Archive for the ‘Tips & Advice’ Category

  • Maybe the best thing about Windows 8

    If you use Windows 7 like me or even Vista you are probably highly annoyed at all the constant reboots you have to do in order to complete system updates. Well fear no more – Microsoft says that all changes with Windows 8. Windows Update will consolidate updates that need a system restart (regardless of [...]

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  • Windows 7 in-OS Drivers

    Windows 7 has a nice feature built in that if you know how to turn it on can make connecting older devices a snap. This is what Windows 7 calls in-OS drivers, meaning all the drivers you need for your printer or other device are already part of Windows 7 (or part of an update). [...]

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  • What is Click Jacking?

    If you are thinking to yourself that it sounds a lot like hijacking,  you’re on the right track. Behind the scenes of a web page is a bunch of code which can give you a headache if you try to read through it line after line but it’s what makes images show up and things [...]

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  • Improve Your Wireless Network

    1. Upgrade routers and wireless network adapters to 802.11n. It will deliver far greater range and throughput. 2. Move the router off the floor and keep it as far as possible from walls and metal objects. Metal, walls and floors wreak havoc with your router’s wireless signal. The more of these obstacles your router needs [...]

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