The time it takes to boot up a computer can be a source of frustration — especially if you’re in a rush and just want to log on, get information and move on with your day. If televisions took as long as PCs take to start working, we’d miss game-winning touchdowns.
Getting rid of an old PC is a predicament that people face when their systems slow down or break down. Here’s how to recycle your old computer while making sure that your private data isn’t exposed.
Fingerprint-reading sensors are a smart solution for saving time and avoiding the memorization of long lists of passwords, but some of the software that controls the process is confusing and could be a lot better.
Edited by Walt and written by Katie Boehret, this is a guide to gadgets, web services and other consumer technologies.
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