Disk imaging software allows you to make an exact copy of your Windows installation so you can quickly restore it at a later time. This is different from a backup, as this takes it all–Windows, applications, data–everything that is on the partition you are making an image of. Normal backups will grab files you specify [...]
Archive | April, 2009
Alternative to Outlook, Word, Photoshop and Adobe Programs
Competition is healthy. When it comes to programs that cost upwards of one-thousand dollars, competition can be a necessity. While there is a lot to be said for running premium applications like Office and Photoshop, their alternatives are good enough for most users. Open source programs are nothing new to the tech community. There is [...]
Computer Security Tips
Computer security tips are important to follow. Microsoft Windows has been in the news a lot lately and not for good reasons. Computer security is once again in the forefront of Windows-bashing commercials and other negative propaganda. Conficker is the latest in the wave upon wave of viruses and malware devastating the PC community. Just [...]
PCI Diagnostic Card
Every technician should carry a PCI diagnostic card. Computer troubleshooting can be a lengthy and expensive process–especially when a computer is completely dead. Sometimes using diagnostic tools is the only way to truly reveal a hardware problem at the board level. We find that using tools such as multi-meters and PCI Diagnostic cards save time [...]
Dell PC Restore
Dell PC Restore allows you to revert your Dell computer back to original factory settings. This is sometimes also called a System Recovery and can be done either by a set of Recovery CDs or a second partition on the hard drive that has a compressed version of the factory image on it. Either way, [...]
Download Windows Service Pack CDs
As everyone knows, Windows updates every couple of weeks and patches critical flaws and adds other updates that improve performance or add minor features. Because they come every couple of weeks, some people would be very far behind if they were forced to reinstall Windows. We are including links to the download pages here so [...]
A Computer Repair Tool for Every Job
I often get asked what is the primary tool I use for computer repair. When I tell people the tool I use the most is “logic” they stare and me as if expecting me to follow-up with a punchline because that isn’t what they were expecting to hear. But it’s true. Applying logic to what [...]
Using Multiple Routers
Using multiple routers on your network is easy, so dust off those old wireless routers and put them to good use by extending WiFi range throughout your house. If you have your primary connection on the first floor and are having problems reaching the far corner of the second level or even the basement, you [...]
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