It's bound to happen. At some point, your computer may experience some errors or problems. There are many problems that you can actually fix on your own – significantly more if you're really comfortable with computers and have acquired enough skills to be able to fix it on your own. But if you're not the type who knows much about computers or the problem is beyond your … [Read more...] about Handy tips for preparing your computer for remote repair
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Tips for stress testing a computer
When you buy a computer or assemble a new one you need to make sure that the machine you've just bought will withstand the rigors of daily use. Because durability is hard to measure, the only way to find out about initial durability is by stress testing the machine. To be clear, stress testing will not give you an indication of the machine's total durability. What it will do … [Read more...] about Tips for stress testing a computer
Tips for creating shared folders on your PC
A shared folder in a network provides a fast and easy way to access and share data wherever you are. Although shared files and folders are most utilized in a corporate environment, even homes will benefit from shared folders. Just imagine not having to go to a computer where a file you want to work on is stored. All you need to do is to go to your networks, look for the shared … [Read more...] about Tips for creating shared folders on your PC
Simple steps to hook up your PC to your TV
Different software and hardware solutions already exist that allow you to watch your favorite TV channels on your PC. Most commonly used are so called TV tuner cards where you hook up your cable. These tuner cards effectively perform the functions of a TV tuner and this gives you access to all the channels that are provided in your cable service. But what if you want to turn … [Read more...] about Simple steps to hook up your PC to your TV
Tips for avoiding constant Windows PC reboots
When you use a Windows PC, reboots are something you can already expect. It's practically a Windows feature, one that you'd think was designed to annoy you or compel you to do unspeakable things to your computer. But reboots are also a mandatory step for many things, most often when you have installed new software or a new Windows update. You'll often get nag screens asking you … [Read more...] about Tips for avoiding constant Windows PC reboots