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Lightweight Alternatives to Built-In Windows Software & Features

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Posted by Brian Cui on January 3, 2012 at 1:17 pm
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Lightweight Alternatives

Windows has become more and more capable with each release, with the addition new built-in features such as system images for backup which would usually require third party software on previous versions of Windows. Even Internet Explorer, which was considered a joke when compared to modern browsers, got a much-needed refresh in IE9, a Vista and 7 exclusive. The built-in software may be enough to satisfy most users, though they could be much better in terms of resource usage – something not just netbook users need to pay attention to when it comes to what kinds of software they’re using.

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Sothink Web Video Downloader Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on September 12, 2011 at 6:56 pm

Sothink Web Video Downloader Review

Online video streaming sites are a hub for unique and interesting videos, requiring only a web browser and Internet access. View, play, and stream – no download is necessary, and videos are played almost instantly and are buffered as you watch. At times when you don’t have Internet access and you want to watch your favorite videos, you might be in trouble – most video sites won’t support downloading their hosted videos, so a third-party tool is necessary. Enter Sothink Web Video Downloader, a desktop application that scans for and captures streaming videos. Unlike many online download services, Sothink Web Video Downloader is claimed to be able to “Download any Videos You Are Viewing on Web” – and today, we’ll find out if it does that.

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What’s the Best Browser for Netbooks?

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Posted by Brian Cui on May 26, 2011 at 5:15 pm

What's the best browser for netbooks?

There are quite a few options to choose from when picking an Internet Browser – with each browser quite different from the others. For a fast, high-end computer, the choice of browser doesn’t really matter in terms of speed due to the fact that you computer is so fast, the difference in rendering speeds will be barely anything. Netbook owners, however, will have to take in a variety of factors when picking a browser, as netbooks don’t have a very high screen resolution, an ultra-fast CPU, or large amounts of memory available. Read along for our comparison of the major browsers of today to see which browser is best fit for a netbook.

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ASUS Eee 1215N Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on May 21, 2011 at 5:33 pm

ASUS Eee 1215N

Netbooks have been getting better and better over the years, sporting faster processors, better graphics hardware, and in some cases, bigger screens. ASUS created the Eee 1215N for those who want a little more punch than an average netbook with more processing power and a faster graphics card from Nvidia instead of Intel, and yet reaps the advantages of portability and long battery life. Read on for a full review of this 12-inch “netbook” – or is it really just a laptop in disguise?

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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Windows 7 and Making it Fast Again

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Posted by Brian Cui on January 5, 2011 at 6:37 pm

The Ultimate Guide To Cleaning Windows 7 And Making it Fast Again

Windows 7 may be the best release of Windows yet, but it’s still prone to a problem that’s plagued all operating systems ever released – slowing down over time. This issue affects everybody – Windows 7 will take longer and longer to boot, programs will launch slower, and could even crash more often. There are lots of causes to system slowdown, from registry errors to corrupted system files. However, everything is fixable, and Windows 7 can definitely be brought back up to speed without having to reformat and reinstall Windows. Netbook Network Presents: The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Windows 7 and Making it Fast Again.

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