How to Update Drivers in Windows 8.1

Nov 3, 2014

Anytime you update your operating system, such as when you go from Windows 7 to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, then you will likely need to update drivers for various parts of your hardware. Don’t worry though. You don’t have to contact a computer support service in most cases. Of course, if you have trouble […]

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Upgrading to Windows 8.1

Nov 2, 2014

If you have had Windows computers for a long time, then you know that updates become available from time to time to repair issues and to make the operating system more user friendly. With all versions up to Windows 7, these major updates were called service packs. Now, with Windows 8, the major update is […]

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Disable Devices in Windows 7

Nov 1, 2014

Device manager is designed to give you access to different pieces of hardware and ports on your machine. There are times when you may need to disable a device whether it is causing a problem or you suspect it may be. In either case, you don’t have to call in a computer repair service to perform […]

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How to Shut Down Windows 8

Oct 31, 2014

If you have Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, then you have a whole new operating system that is very, very different from older Windows versions. With a completely different look and interface, the operating system can be confusing enough that you end up feeling lost. Don’t worry. You won’t have to contact computer support services […]

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Access Device Manager Windows 7

Oct 30, 2014

If you are having trouble with hardware on your computer, then you may need to access device manager. This is the section where you can see all of your peripherals, including devices as well as adaptors and plug ins. Often, you can see right from this screen if a device is not working, and if […]

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How to Fix Windows Update Problems

Oct 29, 2014

Windows Update is there for your own good, and it protects your computer by sending out patches and safety upgrades that the machine needs. Microsoft has something they call “Patch Tuesday”, which means they release new patches through Windows update once a week on Tuesdays. What happens, though, if you update something through Windows Update […]

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How to Use Windows System Restore

Oct 28, 2014

Your Windows computer has something called a system restore utility that can be very helpful as a recovery method when something goes wrong. The utility will often allow you to manage issues without the need of a computer repair service, but it won’t do you any good if you don’t know how to use it. […]

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Changing Windows 7 Update Settings

Oct 27, 2014

Windows Update actually plays a very important role on your computer. It’s through this system that patches and service packs can be pushed to your machine. If you are unsure of the importance of patches, keep in mind they can help you avoid making a phone call to computer support. That’s because they often deal […]

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Change Your Windows 7 Password

Oct 26, 2014

These days, you cannot be too secure with data you have on your computer. After all, hackers have gotten more sophisticated, and that could mean all sorts of problems that even require data recovery for help. Not only that, if you have to leave your machine unattended for even a short time, someone could easily […]

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What to Do if Your Computer’s Sound Stops Working

Apr 28, 2014

If you frequently use it for gaming, listening to music or watching videos, having your computer sound stop working can be infuriating. Depending on the computer system you are using, sound failure can stem from a very wide variety of causes, ranging from minor software error all the way to motherboard damage. Fortunately, the components […]

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