Archive | May, 2009

Benchmark Software

The following software allows you to benchmark your computer. Benchmarking your computer allows you to test the performance of specific components, and provides valuable computer indexing information, such as the make and model of the motherboard, the speed of the RAM and the type of CPU you have. We’ve included some of our favorite benchmark [...]

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Backup Software

Your computer data is critical, and it is essencial that you have a file backup strategy to avoid losing data when your hard drive fails. We have included some very popular file backup utilities to help you backup photos, music and other data files. When backing-up your data, be sure to backup to a different [...]

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First Impressions Of Windows 7 RC1

First Impressions Of Windows 7 RC1

Windows 7 made its public debut on May 5, 2009 in the form of RC1. Surprisingly, we had no problems getting our hands on both the 32 and 64 bit versions on the very first day. Once downloaded, we burned the ISO files to DVD and began installing RC1 on a Windows Vista machine that [...]

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How to Power Cycle a Router and Modem

Power cycling is the process of “rebooting” the router and modem.When we power cycle a network, we generally will do all computers behind the router, as well. This gives those devices the opportunity to clear memory and refresh IP addresses. This is typically done when a noticeable slow-down has occurred or if you are having [...]

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I Can't Access the Internet

I just landed my first real job as a support technician. So far, every job that I have encountered has to do with the client’s computer not able to access the Internet. For obvious reasons, this problem is very frustrating. Sometimes clients call tech support from various companies, spending hours and getting no where. This [...]

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My Printer Won't Print

My Printer Won't Print

We have all endured a printer won’t print issue. Whether it is printing out an important report, or wedding invitations, it always seems the printer stops working in the worst of times. Here are some general steps to get any printer that won’t print to work. Fix Printer Won’t Print Issues If the printer won’t [...]

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