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- How to Setup ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on Windows - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article discusses the procedure of setting up Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on a Windows computer. ADB is a command line program that comes pre-integrated with Android devices and lets you communicate or manage them. Though it is easy to setup and use ADB on your Windows PC, you might still ...
Views: 941 - How to Hide Drives in My Computer of Windows 7 - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of hiding inactive or non-using drives in My Computer of your Windows 7 computer. There may be drives in your computer that are never accessed or are used only for specific purpose or software. Their all time appearance in My Computer can force you think of ...
Views: 603 - How to Pair Bluetooth Device with Windows 7 Computer - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article discusses the procedure of pairing a Bluetooth device with a Windows 7 computer. The methods compiled here are simple and reliable. However, it is advised that these should be implemented carefully to avoid encountering problems. It will save your time as well as money that would ...
Views: 778 - How to Resolve Windows 7 Error Code 7 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article discusses the procedure of fixing the error code 7 in Windows 7. The error code 7 or ERROR_ARENA_TRASHED (The storage control blocks were destroyed) can occur due to many reasons. These include missing or damaged configuration settings, malware infections, unresolved host file, ...
Views: 930 - How to Display the Wireless Devices in Windows 7 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of displaying all the connected wireless devices to Windows 7 computer. Sometimes, all the devices are not shown in the list that makes it difficult for one to connect to a particular device. The user then has to search for the device all over the Windows and ...
Views: 559 - How to Disable WPS on Your Belkin Router - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of disabling WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) on a Belkin router. WPS is a feature that simplifies the setup and management of wireless networks. Since some of the old operating systems or computers may not support the WPS feature, only disabling it leaves one with ...
Views: 2422 - How to Change Security Settings on a Belkin Router - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of disabling WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) on a Belkin router. WPS is a feature that simplifies the setup and management of wireless networks. Since some of the old operating systems or computers may not support the WPS feature, only disabling it leaves one with ...
Views: 740 - Points to Consider While Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article discusses the points that should be well thought-out before upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows XP. Intended for informational purpose, the article does a favor to people who are planning an upgrade to Win 7. It also lays the base for those who are still considering Win 7 as an ...
Views: 679 - How to Replace Norton Antivirus with McAfee - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of replacing Norton antivirus with McAfee antivirus. Both are leading security applications that offer protection against online threats including viruses, worms, spyware, and/or Trojans etc. Though it is entirely your choice whether to keep Norton or McAfee ...
Views: 7887 - What Are the Reasons of Windows Vista Freeze? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the reasons that cause Windows Vista to freeze during startup, shutdown etc. The information compiled here is simple and reliable. However, it is recommended that any method described here should be followed correctly to avoid facing problems. This will save time and money ...
Views: 631 - Virus Protection Not Enough to Keep Your System Safe - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article explains what virus protection is why it is not sufficient to keep your computer safe and secured from evil viruses and spyware etc. The article compiles simple and reliable information. Besides, it doesn’t favor or criticize any particular virus security program or purpose. In fact, ...
Views: 604 - How to Remove Smart Internet Protection 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article intends to explain the procedure of removing Smart Internet Protection (SIP) 2011, a fake anti-spyware program that belongs to the family of a fake antivirus program called Personal Internet Security 2011. The methods compiled here are simple and correct until date. However, it is ...
Views: 660 - How to Remove Windows Support System Fake Tool - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article intends to describe the procedure of removing Windows Support System, a rough program (Trojan) designed to infect Windows applications by appearing as a legitimate program. The methods described here are simple and correct until date. It is, however, advised that these should be ...
Views: 628 - How to Fix Windows Errors That Appear in Your Startup - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article intends to explain the procedure of fixing Windows startup errors that appear abruptly. The methods compiled here are simple and reliable. However, it is recommended that these should be followed correctly to avoid encountering problems. This will eventually save their time and money ...
Views: 543 - How to Setup Port Range Forwarding on a Linksys Router - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article describes the procedure of port forwarding on a Linksys router. The methods compiled here are simple and reliable. However, it is still recommended that these should be followed carefully to avoid facing common problems. Doing so will help users save money and time that otherwise be ...
Views: 596 - How to Configure a Linksys Wireless Router to Set Up a Password - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article intends to explain how a Linksys wireless router can be configured to setup a password. The methods compiled here are simple and correct until date. It is, however, strongly recommended that these should be followed correctly to avoid facing problems. This will help save time and ...
Views: 636 - How to Troubleshoot a Netgear Wireless Router - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article intends to explain the troubleshooting procedure for a Netgear wireless router. The methods compiled here are simple and correct until date. However, it is still suggested that these should be followed correctly to avoid facing problems. Doing so will allow users to save time and ...
Views: 757 - How to Connect Linksys Router to an Existing Network - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe article has been designed to help users connect a Linksys router to an existing network. The methods compiled here are simple and correct until date. It is, however, recommended that these should be followed correctly to avoid running into problems. This will eventually save users’ time as ...
Views: 618 - Windows Update: The Best Way to Enhance Your System Performance - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalMicrosoft has been striving hard to improve the users' experience with Microsoft products, exaggerating about Windows Updates is one among those efforts that it is making. However, Windows users who apparently know that Windows is highly vulnerable to virus attacks and technical glitches are ...
Views: 647 - How Reliable are Third-Party Online Technical Support Services - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThere has been a persistent decline in the support level of PC manufacturers for their products. The reason could be anything from the growing focus on new products, changed strategy, and to the availability of third-party services providers who are willing to make money by taking up the pending ...
Views: 531 - The Blue Screen of Death - Avoiding the Troublesome Problem - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Monica Koudstaal“Hey my laptop starts and then a blue screen occurs and system restarts before showing the desktop what to do, I have tried everything said in different forums but nothing works, please help me????” Does it sound familiar to you? If it does, then you know we are talking about the dreaded ‘Blue ...
Views: 614 - Runtime Error 429 – How to Fix It? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalHave you ever faced ‘Run-time error 429 – ActiveX component can’t create object’ while running any application? One of the common problems, the error occurs when one tries to run Microsoft Visual Basic application to create macros or similar objects in MS-Office applications such as Microsoft ...
Views: 3323 - Don’t Flip Out When the Blue Screen of Death Error Occurs - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalYes, don’t go crazy when your computer inadvertently closes everything and shows a blue screen with white-texted error details on it. The ‘Blue screen of Death’ (that’s how people like to call it) is a common Windows OS error that when occurs forces the computer to shut down and displays a STOP ...
Views: 685 - Printer Issues: What to Do When the Spooler Subsystem App Encounters a Problem - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalPrint spooler subsystem application forms an essential component of the Windows operating system (OS). The application establishes communication between a Windows-based computer and a printer. Therefore, if the application malfunctions, the printer will not print as it would not receive printing ...
Views: 786 - Steps to Take When Your Computer Is Infected With Spyware and Viruses - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Monica Koudstaal“Hi, I recently bought a new Dell, Toshiba (any make) computer, it has been working fine for some time, but now I often see a weird message on my screen that says Warning! New virus detected! Threat Detected: Keylogger.iSnake.Pro Infected File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\asr_ldm.exe, I clicked on the ...
Views: 830 - How to Find Reviews on Spyware Removal Programs – A Complete Support Guide - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalYour computer is ought to be infected with a spyware if it behaves oddly, performs slower than usual, shows too many unwanted pop-ups, or if you see additional toolbars that were never installed by you, or your search page/home page settings appear to be changed. It might surprise you that ...
Views: 860 - How to Prevent Your PC from Spyware Attack: A 3-Step Guide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalSpyware is one among the common and lethal security threats of the computers. This malicious software (malware) can leave your computer dead or steal all the vital information stored on it without even giving you an opportunity to take action in time. You may be demanded ransom to unlock your ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - How the Blue Screen of Death Got its Nickname: History Unfolds - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalBlue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a name that all the Windows PC users fear of and would do their best to keep it off their system. For people who have little or no idea about BSOD, it is a STOP error screen with a blue background adorned with white text codes explaining error details. The error ...
Views: 978 - How to Remove a Hotmail E-mail Virus: Easy Tips Guide - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalHave a Hotmail email account? Ever opened an email after which your inbox started flooding with messages whose senders you were never known to (and you also might not intend to know the bugged spammers)? In another case, your friends or relatives may receive annoying emails from your email ...
Views: 1481 - How to Check If Your Mac has a Spyware - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalBeing a proud owner (well that’s the way every Mac PC user thinks) of an Apple Mac computer, you always have been under this impression that your machine being the piece of next-generation technical excellence would never be plagued by any harmful threats, better known as virus, spyware, or so ...
Views: 1020 - Online Technical Support: An Experience I Would Never Forget! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalRecently, I have had my laptop recovered from a serious virus attack that just not damaged my machine but also did not let me save some of my data. Like many people, I am also fond of downloading and streaming movies and music videos online on my laptop, connected through a wireless router. ...
Views: 919 - Get Microsoft Product Support With Microsoft-Certified Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalThe online technical support world has grown vaster following the burgeoning need for technical support services across the world. Being the most widely used applications, Microsoft products dominate the global software product market. The larger the use of Microsoft applications is, the higher ...
Views: 628 - How to Remove Win32 Virus From Your Computer - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalIs your PC infected with Win32 virus? Need help? Certainly, you need help removing the low-profile virus from your PC in order to make it run smoothly. A Win32 virus is a type of old and relatively less harmful Trojan virus that attaches itself to files and overloads the computer memory by ...
Views: 794 - Microsoft Updates Malware Search Engine - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalMicrosoft launched Malware Protection Engine 1.1.6603.0, an updated version of its Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (MPE) application, on February 23, 2011. The updated MPE fixes a major security loophole (Elevation of privileges) that let attackers, who already gained access to a user's ...
Views: 639 - Online Technical Support – See How it Benefits you - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalSeveral V tech-squad online technical support companies offer live and dedicated 24/7 help that takes the problem out of your computer and gives you the peace of mind. Consider an example, where you are stuck with Microsoft Windows installation, or your machine has caught a virus. Now what ...
Views: 604 - Online Technical Support - A solution to technical troubleshooting needs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalWith the availability of third-party online technical support technicians, who have the proficiency to resolve such technical problems related to computer and other technical products. To avail such troubleshooting services, you only have to look for an online technical support provider and pay ...
Views: 691 - How To Find Reliable, Online Technical Support On The Worldwide Web - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Monica KoudstaalDo you feel like stuck in every time your computer freezes or shows unexpected error messages? Do you find the existing online technical support services not reliable or too expensive to fit into your budget? Or do you not find the right answers to your computer-related queries that help you ...
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