Troubleshooting unknown devices in Windows can be an arduous task. This will normally occur after a reinstall of Windows, and quite frequently can be resolved through a quick process of elimination. Newer versions of Windows typically will not have this problem, but Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows XP will quickly list a piece of [...]
Archive | November, 2009
Gifts For Geeks Under $500
The second part of our gifts for geeks focuses on those gifts above $100 but below $500. These gifts are sure to make the tech guru or beloved nerd in your family gush with joy this holiday. Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu ray player If you’re in the marker for an affordable Blu Ray player, this [...]
Gifts for Geeks Under $100
The PCTechBytes Gifts For Geeks recommendations are in for this year, and if you are struggling to find tech bling for the nerd in your life, we are here to help. While crazed shoppers are lining up for Black Friday deals, you can get these gifts online and have them delivered to your front door. [...]
Can’t Connect To The Internet
If you can’t connect to the Internet, there can be several reasons. Techniques for discovering the source of this problem can be broken down into a few distinct parts: Internet was working but now it is not, Internet never worked, removed viruses and now I can’t connect to the Internet, and finally, I reinstalled Windows [...]
Duplicate IP Address Found On Network
A duplicate IP address can cause connectivity issues. In the age of networking where every device and appliance in the house has an IP address, it is not uncommon to receive a “duplicate IP address found on network” error message. This can occur when you have a static IP address assigned to another computer or [...]
Power Supply Calculator
If you’re building your own computer or are considering upgrading your existing PC, you need to make sure your power supply is adequate by using a power supply calculator. There are great power supply calculators on the Antec and Thermaltake websites that have virtually every possible configuration you will encounter on a motherboard. This tool [...]
Update D-Link Firmware
You can update D-Link Firmware in a few simple steps. When we think of updating firmware in computers our bowels loosen and beads of sweat form on our brow. The general rule with a PC BIOS update is if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. But in regards to a router, the update procedure is [...]
Get The Best Picture With HDTV Calibration
Despite what you might think, your high-def television needs to be calibrated when you get it out of the box. Sure, it looks wonderful, but it doesn’t look the way it’s supposed to in a theater setup. The goal is to get the deepest blacks and the correct contrast ratio. Chances are, your television or [...]
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