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WhoCrashed – Read Crash Dump Files With One Click
When a system crashes, it usually leaves behind something called a “crash dump”. This crash dump contains information about what happened. However, in order to read it on a system you need
VIEW POSTSUMo – Checks for Software Updates
As most computer technicians should know, computer security isnt just about having up to date antivirus and anti-malware software. It is also about having the users software up to date as well. Windows
VIEW POSTSimple Port Forwarding – Forward Ports on Routers Easily
Simple Port Forwarding is a now freeware application (was previously $15) that is designed to make forwarding ports on a router easy. This application would be useful to both technicians and clients.
VIEW POST12 Highly Useful Websites for Computer Technicians
A few weeks ago we mentioned the website Virustotal.com which is a website that scans a certain file for viruses using the databases of many different antivirus brands. This week, we will be listing many
VIEW POSTAnswers to Questions and Answers #2
Earlier this week I posted an article called Questions and Answers #2 requested members to ask me a question about the computer business that has been on their mind. We got some great questions and here
VIEW POSTAsterisk Key – Reveal Passwords Behind Asterisks on Dialog Boxes and Webpages
Asterisk Key is a freeware tool designed to reveal passwords that have been asterisked out on both dialog boxes and webpages. I tested this by recovering Outlook Express, Thunderbird email and Internet
VIEW POSTDoubleKiller – Locate Duplicate Files
DoubleKiller is a small, stand alone, portable and freeware utility designed to locate duplicate files. Unlike many other duplicate finder applications, DoubleKiller allows you to input very specific search
VIEW POSTFreshDiagnose – Benchmark and Diagnose A Computer
FreshDiagnose is a small, free utility designed to help you diagnose and benchmark a computer. It can display much of the standard information that applications like SIW display such as software, hardware,
VIEW POSTAlways Provide Value
There have been a few times where I have been called out to onsite repair jobs that only took 10 minutes to complete. However, I need to charge a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on distance)
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