Posts Tagged ‘tips’

 

Computer Tip: Go back in time

Aug17
 

If you’ve installed some software or your PC is acting up you can use System Restore to bring your computer back in time to a day that it was working.

Follow these steps:

  1. Select Start | Programs
  2. Accessories | System Tools | System Restore
  3. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time
  4. Follow the instruction in the next window.
 

Computer Tip: Copying your error message

Sep05
 

When you get an error message, sometimes it may be too long to copy on paper to send to your tech support. A solution would be to press to copy the message the to past the error alert into your email message.

If the picture is too big, press (Ctl) (Print Screen) at the same time to capture an image of the error message box. Then you you can paste the screen into Windows Paint imaging utility and press into the picture. Save the picture as a JPEG and you can attach the picture to your e-mail and send to your tech support person.

 

Computer Tip: Save Your Password

Aug15
 

With so many logins and passwords that you have to remember, but the most important password to remember and protect is the one that allows you access to your personal computer. With this tip you can be sure to keep your password safe without it written on a sticky note and attached to your moniter for all to see.

Follow these steps:

  1. With your memory stick attached to your USB, type Control Panel | User Accounts.
  2. 2. Select your account and click Prevent a forgotten password in Related Tasks list to the left.
  3. Follow the steps within the Forgotten Password Wizard.
 

Computer Tip: Safe Mode

Aug14
 

Safe Mode within your PC allows you to set your computer to use minimal set of drivers. This will enable you to access your PC if it stops responding after rebooting. It will let you diagnose the problem and then you can start Windows normally.

Follow these steps to get to Safe Mode:

  1. Reboot and press before Windows loads. This will bring up the ADvanced Options menu.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode, and press to launch Windows.
  3. You will notice that the computer will look very basic with minimal options available.