How-To Guides Archives - Page 9 of 15

How to Remove Unused Drivers

Alan McCloskeyFeb 6, 2009August 20, 20144

As you add more experiment with more hardware on your computer, you no doubt upgrade your components, or just lose interest in some. Windows adds drivers

FIX: Fallout 3 Crash and Asus Sound Card

Alan McCloskeyFeb 6, 2009November 28, 20142

I downloaded Fallout 3 from Steam, and I have never been able to get it to run. It loads the startup screens right up until

Why You Should Wipe Free Disk Space

Guest WriterJan 18, 2009July 4, 20140

Computers have found very many applications in today’s world, in almost every field of human activity. Offices, schools, libraries, and other organizations that need to

How To Overclock Your PSP

Alan McCloskeyJan 5, 2009August 14, 201420

You can overclock your PSP. The chip in your Playstation Portable was designed to run faster than it does out of the box.

Xbox 360 Overheating and Repair Guide

Guest WriterDec 11, 2008November 28, 20140

The Xbox 360 is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market. It is capable of rendering incredible graphics, providing online group game

Understanding the Red Ring of Death (Xbox 360)

Guest WriterDec 4, 2008November 28, 20140

The Xbox 360 has been plagued with problems, seemingly from the first day after its release. While the console undoubtedly has numerous high-tech components hidden

What is svchost.exe and how do I kill it?

Alan McCloskeyNov 4, 2008August 13, 20140

Multitasking operating systems run a bunch of stuff all the time… so much so that it may be difficult to know which processes you actually

Fix Your Hard Drive when Windows Won’t Boot

Alan McCloskeyOct 2, 2008August 12, 20147

Windows won't boot, and you're in a panic. You cannot even get into Safe Mode to run a disk scan. You really don't want to

Fiber Optic Continuity Testers Explained

Guest WriterSep 21, 2008November 28, 20141

What is a fiber optic continuity tester? Fiber continuity tester is also called fiber optic continuity checker. It is the simplest visual test of a

Server Room Cooling and Considerations

Guest WriterAug 27, 2008November 28, 20144

The equipment that you choose should be efficient and safe for long term use. Here are some server room cooling tips and considerations.

7 Common Network Packet Sniffer Mistakes

Guest WriterAug 17, 2008August 7, 20140

Here are 7 common network packet sniffer mistakes that can lead you down a troubleshooting path that wastes time (and money).

Why You Should Wipe Hard Drives

Guest WriterJul 25, 2008August 5, 20140

Data security has become a bigger concern as the information age goes into full swing. Computers are becoming more and more commonplace as versatile tools

Make Windows Explorer Faster

Alan McCloskeyJul 25, 2008August 5, 20141

Explorer can be made to display faster if you toggle some of these optional features off. The result of these tweaks mean your Windows PC

Get Flash Working on 64-bit browsers

Guest WriterJun 26, 2008August 4, 201425

UPDATE: The below information was once thought to enable Flash in 64-bit browsers, but after further analysis it appears that there is currently no method

How to Properly Reboot Your Computer

Alan McCloskeyJun 17, 2008August 4, 20142

This guide shows you how to reboot your computer in a way to narrow down issues to a simple software error or complex hardware failure.