Part 2 - ReconstructionWork log 06-29-08A panel is cut out of sheet steel and attached to the bottom of the case witha length of piano hinge. Aluminum angle provides reinforcement along the cutoffsides and provide a flat surface the panel will close against. The originalside panel of the case is cut to add an extension to the bottom on the oppositeside, and triangular sections of sheet steel
Friday, 30 December 2011
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Basic Router Troubleshooting
Posted on 09:21 by Unknown
After going through IP address troubleshooting or isolating a router as a cause for your computer being unable to get online, this guide will walk through basic troubleshooting steps for a router.
Verify the hard wired connections to the router.
Unplug all network cables from the modem, computer, and router.
Unplug the power from the modem and the power from the router, then shut down
Verify the hard wired connections to the router.
Unplug all network cables from the modem, computer, and router.
Unplug the power from the modem and the power from the router, then shut down
Hitch Hiker's Guide Case Mod (AKA "Mostly Harmless") - Part 1
Posted on 06:05 by Unknown
Part 1 - Game concept and case deconstructionMostly Harmless background: I provide computers and system support fora local SF convention's (Marcon) art show; at this year's con, I tried out aNAS drive enclosure as the file server. All of the systems could access thedrive over the network just fine, but when it came time to start processingdata in and out of the shared database, the file quickly
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
How to change the allocated memory for Windows XP Mode
Posted on 07:50 by Unknown
Description: How to increase or decrease the amount of ram memory that XP Mode will use when running. This assumes that there is an installed working copy of XP mode on the computer.
Open Windows XP Mode
Go to Start
» All Programs
Maneuver to the Windows Virtual PC
Open Windows XP Mode
Once Win XP mode is open and running, Shut down XP mode with ctrl-alt-del shut down.
Open Windows XP Mode
Go to Start
» All Programs
Maneuver to the Windows Virtual PC
Open Windows XP Mode
Once Win XP mode is open and running, Shut down XP mode with ctrl-alt-del shut down.
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
IP Address Troubleshooting - Verifying a correct IP address
Posted on 07:37 by Unknown
Being unable to connect to the internet and getting a local only access on a computer can frequently be due to invalid IP addresses or the computer being unable to attain a Default Gateway. This guide will walk through checking the IP address the computer is getting and troubleshooting the different issues caused by different IP addresses.
Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of
Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of
Friday, 23 December 2011
Resolving Windows Update Error 8007005 in Windows 7
Posted on 11:52 by Unknown
Description: This is a technical article on the topic of troubleshooting and resolving Windows Update error 0x8007005 or 8007005 in Windows 7.
The most common cause of this is an antivirus program preventing the Windows Update from completing. In this case, the fix is to temporarily disable your Antivirus program. This article will show how to disable ESET Antivirus, although the steps may be
The most common cause of this is an antivirus program preventing the Windows Update from completing. In this case, the fix is to temporarily disable your Antivirus program. This article will show how to disable ESET Antivirus, although the steps may be
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Resolving File and Folder Permission Issues in Windows 7
Posted on 07:25 by Unknown
Description: This is a technical article on resolving file and folder permission issues in Windows 7. This would be primarily useful if you are getting the error message below:
Note: Whenever an option, such as Continue above, has a blue and yellow shield on it, Windows may ask for permission to proceed. For the purposes of this document, always choose
Yes or Allow to proceed.
Click on
Note: Whenever an option, such as Continue above, has a blue and yellow shield on it, Windows may ask for permission to proceed. For the purposes of this document, always choose
Yes or Allow to proceed.
Click on
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Computer Viruses and How to Avoid Them
Posted on 13:14 by Unknown
What is the difference between "malware" and a virus?
Malware is shorthand for "malicious software" and is used to describe an entire group of programs that includes advertising, tracking, key-logging, ID or credit theft or that cause other bad or undesirable activity. Simply explained, a "virus" is a computer program that invades or infects a user's computer by replication from
Malware is shorthand for "malicious software" and is used to describe an entire group of programs that includes advertising, tracking, key-logging, ID or credit theft or that cause other bad or undesirable activity. Simply explained, a "virus" is a computer program that invades or infects a user's computer by replication from
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Network troubleshooting 1 - Verifying a wired network connection in Windows 7
Posted on 13:18 by Unknown
Connecting to the internet can be challenging when something goes wrong. This article is the first of a series of network troubleshooting articles. An important first step in network troubleshooting is verifying the level of connectivity one has to their network. Once the level of connectivity is determined additional troubleshooting steps can be determined.
Click the network connection status
Click the network connection status
Monday, 19 December 2011
PC-101: How to use Windows DVD maker
Posted on 12:46 by Unknown
Description: Introduction to Windows DVD maker.
To Open Windows DVD Maker go to:
Start
All programs
Windows DVD Maker
Windows DVD maker
Click on the "Add Items" button in the top left of the screen
This will give you a box to add videos and photos to the
DVD
Click on the folder to the left and then the file name you want
to add to your DVD project
You
To Open Windows DVD Maker go to:
Start
All programs
Windows DVD Maker
Windows DVD maker
Click on the "Add Items" button in the top left of the screen
This will give you a box to add videos and photos to the
DVD
Click on the folder to the left and then the file name you want
to add to your DVD project
You
Posted in DVD, DVD maker, how to, how-to, micro center, microcenter, movie, photos, PowerSpec B322, slides, tech support, video, windows, windows 7, Windows DVD maker
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How to manually reset the Winsock catalog in Windows 7
Posted on 06:29 by Unknown
When a computer is having difficulty connecting to a network and getting internet access, it is sometimes necessary to reset the Winsock Catalog. This guide will walk through how to manually reset the Winsock catalog in Windows 7.
Click Start
Type CMD in the Search Programs and Files field
Right click on the program titled CMD and select
Run As Administrator
Within the command prompt
Click Start
Type CMD in the Search Programs and Files field
Right click on the program titled CMD and select
Run As Administrator
Within the command prompt
Friday, 16 December 2011
How to uninstall and reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows 7
Posted on 08:45 by Unknown
Description: This is a how-to article for reinstalling Internet Explorer in Windows 7.
This would be most useful if there are issues with Internet Explorer or there are other reasons to reinstall it.
Note: Administrator privileges are required to complete these steps.
Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
In the Search Programs and Files box, type Programs
This would be most useful if there are issues with Internet Explorer or there are other reasons to reinstall it.
Note: Administrator privileges are required to complete these steps.
Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
In the Search Programs and Files box, type Programs
Thursday, 15 December 2011
How to manually reset the TCP/IP stack in Windows 7
Posted on 08:06 by Unknown
When a computer is having difficulty connecting to a network and getting internet access, it is sometimes necessary to reset the TCP/IP stack. This guide will walk through how to manually reset the TCP/IP stack in Windows 7.
Click Start
Type CMD in the Search Programs and Files field
Right click on the program titled CMD and select
Run As Administrator
Within the command prompt
Click Start
Type CMD in the Search Programs and Files field
Right click on the program titled CMD and select
Run As Administrator
Within the command prompt
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address Troubleshooting
Posted on 13:19 by Unknown
If the IPv4 address of your computer begins with 169.254.xxx.xxx it is typically indicative of a hardware issue, but there are additional troubleshooting steps to go through to determine where the problem lies.
Unplug the Ethernet cable from the back of your computer.
Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and type
CMD in the Search Programs and Files field and
Unplug the Ethernet cable from the back of your computer.
Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and type
CMD in the Search Programs and Files field and
Stark IMD Case Mod, Part 3
Posted on 01:20 by Unknown
Creating the power core:A diamond-shaped shield was cut from acrylic sheet and the inside edge beveledto an angle using a flexshaft and carving burr. The open shield is sanded, primed,and painted silver, and then given the transparent red overcoat. A thin whiteplastic sheet is glued to the back to diffuse the LED backlight. After painting,the shield is held up to the armor and the outline traced
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Monday, 12 December 2011
Troubleshooting Printer Issues in Windows 7
Posted on 06:34 by Unknown
Check your printer for paper jams, low toner or ink, loose cables, etc.
For general communication or print spooler issues, try running the Printer
Troubleshooter Wizard. You can find the printer Troubleshooter by searching
in "Help and Support", from the Troubleshooter tool in Control Panel,
or by right clicking on the printer and selecting "Troubleshoot"
from the context
Friday, 9 December 2011
How to clear the Windows Update Download Cache in Windows 7
Posted on 07:08 by Unknown
Description: This article describes the process of deleting the Windows Update download cache in Windows 7, potentially resolving many instances where Windows will "hang" or "freeze" at the "Installing Updates" screen while shutting down.
Left click on the Start Menu.
Type "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" in the Search programs and files field.
Left click on the Download Folder
Left click on the Start Menu.
Type "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" in the Search programs and files field.
Left click on the Download Folder
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Stark IMD Case Mod, Part 2
Posted on 07:34 by Unknown
Comic artwork references: Original costume details: For one side panel, I added a design accent basedon the ribbed belt. The base plate of the case is styled after Iron Man's boottreads. For the mask, I went to a recent version of Iron Man - the 2005 and2006 release of "Extremis" (also available as a graphic novel of thesame name. I used the circuit-style lettering of the title for the IMD
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Wednesday, 7 December 2011
How to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 7 to capture a screen shot
Posted on 13:19 by Unknown
Description: Capturing a screenshot in Windows 7 has never been easier thanks to the Snipping Tool feature.
To open Snipping Tool, click Start » All Programs »
Accessories » Snipping Tool
Once opened, click the New button in the Snipping Tool window to create a new screenshot. There are many different ways to capture, but the easiest is
Rectangular Snip. This allows the selection to
To open Snipping Tool, click Start » All Programs »
Accessories » Snipping Tool
Once opened, click the New button in the Snipping Tool window to create a new screenshot. There are many different ways to capture, but the easiest is
Rectangular Snip. This allows the selection to
How to install Windows XP mode in Windows 7 Professional
Posted on 06:32 by Unknown
Description: How to install Win XP Mode in Windows 7 Professional - first steps
Open Internet Explorer and navigate to this
link
Choose the operating system and language from the pull down menus
A screen with the download steps will appear.
Start with step 2 and download the Windows XP mode
A series of validation windows will come up that verify your computer
Open Internet Explorer and navigate to this
link
Choose the operating system and language from the pull down menus
A screen with the download steps will appear.
Start with step 2 and download the Windows XP mode
A series of validation windows will come up that verify your computer
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
How to use System Restore in Windows 7
Posted on 11:14 by Unknown
Description: How to use Windows 7 System Restore to recover from software problems.
A System Restore is used to recover from problems caused by software that was working a short time ago but has suddenly stopped working or is not working correctly. Windows 7 has the ability to make what are called "restore points" which make a snap shot of the programs and settings of the computer at a specific
A System Restore is used to recover from problems caused by software that was working a short time ago but has suddenly stopped working or is not working correctly. Windows 7 has the ability to make what are called "restore points" which make a snap shot of the programs and settings of the computer at a specific
Posted in freezes, how to, how-to, lockups, micro center, microcenter, restore, restore point, roll back, software, system, system restore, tech support, Updates, windows, windows 7
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Monday, 5 December 2011
5 things to try when you can't connect to the Internet
Posted on 06:26 by Unknown
1. "Power cycle" your router and your ISP´s cable or DSL Modem.
Start with the easiest fix - unplug your router and your ISP’s cable or DSL modem from the AC power supply, give it 30 seconds, and reconnect the AC. If this worked then it was a dropped setting in either of those devices.
2. Check the "Activity" and "Link" lights on your computer and router.
A quick visual
Start with the easiest fix - unplug your router and your ISP’s cable or DSL modem from the AC power supply, give it 30 seconds, and reconnect the AC. If this worked then it was a dropped setting in either of those devices.
2. Check the "Activity" and "Link" lights on your computer and router.
A quick visual
Stark IMD Case Mod, Part 1
Posted on 03:39 by Unknown
Maximum PC "Comic Challenge" Case Mod: The Stark IMDThis case mod was an entry in Maximum PC's "Comic Challenge" contest.About the only criteria for the contest was that the computer case mod be basedon some form of comic (AKA "graphic novel".) The new Iron Man moviewas all the rage, but I remember some of the Iron Man comic books from my youth.Alas, I no longer have these in my possession, and
Posted in build your own PC, byopc, case, case mod, case modification, Case Mods, computer, extreme, Iron Man, lighting effects, mod, Modding, Tony Stark, Upgrades
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Friday, 2 December 2011
How to Use Recuva to Recover Lost or Accidentally Deleted Files
Posted on 11:54 by Unknown
Description: This article outlines the process of using the Recuva Wizard to recover files which may have been accidentally deleted or lost as a result of a system crash.
Note: If you have not already Downloaded and Installed the Recuva software on
your computer, please follow the following guide to do so before continuing:
How to Download and Install Recuva on Your Windows OS Computer
Note: If you have not already Downloaded and Installed the Recuva software on
your computer, please follow the following guide to do so before continuing:
How to Download and Install Recuva on Your Windows OS Computer
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