Hardware
- OH NO! My CD-DVD Drive has disappeared!!
- Handling GPT Partitions
- Leave it on or Turn it off??!?
- Laptop Power Issues: Batteries and Jacks
- Laptops; Avoiding THERMAL EVENTS
Internet
Miscellaneous
- Password Selection: How to choose a Secure password.
- Staying up-to-date with security patches just got easier.
- Backing up your own data
- Common (Global) Windows Shortcut Keys
- Browser Shortcuts
Networking
- DNS Optimization - WHY???
- Troubleshooting Basic Internet Connectivity
- TCP/IP (Internet) Basics:
- Cabling Basics
Viruses and MALWARE
Tips and Tricks from our Top Techs to YOU.
OH NO! My CD-DVD Drive has disappeared!!
We see this kind of problem fairly frequently, usually after someone has installed additional CD/DVD burning software to the system, when it already has some. The first symptom people notice is that, suddenly, CD/DVDs won't play when inserted into the drive like they used to, OR, the new CD-burning software can't find the optical drive. When that happens, Confirm that there are no driver related...
Another Layer of Security: RoboForm
When cruising the web, you are frequently requested to type in some personal information, like login info, your mailing address, or even your credit card data. If you've been on the web at all you are probably aware that there are many ways that nasty hackers and virus writers would love to get their hands on all that info. Keyloggers and phishing attempts are rampant these days, as well. A key...
Password Selection: How to choose a Secure password.
People ask us about picking strong passwords all the time. There are a number of factors to think about when choosing a password regarding how complex it should be, and how to make a strong password memorable. Firstly, what kind of site is it? Is it a site that you visit every day? Is it a site that requires extreme security? Or is the site one that you don't really care if people b...
DNS Optimization - WHY???
DNS?? Do Not Spindle? No, friends, it stands for Domain Name Server. There's a lot of info out there you can use to get depth on what it does and how it works, but in a nutshell: When you type 'www.dell.com' into your address bar, DNS takes that TEXT (www.dell.com) and turns it into a set of numbers called an IP address. Your web browser (Firefox, IE. etc.) uses that IP address behind the scene...
What are Sin Sites and why are they bad?
Just like real life, stepping into morally-questionable territory on the web carries inherent risks that you may unknowingly expose yourself to. "Sin sites" have a surprising number of ways to infect your computer, and are not obvious. Firstly, Banner ads on these sites are potentially risky, just loading them onto your screen. Frequently, visitors to these types of sites are asked to download and...
