The Different Types of Virtualization
Virtualization represents an abstraction from physical resources. All uses of virtualization are centered around this concept. There are three major types of virtualization: server virtualization, client (or desktop) virtualization, and storage virtualization. More ...
Security Risks and Ways to Decrease Vulnerabilities in a 802.11b Wireless Environment
This document explains topics relating to wireless networks. The main topics discussed include, what type of vulnerabilities exist today in 802.11 networks and ways that you can help prevent these vulnerabilities from being exploited. More ...
Configure Vista's Data Execution Prevention
If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you that the programs execution has been blocked. By default DEP is set to protect only Windows operating system files. However, you can configure DEP to protect all programs on your computer. More ...
Three Important Techniques for Securing a Wireless Network
If you have a wireless network at home or in the office, it is critical to have it secured. Wireless networks are prone to attacks from outsiders - perhaps even more so than with wired networks. This article shows how you can implement three techniques to secure a given wireless network. More ...
Windows Server 2019 and PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies
PowerShell 5.1 is the current released version of Windows PowerShell and is the version that ships with Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. It is also available for install on Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. More ...
Use Windows 10 File History Option to Backup Your Personal Files
In Window 10 ,File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can use File History to restore them. More ...
How to Backup Mails and Address Book of Outlook Express
Outlook Express - the easiest and widely used email client on Windows OS provides easy options through which you can create backup of your emails and contact addresses. The emails get stored in the Application Data folder in the form of .dbx files - Inbox.dbx, Drafts.dbx, Outbox.dbx, Personal.dbx and so on. More ...
How to Share a Folder in Windows 7
One of the main advantages of a network is the ability to share files. This article shows you how to configure Windows 7 to share files and folders on a network. More ...
Disable Annoying 'Get Windows 10' Message
You may not want to upgrade to Windows 10 because its search function pushes Windows app store products and tries to trick you into signing up for Microsoft's OneDrive. More ...
PC Technician's Guide to Providing Telephone Support
Troubleshooting PC problems over a telephone is a difficult task. Always keep complete support incident documentation. If you can't solve the problem, follow your company's escalation policy. If a problem is taking a long time to solve, try to work out a temporary work-around with the customer so that they can stay in business. By following the steps in this article you'll be able to provide successful telephone technical support. More ...
Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration
This book is the perfect resource for learning Windows Server 2008 from the ground-up! Designed to build a foundation in basic server administration, the book requires no previous server experience. It covers all of the critical Windows Server 2008 features, including the features unique to this new server operating system. More ...
Create and Change Password, Picture and User Name in Windows 7
In Windows 7, the logon screen usually contains a picture that you choose when setting up the computer and a default user name. Here's how to change your password, picture and user name. More ...
Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc
One of the most important things you should have with your PC is a System Repair Disc. A System Repair Disc can be used to restore your operating system in the event of a catastrophic failure. To create a System Repair Disc, open the Control Panel and, in the System and Security group, click on Backup and Restore. More ...
FreeDOS
FreeDOS is a PC compatible Y2K compliant DOS that you can download from www.freedos.org. Microsoft should have made the expiration period much longer than 30 days. Maybe they want you to activate Windows XP before it crashes. More ...
