How to Easily Migrate Data From One Windows User Account to Another
How to Migrate Data From One Windows User Account Manually migrating a user over from an old profile to a new one can be a huge pain. Not only do you have to track down all their old data and copy it to their new profile, you also have to reconfigure all of their programs…
The Ultimate Mac Repair Quick Reference Guide
All in One Mac Computer Repair Guide! More and more companies are buying Macs. As a tech even if you aren’t a fan of the platform, knowing how to support them can give you an edge in the marketplace. My IT consulting business landed several clients because of our ability to support Macs. Sometimes the…
How to Add the Start Menu Back to Windows 8
With Windows 8 it’s good to think about implications for your users or clients. Under the hood, Windows 8 is a solid OS but from a usability standpoint, some users are going to be frustrated. One of the biggest frustrations that they may experience is the lack of a Start Menu and the constant switching…
Free Remote Desktop Support Tool That’s Quick and Easy to Use
There are lots of remote support tools out there but most require you to either have an account or install something on the end-user’s machine in order to gain access. This is fine in some cases but can be a burden if you need to quickly and easily provide remote support to someone. I would…
Where to Get System Recovery Discs for All Major PC Manufacturers
Get System Recovery Discs for All Major PC Manufacturers Most people seem to lose, throw away, or never create their recovery CDs when they get a new computer. So when Windows crashes, it can be very frustrating trying to track down a replacement. This can be even more frustrating when the person needs the machine…
How to Compare your ISP’s DNS Servers with Others
I was recently faced with a situation where the response time of an ISP’s DNS servers on a network I was supporting seemed to be slower than they should have been. Fortunately, there is a great tool available that I was able to use to test these DNS servers against the response time of public…
Build a Solid Computer Repair Tool Kit with These Tools
Computer Technician’s Toolkit – My Computer Tools List Here is my list of computer technician tools for you to check out. As a computer technician you need to have the right computer repair tools in your computer repair tool kit with you at all times in order to perform your job effectively. Some pros like…
How to Scan a Network For Port Vulnerabilities
Have you ever wondered how secure a network that you set up actually is? Today I would like to share a tool with you that will allow you to easily scan a network for external port vulnerabilities. This tool is called ShieldsUp! and is web based which allows your scan to take place outside of…
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