1. Click on “Start“. 2. Click on “Run“. 3. Type in “command” and hit OK. MSDOS prompt screen should be showing. 4. Type “ipconfig/release” and hit “Enter“. 5. Type “exit” and leave the prompt. 6. Right-click on “Network Places” or “My Network Places” on your desktop.
04.9.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
To protect your PC from threats you will need the functionality of 3 main components (plus the 4th of a “safe browser): 1. Antivirus – to keep viruses away with real time protection. 2. Firewall – to monitor and block network based attacks. 3. Web Browser – Must be fast and secure. A basic suggestion [...]
03.11.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
Advanced Users may also like to look into using HijackThis to have a greater control over their system’s configuration. They may also like to consider creating a live boot CD and/or slaving their hard drive, details below. Making a Live Boot CD If you’re still having trouble in removing viruses from your system, it may [...]
03.10.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
Is your computer running a little more slower than usual? It is probably time to clean your Windows registry. Step 1 Windows records everything that you do in the registry. Even though Windows can clean up some untidiness on your computer, the registry can sometimes get a little messy, causing your PC to run a [...]
03.7.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
Installing some applications will place a system try icon in the corner of your PC, appearing everytime you turn your PC on. This takes up precious space, but it can be hid. Right click on the task bar and click Properties and then the Notification tab. Now, tick the Hide Inactive Icons box and click [...]
03.1.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
The last last we heard about Conficker was over a month ago, but the worm has reappeared with retribution over the past seven days. According to Finnish security company F-Secure more than one million PCs have been infected with the worm (also known as Kido or Downadup) in the past 24 hours. The older version [...]
02.6.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
At $86 a share, Apple is now trading on just 16 times forecast earnings, the lowest level in years. Shares no longer requires much growth to justify the share price. And that $86 includes about $18 per share in net net cash and equivalents. The company enters the downturn with a solid balance sheet and [...]
01.28.09 | Software Review | Computerexpert
You don’t need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone’s computer and Internet activities. There are many ways to monitor with programs like Spyware, keystroke loggers and hacking tools. Deleting or clearing all the”footprints” of your computer or online activities is not possible. E-mailing and Instant/Text Messaging (IM) are not [...]
12.21.08 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
Are you tired of struggling with a sluggish computer? Well, follow these simple tips, and you will soon have a super-fast computer system at your fingertips. The first thing you will need to do, is ensure your basic computer maintenance tools are being used and are up to scratch. Check list to follow before attempting [...]
12.11.08 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
Applications tab in Windows Task Manager only shows main programs that are running, however, this is not everything. There are also various Processes running too. Click on the Processes tab to see them.Some of the processes listed in Task Manager will be legitimate tools required for Windows or other programs. You may find some that [...]
12.11.08 | Computer Safety Tip, Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
