that are no longer being used.
      
   3. Step3
      Once this is done, its time to clean up! Run a "Disk Cleanup" by going to the "Start" menu, then clicking on "All programs" then "Accessories" then "System Tools" and then click on "Disk Cleanup." Run the clean up. This will free up space from all of the stuff you deleted.
      
   4. Step4
      Next it's time to defragment! Use all of the same steps listed in step 3, but instead of clicking on "Disk Cleanup" click on "Disk Defragmenter" and run that. This basically moves files around and organizes them to optimise the performance.
      
   5. Step5
      Now run a virus scan! If you don't have one, you can get one for free from www.download.com
      
   6. Step6
      Next go to the "Start Menu" and click on "Control Panel" then "Network and Internet Connections" and then click on "Internet Properties." Go throw and delete your history, temporary files and cookies
      
   7. Step7
      Your done! Do this regularly to keep your computer running at it's best!!!
      

Top 10 tips to keep that new computer spyware-free

Got a new computer for Christmas? Are you worried about all the spyware horror stories you’ve read? You should be. I’ve heard varying numbers, but it’s said that putting an unprotected computer on a high-speed connection results in getting infected within a few minutes. I just read that the time is getting longer, but that’s not much comfort. By all means you should have a router if you’re on a high speed connection. A router provides some protection, but is only the beginning. Ok, now the new machine is booted up the first time and ready to go. It’s on the net. In this order, here’s what to do.

1.  Update Windows immediately. In the Windows Security Center in the Control Panel turn on automatic download and installation for updates. Unless the computer came with a third party security suite or firewall, turn on the Windows XP firewall.

2.  Update the pre-installed antivirus definitions and other security apps. Set them to auto update.

3.  Download and install an alternative browser like Firefox or Opera.

4.  Lockdown Internet Explorer. Yes, do it even if you use a different browser.

5.  Install at least two anti-spyware apps. My top two recommended free apps are Ad-Aware and Microsoft AntiSpyware. Update definitions for both and turn on active protection in Microsoft AntiSpyware.

6.  Install some free protective programs like SpywareBlaster andSpywareGuard from Javacool Software.

7.  Install IE-SPYAD, which puts nearly 20,000 known dangerous domains in IE’s restricted site zone.

8.  Install a HOSTS file from here or here.

9.  Educate yourself on how to not become infected in the first place.

10. Surf safe and practice safe hex.

Computer Basic and Tips

Every computer user faces some kind of errors while using the computer. These errors may be arise due to the viruses, spyware, faulty hardware or software, misconfigurations, corrupted windows registry, security threats, hardware conflicts and others. They can also be related to the installations, configurations, security and PC performance. When a computer user gets an error message all the work can be messed up and he/she needs a solution for that particular error immediately. After great research we have compiled a list of the computer tips that covers all the major topics of the IT and it also helps to solve the major type of errors. By browsing our website a PC user can find solutions of many common computer related issues.