Short answer: No.
Long answer: There’s a good chance that Windows 8 will get you to your tasks at about the same speed Windows 7 did. If Win 7 was sluggish on your PC, the flashier Win 8 is not going to help you much.
Should I still use Windows Vista on my PC?
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Microsoft has two levels of support for its Windows products, Mainstream Support and Extended Support. The first is free and the second costs money.
Pick the right Hardware when Buying a new PC
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How the CPU, RAM, graphics, and hard drive are important when buying a new PC or upgrading an existing one, and why it depends on what you use your PC for
Five Reasons Not to Buy a New PC
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Here are five reasons why you might want to wait on that new PC purchase for awhile.
How to turn your PC into a Tablet | Infographic
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There is so much fuss these days about tablets and the ‘Post PC Era’. We thought that we would show people how they can turn their current PC into a tablet.
5 Reasons to Use Chrome over Other Browsers
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I like Google Chrome a lot. In fact, I think you should discontinue using your existing web browser, and start using Chrome instead. Here are five good reasons why.
Top Five Reasons Why Windows 7 is better than Vista
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According to these operating-system statistics, Windows 7 is the world’s most popular operating system, and overtook Windows XP in August 2011. Since then, its lead has grown, and it’s now run by 48.7% of users.
What are the Types of Wireless Technology for PCs?
| By Steve Horton |
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Let’s face it: Wires cause clutter. The more wires you have from your laptop or desktop PC to your peripherals, the more clutter there is, and the more wires can get tangled, pulled out, frayed or ruined. Thankfully, electronics are moving in a wireless direction. Fewer cords is a good thing, right? Sure, but not always.
Can a Tablet Replace a Laptop for Good?
| By Steve Horton |
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With the announcement and impending release of the iPad 3, it’s important to point out that as advanced as tablets are, there are still things they can’t do that a laptop can do.
Top 5 Reasons Not to Use Windows XP
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In the past, we’ve recommended Windows XP as a great choice for older PCs due to its light footprint and low system requirements. Well, here’s the flipside of that argument: five reasons why it’s not a good idea to use XP after all.
Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down – Which to Choose?
| By Steve Horton |
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We did a recent poll on Facebook where we asked you what you did with your PC when done with it. Out of 25 responses, eight people said they put their PC in Sleep Mode. Two people said they Hibernated it. And the majority, 14 people, said they shut it down completely.
What Size of Laptop Do You Need?
| By Steve Horton |
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The Size of Laptop that’s Right for you Illustration: Gordon McAlpin You’d like to pick up a laptop, but you can’t make up your mind from the various model types, screen sizes, and configurations. We’ll break it down for you. There are three main sizes of laptops these days: netbooks, ultrabooks and notebooks. NETBOOKS Though fallen out of style in recent years, netbooks are still popular among people who want a PC on an extreme budget. For just a couple hundred dollars, you can get a Windows 7 Basic or […]
The Best Windows Backup Solutions
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Backing up and restoring your PC’s files doesn’t have to be an arduous or expensive process. Here are the best Windows Backup solutions, both free and paid.
Do I Need an Ultrabook? What are the benefits?
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Ultra means “going beyond what is ordinary” or “excessive” or “extreme”. Ultrabooks are kind of the opposite of that …
Does Your PC’s Monitor Affect Performance?
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Different types of PC monitors, especially multiple widescreens, can affect the performance of your PC. Find out why.
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