Enable God Mode In Windows 7

August 18, 2011

There is a hidden feature within Windows 7 that allows a user to control and tweak features of their computer from one place. Generally users must dig threw the control panel and have to go threw various menus to tweak one feature of Window, but by using ‘God Mode’ a user can access just about [...]

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Change Default Libraries Folder In Windows 7

August 17, 2011

In Windows 7 when opening Windows Explorer it defaults to a libraries folder instead of opening up to a pane that has a list of current drives and there sub folders. There isn’t a way to change it in any setting in control panel but you can manually change the folder that opens when opening [...]

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Fix Errors When Opening Adobe PDFs in Windows 7

August 16, 2011

Occasionally Adobe PDF file will display an error and fail to open because of a problem with IE 8. To correct the problem follow the steps below to configure Adobe to open PDF file in Adobe rather that in a browser: 1. Open Adobe Reader. 2. Click Edit | Preferences. 3. Click Internet in the [...]

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Using Windows 7 As A File Server In A Peer To Peer Network Fix

August 16, 2011

Windows 7 Peer to Peer Setup Fix If you are using Microsoft Windows 7 Peer to Peer as a file server to share files to other XP or Windows 7 Computers on the network you may find that the network slows down or fails to connect after a short amount of time. You may also [...]

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Small Office and Home Routers Vulnerable To Web Hack

August 8, 2011

Who is affected with Small Office and Home Routers Web Hacks? Anyone with a router or firewall is advised to make sure you are using something other than the default password or a simple password. We have heard of this type of security risk before but until this week we have never seen the problem [...]

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Why You Don’t Need To Buy Anti Spyware And Anti Malware Software

August 8, 2011

Unlike the antivirus software makers, the makers of antispyware and antimalware software do not have a governing body behind them ensuring that they protect your PC from all the latest threats. The various antivirus software developers have a governing body behind them that shares any newly discovered threats among all the antivirus companies so that [...]

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Backup Tapes Do Not Like Fire Proof Safes

August 8, 2011

We are not sure where this myth started but contrary to popular belief, tapes, external hard drive and other backup media is not safe in fire proof safes. Fire proof safes are meant to protect paper form catching on fire and that’s it. If you have a 5 hour fire proof safe what that means [...]

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Backup Data Needs To Be Stored Offsite One Way Or Another!

August 8, 2011

Backups are done to ensure that in the case of a catastrophic failure your data will be recoverable. Catastrophic failure could be from hardware failure or it could be from something much worst such as a fire, theft or water damage. If your backups are stored with the equipment being backed up and get damaged [...]

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The Benefits Of Multiple Monitors

August 8, 2011

One thing often overlooked is the effect that multiple monitors have on productivity. A good monitor not only helps reduce eye strain but allows more efficient use of programs. Larger monitors for instance allow more of a document, drawing or worksheet to be seen. A sharper monitor allows for better detail and reduced eye fatigue. [...]

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DVI vs VGA

August 8, 2011

If your monitor and video card have DVI use it whenever possible. Computers are digital and so are the signals they send to the monitor. When you use VGA connector the digital signal from the computer is converted to analog and transferred to your monitor where it is then converted back to digital and displayed. [...]

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