Computers

How to avoid bundled malware It seems like no matter what free software you install on your computer now, there is no way to avoid bundled malware with your apps. Even programs you basically need! This annoys me no end. Some are sneaky about it, which annoys me even more. Some are not … Read more about How to avoid bundled malware

Sound Card Issues Computer components installed without any problem to speak of. We did have issues in the beginning getting the sound card working. Other half insisted it was a motherboard issue, on the first computer. I insisted it was something simple. (There was no way that motherboard was … Read more about Sound Card Issues

The computers are almost done. Only thing that is needed, and we're currently missing is a splitter. I need to run out and get a Dual Serial-ATA Power Splitter, since the original cable doesn't reach. Boo. A motherboard picture: I'm also wondering how long we will keep the covers on … Read more about Computers Are Almost Done

Made you look, anyway, huh? … Read more about The Smell of a Naked Box

This is what a barebones kit looks like, in all it's boxed glory! Let the fun begin! … Read more about What a barebones kit looks like

6 Ways To Prepare For A New Computer Getting a new computer is exciting. Unfortunately, there is a lot of work getting it set up the way you want - and that's only the installing software part! When expecting a new computer, I start preparing a few days in advance by backing up my files. I use … Read more about 6 Ways To Prepare For A New Computer

Barebones PC Computer System We are getting 2 new barebones computer systems on Thursday. I can't wait. Gone are the days of my computer just shutting down for no reason. It is 6 or 7 years old, and is a dinosaur. It is a barebones computer pc system as well. I'll be able to watch video … Read more about Barebones PC Computer System

Port Forwarding Yesterday I went on a mission. I wanted to find out how I can block World of Warcraft on my network. Sometimes babyboy shows signs of addiction to the game, and I feel the need to be a mean parental unit, and I want to block it. I use the parental controls on the game, but he … Read more about Port Forwarding

Get a free trial of the Windows home server: Windows home server It is a 120 day trial, shipped to you free of charge. … Read more about Windows Home Server Free Trial

Installing XAMPP for Windows I've been meaning to install XAMPP for Windows for a long time and today was the day. I've installed Apache, PHP and Mysql separately before, but never XAMPP. I thought it was going to be a huge job, boy was I wrong. The install took all of five minutes. This … Read more about Installing XAMPP for Windows

Internet Explorer's Effect on Programs I discovered something new the other day that I was never aware of. The effect of IE on certain programs I have installed. I have IE7 installed on my computer. I don't use it except for my own sites. I use Mozilla for my browser of choice. It hasn't … Read more about Internet Explorer’s Effect on Programs

Start up utilities Most computers start up with a lot of un-needed items. About the only thing you need to start up when your computer boots up is your firewall and antivirus program. There are alot of programs that will start up when you boot and it just slows down your computer. One computer … Read more about Start up utilities