In our last podcast about security solutions, we took a deep look into the effect these programs have on PC performance. The TuneUp blog team has since tested some of the most popular security products on the market including Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, Norton Internet Security 2011, Kaspersky Internet Security 2011, AVG Internet Security 2011, [...]
Growing tired of that same old Aero design introduced with Windows Vista? Even Microsoft thinks you might be and has made some changes to the look of Windows 8 as a result. Here’s a quick tip on how you can get this look with TuneUp Styler. Applying the New Window 8 Style Download the “Windows [...]
Microsoft Windows remains one of the leading PC operating systems on the planet and with Windows 7, the company has taken the product line in an exciting new direction. However, as reliable and functional as Windows is, at times, the operating system can end up running slowly, leaving PC users frustrated. Fortunately, by following just [...]
Have you ever booted up your PC and only gotten a black screen? If so, something’s clearly wrong. You probably then tried a variety of steps to get your PC running again. But what if these don’t help? You might be looking at a nasty malware infection that is messing with your system’s boot files. [...]
Microsoft recently caught my attention with the release of a performance-related hotfix. Blog readers should pay attention to KB2555428. It fixes an issue which can cause Windows 7 to boot extremely slowly. The culprit is System Restore with the slowdown occuring when many restore points have been created. To quote Microsoft Support on the symptoms [...]
At last week’s AllThingsD conference, Microsoft’s President of Windows and Windows Live Division, Steven Sinofsky, unveiled the new Windows 8 user interface for the first time. I’ll take you through five of the absolute highlights presented at the event. Windows Phone 7-like User Interface: It’s all about the tiles Everyone guessed it, including us: Windows [...]
While Windows Update is an important part of Microsoft’s operating systems, it’s also one of the more fragile Windows components, and Windows Update issues are among the most common problems that plague users. In this podcast, we’ll cover why installing updates are so important for PC users, the issues users usually encounter with Windows Update, [...]
Microsoft noticeably improved its taskbar with Windows 7! Instead of displaying every window and program in the taskbar, the operating system groups similar windows under one icon. The free app, 7Stacks takes this concept and kicks it up a notch by letting you combine many program and Explorer shortcuts into a single icon. Your desktop [...]
In 2007, Microsoft introduced “Windows DreamScene” into Windows Vista. This feature made it possible to enjoy a video clip, and not just static images, as your desktop wallpaper. Although users loved it, DreamScene was only available as part of the “Ultimate Extras” program—and only those users with Windows Vista Ultimate could access the feature. To [...]
As you know, it is essential for Windows users to know their systems are secure; however, the impact security solutions have on PC performance is a big issue. This is why the TuneUp blog team recently conducted a number of benchmarks to compare popular antivirus programs and find out which ones slow down your PC. [...]
