Author : Category : Multipurpose, Networking
Tags : Password, Recover Password, Wifi
Most of the times people keep forgetting their passwords, but if there’s one kind of password that no one bothers to remember it has to be the Wi-Fi password. People configure Wi-Fi networks once, enter the password on all their devices and forget about it completely. Until you buy a new phone, or a guest […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Performance, Windows
Tags : Power plans, Power saver, Power settings
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manage how your computer uses power. You can use power plans to reduce the amount of power your computer uses, maximize performance, or balance the two. Which power plans are available? Balanced. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Windows
Tags : No Preview, Thumbnails, Windows Explorer
This may be a bug in Windows operating system or accidentally turned off thumbnails using Folder Options or System Properties. The problem can be fixed by following the below steps. Open Windows Explorer, click on Organize button present in command bar and select “Folder and search options“ Now go toView tab and make sure “Always show icons, never thumbnails” […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Softwares
Tags : Hardware Driver reinstallation, Program reinstallation, Recovery Manager
If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager program. Note: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box. Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs. Before you install […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Windows
Tags : Bad Sectors, Chkdsk, Hard Disk Errors
Chkdsk utility is used to identify the file system and view a status report of the hard disk. You can use the utility to correct the errors on the hard disk. Consider a scenario where you are unable to boot the computer. One of the causes of this problem can be errors on the hard […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Windows
Tags : Delete Files, Recycle Bin
Files and folders can clutter your computer. The Recycle Bin, the desktop icon that resembles a wastebasket, is where you put a file or folder if you want to delete it. You can open the Recycle Bin anytime and see what’s inside by double-clicking the Recycle Bin icon located on the desktop or by using […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Windows
Tags : Defrag, Defragmentation, Schedule Defrag
The Disk Defragmenter utility is used to eradicate file fragmentation. To use the Disk Defragmenter utility, perform the following steps: Click Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter to open the Disk Defragmenter window. Select the desired drive and click on the Analyze button. After Analyzing the drive, the Disk Defragmenter utility prompts you whether the drive needs defragmentation. […]
Read moreTake care of the basics. Make sure the printer is plugged in, turned on, and has paper in it. Make sure the printer cable is properly connected to the printer and to the computer. Check to see if there is a paper jam. Most printers have a flashing light to indicate a jam. Also, if […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Windows
Tags : Password Setup, User Account
When you start computer, your Windows 7 should ask for a password. If not, you need to create a password, as not having a password is a big security concern. Without a password, anyone in your home or office has full and unrestricted access to everything on the computer. Follow below steps to create Logon […]
Read moreAuthor : Category : Multipurpose, Windows
Tags : Operating System, Windows Version
Microsoft Windows Operating System & version can be determined following below steps; Click Start Click Run or if you see “Start Search” field click in it or just type winver and press Enter. This will pull up a new About Windows window giving you the version of Microsoft Windows, the build info, and […]
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