UPS backup power supply

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Everyone at some time or another has been affected by a blackout or a power surge and had their computer either shut off or crash because of either the power being lost… Read More
Network and sharing center in Control Panel

Windows Network and Sharing Center

The term networking may scare many novice computer users but these days networking has a more widespread meaning. 10 years ago it meant complicated messes of routers, switches and cabling which it… Read More
Windows Server 2012 R2 Editions

Windows Server 2012 R2 Editions

Make sure you choose the right version of Windows 2012 R2 Server for your business Windows Server 2012 is the replacement for Windows server 2008 and offers more features, better security and… Read More
LCD vs. LED Monitors

LCD vs. LED Monitors

So it’s time to replace that old CRT monitor with a flat screen and now the question on your mind is which type of monitor should I get, an LCD (Liquid Crystal… Read More
PC Power Supply Location

Replacing a Power Supply

In order for your computer to turn on and run, it needs some sort of power being sent to its components. This is where the power supply comes into play. The power… Read More
Outlook Doesn't Delete Mail Off Of Server

Outlook Doesn’t Delete Mail Off Of Server

Many people use Microsoft Outlook as their email client to get their email from their ISP to their desktop. Even if you use a webmail account like Hotmail or Yahoo you can… Read More
RAM installed on motherboard

Installing RAM (Memory)

One of the easiest and most effective upgrades you can do to your PC is to install more RAM memory (random access memory). RAM is the memory your computer uses to store… Read More
Using Event Viewer to troubleshoot

Using Event Viewer to Troubleshoot Problems

Last Updated: April 2026 The Windows Event Viewer is the system’s ‘black box’ recorder. It maintains a detailed log of every significant event on your computer, from software crashes to hardware failures.… Read More
SATA hard drive

Serial ATA (SATA) vs. IDE Hard Drives

When it comes to hard drives for your computer, you have a few choices as to what type of drive to use. Some offer better performance than others but that usually comes… Read More

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a wireless communication standard designed for short‑range data and voice transmission between both mobile and stationary devices. It was originally developed by a collaboration of technology companies including Ericsson, Intel,… Read More
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