When to image a hard drive, and when to clone it

Cloning copies the complete contents of one drive—the files, the partition tables and the master boot record—to another: a simple, direct duplicate. Imaging copies all of that to a single, very large file on another drive. You can then restore the image back onto the existing drive or onto a new one. More information from this article on PCWorld.com. Click the link to read it PCWorld.com

 

If Windows virtual memory is too low, you can increase it, but there are trade-offs

Virtual memory, also known as the swap file, uses part of your hard drive to effectively expand your RAM, allowing you to run more programs than it could otherwise handle. But a hard drive is much slower than RAM, so it can really hurt performance. (I discuss SSDs below.) Get some tips from this article on this link PCWorld.com

 

The Search for the Perfect Mac Desktop Gmail Client

This article will help you on searching the best Mac desktop Gmail client. Check this article from this link MakeUseOf.com

Mysterious Lumia phablet surfaces, hinting at Microsoft’s midrange phone plans

Microsoft appears to be continuing its strategy of developing midrange phones for the American and overseas markets, if data collected by a Windows Phone cross-promotion network is any indication. Check out this article from this link  from PCWorld.com

 

These 3 Types Of Lists Will Help You Be More Productive

When it comes to being organized and productive, the to-do list is the ultimate tool. That’s why there are so many task management apps and project management systems that are focused around task lists. But at some point, you have to stop listing and start doing. By using these three lists, you’ll have all the list-making power you need without a complicated system that takes up too much time. Look at these list from this link MakeUseOf.com

5 More iOS 8 Keyboards That Support GIFs, Fancy Fonts & Themes

From emoji, to GIFs and fancy font styles, iOS 8 allows you to install third-party keyboards that change the way you input text on your iPhone or iPad. Check this out from this link MakeUseOf.com

How to skip the Black Friday crowds and still find great deals online

Sometimes the biggest pain with a new PC is simply buying it, especially if you’re eyeing one of those Black Friday deals set to go live next week. Thanksgiving weekend can be a great time for deals, but it’s also notorious for massive crowds and long waits. Check out this article from this link PCWorld.com