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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Understanding Windows 8.1

Nov 2, 2014

Windows 8 certainly shook up the computer world because it was so different from any of the previous operating systems. Of course, as with anything new in the technology world, there would soon be things that needed to be tweaked, changed, and updated so that the operating system would work better for users. That’s why […]

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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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How Do I Find a Driver Version Number?

Nov 2, 2014

Hardware on your computer uses drivers to work properly. These drivers are updated for a number of different reasons, such as malfunctions, new operating systems, new features, and security issues. If you have an old driver, then you may find that components of your computer will not work properly. Additionally, sometimes, drivers become corrupted, […]

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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 Download Software Safely

Oct 31, 2014

If you do very much with your computer, then there are different kinds of software you may wish to download. However, with so many viruses and malware floating around, you may be afraid to do so. The good news is that you don’t need computer help to download software safely. You just need to know […]

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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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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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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 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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