About Steve HortonSteve Horton is the Manager of Community & Social Media for ReviverSoft. He’s been working with computers for over 20 years. Steve’s dedicated to helping people get the most out of their PCs, and likes playing cards and writing comics.
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Saving Files in the Right File Format for Compatibility
What is the most basic file format in which you can save a file so that can be read by other programs? When you create a document on your computer, you use a program to create a file. The program saves the document in its own specific format that is usually identified by a three- or four-letter file extension. For text files saved in Microsoft Word, the file extensions may be .doc, .docx, .rtf. or .txt. The .doc extension represents Word documents created up through Word 2003, while .docx refers to those documents created with Word 2007, 2010 and 2013 specifically ...
How do I Reduce Overheating Problems in My PC?
When a PC overheats, it can cause many problems with the inner workings of the computer, as the central processing unit (CPU) getting too hot can cause significant problems in its operation. There are many ways to fix this relatively common issue and prevent overheating, so that it doesn't cause aggravating freezing and other unexpected disruptions that can result in the loss of work or important files. How to Know When Overheating is the Problem Diagnosing a computer problem can be a difficult task. Different symptoms are caused by different issues, and PC overheating problems also contain characteristics unique to them. The ...
What are the options for backing up my important files?
So, you’re ready to back up the data on your computer, but what’s the best method? If you read my last article, you will have learned that no one is immune from the perils of data loss. More importantly, I hope you will have learned that no matter how informed or tech savvy you are, it doesn't mean you follow the rules of keeping your data safe. All that being said, you’re now ready to be a diligent techie and start backing up your data -– but what’s the best method? Well, let’s take a look at the different options available and discuss ...
The Best Free Antivirus Solutions
When it comes to viruses -- and antivirus programs -- the average computer user can’t really do much to defend against these threats. Antiviruses bundled with their computer usually don’t do much in terms of defense and act more intrusive than actual viruses would, with constant warnings and cues for the user to pay for an update. It’s understandable, then, that users wishing to browse and download with no worries are seeking better options for their protection. However, a good amount of these better options are actually free -- ready to see them? AVG Free AVG, or Anti-Virus Guard, is a free antivirus ...
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