Repair or replace broken tech?

• My computer is really slow and I think it's broken. Should I replace it?

• If it's just slow performance, there's a chance you can repair it. Most performance issues usually relate to malfunctioning hardware, age or a bad program - all of which are cheaper to fix instead of fully replacing. Start by seeing if free software like PC Decrapifier, CCleaner or an anti-virus program can speed things up. If those don't work, it might be a hardware problem. Compare the price of the new piece of hardware with the price of a new system. Then, factor in the age. Go with a replacement if the computer is four or more years old. At that age, other parts could start giving out soon, too.

4 ways to learn people's secrets

The Internet is a great social networking tool. You can stay in touch with friends, find out who lives near you, share photos and talk about current events.

Do you want to learn more about someone? Facebook and Google are a good start, but if you really want to learn about someone there are specialized sites that go even farther.

People Search Sites