Most computer problems come from the internet. Viruses are almost always spread through malicious websites, and computer slowdowns can often come from having too many temporary internet files unnecessarily stored on the hard drive. Fortunately, one Firefox plugin wants to help users fix browser problems. The feature, called Firefox Health Report, was released by Mozilla earlier today. Firefox H

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Over the past few years, the price of PC security has been on a consistently downward trajectory. Today, protecting a PC is more affordable than ever, and top of the line security programs are available for between $20 to $40 per year. In spite of that fact, 69% of PC users still appear to be getting their antivirus software for free. Free antivirus software includes the trial versions pre-inst

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If you won the lottery, what would you do? Would you go on a trip to Europe? Buy a condo in Hawaii? Or would you drop $15,000 on a top-of-the-line PC? Let’s say, just for fun, you choose the latter option. That’s what Maximum PC did when they put together this year’s “Dream Machine.” The Dream Machine is a combination of some of the fastest computer hardware available today. Its pr

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You’ve probably already heard of Google’s Project Glass, which aims to bring the worlds of eyeglasses and computing together. However, Project Glass might be beyond the budgets of many consumers, as it’s sure to cost hundreds of dollars while requiring a mobile prescription plan. But what if we told you how to control your desktop or laptop computer with your eyes for just $30? Yes, it

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In addition to China and North Korea, Iran is one of the most restrictive countries on the planet. But it looks like Iran’s citizens just became a little more suppressed. Today, ComputerWorld.com is reporting that Iran’s government has blocked access to Gmail and Google. Although it’s still possible to access Google and Gmail through alternative IP addresses and some mobile carriers, it�

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