Archive | August, 2009

Printer Repair Tips

If this is a new cartridge, open the front cover and remove all cartridges. Be sure the protective film has been removed from the cartridge prior to installation. Inspect the contacts on the new cartridge for damage. Replace the cartridges in the correct place, close the front cover and power the printer down and then [...]

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Install a Network Printer

Install a network printer to allow multiple users and computer to share a single printer, rather than having numerous personal printers throughout the home or office. When installing a network printer, make sure it is located in a centralized place so that all users can access it conveniently, then install the software on each machine. You [...]

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Troubleshooting an HP Power Supply

Troubleshooting an HP Power Supply

Troubleshooting an HP power supply can help you determine if your computer’s problem is the power supply or the motherboard. If your Hewlett-Packard PC is experiencing power issues, it’s quite possible there may be a problem with the Power Supply Unit (PSU).  The power supply is inside the PC and is exposed at the back [...]

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reset IP address

Reset IP Address

Reset IP address of your computer or router if you lose connectivity on the LAN or on the Internet. It sometimes becomes necessary to manually renew your computer’s IP address.  If you suddenly realize you do not have an Internet connection, you can often right-click the network icon in the taskbar near the clock of [...]

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Sony VAIO Recovery Disks

Restoring your Sony VAIO to its original factory condition is sometimes preferred and necessary when troubleshooting and repairing your Sony product. The steps below quickly describe this process. Purchase Sony VAIO Recovery Disks Most Sony VAIO systems will have a VAIO recovery wizard. Create a Recovery Media Kit using this wizard and you’ll be able [...]

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HP Recovery Disk

HP Recovery Disk

If you have a recent model HP or Compaq machine, chances are you have the ability to create an HP recovery disk. This article will address accessing and copying information that resides on a hidden partition. This preloaded recovery partition will allow you to create a set of Hp restore disks that can be used [...]

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HP System Recovery

HP System Recovery

Hewlett Packard has made it convenient to an HP system recovery to your original factory settings. We recommend you follow the instructions below if trying to recover with the disks that came with your PC when you first opened the package. If your HP computer did NOT come with disks, it’s quite possible the HP system [...]

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