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A clean desktop, as it should be.

Does What’s on My Desktop Affect My Computer’s Speed?

A cluttered desktop doesn’t slow down your computer in and of itself, but could be a symptom of deeper problems.

Trust

Can I trust this site or utility?

There are a number of steps you can take to help determine if an unfamiliar utility is safe.

Virus

How do I protect my Windows XP after they stop sending updates?

When Microsoft stops support for XP your computer will keep working. The big problem is unsupported vulnerabilities.

Hacker in the night

Is application-provided encryption secure?

Lots of people keep their passwords and sensitive information in documents or spreadsheets sporting a password. Is that really safe?

Tux - The Linux Mascot

How Do I Get Printer Drivers for Linux?

Printer drivers are not always made for Linux distributions. But there are a few alternate roads you may go down to use your printer.

Windows XP

Will Macrium Reflect Free keep working in XP?

Current versions will continue to work. The real problem is what happens with future versions.