  | |  |  | |  | | From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor | | | My i5 desktop refused to start the other day. It was caught in this looping reboot right after the power-on self test. I was scared that something disastrous happened, but I went through the checklist to diagnose the root cause, and voila: one of my USB ports had shorted out and I had a corrupted bootup file. I retired the USB port and did a Windows repair. 30 minutes later, my computer was back! Whew, I’m so glad it wasn’t malware! | | It’s a terrible feeling when your computer refuses to start. But before you panic and spend hundreds of dollars on a professional technician, consider trying this checklist of tests and solutions: here are the most common reasons why a PC won’t startup… READ NOW | | | | In a time when computer hygiene and personal protection is that much more precious, definitely consider getting yourself the services of a Virtual Private Network connection. A VPN will encrypt your email, browser, streaming, and file sharing signals so that your identity and personal habits remain your own private choices… READ NOW | | | | Net neutrality is the philosophy and practice that all users should have the freedom to access anything on the Web without restrictions, boundaries, or tiered levels of access. But is this the best way to run the World Wide Web? About.com lists the pros and the cons of Net neutrality here… READ NOW | | | | Part of the reason that you bought an iPad was having access to a vast quality-controlled world of applications. 700 thousand apps are ready for your picking! But which apps are the recommended few that you should try first? Well, About.com has some strong recommendations for iPad apps here… READ NOW | | | | | | More Recommended Reading at About.com: | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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