Computers die or quickly become obsolete. Having to replace a computer can be an exciting endeavor for some or something that instills dread in others. So when the time comes, do you buy or build your next computer? There is a certain allure for hunting down parts, spreading them all over the table and assembling [...]
Archive | November, 2010
Windows Zero Day Exploit
A new zero-day exploit has been discovered in Windows. The exploit allows an application to elevate its privilege to “system.” In Vista and Windows 7 it also bypasses User Account Control (UAC). This exploit takes advantage of a bug in win32k.sys–part of the Windows kernal–and enables an attacker to impersonate the system account. This flaw [...]
Gateway System Recovery
Gateway Direct systems went “media-less” back in several years ago. In the event of a system crash users could either restore their systems from the Recovery Partition OR from the backup media that they were prompted to create on first power-up — we would provide them with up to 5 blank CD-R discs depending on [...]
32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows
Should I install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7? You probably already realized your Windows 7 DVD has both the 32-bit and 64-bit version of Windows to choose from. In order to decide which you should install, we need to cover some important factors that will determine if you’re capable of, or have [...]
Free Clone Mac Hard Drive Software
You can make a bootable clone of your Mac hard drive using the free program Super Duper. It’s obviously good to have a clone of your hard drive, as you will not have to worry about finding and reinstalling all of your applications, data and other important information in the event your primary hard drive [...]
iOS 4.2 Update Coming Today
The much anticipated iOS 4.2 update is coming later today. The update is available for more recent versions of the iPhone, iPad, and iTouch. While it wasn’t available when we first checked, the update should be made available for download later today. The update will have many important features for iOS devices, such as folder, [...]
BIOS FAQs
For some, the BIOS is a mysterious, scary part of your computer. It beeps and flashes information when your computer boots, but isn’t something you normally have to interact with. If you do have to enter BIOS setup, you’ll be confronted with settings you’ve never seen or heard of before–settings that can cause your system [...]
Order HP Recovery Disks
You can order HP recovery disks directly through HP for a small cost–usually less than $20. You can do this once if you failed to create your own recovery disks or have lost the originals. Having your recovery disks are essential to reinstall the Operating System that came with the computer. The disks will also [...]
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