Tech Tip of the Day: How to sync your data with Google Chrome

Description: This article will show you how to sync your bookmarks and other browser information and settings in Google Chrome. Doing so means that your bookmarks and other browser settings will follow you to any Google Chrome browser anywhere just by logging in.

Click on the Google Chrome icon to open



Click on the wrench icon towards the upper right corner




Scroll down and select Options

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to schedule a Task in Windows Task Scheduler

Description: If you need to have a program run at a set time you would be able to schedule it to run with Windows Task Scheduler.

Click the Start Menu and type Task Scheduler Into the search box. Then hit the Enter key.



Once the task scheduler has loaded you would want to click Create Task from the menu on the right.




Enter a name and description for the task under the general tab.

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to use a HOSTS File to proactively defend your Windows computer against most known Malware programs

Description: This article describes the processes of installing and updating a 3rd party HOSTS file to provide a strong layer of defense against most known forms of malware, immunizing your system from many malicious programs before they become a threat.

Background: The HOSTS file is a File used by the Windows operating system to map the location of computers or web addresses on its network. It

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to create Relationships in Microsoft Access 2010

Description: This article will detail the steps for creating relationships between tables in Microsoft Access 2010. This is helpful when a table has a field that is the same as a field in another table, and a relationship is needed between those tables.

Click on the Start Button in the bottom left corner of the screen. Click All Programs.




Scroll down and expand the Microsoft Office

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to run the System File Checker Tool in Windows 7

The System File Checker Tool will check for missing or corrupted system files. This is helpful to run if Windows is crashing or if you are receiving Windows errors.

For more assistance contact Technical Support here.

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to set up a WinBook Security DVR to Record on Motion Detection

Description: The WinBook Security DVR can be set to record video only when it detects motion. This guide will walk through how to do that.

 Using the mouse connected to the DVR, right click anywhere on the screen and select Main Menu.



Click the Record Icon




Within the Record options, click the Record Conf. button




Change the Channel to All




Set the REC. Mode to Schedule




Change

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to add an RSS Feed in Outlook 2010

Description: This article describes how to add an RSS feed in Outlook 2010.

An RSS feed allows anyone to publish frequently updated works such as blog entries and news headlines in a standardized format. RSS feeds benefit publishers by allowing them to syndicate content automatically in a standardized XML format that allows many programs to receive updates.


To add an RSS feed to Outlook 2010,

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to view the Windows Experience Index Score of your computer in Windows 7

Description: This article outlines the process of viewing the Windows Experience Index (WEI) score of your computer in Windows 7.

Foreword: The Windows Experience Index (WEI) is a system that is built into Windows Vista/7 that allows a user to generate an at a glance assessment of the performance of key system components. The generated score will be on a scale of 1.0 to 7.9, with 1.0 being the

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to force close background applications on an iOS device

Description: When exiting applications, they still run in the background, taking up memory. Here is how to force close (or kill) any apps running in the background.

From any screen, double-tap the Home button. Alternatively, use four fingers and swipe up anywhere on the screen.


This will display a row of applications (or Apps) along the bottom of the screen. These apps are scrollable by

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to access a WinBook DVR remotely

Description: Once the basic setup for a WinBook DVR set is complete, the DVR has the ability to be viewed from anywhere via the internet or a mobile phone. It is important to note that this will only work using Internet Explorer on a computer and a third party app is required to view a live stream on a mobile phone.

Setting up for remote access


Using the mouse from the DVR, right click

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to run Kaspersky TDSSKiller

Description: Run this tool if you get can infection on your PC.

The Kaspersky TDSSKiller is a good tool to run on an infected computer as it can find different forms of malware and adware that may be lurking in the background of a user's PC which a standard antivirus scan may miss. It is also a good tool when trying to find out if the PC possibly has a rootkit on it.


First download the

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to locate your missing iDevice

Description: This guide will help you locate your missing iCloud supported iPad/iPod/or iPhone.


Open your web browser and go to http://www.icloud.com/


Once at the website, please carefully read to see if your iDevice is supported and then click the Sign In button.




At the login page, please provide your Apple ID and password. Once they are entered either press Enter or click on the Arrow

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Tech Tip of the Day: Windows 8 Consumer Preview Installation Walkthrough

Description: This document is a direct walkthrough of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview installation process. We will assume that you either have a computer to install it on, or a virtual machine set up for installation and begin by booting from the disc.

Note: At various points during the installation, the computer will restart. Don't be alarmed! It's part of the normal process.


We are greeted

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to set up Disk Quotas in Windows 7

For more assistance contact Technical Support, click here.

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Tech Tip of the Day: How to change the amount of Virtual Memory in Windows 7

Description: Virtual Memory is space on your hard drive that the system can use as an extension of your memory if it is full. This can help systems that have lower amounts of physical memory to run more efficiently. Virtual memory is slower than physical memory but can help performance.


Click Start and select Control Panel.



When the control panel opens click System and Security.



On the

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