You have to do your updates.No matter what operating system your computer is running, you want it to be safe.As I have been doing the preventive maintenance on our clients systems, I was struck by the fact that a couple of computers were still running Windows 2000.As workstations, they still function, although slow, but they…
Boy has it been hot!A client just bought their first laptop, and I have been worried about them not understanding how easy it is for one to overheat. Part of the problem is a lack of air flow: Cool air is pulled in through the sides or at the bottom of the machine and it is then pushed out the back.If…
So I’m sure at one point or another we have all heard the words archiving relating to email, but a surprisingly high number of users’ are not even educated on this. A number of computer users’ abroad use mail clients such as Outlook, OE, Lotus Notes, Thunderbird, Eudora, and yes even Apple Mail to sync…
Are you wondering why it is important to install those annoying updates that popup in the corner of your desktop.These are called update notifications and are from Microsoft telling you your computer is out dated and needs to be updated.It is very important to keep Windows updated. Microsoft releases patches all the time. Not all…
Here are some useful keyboard shortcuts that will help any average every day user on the computer. These shortcuts will help speed up what you do on any windows pc computer.ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menuALT+ENTER View properties for the selected itemALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they…
There are many serious misconceptions about fragmentation which, if believed, can lead to significant computer damage. Debunking these myths could save your system or network.Fragmentation is one of the most serious problems that plague computers around the globe. It accounts for billions in lost revenue and production. It is also one of the leading…