Blocking access to websites is important if you have children or if you have PC that is used by a lot of different people. There are numerous ways to restrict access to the Internet or specific websites. Some include modifying the router, changing your DNS settings or applying other filters. But we’re going to show [...]
Archive | February, 2010
Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close
If you launch Internet Explorer and receive an error message “Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close,” there are several things you can do to try and fix the problem. Since IE is very integrated with Windows, it’s possible a program running in the background is causing it to crash. Or [...]
Tips On Being More Productive
In the “Geek Universe”, time moves differently than it does with the rest of the world. It is a complicated quantum physics phenomenon we won’t get into right now. So when it comes to organizing our time, we find ourselves sitting in front of computer monitors Twittering or watching YouTube. This is because of that [...]
Hard Drive Backup and Clone Software
If you have the need for a squeaky-clean hard drive that can be restored in minutes, then we have two great solutions for you. Both of these are free and provide a hard drive backup and clone of your Operating System, applications and data. While these two programs are similar, they provide different functions depending [...]
Reset Windows 7 Password
You can reset Windows 7 password using the password reset disk. A password reset disk is a utility that allows a user with an Administrator’s account to create a reset option using removable media such as a flash drive or floppy disk. Anyone that has access to the reset disk will be able to reset [...]
Service Packs and Other Software From Microsoft Downloads Center
The Microsoft Download Center is a repository of software for Service Packs and other software released for download in Windows. This is a great resource for technicians and corporations that need to install service packs and other updates on multiple machines. Simply burn the updates to disk and install them over the network or on [...]
Re-size and Pin Icons in Windows 7
Desktop icons can either be a blessing or a curse to computer users. If your desktop is a kaleidoscope of coloful shotcuts, you certainly have issues controlling your icons. Remember, you are the boss of icons, not the other way around. If you feel you are being bullied by these desktop graphics, these tips will [...]
Windows 7 RC1 Expiring Soon
It’s been a great ride, folks, but those still using the Windows 7 Release Candidate will soon find their system is no longer going to validate. Users running the pre-release version of Windows 7 will begin getting notices on February 15th that their installation will no longer be valid. The messages will turn into automatic [...]
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