There are many times that the computer volume and sound is controlled directly from the PC’s keyboard. Most laptops are being manufactured with a built in hotkey for volume control these days. While these controls are very convenient for adjusting the overall volume for a PC, it may be necessary at times that you would [...]
01.13.12 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Do you remember the time, long ago, when 1GB RAM was considered a lot? It’s not that long ago that a 1GB memory module would easily reach up to $100. Now, though, 1GB RAM is considered extremely low, and not even entry level anymore. Most PCs and laptops come stocked with at least 1GB RAM, [...]
09.6.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Over the years many users of Windows 7, Vista and XP have all complained about the media write protected error. Everything will be going fine until suddenly you’re unable to write any files on your hard drive, external hard drive, a USB drive or eSata, etc. Common error messages you may encounter are: The disk [...]
08.22.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Generally, your monitor is supposed to run at an ideal resolution best suited for displaying crisp and clear computer images. Should you be having problems with seeing or reading things on the screen or would simply like to change the icons to larger or smaller icons, then it would be a good idea to adjust [...]
07.27.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Investing in decent speakers and a great soundcard should be the first step to take in getting the best sound out of your Windows 7 PC. But, even after investing in the speakers and installing all necessary drives, there is still some fine tuning to do in order to set up your surround sound correctly. [...]
07.25.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
The execution of PowerShell scripts is disabled in Windows 7 by default. This will in effect prevent you from executing any of your won scripts, and will also prevent the PowerShell modules, which is located in the Adminstrative Tools in the Control Panel from working
05.10.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
If you find your system has become very sluggish due to the less than adequate speed of your index, or if the search index functionality does not seem to be performing optimally you may need to rebuild the search index which will restore peak performance. Consider the following:
04.29.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
There are 3 main Win7 policies associated with account lockouts. You will need to logon to Windows 7 with an account enabled with administrative privileges. Follow the path All Programs>Administrative Tools>Local Security Policy. Click on the Account Policies tab, which is located in the Local Security Policy window. Then click on the Account Lockout Policy [...]
04.18.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
While Windows 7 Home Premium is the flagship OS of Microsoft’s latest operating system, their Professional version is ultimately designed to function optimally in a business environment, including home offices. It follows then that games which ship with the Windows 7 Professional package are not installed by default. Follow these instructions to learn how to [...]
04.5.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
If you are bored with your Windows 7 default logon screen follow these simple instructions to quickly change it! You should ensure that your intended background picture is indeed in .JPEG format, and smaller than 256kb.
03.3.11 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
