Adding a secondary monitor to an existing laptop is as easy as plugging in the correct cord, and changing a few settings in Control Panel.
Why do the amount of out of date drivers vary between driver update products
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Ever wondered why different driver update products show different results? This article outlines why.
Why Windows XP is a Bad Idea
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It’s just not a good idea to use Windows XP anymore. Microsoft is cutting off support in April. Learn about that and other great reasons here.
Fixing Problems with the Windows Search Indexer
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Sometimes the Windows Search Indexer crashes, causing search slowdowns and errors. Here’s how to troubleshoot it.
Recovering a File that’s been Deleted Permanently
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All is not lost if you’ve deleted a file permanently. Here are steps you can take to recover your lost document or media file.
Why 32-Bit Windows Steals Your Memory
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The 32-bit edition of some versions of Windows can cause serious RAM limitations. Find out why that is.
Free Memory and Available Memory in your Windows PC
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Free memory and available memory sound like the same thing, but Windows defines them differently. Find out more about your RAM here.
Networking between Windows XP and Windows 7
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Networking between Windows XP and Windows 7 for files and printers is not easy. Here’s how.
How to be sure your copy of Windows is genuine
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It’s important to validate your genuine copy of Windows, or it’ll stop working. Here’s how to do that.
Fixing Laptop Charging Issues
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There are several solutions if your laptop decides not to charge anymore. Find out about them here.
Repairing Windows 8 Apps that Don’t Work
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Sometimes, your Windows 8 Modern apps won’t work anymore. There are several troubleshooting steps to fix this issue.
Fixing Windows Update Errors
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Sometimes Windows Update fails to start, or fails to finish. Here are several troubleshooting methods to fix this problem.
The definitive Mac upgrade guide
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Upgrading from any version of OS X to any other is easy with this inclusive guide. Upgrade to Mountain Lion or even Mavericks with ease.
Fixing Windows Explorer Crash Errors
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An unexpected Windows Explorer crash is a frustrating occurrence and can lead to the loss of unsaved work and data. Occasionally these crashes are isolated incidents with several possible causes. However, when Windows Explorer begins to crash on a regular basis, you may have a more serious issue with your PC. Update your Security Software An error like this can have many possible causes, therefore you may have to try a couple solutions in order to fix it. Your first step should be to update your computer’s security software. If […]
Powering Up a Dead Laptop
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There are many reasons why your laptop isn’t powering up. We explore the different causes of a dead laptop and how you can fix it.
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