Windows Will Not Start
If Windows will not start normally, there are several things you can do to help diagnose the problem. You first need to take notice of any beeps or error messages the computer is giving you. Sometimes it will show a …
Fix Corrupt Winsock in Windows
Winsock is an interface between Windows and TCP/IP. Most people will realize there is a problem with their Winsock file only when they cannot access the Internet. Malware will often corrupt the Winsock, and it will be necessary for certain …
Internet Explorer Cannot Display The Webpage
If you receive the error Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage there are several things you can try to fix the issue. We first need to decide if the problem is related to your network connectivity, the website, or a …
Create An Administrator’s Password Reset Disk
A problem we see a lot is forgotten Administrator’s passwords–Especially since Windows Vista and beyond, where it urges you to run as a limited user. If you created a password for your Windows Administrator’s account and run as a different …
Linux Live And Other Top Boot Disks
A boot disk is a CD you can put in your drive and run without having to load Windows. There are a lot of uses for these disks, such as performing diagnostics, removing viruses, recovering lost data and partitioning drives. …
Change The Location Of My Documents Folder
Some people prefer to change the location of My Documents folder in Windows in case something happens to the partition where the Operating System resides. Moving the default location of your My Documents or My Pictures folder is something that …
Learn How to Easily Setup And Configure a Home Network
There are many ways to setup and configure a home network. Unfortunately, the process isn’t as automatic as it should be. Networking was a nightmare for novices running Windows 98 and Windows ME, but improved with Windows XP and gets …
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How To Setup Remote Desktop in Windows
Remote Desktop setup can be frustrating. There are so many variables involved to making connections that the process is destined to fail somewhere along the line. For instance, to connect from your home to your office using built-in Remote Desktop, …
How to Update Your Router’s Firmware
You should learn how to update your router’s firmware and do so occasionally. Your router has a firmware chip on it similar to your computer’s BIOS. It is called firmware because it is a combination of software and hardware and …
Tips For Troubleshooting Blue Screen of Death Errors In Windows
Troubleshooting Blue Screen of Death errors can be difficult. Any Windows user has encountered the big bad BSOD. This common error will make its presence known whenever the system senses that an application, piece of hardware, or device driver is …
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Types Of Wireless Security And Protocols
Wireless security is important. The world of information technology is increasingly moving towards wireless communication, especially in the homes of an average citizen. In every single job that I have been to, I have worked with laptops as well as …
How to Power Cycle a Router and Modem To Fix Network Issues
Power cycling is the process of “rebooting” the router and modem. When we power cycle a router, we generally will do all computers behind the router, as well. This gives those devices the opportunity to clear memory and refresh IP …
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Have a Good Disk Imaging Strategy
Disk imaging software allows you to make an exact copy of your Windows installation so you can quickly restore it at a later time. This is different from a backup, as this takes it all–Windows, applications, data–everything that is on …
Email Password And Other Top Computer Security Tips
The following computer security tips are important to follow. Microsoft Windows has been in the news a lot lately and not for good reasons. Computer security is once again in the forefront of Windows-bashing commercials and other negative propaganda. Conficker …
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How To Perform A Dell PC Restore
A Dell PC Restore allows you to revert your computer back to original factory settings. This is sometimes also called a System Recovery and can be done either by a set of Recovery CDs or a second partition on the …