My computer developed a flickering problem that started subtly. For a split second, it goes black, the icons redraw, and the taskbar disappears briefly. This behavior wasn't constant, and I couldn't ...

Google TV’s latest update brings small improvements to the home screen experience. A new “Report history” option now appears under the “Accounts & profiles” section, and it presumably lets users track ...

In an effort to work faster, our devices store data from things we access often so they don’t have to work as hard to load that information. This data is stored in the cache. Instead of loading every ...

Clearing the cache on an Android device can greatly improve performance, free up storage space, and eliminate problems with apps. Here's how to clear the cache, including clearing both individual app ...

Nintendo 3DS Azahar has just announced support for caching shaders to disk. Azahar has to translate 3DS vertex shaders so your GPU can use them, slowing down gameplay. By caching compiled shaders, ...

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