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How did Adding Memory Significantly Increase Gaming Performance for an AMD APU?
When you upgrade your computer's hardware, it is a given that you expect a boost in performance, but sometimes you get an unexpectedly significant increase beyond what you counted on.
Can You Use a Virtual OS to Access a Website Blocked in the Host OS's Hosts File?
No matter how hard you try to keep your kids safe from undesirable websites on the Internet, it seems like there is always some method of circumventing any protection you set up.
Are There any Benefits from Plugging Your Mouse into a USB 3.0 Port?
When you are serious about online gaming, you look for every edge that you can find.
Block Spying and Tracking while Browsing with the Privacy Badger Extension
If there is one thing we are all tired of, it is being constantly tracked and spied on while we are browsing the Internet.
Why does Application Search in Windows 8 no Longer Match Substrings?
Being able to find your favorite applications using substrings makes your workload just a bit easier to deal with, but what do you do when this useful search feature stops working? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to solve a reader's 'broken' search feature problem.
How does Windows Determine the Amount of Time it Takes to Perform an Action with a File?
The 'time remaining' estimations on Windows are enough to drive anyone crazy at times, but have you ever wondered how Windows determines those times? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has some answers for a curious, yet frustrated, reader's question.
How do You Search for Multiple File Types at the Same Time in Windows 8?
Searching for a singular file or file type is one thing, but what do you do when you need to search for multiple file types at the same time? Today's SuperUser Q&A post comes to the rescue for one reader's file search dilemma.
Why does My Browser Say a Secure Website is not Fully Secure?
With all the trouble one can run into on the Internet, it is always a good idea to have as secure of a connection as possible.
Does Windows 8 Have to be Installed on an NTFS Partition?
If you are new to working with partitions, then you may wonder what the differences between the different types are, and which ones you can install newer Windows systems on.
What is the Difference Between Numbered and Non-Numbered Pentium Processors?
With the variety in names and so-called types of Pentium processors over the years, it can be a little bit confusing knowing the differences between them all.
Can You Force Windows to Display in Grayscale?
Medical conditions sometimes require us to tweak Windows in order to accommodate a particular physical limitation or need.
Is it Safe to Power Up a Motherboard Outside of Its Case?
Sometimes you need to work on hardware components, like a motherboard, outside of the computer case, but is it safe to do so with the hardware in question powered up? Today's SuperUser Q&A posts looks at precautions one should take with an endeavor like this.
Is Bluetooth Faster than Wi-Fi?
If your devices have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capability built in, then which one is actually faster? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader's question.
How do You Re-Enable Non-Web Store Extensions in the Stable and Beta Channels of Chrome?
Google recently made a significant change to the stable and beta channels of Chrome, one that disabled any extension that did not come from the Web Store.
How can You Tell if Two DVDs are Exactly the Same or Not?
Whether it is just a matter of curiosity or a genuine need to know, how do you tell if two DVDs are exactly the same? Today's SuperUser Q&A looks at some different ways to find out.
How can You Open and Edit Windows .lnk Shortcut Files?
While most people will never need to open a .
How to Make a Homemade Portable Air Conditioner for Only $8
Are you looking for a cheap and easy way to beat the heat? Then this portable air conditioner DIY project just might be what you are looking for! See how easy it is to make in today's video from YouTube channel HouseholdHacker.
How do You Make Your Browsers Use the Full Resolution of Your Monitor?
Having a monitor with a very high resolution is awesome, but what do you do when Google Chrome and Internet Explorer refuse to make appropriate use of all that resolution real-estate? Today's SuperUser Q&A has some possible solutions to one reader's resolution dilemma.
How do You Find the Original Source of an Image?
What do you do when you have an awesome image that you downloaded long ago, but are unable to remember the website you found it on? Are there any easy ways to find the original website again?Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites.
New 64-Bit Builds of Google Chrome Dev and Canary Channels now Available
Are you looking for the 'hottest' combination of Google Chrome and 64-bit Windows systems? Then you will definitely want to give the new 64-bit builds of Google Chrome in the Dev and Canary channels a try! The new builds just became available this week and are ready for all manner of testing fun.