Updating Cloud Care Plus 2016

11/14/2015 6:00 am

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The files and procedure you need to update the AVG Cloud Care Plus product. Download the Cloud Care update file from AVG - Click Here. Install the update - Find where you Downloaded the file to your system, then double click to run it. Wait patiently while it updates your PC. If you get a popup asking if you. . .

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PC Power Supplies and their connectors and pinouts

7/26/2015 10:31 am

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Details regarding computer power supply DC conections, pinouts and their respective voltages. A little something for the geeks in the group, here are some basic diagrams showing connectors and pin-out diagrams for your education and enjoyment. Please note, the AC line cord that connects to the wall carries enough voltage and current to SHOCK and. . .

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SITES

9/4/2016 9:44 pm

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A list of sites recommended by Expertek. This page was getting large so was recently converted to a collapsible version with indices to help you find what you're looking for. Please, if you find a link is not working, let us know. These sites have been recommended mostly due to the. . .

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Using CCleaner to check your computer for malware

7/22/2015 10:16 pm

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CCleaner can tune up your PC and help clean it of junkware, malware and viruses. If you haven't seen our tech tip on CCleaner, Click here. That article shows the basics of where to DL the software and initial configuration as we set it up in our shop. Cleaner does several things very well. Aside from the tuneup capabilities. . .

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CCleaner - Great free Tuneup software

6/23/2015 10:34 am

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The best tuneup software we have ever recommended. Free and reliable. CCleaner is the best free tune-up utility available. It removes junk files from windows and many applications, it finds and removes orphans and registry problems. It has an excellent program removal tool, as well as startup editor. In the pictures below, we offer. . .

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Troubleshooting Basic Internet Connectivity

7/13/2015 4:21 pm

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Cannot connect to the web? Fix your own network trouble! To find out where the problem is occurring, one must take a few steps as follows: First - Check basics: Power on, for all connecting equipment? How about the lights on modem and/or router - are they on and showing connected? If the. . .

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Corrupt Windows Profile

6/24/2015 12:36 am

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What to do when your MS Windows logon fails due to profile issues. If you're attempting to log on and getting a message about a corrupt profile, and then no desktop shows up, but rather, windows takes you back to the login, usually you don't need to trash your system or re-install everything. The steps we're. . .

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