Find Your IP Address using the IPconfig command from a command prompt

How To Find Your IP Address

IP addresses are used with TCP/IP networks to allow communication between different networked devices such as computers and printers. It’s also required to be able to communicate on the Internet. Each device… Read More
PC BIOS configuration screen

What is the BIOS?

There is more to making a computer work than just installing an operating system such as Windows for example. There are settings and configurations that need to be done correctly on your… Read More
Using Previous Versions (Shadow Copies)

Using Previous Versions (Shadow Copies)

Shadow Copies or Previous Versions is a feature that was normally used for Windows Server operating system but is also available for Windows desktop versions. It allows you to go back to… Read More
Managing Windows wireless connections

Windows Wireless Connection Management

Many people use wireless routers at home these days to get their internet connection on portable devices like laptops so they don’t have to be plugged in with a cable into their… 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
IMAP vs. POP3 email

The Differences Between POP3 and IMAP E-mail

Almost everyone with a computer and internet access has at least one email address, often more. How you access your email depends on the method you choose. Some people use webmail services… 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
Changing Windows File Associations

Changing Windows File Associations

File associations are used to tell Windows what program to use to open what type of file. Without them, Windows wouldn’t know what to do when you double clicked a file on… 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
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