Posts filed under 'Maintaining your pc'

Start your computer faster: Msconfig

A lot of people come into our shop and complain of a slow computer. “It takes too long to start or shut down” they’ll say. Today we will take a look at one of the most common causes for slower startup/shutdown times and take a look at how to fix this using Msconfig, the Microsoft System Configuration Utility.

Continue Reading 1 comment August 21st, 2006

Backing up Outlook

For some people, email is their lives. If they lost their Address Book, they would lose their minds. Some people couldn’t live without the folders in their inbox. Some businesses store valued information there. Whether it is invoices, client communications, updates and newletters, or the funny of the week, they can be sorely missed should a data disaster strike.

Continue Reading 1 comment April 4th, 2006

Blackhole Virus/Win Antivirus Pro/Your System is Infected?/Micorsoft Antivirus

Please do not download Win Antivirus or Win AntiSpyware. These are malicious programs which will not only annoy you, but also try to suck money out of your pocket for viruses you do not have in your computer.

Continue Reading 20 comments March 28th, 2006

Stopping Spyware/Adware/Viruses before they start

Everyone comes in the shop and asks us what they can do to stop these pesky critters. Whether they are slowing down your computer, putting ads in your face, or annoying you in some other fashion, Malware (or malicious software) is becoming a huge concern for everyone. While there is no foolproof way to stop these nasties, there are some steps you can take to minimize the amount of them you have to deal with.

Continue Reading 4 comments January 18th, 2006


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