Everyone should have a website. Whether it be a standard blog or a business, everyone needs to be on the web. While some consider Facebook a website, we believe a stand-alone website is always the best way to go. You have complete control over the look, feel and features–unlike platforms like Facebook. We frequently get… Read More
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Network Scanning Software
Running some type of network scanning software for the home is essential. As more and more devices are added to our local networks, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of the various routers, access points, gaming consoles, printers and other networked devices. The Wireless Network Watcher takes care of that by quickly scanning your… Read More
New Computer Setup Tips
This article is a guide outlining our top new computer setup tips. Whether you just pulled the computer out of the box, or if you just ran the system recovery disk from the manufacturer, there are certain things you should consider doing at this point to make your computing experience the best it can possibly… Read More
Computer Is Overheating
Your computer is overheating and you may not even know it. Aside from viruses, heat is one of the most dangerous threats to a computer. Many users even think they have a virus, because an overheating computer has similar symptoms: PC runs slow, PC might reboot or the computer might crash frequently. Heat sensors on… Read More
Create A System Image In Windows 7
You can create a system image in Windows 7 to quickly restore your PC to the condition it was when you created the image. Those that have a computer from a major brand such as Dell, HP or Acer are accustomed to using a disk image to recover their PC. You can now easily create… Read More
Common Computer Problems
Our forum members have voted on the most common computer problems they encounter in their personal or professional lives. We’ll go through each of these and offer some of our opinions on these poll results. The options for most common computer problems included: Hardware, Applications, Configuration, Internet, Viruses, or the Operating System itself. Granted, some… Read More
Screen Display Is Upside Down
If your screen display is upside down, you are either the recipient of a prank or have accidentally performed a keystroke that has rotated your display. Not all versions of Windows are capable of performing a screen rotation by default, but most Professional versions and higher will have that ability. While some may consider this… Read More
Wireless Router Placement
Wireless router placement rarely crosses the minds of most people. You buy the router, take it out of the box, and then plug it into the modem right? Sure, but the location of the router needs to be considered. Did you know most router antennas are omnidirectional, meaning the signal goes out in all direction?… Read More
Internet Explorer Problems
Internet Explorer problems can be caused by a multitude of things, some of which have nothing to do with IE at all. There are two main types of problems: Connectivity and crashes. Connectivity issues can result from removing a computer virus to improper router configuration. Crashes can be caused by third-party add-ons or corrupt IE… Read More
Antivirus Removal Tools
Special antivirus removal tools are often necessary to remove an antivirus program from your computer. Otherwise, malware could easily uninstall or disable it. So why would you need to uninstall an antivirus, anyway? Well, often times, an antivirus program comes pre-installed on your computer. When the trial expires, you will either need to pay to… Read More
Computer Security Tips
These computer security tips can help save your PC from becoming infected by malware. Most computers will get infected at least once in their lifespan. Your PC can be infected just by being connected to the Internet, without opening email or even visiting a single webpage. The Windows Operating System has security holes, as do… Read More
Does Your Registry Need A Boost
The registry is considered the brains of the Windows Operating System. The registry’s database contains configuration settings that device drivers, services and third-party applications all use. Without the registry, Windows simply would not work. With that said, it’s necessary to keep the registry clean and optimized to prevent your PC from crashing or running slow.… Read More