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Map Microsoft OneDrive To Your Computer
OneDrive, formally SkyDrive, is Microsoft’s online cloud storage solution that provides 15 Gigs of free storage space for users with a Microsoft account. Storing documents, pictures, movies and other files online is a great alternative backup solution. OneDrive can be accessed from any device. All you need to do is login to access your files. […]
Tips And Tweaks On How To Increase Broadband Speed
If you need to know how to increase broadband speed, you need to look at several factors. Internet download speed can be affected by many things, including your Internet plan, the wiring in your home and the hardware and software you use. Having a fast connection these days is important, as downloading movies, television shows […]
Another IE8 Zero Day Exploit
Internet Explorer 8 has yet another zero-day exploit, which has prompted Microsoft to release an impromptu patch this week. Users are urged to apply this patch as soon as possible because it can lead to infection merely by visiting a website that has been exploited. Note: This exploit only pertains to Internet Explorer 8. To […]
Idiots Guide To The Internet
I’ve personally worked in the consumer and business computer repair industry for about 8 and 1/2 years now and I have seen people do a lot of “interesting” things with their computers. Some things that a PC was never intended for, such as the old favorite CD tray cup holder. I’ve actually seen this type […]
I Can’t Connect To The Internet!
Here around the Forum section, we get a lot of connectivity issues ranging from “I gots no internets” to a slightly more intelligent “checked my IP settings and getting nothing.” This article will be a quick rundown guide of things to check over and do in case you find yourself stuck in “lost connectivity land.” […]
Strange Cool and Wacky Search Engines
If you’ve Googled your last Google, Binged your last Bong or Yahooed your last Yippee, then we have a great list of search engines you might not have heard of. Why change your search engine? Well, big name search engines have lost their souls. They are in the business of making money and paying their […]
How To Fix Common 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 […]
Use The Tracert Command To Hop Your Way To Any Website
Tracert is a command line tool that shows the “hops” a network packet takes on its way to a destination address. You can type in an IP address or a website URL and watch as a packet is sent from your PC to various routers along the way. If you are having connectivity problems, using […]
Setup Internet Webcam
You can setup Internet webcam for security in a matter of minutes. These IP cameras have become very inexpensive and easy to setup that virtually anyone interested in owning and operating one can do so very easily. An Internet web cam differs slightly from normal web cams as they actually have an IP address, just […]
Update Firefox Plugins
It is essential to update Firefox plugins to make sure there are no security exploits that need to be addressed. It’s not enough to make sure your Operating System and Firefox are up to date with the latest versions and security patches. A browser plugin is another method a malicious site can execute code on […]
