The PC Rescue Blog

This blog is simply a collection of short articles about random IT-related subjects. Hopefully some of them are interesting or even useful!

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Windows XP support will end on April 8, 2014. Microsoft will make no further updates available to the public or provide any assistance with XP-related issues. Any bugs or security problems that are found will not be fixed. If you use the Internet, especially if you shop or bank online, you are risking an unpleasant outcome!

We offer some advice on choosing a new PC or laptop.

Reasons why you computer can slow down, and what you can do about it.

Computer cooling fans can become noisy, usually due to a fault with the fan or due to overheating caused by contamination.

Anyone who wants to use their computer as a tool rather than a toy is likely to need a desktop computer rather than a notebook or tablet, unless portability is an important requirement.