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Miguel Leiva-Gomez

Miguel has been a business growth and technology expert for more than a decade and has written software for even longer. From his little castle in Romania, he presents cold and analytical perspectives to things that affect the tech world.

How Progress Bars Work And Why They Are Inaccurate Most of the Time

The progress bar is supposed to make your life better by informing you how much more time it requires to finish the job. However, most of the time, it is inaccurate and it could show 99% for the last 5 minutes. We understand your frustration, which is why I’m going to explain exactly why these things happen.

Windows – Jun 21, 2013

How BitTorrent DHT Peer Discovery Works

Peer discovery is an essential part of the BitTorrent protocol. It’s how its downloads happen so quickly: You connect to multiple people, and each of them upload a little piece of the file to you. This article explains how the whole BitTorrent DHT peer discovery process works.

Internet – Jun 14, 2013

How to Get Passive 3D Movies to Play Right in Windows

After some months of buying my own passive polarized display, I’ve realized that anyone new to this kind of hardware is probably going to have a hard time figuring it out. The learning curve isn’t incredibly steep, but there’s not much information on how to get passive 3D movies to play just how you want them.

Windows – Jun 10, 2013

2 Unexpected File Types Where Computer Viruses Can Exist (And They Are Not .EXE)

Other than exe files, there are a few different file types that viruses can be present in. In this article, we will show you the different file types and discuss them in detail.

Windows – May 20, 2013

How To Make Sure Your Antivirus Software Is Working

You probably have invested money in a good antivirus software, but how do you know that your anitvirus software is working, without actually infecting your computer intentionally?

Windows – May 10, 2013

How 3D Technology Works

For those who are planning to buy a 3D capable device, this article shows you what you need to know about 3D technology and help you make a better decision.

Tech Explained – May 3, 2013

Recover Passwords For Windows Apps With Password Recovery Bundle

Ever get caught up in activity, grow tired and forgetful, and wish there were a way to recover passwords for Windows apps? Here is a great Password recovery tool and we have a giveaway for it.

Windows – Apr 25, 2013

Smartphone Battery Life – Why They Drain So Quickly And Possible Solutions

Have you ever wondered why your smartphone battery life is much worst than the old dumb phone? In this article, we will explain the cause for poor battery life and the solutions to extend it.

Mobile – Apr 18, 2013

Does Increasing Page File Make The Computer Run Faster?

Page File in Windows can help to share the load with the memory, but will increasing the page file make the computer run faster? Read on to find out the answer.

Windows – Apr 12, 2013

How to Safeguard Your Windows Computer from a Browser Hijack

A browser hijacking is the practice of taking advantage of vulnerabilities in the browser to compromise the user’s computer in a manner that would serve the interests of the hijacker. There are a few ways a hijacker can achieve this, and we will detail each of them as well as discuss how to prevent them from happening.

Windows – Apr 9, 2013

How Digital Camera Works (And Why More Pixels Doesn’t Lead To A Better Photo)

In this article, we will simplify the technology behind digital camera and explain why some cameras perform better than others!

Tech Explained – Mar 25, 2013

Migrate Windows Data, Files And Settings Easily with Zinstall WinWin 2013

If you just bought a new PC, you will know that transferring data and settings from the old PC to the new machine can be a hassle. When you find yourself in this scenario, there’s one application that can answer your call to migrate data and files: Zinstall WinWin. We have a giveaway for this event. Read on for more detail.

Windows – Mar 19, 2013

How to Change Internet Explorer 10’s Default Search Engine

Bing is the default search provider in Internet Explorer 10 and it’s very difficult to configure another search provider. In fact, it almost looks impossible. We’ll explain how you can change the search provider in Internet Explorer 10, effectively ending the frantic search for that darned setting.

Windows – Mar 18, 2013

4 New Windows 8 Apps You Should Get Your Hands On

If you have not been checking out the Windows store, here are some useful Windows 8 apps that have appeared lately!

Windows – Mar 12, 2013

How to Add Shutdown And Restart Options To The Taskbar Context Menu [Windows 8]

In Windows 8, you can right-click the bottom left-hand corner of your screen to get a context menu that takes you to places such as your task manager and control panel. In this tutorial, we will show you a way to add the shutdown and restart options to the taskbar context menu.

Windows – Mar 9, 2013

MTE Explains: What Is Cloud Computing?

You have heard a lot about the “cloud”, but do you really know what it means? In this article, we will explain what is cloud computing and some of more popular example of cloud services.

Tech Explained – Jan 26, 2013

How to Fix Busy Windows Processes

If your Windows processes are constantly running at 100% and taking up system resources, What should you do in this situation? Here are the solutions to fix these busy Windows processes.

Windows – Jan 15, 2013

The Differences Between a Refurbished and New PC (And Is a Refurbished PC a Better Deal?)

When some people see the word “refurbished” placed in the title of a PC, their immediate reaction is to avoid the item like the plague, not knowing all the differences between a refurbished and new PC. Refurbished PC is not as bad as you think, and with a little attention, it could save you money too.

Tech Explained – Jan 7, 2013

Understanding Windows 8 Licensing Options: Which One To Choose

Even after Microsoft’s simplified the licensing system for Windows 8, people are still confused which version of Windows 8 they should get. In this article, we are going to go through the various version of Windows 8 and which license you should get for your machine.

Windows – Dec 14, 2012

5 Strange Things You’ll Find In Microsoft Windows

Some call “Easter Eggs”, while others call them bugs, but nevertheless, these weird stuff doesn’t stop appearing in Windows. Let’s have a look at instances when Windows starts acting weird in ways that are completely reproducible!

Windows – Nov 2, 2012

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