There are several methods of navigating the site, including the main menu, side menu, and a crumb trail. There are also context menus and previous/next links within guides, articles and tutorials, and finally a site map giving an overall site … [Continue reading]
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The current PCTechGuide design uses CSS layout to achieve a clean look, with clear navigation options to make the information easy to find and easy to read. Launched in December 2008, we hope the change is considered for-the-better by regular … [Continue reading]
Background to the PC Technology Guide – www.pctechguide.com
PCTechGuide has grown from a personal hobby site into a world respected resource for computer technology guides and explanations. The principles of the site haven't changed, however: What we learn we share was once a tacit principle, but is now … [Continue reading]
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PCTechGuide.com is one of the oldest and most respected tech websites and is maintained by Brain Box ConsultantsĀ LLC. Thousands of universities and educational institutions link to the world leading technology explanations, articles and guides … [Continue reading]
Encryption Software for Windows XP Users
Encryption software is one of the most important yet most overlooked aspects of PC upkeep. In today's world, it seems that nothing is safe and secure. Even government institutions and Fortune 500 companies experience problems with security and … [Continue reading]
Differences Between Spyware, Malware and Others
There are countless ways that your computer can be infected by harmful elements but the vast majority of them come down to the four usual suspects: Viruses, spam, malware, and spyware. Consider them the Four Horsemen of computer problems and … [Continue reading]
Protect Business From Cyber Attacks
A company is only as safe as its computer network and, though it's hard to admit, many businesses are frightfully unprotected when it comes to possible hackers, viruses, and other nasty internet elements. Cyber attacks have leveled people from all … [Continue reading]
5 Ways to Increase Computer Security
Though the internet is far safer now than it was in its infancy, there are nevertheless more people using the net than ever and this means that there is a much greater field of victims for the cunning hacker or identity thief. Even major … [Continue reading]
Kill Running Process on Computer

Method #1: There are many ways to kill an active process, and in this article we will examine some of the most common and effective approaches to achieve this task. When deciding to end a process, especially during a time when your system is … [Continue reading]
Keep your Computer free from Viruses and More
Computer technology is advancing at a blistering pace, with each new year bringing stunning leaps and bounds over the previous year's already amazing software and hardware. But there is one problem that plagues computers no matter how advanced … [Continue reading]