by Joseph Forbes | May 5, 2016 | Blog Entry, HAPPINESS, TECHNOLOGY
I get to go out of town for a camping trip, and what do I do with my time? I fly my spare FX070c. It has been awhile since I last posted. Time has been spent on various software projects, and now that the major hurdles are over with. I got some time away. (Like...
by Joseph Forbes | May 5, 2016 | Blog Entry, DATA, Technical Support, Technicals, Troubleshooting
Install Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP From Scratch A clean install of Windows is valuable when all other software troubleshooting has been unsuccessful and you wish to install a “clean” copy of Windows back on your computer. A clean installation is often...
by Joseph Forbes | May 4, 2016 | Blog Entry, NERD NEWS, Technical Support, TECHNOLOGY
Ever heard of a user error? It’s the official-ish way of saying that your computer, phone, or other device that seems to having problems isn’t the source of the problem… you are. Let’s say you buy some external speakers for your laptop, you...
by Joseph Forbes | May 1, 2016 | Blog Entry, Technical Support, TECHNOLOGY
Being a Tech Support Guru isn’t an easy job. I should know – I’ve been one at a few companies, at different levels, and it can be rough. Working in tech support means taking calls, emails, or chat sessions from people who aren’t happy....
by Joseph Forbes | Apr 30, 2016 | Blog Entry, HAPPINESS, Technical Support, TECHNOLOGY
For many people, working with technical support is somewhere near “getting dental work” on a list of fun things to do. Believe it or not, calling, or chatting with, tech support for a computer problem doesn’t have to ruin your day. (For the most...
by Joseph Forbes | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog Entry, DATA, Data Recovery, EDUCATION, HARDWARE, INTERNET, SECURITY, SOFTWARE, Technical Support, Technicals, TECHNOLOGY, Troubleshooting
Test Microsoft’s next operating system while keeping your current one. If you want to play with Windows 10 or Office 2016 but aren’t ready to abandon Windows 7 or 8 or Office 2013 just yet, there’s an easy solution: a virtual machine. Broadly...
by Joseph Forbes | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog Entry, HARDWARE, INTERNET, SECURITY, SOFTWARE, Technical Support, Technicals, TECHNOLOGY
Home users of Windows 7 and 8.1 will get the Windows 10 upgrade for free, but there are a few conditions. After revealing Windows 10 eight months ago, Microsoft has finally announced a release date for the free upgrade from Windows 7 and 8.1: July 29, just days from...
by Joseph Forbes | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog Entry, DATA, EDUCATION, INTERNET, NERD NEWS, SECURITY, SOFTWARE, Technical Support, Technicals, TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft has stopped supporting the decade-old Windows XP operating system. If you can’t upgrade (or don’t want to), follow these tips to continue running Windows XP with a little security Microsoft no longer supports Windows XP, an OS still used by...
by Joseph Forbes | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog Entry, Cloud Apps, DATA, EDUCATION, INTERNET, NERD NEWS, SOFTWARE, TECHNOLOGY
Not keen on ponying up the cash for Microsoft’s Office 2013? Check out these free alternatives. Microsoft Office 2013 has officially hit the streets (back in 2013), and it offers a significantly upgraded interface, more tools, and perhaps most importantly, a...
by Joseph Forbes | Jun 23, 2015 | Blog Entry, EDUCATION, INTERNET, NERD NEWS, SOFTWARE, Technical Support, Technicals, TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft has ceased support for the legacy OS. Follow our tips to migrate more easily to Windows 7 or Windows 8. As of today, Microsoft has stopped support for Windows XP. To keep your system up-to-date and safe, Windows XP users should move to Windows 7 or Windows 8...
