PC Troubleshooting

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...

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...

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...

Did you know that you can surf and browse the net without the computer recording every site that you visit or every download you've made? There may be times when you do not want other users of...

It has happened to me many times when I am finished writing an article and I hit the "Submit" button and some glitch causes me to lose all my work. I have figured out some of the red...

There may be times when your laptop feels like its taking years to respond when you hit that "enter" key! Speed is a word that we all appreciate when it comes to laptops. How do you...

Did you update your web browser to Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) and lose the ability to choose websites from your address bar drop-down? Here is how to re-enable that feature to access those common...

Is your computer freezing up on you? Or not as fast as it was when you first bought it. Well chances are you have a lot of bad temp file backing it up. So here I'll show you how to delete those...

Many times I have noticed friends and family members are so frustrated over their computers and how SLOW they've become. They have downloaded every free anti-virus program in hopes of finding a...

Is the sound coming from your speakers garbled? Is video jerky? When your sound is garbled, is your computer less responsive? Do you have an HP printer that is capable of scanning? [Even if...

Major retailers that sell computers have a tech bench that will optimize your computer. I will show you how to do this yourself in only a few minutes.

This guide will show you a few quick steps to make your computer run faster. Your computer will start up and get to the desktop in seconds.

I have a new HP notebook with Vista 64 bit, fingerprint scan and TV ready...it does it all. So I take care of it by running scheduled scans and installing updates as soon as they're...

If you hook up a new computer, a new Hard Drive, or a re-formatted Hard Drive to your modem, more than likely you will need to release and renew the IP Address to get an Internet connection. If...

Computers eventually suffer performance problems. These are caused by errors, outdated programs and fractured files on hard drives. Dangerous malware attacks and cluttered registries with obsolete...

Everything was working great when you first bought your computer. But now things have slowed down to a crawl. Do not fear! There are a few easy things that you can do to restore or improve the...

Most computer users know that you should defragment, or "defrag", on a regular basis to keep your system running smoothly. If you don't defrag, everything slows down to a crawl. If...

When I bought my first Mac, I was floored when I realized one day that I didn't remember my last reboot. I constantly re-booted my PC and used the "Ctrl Alt Delete" combo numerous times...

I had a time with a certain web site that I was using. I was not able to get onto the site for unknown reasons. I was finally able to get onto the site by doing a few simple things with my...

Spyware collects information about Internet-surfing habits and sites visited, installs unwanted software, slows computer performance and changes computer settings. Detecting spyware is easy and...

Sometimes you may just need a change from that same old homepage. Here is how to reset your Mozilla Firefox browser to default to a different home page than its current one.

A lot of people spend their work day in front of a computer perusing the internet. Unfortunately, most work networks block "Social Networking" sites. Well we need a way to keep our...

Sometimes you need to download big files and they are in zip format, but you don't know how to open it. Mostly seen as a folder with a zipper on it. It is an easy way to compress files and send...

Everyone wants to edit a website, but most have no clue how to do it. It's extraordinarily simple! Just follow this article and you will be able to change "Google" to "Poodle"....

Every now and then you find the time and date on your Windows-based computer is off, and you need to adjust it. The most common cause of this is a system motherboard battery (yes, they're there)...

If you've been on the internet in the last year, then you've heard about the conficker worm. If you're like me, you tested your computer before April 1st to make sure you didn't have it. Everyone...

If your computer has been acting odd lately, Windows XP and Windows Vista have a built-in restore feature you might want to try. It's sort of like the "Undo" feature in programs. If you...

Portable USB storage devices are all over the place, now. Flash drives, external hard drives, MP3 players, cameras, and more all use the USB interface and are treated as a separate drive in the...

Hotmail web based email works very well and provides an easy to use and accessible email service free of charge. And when an issue does occur or you have a question regarding Hotmail, the online...

Safe mode is an important tool in being able to diagnose and repair computer related issues both software and hardware in nature. Safe mode should NOT be used for normal operation as most programs...

There are many reasons why you might want to install a Windows application in Safe Mode, such as troubleshooting a failed boot, removing spyware or viruses, or cleaning up a slow computer. This...

Many common computer problems are easy to fix but hard to diagnose. Once you figure out what is wrong with the computer, a solution is easy to find. Most of the time, it will either be a problem...

Have you had trouble saving your article to Ehow? Have you spent two hours writing your "How to" only to have the system kick you out? Are you like me and dont know a lot about...

I recently had an Acer Aspire One that (after fully discharging) would no longer hold a charge. It worked fine when plugged in, but would turn off right after discharging. This is due to a BIOS...

This guide is intened for someone who has lost or forgotten their Windows password. This should not be used for hacking,or cracking into someones computer. This is a step by step guide, explaing...

If you're new to Windows Vista, you may have found out the hard way that you're no longer able to install some of your old software. This is a common problem with Vista, but it can be easily...

Computer running slow? You don't need to pay for one of those services on TV or go to a fancy website to speed up your computer. All it takes is a little knowledge and using the tools already on...

CPU resources sometimes get very high when running multiple applications and doing CPU intensive processes. This How To will help you manage your PC so that CPU resources are available when needed.

The convenience and comfort that a laptop provides is the reason behind its immense popularity. However, a dead laptop can lead to several hours of wasted time and stress. Repairing a laptop can...

You can sign everyone of your emails with YOUR ACTUAL SIGNATURE!!

Do you ever get frustrated because your computer runs too slow? Does it sometimes freeze requiring a system reset, or does it sometimes crash, meaning you lose valuable data? Don't worry - below...

For those of you who have Windows Vista and find that a lot of your games refuse to play on it. I found that a lot of people complain about all the glitches that are on this system. Little by...

Worldwide Businesses went under attack these year from a highly infectious computer worm. The Conficker worm gets into your personal computer in three ways. First, it targets Microsoft Server...

Susp.exe, also known as ABetterInternet, is just one in a long line of unwanted browser helper objects (BHOs) that many PC users unwittingly find installed on their computers at some point in...

Here is the battery of simple step I do to speed up my sluggish computer.

Almost everybody with a computer is plagued with slow response speeds which make using a computer annoying and difficult. Most people do not realize that there are simple steps to make a computer...

If you're like me, you hate the new version of AOL Instant Messenger! Instead of conforming, we go to web sites that allow us to download the older versions of software that we are comfortable...

Something that is a concern to almost anyone and everyone searching or using the internet is the threat of viruses. Spyware is a type of malicious software similar to a virus which gives your...