Using Windows Disk Cleanup

Using Windows Disk Cleanup

Over time your computer will accumulate “junk” such as temporary internet files, temporary Windows files, temp files from installing and uninstalling software, downloaded program files and so on. After awhile these will… Read More
Windows Control Panel Options - Part 3

Windows Control Panel Options – Part 3

The Fonts section will display all of your installed fonts. Here you can get an idea of what each font looks like as well as add or remove additional fonts. Double clicking… Read More
Using nbtstat to Find a Computer Name

Using nbtstat to Find a Computer Name

Have you ever wanted to know what computer belongs to what IP address? This information can come in very handy when trying to troubleshoot network issues or see if there are devices… Read More
TreeSize Disk Space Diagnostic Tool

TreeSize Disk Space Diagnostic Tool

Here is a newer writeup of the TreeSize app on our website. If you are a power computer user then you most likely have a lot of programs installed on your computer… Read More
USB 2.0 vs. FireWire

USB 2.0 vs. FireWire

When it comes to connecting devices to computers, two names often come up: USB (Universal Serial Bus) and FireWire (IEEE 1394). Both have played significant roles in data transfer technology, but they… Read More
Windows Installer Could Not Be Accessed Error

Windows Installer Could Not Be Accessed Error

When you are trying to install, uninstall or repair a program, you may receive an error that says Windows Installer could not be accessed and that the Windows Installer files are missing… Read More
Making Your Printer Into a Print Server

Making Your Printer Into a Print Server

Almost everyone who has a computer has the need to print a document or picture at some time. But if you have multiple computers and only one printer on your network then… Read More
SpaceSniffer for Windows

SpaceSniffer for Windows

Have you ever wondered what was using up your hard drive space? Or have you come across a time when your hard drive was full and you couldn’t tell what was using… Read More
SATA vs. SAS Hard Drives

SATA vs. SAS Hard Drives

Hard drives are the component inside computers that store your information in the form of files. They are also what your operating system is installed on. Without a hard drive you can’t… Read More
Removing and Preventing Spyware Infections

Removing and Preventing Spyware Infections

Spyware, often called Malware or Adware is becoming an ever increasingly difficult nuisance to deal with when you are trying to maintain a smooth running computer. Spyware is software that obtains your… Read More
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