We get this question a lot regarding wireless networks and wireless network speeds. The primary differences between the two frequencies are the range (coverage) and bandwidth (speed) that the bands provide. The 2.4 GHz band provides coverage at a longer range but transmits data at slower speeds. The 5 GHz band provides less coverage but […]
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How many innocent pc users fall for this...
Another not really new but new enough phone scam is going around. The companies and callers could sound very legitimate using all the correct buzz words but they are just tyring to fool you into giving them your credit card. The scam goes like this. You may get a call caliming to be from “Microsoft […]
What is using all of my disk space?
What is using all of my disk space? This is a question I get asked often. While the answer can vary greatly depending on what you do with your computer, the following app can show you in detail where the disk space is being used. (screen shot from Jam-Software website) TreeSize free (download from https://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/features.shtml […]
How to have Device Manager show non pres...
Here are a few small commands that a colleague of mine showed me. These commands will start the Windows Device Manager and allow you to see devices that have been removed from the system. This can come in handy if you P2V (Convert a Physical machine to a Virtual machine). the Virtual hardware will be using […]
Why not to use big name repair shops! –
It happened again. I got a client call who claimed to have a laptop they they took to “a large chain PC store” He took it in because of a broken power plug. When he picked it up they were trying to force him to by some new Antivirus software to replace Norton because the […]
Restore Dell Studio 1737 Laptop to Facto...
Well I had what is appearing to be a hardware driver problem get the best of me.I have a Dell Studio 1737 laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit edition that generally is a great laptop, but I have been seeing some performance issues. For no apparent reason and at random intervals the cpu […]