Behind the scenes of using your computer every day are a large array of functions and processes going on to make your computer or laptop run and do all the things you want like surf the internet, read emails, Facebook and so on. Every now and again things go square shaped and your computer will need a restart. In most cases… Read more →
Web browser alternatives
If your computer is a PC and has a version of Microsoft Windows on it, it most certainly comes with its very own web browser called Microsoft Internet Explorer. There is always a lot of debate about if Internet Explorer is good or not, what people like about it and what people do not. The fact of the matter is… Read more →
Computer virus or bad add-on
Most times somethings goes wrong with our computer and it starts doing things it is not suppose to do we just assume it is a virus. A lot of the times you are probably right. Todays technological climate make us perfect targets for people wish to take advantage of us in one way or another, whether they are looking to… Read more →
How to test the speed of your internet
If your computer is running slow and specifically accessing the internet seems to be sluggish there is simple test you can do to see if you are getting the speed you are paying for. Not to say the reason your internet is slow is because of your internet service provider, it could be for a number of reasons, such as… Read more →
Deleting files on your computer
If you have a computer, you might not know it but you probably have a lot of sensitive data on it. Apart from the obvious, there are also files such as word documents, tax information and other personal and financial information you might want to delete. Most people think just deleting a file will get rid of it, maybe putting… Read more →
What is a Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN means Wireless Local Area Network which for the majority of people is your computer network in your immediate area, whether it be at work, home or at school. When you signed up for the interent your ISP (Interenet Service Provider) such as Bigpond or Optus most likely sent you are Router which connects you to the internet. Just about… Read more →
Macs do get Viruses
I often get people ask me, “Should I use a mac, I heard they don’t get viruses”. I personally use a Apple Macbook Pro and I love it, but they are not for everyone. I think the operating system, hardware and most software for macs is far more superior than any other consumer grade computer or laptop. However, due to the… Read more →
How to share files in a Microsoft Windows Enviroment
With all the computers, desktops, laptop, smart phones and tablets around these days it is sometimes hard to keep track of all your information and files. On one device you might have all your emails, on your phone you might have all your photos and on your computer might be all your school or work stuff. Wouldn’t it… Read more →
Turn your $100 router into a $1000 router with DD-WRT
DD-WRT is a 3rd party modification which you can add to your existing stock standard modem and router to give it that power and functionality of the expensive routers costing upward of more than $1000. The history of DD-WRT The DD-WRT project started sometime around 2002 in Dresden, Germany. The DD in DD-WRT is the in fact part of the German license… Read more →
The quickest way to fix a laptop keyboard
Depending on what type of laptop you have, repairing your laptop or notebook keyboard can be a expensive exercise. This is not really a big post and there is not a lot to talk about so I am not going to draw it out, it;s just a quick tip or a suggestion for anyone who wants to get their… Read more →