Computer Repair

Windows 7 Resource Monitor

Dave — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:24:03 +0000

The Windows 7 Resource Monitor is a graphical representation of what is going on with the major components of your computer, such as the CPU, memory, hard drive and network. This tool is especially useful in tracking down programs and processes that are bogging down your system. For instance, you might be allowing a program [...]

Download Dell Computer Manuals

Dave — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:26:54 +0000

Dell has a great online resource to download and view computer manuals. This is an invaluable tool for computer technicians in the field that need case schematics or other information specific to Dell computers and other Dell electronic devices. The site allows you the opportunity to read the manual online or download it. However, if [...]

Changing Default File Format From .docx to .doc

Dave — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:12:56 +0000

The file format .docx (or as some like to call it “Satan’s extension) can be changed in Office 2007 to make it more compatible with other versions of Office. Going forward, as people and businesses update their software, this will be the preferred file extension. But if you work in an environment where backwards compatibility [...]

Borrowing WiFi Leo Laporte’s Tech Guy Show

Dave — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:41:33 +0000

When I heard the following call on Leo Laporte’s Tech Guy radio show, I couldn’t believe my ears. I was extremely happy to find it on YouTube so we can share it with our readers. The video is a tech support call from a woman who is trying to increase the reach of her wireless [...]

How to Change File Associations In Windows

Dave — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:48:24 +0000

Whenever you try to open a file, the Windows Operating System checks the extension at the end of the file to determine what program should be used to open it. Normally, this process works without anything needing to be done on the user’s end. For instance, if you click on a .jpeg file in Windows [...]