General PC Stuff
If you own a PC, you need to have some level of protection against malware and viruses. Most PC’s come with a trial version of anti-virus software pre-installed. If you decide to use that software, i.e., pay for it after the trial period, or install another anti-virus offering, make a mental note of the name […]
Most people don’t know that they can take a screen shot of their PC screen. Windows has a Print Screen feature that works two ways. In the upper right corner of most keyboards, you will see a key labeled: Print Screen or Prt Scr. Pressing this key takes a snapshot of everything on your screen […]
From Microsoft.com Windows system key combinations F1: Help CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs ALT+F4: Quit program SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE) Windows program key combinations CTRL+C: Copy CTRL+X: Cut CTRL+V: Paste CTRL+Z: Undo CTRL+B: Bold CTRL+U: Underline CTRL+I: Italic Mouse click/keyboard modifier combinations for shell objects […]
I’ve been a fan of Seagate’s FreeAgent drive due to the Seagate Manager Backup/Sync software that was included with the drive. So much so that I have always referred them to my customers over their competition due to the ease of use of the software. Recently, I’ve had customers calling me telling me that my […]
Any time you are installing new software, apps, or applying updates to your system or previously installed software, remember this rule: ALWAYS CHOOSE CUSTOM INSTALL, CUSTOM SETUP OR CUSTOM UPDATE The reason for this is by allowing a Quick or Standard or Default Install or Setup, you are accepting the software creators default installation rules. […]
A UPS is a backup battery power supply for your desktop computer and any other peripherals you do not want to lose power in a electrical outage. A UPS doesn’t just protect your equipment against power loss, it can also ensure that your equipment will keep running if there are spikes or surges in power. […]
PC’s and Laptops have components inside that produce heat, and therefore require fans to cool them. As the fans are circulating and exhausting the hot air from your computer, there is also air entering your computer. The air basically enters through any vent or opening it can. Just as it is necessary to dust and […]
