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Must Have Accessories for Your Laptop or Desktop Computer

PSafe Newsroom — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 21:42:39 +0000

Even though tablets have become increasingly popular to use for all of your electronic needs, most people still tend to use a laptop or desktop computer to complete work for their business or education, or even to play online games. While laptops and desktops have gotten cheaper over the years (which makes them easier to replace and update when needed), you still want to make sure that you get the most use out of your investment. Below are some of the best accessories available to improve your desktop or laptop experience.

A Laptop Cooling Pad or Stand

While working in bed might be comfortable for you, it’s not comfortable for your laptop. The solution to this issue is to make sure your laptop is able to “breathe” by using a laptop stand or cooling pad. These tend to be about $10-$40. Don’t have money to spend? A book underneath your laptop will often work just as well.

In addition, your laptop and desktop computer can also overheat from dust buildup in the fan or a hot environment. Make sure to use your computer in a cool place, and to check for and remove dust when necessary. All of these precautions will help you to get the most use out of your computer and ensure that it runs at an optimal speed.

A Keyboard Cover

Silicone keyboard covers are thin, flexible, and often come in great colors. They are important for protecting your keyboard against dust, dirt, liquid, and food. This will help to keep all of your keys functioning properly, and even keep the numbers and letters from fading. If you’re worried about germs, the covers can be washed and disinfected. Keeping your laptop looking brand-new has never been easier.

An External Hard Drive

This device is absolutely necessary if you store anything of value — such as documents, photos, videos, et cetera — on your computer. Even though desktop computers often have more storage space than laptops, it is a good idea to backup your data on an external hard drive in case your computer crashes, whether from age or malware. Or, maybe you just need more storage space, and would rather keep all of your larger files on an external drive. Whatever your reason, there is no excuse to not have this device. Especially now that you can purchase a 1TB hard drive for around $50.

The Five Most Common Junk Files on Your Computer

PSafe Newsroom — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:49:19 +0000

Junk files are pesky extra files that your computer creates while you’re using various programs. That might not be a problem if your computer later deleted those files after you finished using them. But that’s not the case. Instead, if you don’t clear them, junk files accumulate on your computer, slowing your computer down. Here, we’ll answer some of your common questions about junk files so you can be rid of them once and for all.

What Are Junk Files?

Performing nearly any function on your computer creates a temporary file. The problem is that while temporary files do contain useful data at the time they’re created, they aren’t relevant for long. Even though they’re irrelevant, however, your computer still doesn’t delete them. That’s when temporary files become junk files.

What Are the Five Most Common Junk Files?

Microsoft Word temporary files.
Temporary Internet files stored during browsing that are reloaded when you visit a website more than once.
Temporary system files for powering on or shutting down your computer.
Temporary program data that is filed onto your computer during installation or program operation.
Improperly removed programs and their related material.

Why do I Need to Get Rid of Junk Files?

Junk files usually aren’t actively hurting anything on your computer, but they are a problem because they are taking up space and memory. Uncleaned junk files can take up, for example, a gigabyte or more of your computer space. If you don’t have sufficient memory, then you can’t actively add new programs. Additionally, if your memory is overly full, then your computer will slow down.

How do I Get Rid of Junk Files?

To get rid of junk files, you need to install a disk cleaner on your computer. The program you choose should run regularly, and you should be able to clear out all of your unnecessary junk files with just one click.

Useful Tips for Recovering Lost Data (On a PC)

PSafe Newsroom — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:14:27 +0000

It’s happened to everyone at one point or another: you’re close to the end of a project, but then a slip of the finger or a computer crash causes your file to disappear. Re-booting may help, but only if you had hit save right beforehand, so to get back your file you need to work quickly and carefully. Following are four tips on how to best find — and recover — your lost data.

1. Check your recycle bin.

The first step is to see if your file has only been accidentally deleted — easy to do when you’re quickly clicking through multiple files and folders. So it may be as simple as just checking your recycle bin!

2. See if you’ve sent any version of the file via email, or have stored it elsewhere.

If you’re lucky, you’ve already sent the file to a colleague, or yourself, so have another copy in your email, or on some other cloud-based platform. Even if just an earlier draft of the document, you still won’t have to start over from scratch. You can also find missing files in surprising places, for example lost or damaged image files can sometimes be recovered from your memory card in Windows.

3. Use your backup program.

Regular backups of your hard drive or libraries are the most surefire way to avoid losing files completely. Windows computers come with built-in backup programs for both documents and images, and doing so daily is a good habit to get into. Most programs also perform incremental backups, meaning that new files of files that have been changed are copied as well.

4. Try a file recovery program.

There are a number of portable file recovery programs that can scan your disks for lost or deleted files. Once scanned, you can simply search for the missing file by name and size, then click “Restore,” and your file will be recovered.

A great way to protect your data is to make sure your computer is running efficiently and never gets overloaded. To improve your computer’s health, download PSafe Total for Windows. This free software includes a Memory Booster that optimizes your data, frees up your storage space, and speeds up your device. A less-cluttered computer that is able to process more quickly is a computer that is is also less likely to crash.

Transform Your Android Into a Laptop Right Now!

PSafe Newsroom — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:30:29 +0000

To keep from having to purchase and carry around a number of technological devices, many people today are looking for devices that can do double-duty. The good news is that your Android phone has the ability to be turned into a laptop through the use of Superbook by Andromium.

What is Superbook and How Does It Work

Superbook is a smart laptop shell that produces a complete laptop experience when it is connected to your Android smartphone. The smart laptop shell features a laptop sized screen, a keyboard, and a touchpad. The only thing that is missing from this pseudo-laptop is a processor. Connecting it to your android phone, however, provides the shell with processor functioning. This smart laptop shell allows an android smartphone user to use it as if it were a laptop when it is connected to the phone.

The Superbook is a product that was funded through the use of Kickstarter. The makers of the Superbook boast that the device allows users to do everything that they normally would do on a laptop by simply plugging a smartphone into the device. Browsing, programming, using office applications, and more are all possible on this device through the Andromium OS app.

What Type of Android Device Do You Need

Not all Android smartphones can be used with Superbook. Your Android device must run Android 5.0 or later. This allows the phone to have enough capability to power the laptop shell effectively.

Get Your Superbook Today

The Superbook is available on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter for the price of $99. You can purchase it today by going to the site and pledging the cost.

PSafe and The Superbook

PSafe offers top of the line security and performance solutions to Android users to enhance the user experience while keeping the user’s device safe from malicious threats. PSafe products can be used in conjunction with the Superbook in the same way that it can with your Android smartphone or device. PSafe Total boosts internet speed with Internet Booster, optimizes storage space with Memory Booster, prevents overheating with CPU Cooler, and protects against viruses and malicious threat and viruses with antivirus protection.