Need a Driver Update, But Don’t Know Where To Start?
Posted by Bradley Chapple in Articles, Reviews on November 18th, 2009
When is the last time you updated your computer drivers?
Last month? Last year?
Never?
If you are like most people, you fall into the last category. If it aint’ broke, don’t fix it… right?
In case you don’t know what a “driver” is, a hardware driver a small program that sits between your operating system (e.g. Windows XP [...]
Can Computer Repair Help Save The Environment?
Posted by Bradley Chapple in Articles, Computer Repair, IT Consulting, Obscure Tech Thoughts on November 17th, 2009
I saw a bumper sticker the other day that says:
Throw it away? There is no away!
It’s true. It all has to go somewhere. And, wherever it goes, most of our old computers will be there too.
According to the most recent numbers from the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States produces over 2.5 million tons of [...]
5 Free Tools to Help Speed Up Your Slow Computer
Posted by Bradley Chapple in IT Consulting on November 15th, 2009
Is your computer not as fast as it used to be? Do you consistently get application crashes, “time outs” and the dreaded hourglass? When you press the power button on your computer in the morning, can you start the coffee, take a shower, style your hair and get dressed, all before your computer is finished [...]
Solved! “lsass.exe – Application Error The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005). Click OK to terminate the application”
Posted by Bradley Chapple in General Technical Advice, Viruses, Spyware & Tojans... Oh My! on October 25th, 2009
I was working on a client’s virus infected laptop the other day, running Windows XP. Prior to looking at the computer, I had talked to her over the phone. She said that she was getting an error message that said:
lsass.exe – Application Error
The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005). Click OK to terminate the application.
I [...]
Upfront Cost of Computer Repair is Still Less Than Buying New
Posted by Bradley Chapple in IT Consulting on October 15th, 2009
In this gloomy economy, everyone is trying to make their dollars go farther. Computer repair is one choice that can actually save you money, if the only other alternative is a new computer. Although new computers are a lot cheaper than they used to be, computer repair is still less expensive than buying new.
Being the [...]
Start A Blog How To
Posted by Bradley Chapple in blogging, start blog on October 2nd, 2009
After sorting through thousands of websites on how to start a blog under your own domain name, don’t you wish that someone would just show you how to start a blog the easy way? I am going to give it to you straight this Start a Blog How To. Starting a blog with your own [...]
Five reasons why you should turn off your computer at night – Part Three
Posted by Bradley Chapple in Articles, General Technical Advice, Home Computing on October 2nd, 2009
In part one of this 5 part series, we explored the first reason why it’s best to turn off your computer at night (or when it’s not in use, such as when you go out of town). To read the first part of this series, click here: Read Part One
In part two, we discussed the [...]
Five reasons why you should turn off your computer at night – Part Two
Posted by Bradley Chapple in Articles, General Technical Advice, Home Computing on September 30th, 2009
In part one of this 5 part series, we explored the first reason why it’s best to turn off your computer at night (or when it’s not in use, such as when you go out of town).
Today, we will cover part 2.
The second reason why you should power down your computer at night, is to [...]
Five reasons why you should turn off your computer at night – Part One
Posted by Bradley Chapple in Articles, General Technical Advice, Home Computing on September 28th, 2009
Some people say that turning a computer off when not in use shortens it’s life.
I disagree.
The rumor comes from the fact that a circuit is more likely to blow when electricity is first applied, much like a light bulb is more likely to “pop” when you first flip the switch. This may be true about [...]
Question: “I am worried about my teenage son going to bad web sites on the computer. What should I do?” – Paul Maddox, Loveland
Posted by Bradley Chapple in Purchase Advice, Questions & Answers on September 25th, 2009
Answer: Paul, I’m a parent myself. And since I know what sort of dangers are lurking on the web, I agree that you have reason to be concerned.
A quick way to check the web sites that a computer has been to in the past several weeks (or more) is to view the history on the [...]
