Category Archives for How-Tos
Beginners Guide to Upgrading your RAM
Are your applications running slow or the whole computer running a little sluggish? Chances are you might need some more memory. So what is the ideal amount? What do I need to know before I start? In this
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 204: RAID Guide
Last time on TNCT 301 we discussed approaches to constructing computers for different roles. One of the buzzwords that appeared while explaining a server setup was RAID. Originally called Redundant Arrays
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 301: Planning computer configurations – the right tool for the right task
Welcome to the expert section of the Computer Technician series. Although the topics we’re going to deal with here are mostly organizational in nature (with a couple of really troublesome, migraine-inducing
VIEW POSTHow to Remove Winstall.exe / SpySheriff
Winstall.exe is part of a program called SpySheriff which is a fake anti-spyware program that is designed to fool users into paying for a full version of the program in order to remove a supposed infection
VIEW POSTComputer Processor Codenames: What the processors are and the inspiration behind the names.
In the computer industry there are plenty of buzzwords that get slung about when talking about the next generation of computer hardware and CPU codenames are quite possibly the hardest to keep track of
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 203: Hard Disk Failures
In our last episode on Optical drives and firmware flashing, we discussed ways to upgrade your optical drive’s speed and features. While it’s a great finishing touch for both your own and your
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 202.5: Optical Drives and Firmware Flashing
Last time, on TNCT 202, you could read about the various functions of the system’s BIOS and the means to upgrade them for the sake of either improving stability, or adding various options. In this
VIEW POSTHow to Remove MSN Virus Project 1/ Generic2.EXO / Backdoor.Generic3.SAT
This MSN virus is a new virus which spreads via MSN Messenger. Once a computer is infected it will send copies of itself to every online contact on the infected users contact list.
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 202: BIOS Functions and Firmware Flashing
Last time, in the TNCT 201 article, we discussed a strategic approach to expanding your market. Regardless of whether you’re dealing with home repairs, SoHos or even your own computer, sooner or
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