How to Create an Emergency Repair Disk
If your operating system is Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000, it isn't bootable with a boot disk. With these operating systems you need an Emergency Repair Disk that works with the systems built-in repair functions. More ...
Partitioning Your Hard Disk
There are several reasons why you might want to divide your hard disk into partitions. For example, you might want to keep your operating system and your data on two different partitions. That way you can re-install the operating system (or a different operating system) without losing your data. More ...
Configure Windows Defender on Windows 10
McAfee and Norton are top notch antivirus programs, and if you're configuring a business computer, there are reasons you should stick with one of those. The disadvantage for the home user is that you have to pay for them. But Windows Defender is Windows 10 built-in antivirus program. More ...
How To Properly Install A New Motherboard
The motherboard is the most expensive computer component so be sure to treat and handle it with great care. There are a few things you should do to ensure no motherboard damage occur as you prepare for the installation. More ...
Windows 7 Action Center Lets You Control Alerts
Annoyed by Window's constantly nagging pop-up messages? Windows 7 Action Center lets you decide which Windows 7 alerts you see and which you don't. Action Center monitors many system security and system maintenance features of your computer and if the status of a monitored item changes it notifies you with a message in the notification area on the taskbar. More ...
Vista Product Activation
If Vista Product Activation detects a licensing problem, Vista enters 'reduced functionality mode'. Reduced functionality mode doesn't affect your data, but it will not let you run many of your applications without first entering the product license key. More ...
Installing Memory
The most important part of installing memory is to make sure you are using the correct type of memory for your motherboard. Its important to study the manual that came with your motherboard to determine exactly what type and speed of memory is required. More ...
Four Tips to Finding Quality PC Cleaner Software
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP says registry cleaning programs are all snake oil. Cleaning of the registry isn't needed and is dangerous. Leave the registry alone and don't use any registry cleaner. More ...
How to Protect Your Electronics from Electrical Surge Events
In this article you'll learn what are Electrical Surge, Spike Events are and how you protect your electronics from them. Here are some guidelines that you should use when selecting a Surge Protector. More ...
How to Install a New DVD Drive
When you are ready to begin installing your new DVD Drive, ave plenty of room on your desk or table to work. Allow enough space to move around and to be able to move the system unit as well. More ...
Hacking Windows Vista
Microsoft has poured millions of person-hours into Windows Vista. Guess what: A few hours of your own time could make it a whole lot better - more convenient, more efficient, faster, more secure, and less frustrating. More ...
Webcam Basics
A simple Webcam setup consists of a Digital Camera attached to your computer, usually through the USB port. The camera part of the Webcam setup is just a digital camera, the 'Webcam' nature of the camera derives from the software. More ...
