All articles about Computer Operating Systems
What is SMB1 Server Message Block (SMB) is a local network file sharing protocol designed for sharing data, printers, etc. between computers. SMBv1 is the formative iteration of the protocol which has since been replaced by SMBv2 and SMBv3. However, SMB1 is still enabled by […]
Sonic Windows 10 Creators Update offers a new feature called Windows Sonic for Headphones. It allows your headphones to provide improved spatial recognition. In RPGs such as Skyrim, this becomes vitally important. You really need to hear that saber-tooth sneaking up behind you, or that
Windows 10 Upgrades In my estimation Microsoft has been quite generous with its free upgrade to Windows 10. Windows 10 was released to the public in July 2015 and Microsoft offered a free upgrade for one year after that to anyone who had a valid
Disk Clean Up Some people clean cruft from their systems manually on a regular basis. Others, probably the vast majority, would rather have this mundane task performed automatically so they never have to think about it. Windows provides many tools bundled right in the operating
A recent experience confirms suspicions about Reimage Repair’s dubious nature and I explain how a client installed no less than seven different antivirus products during the past 12 months. I spend a fair amount of time repairing computers and, on most occasions, the process is
Faster Boot Times Everybody likes a speedy computer. I remember the days when you could hit the power button on a computer, then go make a pot of coffee. When you returned, your computer would hopefully be displaying the Desktop signifying it was ready for
Windows 10 feature updates are coming thick and fast. How do these updates impact on older hardware and why are they being blocked on some PCs? After reading a lively debate in response to friend and fellow author Marc Thomas’ article, 20% of Windows Users
What Is Event Viewer? If you are feeling particularly geeky and have a few hours to while away, then the Event Viewer is the place to go. It is an absolute treasure trove of things you probably don’t care about, but boy, is it fun!
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Windows 10 Updates I, for one, no longer trust Microsoft to deliver bug-free updates. You need only refer to all the buggy patches they have foisted upon the masses during 2017. For that reason, I have gotten into the habit of deferring updates for a
What Are File Attributes Windows files have several attributes, or properties. These attributes affect how your file can be manipulated. Below is a list of the available file attributes and their definitions: Read-only: The file cannot be accidentally edited and saved. Hidden: The file cannot
Scroll Lock? The scroll lock key can be a mystery to many. Most keyboards still have one although they are slowly disappearing due to atrophy and becoming vestigial parts from a distant past. I am well-familiar with the “old days” and even I can’t remember
Black Screen This has to do with an issue of hooking up a second monitor to your system, but no picture showing on the screen on one of your monitors. I’ve had this problem when setting up dual monitors before. I unplugged my second monitor
Oh the horror! Windows to Mac According to a June 2017 article written by Connie Hwong at Verto Analytics, around 20% of poll respondents in the $150,000 income bracket may consider switching from Windows to Mac within six months to two years. This short and rather
