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If your computer runs Microsoft Windows, chances are you have viewed the System Information screen more than once.
This screen contains lots of need-to-know information about your PC’s hardware and Operating System as well as links to some of the most critical Windows system tools. [Read more…]
A while back I told you about a great free program called Speccy that lists pretty much every technical detail there is about your PC.
If you have even a passing interest in what hardware and software is inside your computer’s case, you need to download Speccy today.
If you have that same curiosity about what’s inside your Android phone or tablet, a wonderful free app called CPU-Z will tell you. [Read more…]
Question from Beverly L.: Rick, I have a four year old Dell laptop computer that I’m planning to sell on Craigslist.
The problem is I have no idea what the model number of the computer is. The label on the bottom is faded so badly that I can’t read it. I also can’t remember how much memory is in it or how big the hard drive is.
I do know that this PC has Windows 7 on it. How can I find out what the model number is, how much memory it has, and how big the hard drive is?
Rick’s answer: Beverly, you can easily find that information with a quick bit of detective work. Here’s how: [Read more…]