How to Reset Windows 7 Password

Oct 30, 2014

You wouldn’t be the first person that it happened to. In fact, you wouldn’t even be the hundredth. We all have moments where we forget passwords, and that is why there is always a way to reset things. If you have Windows 7 running on your machine, and you find that you have forgotten your […]

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How to Locate a Service Pack Version

Oct 29, 2014

Over time, Microsoft releases something called service packs that update the operating system itself. Sometimes, when things go wrong with your computer, you will actually need to know what service pack you currently have on your machine. In fact, when you contact computer support professionals, they may need to know this as well. Of course, […]

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How to Start in Safe Mode

Oct 29, 2014

How many times do you read tutorials or advice that tells you that you will need to start your computer in start mode? Often, this is the best way to diagnose various problems with your machine without the need for computer help. However, if you don’t know how to even get to safe mode, you […]

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Removing a Windows 7 Password

Oct 28, 2014

A password can be a wonderful thing, but for some people in some situations, it is simply a headache. While it is never a good idea to remove the password from your account if anyone else has access to your machine (or you could end up on the phone with a computer repair service to […]

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How to Find Your Windows Version

Oct 27, 2014

Many times, when you look for guides and how-to instructions for your computer, one of the first things you need to know is what version of Windows you actually have. You don’t need computer help to find out the answer to this question either. This information can be very important since you may need to […]

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Avoiding Remote Computer Support Scams

Oct 24, 2014

Remote computer support is very helpful because it means you never even have to take your machine anywhere to get it fixed. That saves you hassle, time, gas in your car, and headaches. With remote support, all you do is allow a computer professional access to your machine and then they can repair a number […]

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Mac OS Yosemite Offers New and Familiar

Oct 23, 2014

The new version of the Mac OS hit the market a few days ago, and it certainly has been making news. Available as a free download to existing Mac users, Yosemite combines the familiar along with the new to offer a package that most Mac users will enjoy. Computer support professionals point out that not […]

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Should You Switch to Surface Pro?

Oct 18, 2014

If you are in the market for a new laptop, you may want to think twice before going with your original option. That’s because more and more people are choosing the Microsoft Surface Pro. While it is technically a tablet, it would fall more into the hybrid category, offering what seems to be the best […]

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Numerous Microsoft Patches in One Month

Oct 17, 2014

Companies like Microsoft release patches and updates regularly to fix different little issues that may come up with the operating system or other software. Usually, these patches only come out on occasion, but the month of October has been a busy time for Microsoft especially. These computer support patches are actually critical, and that means […]

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Android, Windows, Mac, Risk of Bash Bug

Oct 16, 2014

Usually, a computer virus only affects one type of computer or device, but that isn’t the case with a virus floating around out there known simply as Bash Bug. This virus threatens millions of people who use computers, Internet routers, Android devices, Windows devices, and even machines and mobile units with the Apple operating system. […]

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