PC Troubleshooting

Does your computer run slow or take too long to start? That might be because your PC needs a good clean up using the Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter needs to be ran at least once a month...

Do you have a fresh mood when you work on a computer with a dirty keyboard? Of course not! But how to clean it? I’d like to share the tips: First: Disconnect the keyboard from the computer.

If you suspect that someone may be secretly monitoring all of your computer activities, there are a few ways to find out. Since neither Windows XP or Windows Vista enable someone to secretly...

Power Cycle Means without any ac adapter, or battery attached to a Notebook pc, and Holding the power button for 20 seconds, and if on a desktop power cable disconnected from Tower and power held...

How to Get Rid of Toolbars in IE or Firefox. Getting rid of toolbars in IE or Firefox can be an annoying part of your web-searching routine, and the toolbars can begin hide more of the page than...

Hi! Do you get that sound on your PC every time you get an email? Whether at work or home, this can make you want to throw your computer keyboard , hard drive and monitor right out the door every...

Using OverDrive media is a great way to get downloadable audio book for free from your public library. In this article, I'll show you how to transfer audio ebooks to your IPOD. In short, you do...

The need to restore screensavers happens when you downloaded a new program or a virus hit the computer and the screensaver and the screensaver tab are totally gone. The choice is to turn the...

So your faced with having to take your computer to a repair shop or perhaps even worse, having to reinstall Windows yourself. Perhaps your start menu is corrupted, slow or perhaps you cannot...

When you first upload multiple files, such as photos to you computer, they are all given default names. Assigning each file a new name one at a time is too time consuming. Instead, give all your...

Windows 7 comes installed with nice little backup and restore utility. Anyone who has ever experience a hard drive crash or accidental deletion of a file knows the importance of a good backup.

One of the most asked Internet Tech Support questions is, "how do I find my WEP key," the Wired Equivalent Privacy key for your wireless network. It's a set of numbers 0-9 and letters...

Computers are machines, and machines are prone to breakdowns and problems. A computer can have issues in either of its two main components--hardware or software. While software issues are...

Removing the keys from a laptop requires removing the entire keyboard. You may need to do this if a key sticks, if you spill something on your laptop, or if you have to do some maintenance to...

The Aspire line is one of the most well known within the Acer line, and many computer owners have purchased and use these popular machines. Even though the Aspire line is generally quite reliable,...

One of the more popular features of computers running Windows Vista is the ability to use remote desktop access. Remote desktop access gives you the opportunity to log in to another computer that...

Lost passwords can be disastrous. If you have lost the password to a Microsoft Word document there is a simple and effective way to make an attempt at retrieving it called a brute force attack. It...

When you delete a file, it is never actually deleted. Most of the time, it is simply moved to the recycle bin. If it is "permanently" deleted, it can still be recovered rather easily. So, if you...

A laptop allows you to access your email, documents and computer software while on the go. Laptops are an indispensable tool for mobile users and businesspeople, and are made by all major computer...

One of the most integral components of a laptop is the system clock. The clock not only tells the time, but it also indicates when the whole computer system should get an upgrade. With an outdated...

There is nothing more frustrating than a sluggish laptop. Thankfully, Windows has provided multiple ways to speed up a wireless laptop or a PC. With just a little patience, and some basic...

The winload.exe virus is a nasty bug that can do a variety of annoying things to your Windows-based PC. From keeping you logged out to changing system settings, nothing is more annoying than...

Keyboard loggers are designed to keep track of every key that is pressed on the keyboard. They have some positive uses, such as monitoring a child's Internet activity or keeping track of employee...

HP Pavilion CRT and flat panel monitor issues can arise from incompatible devices, a faulty AC outlet, damaged or disconnected video cables, loose power cords or incompatible display resolution....

You might have a computer virus if your computer starts running slowly, freezing up, getting pop-ups, or generally won't operate correctly. Many viruses can be wiped away with antivirus software,...

There are a number of reasons why your computer slows down. If you have exhausted time and possibly money but couldn't find a solution, it might be time for a big cleanup. Just like our homes,...

A Trojan virus is not always easy to detect on a computer system. It typically takes on the appearance of something good or useful for your computer when, in fact, its purpose it to do harm to...

eMachines flat-screen monitors offer high quality at low cost. eMachines flat-screen monitors are compatible with most brands of PCs. Issues with eMachines flat-screen monitors can arise from...

Devices that use USB (Universal Serial Bus) can perform a wide variety of functions. Keyboards, mice, external hard drives, optical drives, microphones, headphones, printers and scanners can all...

If your PC or laptop is running slow, or you get low memory error messages, you can easily check how your computer memory is being used with a free program called TreeSize Free. It will do a...

Setting up parental controls on a computer will help you manage all of the software and games that your child has access to. You can also set up a time line of specific hours they can be on the...

If you want to get rid of software on your computer, you cannot just delete the icon on your desktop or in a file. You will only delete the shortcut. However, deleting the whole program from your...

This is the other route to fix a registry error or the dreaded blue/black screen of death. If you have a laptop and a desktop pc this is for you.

If you have trouble connecting USB devices to your Windows XP machine, there are a few things you can try to do and fix the issue. The problem can be with the hardware of your machine, but if the...

Over time, due to prolonged use, a multitude of files and programs, computer malware or spyware, or just the effects of age, a computer will eventually begin to slow down. There are many factors...

Lexplore.exe is a virus that can infect your computer through infected files, browser exploits or other methods. It is particularly dangerous because it can send your personal information to the...

The ability to connect to your Dell computer remotely is an excellent troubleshooting tool. With this remote capability, you can connect to your work computer from home, you can connect to your...

Some browsers may allow you to see a notice when a particular website tries to place a cookie file on your hard drive, and may even give you some information about the cookie and who is sending...

You're probably reading this because you backed-up your DVD collection with a DVD ripper, but you can't watch them because they're in the weird format: .ISO. Rest assured, I have your solution.

So your antivirus software has failed or you just installed some new software, and now your your computer is misbehaving. Don't worry, you can try a Windows System Restore. Windows System Restore...

System restore disks are often included with retail packaged computers and can be created at any time with the software included with your computer. Restore disks are used to restore a computer to...

USB ports on your computer allow you to run a variety of devices including digital cameras, portable MP3 players and video cameras. Once you connect USB devices to your computer, you are able to...

Key-loggers (or key-stroke loggers) breach your most basic level of computer privacy by logging everything you type. Often they are packaged within viruses, and can be very harmful to any user...

As printers have become more affordable, an increasing number of home offices are featuring multi-function devices that can print in black and white and color, as well as perform a host of other...

Was your computer working just fine and then your computer tells you it would work better with this "update", and now its going to hell. Well there is a simple and easy process that can...

Epson is known for producing excellent printers. One of its most popular models is the C60. The C60 can print picture quality photos extremely fast and uses USB for a quick setup. Most of the...

Hewlett Packard is a long running brand of laptops and some desktop computers. Every year, HP's computers are improving in hardware and software specs to reduce frustration, add convenience in...

Backing up important data from your CD or DVD collection should be a regular routine for every PC owner. Whether it's the all-important Windows operating disk, games or rare music CDs, taking the...

A common reason your printer ink cartridges will stop working is that they are out of ink, have dirty contacts or the ink has dried. With the cost of new ink cartridges rising, repairing old ink...

Some computer languages, such as MySQL and JavaScript, are fairly well known. However, not all computer languages are household names, even if they play a vital role in the computing world. One...