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A file system is the process and structure of keeping data on a storage medium, like a hard drive, DVD or USB stick. In the beginning there was the F.A.T. (File Allocation Table) file system. FAT was created by Bill Gates in just 5 days in February 1976 and then Read more…
The name “Microsoft Defender” has gone from relating to an mediocre integrated antivirus program to being a brand for a large suite of security products. In this article we focus on Microsoft Defender products that keep computers safe (as opposed to applications like Defender for O365) While Defender makes sense Read more…
If you run Windows update you may see something like this screen shot with more than one Intel Corporation – Extension – 30.0.100.9864: Each one is likely for a different device which makes it a bit frustrating to figure out what is happening. For instance in the screen shot above: Read more…
Do you want to understand RDP Enhanced Session Mode in Windows Remote Desktop or VMConnect? If so, this is the video for you. We demonstrate how to use Windows RDP in enhanced mode, what features Windows RDP Enhanced Mode gives you and a two problems with enhanced mode RDP. We Read more…
If you have downloaded some software and cannot install it because you see either of these two messages, this is the article for you: Operation did not complete successfully because the file contains a virus or potentially unwanted software Windows cannot access the specified device path or file You may Read more…
In this Windows photo tutorial we show you how to open HEIC files and convert them to JPG or PNG. We explain that HEIC stands for High Efficiency Image format and it primarily used on Apple devices when their cameras are taking pictures. Few other computers use HEIC so you Read more…
In the Windows Event Viewer you will frequently see events 4624 and 4625 in the Security Log but the entry will only give you a number and one word description, which is not great. In this article we explain what the different Logon Types mean: What is Logon Type 0 Read more…
What is NTLMssp? NTLMSSP is the acronym for (Windows) NT LAN Manager Security Support Provider. It facilitates the secure communication of passwords and other Active Directory elements. Because the client computer converts user passwords into an encrypted hash (long string of superficially random text) and transmits only the hash to Read more…
In a word, power. Most modern PC’s used in offices today have a-lot of computing ability, but a Workstation takes it to the next level. What is a Workstation? The definition of a Workstation was simply a desktop computer version of a server, which often included CPU’s each with multiple Read more…
The Intel Connectivity Performance Suite is software that does two things to vastly improve your network quality: The software only works on laptops, tablets and All-in-Ones that have 12th generation (and newer) Intel Core CPU’s AND WiFi 6 or 6E (Gig+) wireless network cards. Further, this software requires additional licensing. Read more…
We will explain the different ways of migrating your Microsoft Edge Browser from one computer to another one, which might want to do if you are bought a new computer. 1 – Simple Method: Let Microsoft Edge Sync The easiest and fastest way to migrate your Edge settings on a Read more…
You would think that it would be easy to delete a user profile in Microsoft Edge browser… and it is, but it is not obvious: Note that you cannot delete the last profile. Edge needs at least one profile to operate, so if you want to kill your profile, just Read more…
This short video tutorial of how to use Robocopy, the best free copy program for Windows, will explain: Robocopy is quick and easy to learn:
Some people want to upgrade their computers to Windows 11 and that is pretty easy to do. But what if you want to wipe out everything on your hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows 11? That is still easy, but the process is not nearly as obvious. Read more…
Intel Evo is the certification Intel provides to high end laptops that meet strict performance requirements. Are All Intel Evo Certified Laptops Thin & Light For Executives? Not any more. Intel Evo used to be an easy for for companies and prosumers to see the best thin and light laptops, Read more…
Do you need a cheap laptop but don’t want to buy garbage? The Dell Inspiron 3000 Series might be for you. We unbox this Dell 3511 Laptop; then disassemble the Dell Inspiron 3000 series; then explain how to upgrade it and how to properly setup Windows 11 on a new Read more…