First off, the names given to graphics cards nowadays can be a tad confusing, if not extremely long, which may require some explanation. ROG (the Choice of Champions, no less) is a brand used by Asus since 2006, meaning Republic of Gamers and Strix, although being ancient Roman […]
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I just love shopping online. I can sit back in the comfort of my own little den, no trudging around, it’s just all so easy. And then, at the end, the package is delivered right to your door. What’s not to like? Mind you, I
Ashampoo® Spectre Meltdown CPU Checker Instant vulnerability check for Spectre and Meltdown “Glaring security holes in all modern processors named Meltdown and Spectre have recently made the headlines. With Ashampoo Spectre Meltdown CPU Checker, you can determine at the click of a button whether your
Giveaways & Contests Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Running Now!
By accident, I realized I could stream videos/pictures from my computer to the TV through my Maestro cable box. I wrote before about how to disable the streaming of media from your computer: Disable Media Streaming For Privacy Then I discovered another issue. If you
For the past week I have been playing a lot on my PS4, one of the reasons is my sweet wife bought me the game Evil Within 2 for Christmas. I played number 1 and loved it so had to play this one. This is
First off, I must apologize for my extended absence. Unfortunately, I’ve been crook (Australian term for unwell). Nothing too serious, just enough to keep me far from 100%. I’m into my 70s now so I guess nothing more or less than one should expect. My
Data Usage Sometimes it is useful to know how much internet bandwidth you are using. This would be especially true if your ISP host is imposing a data cap. It might also come in handy if you suspect a rogue piece of software is misbehaving.
If you run a website that handles sensitive information such as email addresses, passwords and more importantly, personal financial information, you should consider converting your site to SSL (Secure Sockets layer, aka TLS) for the peace of mind of both you and your users. What
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Giveaways & Contests Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Coming Soon!
Ten years ago I was banned from an expats forum for belligerence in the face of Soviet style moderation and mercilessly left to wander the empty corridors of the internet without a community I could call my home. Fast forward five or six years and
Dave’s Computer Tips Dave Hartsock. He is the man behind the scenes who started it all. He hails from the great Hoosier State of Indiana. A most kind and generous man in my estimation, and his DCT Bio reads as follows: “Executive Editor/Owner/Admin of Daves
Emoji, Emoticons, Smileys… Smileys have been around for as long as people have been sending messages to each other using computers. So much can be lost or misunderstood when using text alone. A little smiley can go a long way towards turning what may have
