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Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to change the boot order on an Intel Motherboard
Posted on 09:34 by Unknown
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Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to disable the Adobe splash screen
Posted on 11:41 by Unknown
Say "Good-bye" to the Adobe Reader X "Welcome Screen"
Adobe Reader X starts by popping up a "Welcome Screen" making it easier for you to pick a recent document.
One problem - if you have applications that open or print your PDF file, the "Welcome" screen can block that action.
There's no option or preference choice in Adobe Reader X to turn this off, but there is a very easy fix:
Create a
Friday, 25 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to achieve a faster DNS response
Posted on 09:46 by Unknown
Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) also provides a DNS (Domain Name Service) server to translate the address you type into the numerical address the internet needs to bring you the web page you're after. For most people the time this takes is insignificant, but if you want to tweak your system for every bit of speed you can get, this article is for you.
There are many DNS servers that are
There are many DNS servers that are
Posted in Benchmark, DNS, DNS server, Domain Name Service, faster DNS, ISP, micro center, namebench, tech support, tech tip
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Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to manually troubleshoot your Network Connection for Vista or Windows 7
Posted on 11:28 by Unknown
If your computer is having issues with getting on the internet, you may have to reset your IP configuration. Your computer may have an issue renewing its IP address from your router. Below is a guide to manually do this procedure.
Open a command prompt using one of the following methods:
From the start menu, enter "CMD.EXE" (without the quotes) in the search box and press enter.
From the
Open a command prompt using one of the following methods:
From the start menu, enter "CMD.EXE" (without the quotes) in the search box and press enter.
From the
Monday, 21 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: Fixing Driver Issues with Optical Drives
Posted on 07:49 by Unknown
Description: This technical article details the process for resolving driver issues with optical drives, including Code 19, Code 31, Code 39 and other Code errors with drivers for Optical Drives.
The easiest resolution, which will be covered in this document, is to run the Microsoft Fix-it tool, which will resolve most of the general issues in this area.
Visit the Microsoft Fix-It Page at http
The easiest resolution, which will be covered in this document, is to run the Microsoft Fix-it tool, which will resolve most of the general issues in this area.
Visit the Microsoft Fix-It Page at http
Friday, 18 May 2012
TRON Case Mod: Part 2
Posted on 06:42 by Unknown
Last time, I started a case modification project inspired by the movie "TRON" and the "TRON 2.0" game. I covered modification of the side panels, added glass tile to the top, and installed a brighter LED ring in the front panel assembly. Since then, I have moved on to the inside features and finished up the drive bay door.Build 1.1 - The Core[System User: TRaceON] Imagery from the TRON movie
Posted in build your own PC, byopc, case, case mod, Case Mods, computer, computer case, lighting effects, mod, Modding, New System Build, TRON, TRON 2.0, TRON movie, Upgrades
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Thursday, 17 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: RAID by the numbers
Posted on 07:08 by Unknown
Description: This guide will walk through the 3 most common types of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks) and their purpose.
RAID 0
RAID 0 is not a true RAID as there is no redundancy with RAID 0. RAID 0 is typically referred to as a performance RAID as it takes all of your data and stripes it across two drives. The idea behind this RAID is that with two drives actively
RAID 0
RAID 0 is not a true RAID as there is no redundancy with RAID 0. RAID 0 is typically referred to as a performance RAID as it takes all of your data and stripes it across two drives. The idea behind this RAID is that with two drives actively
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to download, install and immunize your browser with Spybot
Posted on 09:04 by Unknown
Description: This article will show you how to download, install and immunize your browser using Spybot. Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behavior to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to
Monday, 14 May 2012
TRON Case Mod: Part 1
Posted on 03:28 by Unknown
I once mentioned that for a unique one-of-a kind case, you will have to build or modify it yourself. If you have read some of my other case mod articles, you know that some of the modifications you can do can be very simple, such as adding a window, installing case lighting, or replacing air cooling with water cooling. You also probably noticed that some of my case mods have been very elaborate
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Friday, 11 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to adjust the Synaptics Touch Pad sensitivity
Posted on 13:31 by Unknown
Description: This article deals with the sensitivity setting for the Synaptic touch pad. This item is used in a lot of laptops and has the function of the mouse. The Touch pad and the buttons work together like a computer mouse does.
Typing on the laptop can sometimes cause the cursor to jump or bounce around. This is caused by the sensitivity setting of the touchpad. The setting used in the
Typing on the laptop can sometimes cause the cursor to jump or bounce around. This is caused by the sensitivity setting of the touchpad. The setting used in the
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to backup the PST file in Microsoft Outlook
Posted on 06:37 by Unknown
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Monday, 7 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to clear the Auto-Complete Cache in Outlook 2010
Posted on 11:35 by Unknown
Description: Microsoft Outlook 2010 has a feature called Email Address Auto-Complete. When typing an email address into the TO:, CC: or BCC fields Outlook shows a list of matching email addresses from the auto-complete cache, that is to say email addresses that have already been used. This article describes how to clear this list in Outlook 2010.
Click on the File tab and select Options.
Click on the File tab and select Options.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to export a key or sub key of your registry in Windows 7
Posted on 11:17 by Unknown
Description: Before making any changes to your registry it is recommended that you make a backup copy of the key, sub key, or the complete registry. The following article will detail how to export a portion of or the whole registry, in case you would like to undo changes that have been made to the registry by importing a backup copy in the future.
Open the Registry editor by clicking the Start
Open the Registry editor by clicking the Start
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: How to backup your computer's registry
Posted on 09:13 by Unknown
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Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Tech Tip of the Day: Windows 8 Storage Space
Posted on 09:29 by Unknown
Description: This article is a walkthrough on setting up a Storage Space in Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
A Storage Space is a collection of hard drives or drive partitions that are combined in to one storage device, or "Storage Space". Unlike with a RAID, these drives can be different speeds and sizes and retain all available space. Additionally it provides file duplications options (much like
A Storage Space is a collection of hard drives or drive partitions that are combined in to one storage device, or "Storage Space". Unlike with a RAID, these drives can be different speeds and sizes and retain all available space. Additionally it provides file duplications options (much like
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