Cloning a drive is like duplicating its contents all at once from one drive to another. It’s useful when moving to an SSD drive. Learn how to clone here.
Disabling Windows Services Safely
| By Steve Horton |
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Windows runs many services in the background, but many of these aren’t needed. Disabling specific Windows Services can speed up your PC.
A Guide to the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE Blue Screen of Death
| By Steve Horton |
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The Driver Power State Failure Blue Screen of Death occurs when your PC goes into Sleep Mode or comes out of it. Here’s how to fix it.
Using sfc /scannow to Fix Windows System Files
| By Steve Horton |
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The sfc /scannow command, in any version of Windows, is highly important for getting your Windows system back to normal in case of corruption. Learn how.
Run Another Version of Windows Using VirtualBox
| By Steve Horton |
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Sometimes it’s important to run an older version of Windows within your newer version, for compatibility or testing purposes. Here’s how to do that.
How to beat Minesweeper
| By Mark Beare |
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Minesweeper has long been a favorite time waster for Windows users, but did you know it could be beaten? Here’s how…
How to Use Windows 8 Refresh and Reset
| By Steve Horton |
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Refresh and Reset are two new functions of Windows 8 that restore your Windows machine to an earlier state. Learn how to use them here.
Using the Quick Access Menu in Windows 8
| By Steve Horton |
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The Quick Access Menu, also called the Expert Menu and the Power User Menu, is a kind of substitute for the Start Menu in Windows 8.
Fix Adobe Flash Problems in Google Chrome
| By Steve Horton |
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There’s an Adobe Flash conflict in Google Chrome that often prevents YouTube and other videos from playing. Here’s a simple fix for this problem.
Fixing Bluetooth in Windows 8
| By Steve Horton |
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One side effect to Windows 8 is that Bluetooth sometimes stops working! Here are definitive fixes for your laptop so you can get Bluetooth running again.
Turn an Old PC into a Home Media Server and Enable File Sharing
| By Steve Horton |
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If you’ve got an old desktop or laptop PC that still works, put it to good use as a home media server, so you can share files throughout the home.
How to Stop Pop Ups in your Browser
| By Reggie |
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Don’t let pop up ads intrude on your browsing experience. Read our quick guide to fight them off.
Use an Ad Blocker to Remove the Threat of Malware
| By Steve Horton |
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Everyone knows the Ad Blocker extension can remove annoying popup ads in your web browser. But did you know it can also prevent malware?
Remove Programs that Refuse to Uninstall Correctly
| By Steve Horton |
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Sometimes uninstalling an application isn’t enough. Here are some ways to completely remove all traces of an application from your PC.
Fix Adobe Flash Problems in Windows 8
| By Steve Horton |
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Adobe Flash Player doesn’t work the greatest in many Windows 8 web browsers. Here’s how to fix these issues, so you have a smooth Flash experience in Win 8.
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