Troubleshoot Broadband
Have you ever discovered that your internet doesn’t work, but you have no idea what could be causing the problem? It isn’t as simple as you might think…it could be your ISP, your cable or DSL modem, your router, your computer, your wireless signal, your security gateway (if you are a geek like me…), [...]
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How to Start in Safe Mode
Microsoft has included the ability to boot into SafeMode since back in the days of Windows 95. When you start Windows in SafeMode it loads the bare minimum in terms of services and background programs to get Windows started. This includes not loading extraneous drivers for your graphics card and other devices. So, in [...]
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Connect a Laptop to a Secure Network
As easy as wireless networking has become on the Windows side of the fence the last few years, there can still be issues that make us pull our hair out! I recently met a gentleman who had a problem getting his laptop onto his secure wireless network. Anyone familiar with networking knows that this [...]
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Software to Fix Problems
If you already have a problem, you are not out of luck yet. Many problems can be fixed with a little bit of work and the right software. I encourage you to read through my troubleshooting pages to find an answer to your problem. Some problems are bad enough that I would recommend a [...]
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Software to Prevent Problems
We all run into problems with our computers from time to time. You needn’t fret however, as there are tools available to fix your machine. If you want a guideline on the general process of troubleshooting your machine, you can read mine. For the most part, computing problems fall under a small handful of [...]
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