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  1. LNCPapa
    Sticky

    Advice to new computer users

    LNCPapa, Feb 28, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    9,995
    MirekFe
    Dec 23, 2017
  2. LookinAround
    Sticky

    How to identify your webcam (and then find its driver)

    LookinAround, Mar 11, 2009 ... 18 19 20
    Replies:
    493
    Views:
    1,595,036
    Saiurie
    Jul 19, 2017
  4. jobeard

    Basic Security Outline

    jobeard, Sep 22, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    409
    jobeard
    Sep 22, 2018
  5. LookinAround

    USB drive or flash problems? How to cleanup and remove old USB storage drivers

    LookinAround, Apr 13, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    82
    Views:
    642,682
    kerees
    Aug 29, 2018
  6. DjKraid

    How to mine Ethereum [Noob friendly]

    DjKraid, Dec 22, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,336
    wONKEyeYEs
    Aug 16, 2018
  7. Julio Franco

    Disable "Windows is checking for a solution to the problem..." prompt after a program hangs up

    Julio Franco, Jun 18, 2013
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    67,939
    learninmypc
    Feb 17, 2018
  8. MrNoname

    What to do if your external hard drive does not show in my computer

    MrNoname, Sep 29, 2006 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    134
    Views:
    996,326
    holdum323
    Dec 18, 2017
  9. Julio Franco

    Fix missing favicons on Google Chrome

    Julio Franco, Jul 25, 2013
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    117,867
    jobeard
    Oct 14, 2017
  10. DjKraid

    Steam: How to spot scams and how to avoid them

    DjKraid, Sep 16, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,268
    DjKraid
    Sep 16, 2017
  11. dividebyzero

    The Watercooling Guide, From A to Z

    dividebyzero, May 16, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    178,488
    Phr3d
    Feb 10, 2017
  12. DragonMaster

    If you've got no sound from your soundblaster card, read this

    DragonMaster, Jul 30, 2006
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    41,191
    lee25
    Feb 2, 2017
  13. jobeard

    How to connect two routers on the same network

    jobeard, Jan 16, 2017
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    49,469
    Phr3d
    Jan 18, 2017
  14. Julio Franco

    Fix Windows USB/DVD Download Tool when unable to copy files

    Julio Franco, Jun 18, 2013
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    160,303
    Azujiro
    Mar 22, 2016
  15. Benny26

    How to install Windows XP on a Netbook using a USB flash drive

    Benny26, Feb 8, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    180,304
    simon weeks
    Mar 4, 2016
  16. St1ckM4n

    SSD Storage Requirements

    St1ckM4n, Jul 7, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    5,871
    mailpup
    Feb 13, 2016
  17. Tedster

    Laptop won't power on?

    Tedster, Jul 29, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    373,629
    Rahul Das
    Dec 30, 2015
  18. LookinAround

    How to Repair Corrupt USB Mass Storage or CD/DVD Drivers

    LookinAround, Apr 16, 2014
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    138,206
    kelzim1
    Nov 19, 2015
  19. Tedster

    Slow computer and high CPU usage? A possible solution

    Tedster, Jul 28, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,021,508
    ali agha
    Nov 10, 2015
  20. Benny26

    How to install Windows 7 on a Netbook using a USB flash drive

    Benny26, Jul 17, 2012
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    97,360
    Benny26
    Jun 11, 2015
  21. jobeard

    Wi-Fi reliability issues?

    jobeard, Apr 10, 2015
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,617
    dkbroadband
    May 5, 2015
  22. Poppa Bear

    How to enable Windows Mail app in Windows 7

    Poppa Bear, Nov 5, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    267,387
    Daniel Geist
    Apr 15, 2015
  23. jobeard

    Just how 'good' is my Internet?

    jobeard, Feb 27, 2015
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,648
    jobeard
    Feb 27, 2015
  24. Matthew

    Comprehensive liquid and air cooling guides

    Matthew, May 16, 2012
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    5,221
    harry8227
    Dec 4, 2014
  25. truffles

    Power supply (PSU) concerns

    truffles, Mar 5, 2002 ... 9 10 11
    Replies:
    267
    Views:
    93,158
    Rage_3K_Moiz
    Dec 2, 2014
  26. DonNagual

    Troubleshooting sudden reboots/crashes

    DonNagual, Feb 16, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    159,367
    Subhadip Naskar
    Sep 26, 2014
  27. nobardin

    How to install and boot Windows on an external (USB) hard drive

    nobardin, Nov 20, 2008 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    82
    Views:
    505,678
    Mladjan
    Sep 17, 2014
  28. LookinAround

    Collection of Guides for Diagnostic Reporting

    LookinAround, Nov 16, 2013
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    5,778
    LookinAround
    Sep 16, 2014
  29. jobeard

    Accessing HDD S.M.A.R.T info

    jobeard, Aug 21, 2014
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,506
    St1ckM4n
    Aug 25, 2014
  30. Julio Franco

    Measuring Windows uptime: How long's it been since your last reboot?

    Julio Franco, Jun 18, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    98,920
    learninmypc
    Aug 19, 2014
  31. LookinAround

    CD/DVD or disk problems? how to fix problems caused by filters

    LookinAround, Nov 8, 2009
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    122,720
    Xess Philip
    Jul 4, 2014
  32. Julio Franco

    Free technology and computer magazine subscriptions

    Julio Franco, Aug 19, 2003
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    50,040
    feemally2
    Apr 7, 2014
  33. Marnomancer

    Effective Air Cooling Guide (Part I) - Cleanliness Is Next To Coolness

    Marnomancer, Apr 21, 2012
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    18,314
    Marnomancer
    Mar 21, 2014
  34. Leeky

    Step-by-step beginner's guide to installing Ubuntu 11.10

    Leeky, Oct 15, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    325,802
    Leeky
    Mar 9, 2014
  35. N3051M

    Tutorial: How to use Memtest

    N3051M, Nov 7, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    417,507
    dividebyzero
    Mar 2, 2014
  36. NFSFAN

    Guide for making your Windows run faster

    NFSFAN, Apr 29, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    27,551
    Martina Thomas
    Feb 6, 2014
  37. jobeard

    Improving Your WiFi Range

    jobeard, Sep 28, 2006
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    17,717
    mauser1891
    Jan 23, 2014
  38. Julio Franco

    Re-enable ISO mounting in Windows 8 Explorer

    Julio Franco, Jul 22, 2013
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    72,954
    Carleton Wu
    Jan 17, 2014
  39. LookinAround

    How to backup your drivers (and reinstall them later when needed!)

    LookinAround, Aug 15, 2010
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    233,901
    StacyG
    Jan 11, 2014
  40. Bluemouse

    Solved: Drive letters cannot be assigned to flash / USB drives under Windows XP

    Bluemouse, Sep 24, 2006 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    69
    Views:
    180,410
    LookinAround
    Jan 8, 2014
  41. jobeard

    Choosing or testing a DNS

    jobeard, Nov 14, 2011
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    5,261
    edenson
    Dec 20, 2013
  42. Marnomancer

    Effective Air Cooling Guide (Part II) - Myths, Old Rituals, and Analysis

    Marnomancer, May 16, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    114,731
    Marnomancer
    Nov 13, 2013
  43. nork

    Repair your noisy CPU and system fans

    nork, Jun 25, 2006 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    98
    Views:
    150,615
    AM123
    Nov 10, 2013
  44. Tedster

    How to flash/update your BIOS

    Tedster, Apr 19, 2007
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    85,436
    rookie123
    Sep 27, 2013
  45. Leeky

    Step-by step beginners guide to installing Ubuntu 10.04 Linux on your computer

    Leeky, Aug 6, 2010
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    55,724
    Leeky
    Aug 2, 2013
  46. Julio Franco

    Remove AMD Catalyst / Nvidia Control Panel from the Windows desktop right-click menu

    Julio Franco, Jun 29, 2013
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    9,625
    GhostRyder
    Jul 3, 2013
  47. Julio Franco

    Quick Fix: CTRL + Enter not working in Google Chrome

    Julio Franco, Jun 29, 2013
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    12,572
    Julio Franco
    Jun 29, 2013
  48. tipstir

    Turn your PC into home theater computer server

    tipstir, Sep 23, 2007 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    156
    Views:
    87,127
    tipstir
    Apr 8, 2013
  49. Vehementi

    Before asking "Is this too hot?"

    Vehementi, Jun 22, 2004 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    166
    Views:
    101,396
    treetops
    Mar 31, 2013
  50. korrupt

    Tutorial: How to reformat your hard drive and install/reinstall Windows

    korrupt, Jul 5, 2006 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    1,163,676
    mailpup
    Mar 12, 2013
  51. Leeky

    Step-by-step Linux beginner's guides

    Leeky, Oct 15, 2011
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    9,502
    Marnomancer
    Jan 11, 2013
  52. rikb99

    Possible solution to: screen goes black and computer needs to be restarted

    rikb99, Aug 25, 2006
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    62,511
    raybay
    Dec 24, 2012
  53. Julio Franco

    Make Firefox zoom setting tab independent

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    7,154
    Brassbutton
    Dec 2, 2012
  54. jobeard

    Guide: Laptop firewall security

    jobeard, Feb 14, 2007
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    7,252
    jobeard
    Nov 26, 2012
  55. Julio Franco

    Shutdown or Reboot Windows from Remote Desktop Connection

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    17,418
    St1ckM4n
    Nov 26, 2012
  56. Julio Franco

    Where is the Application Support folder in Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion)?

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    51,083
    Julio Franco
    Nov 24, 2012
  57. Julio Franco

    Prevent sites from resizing Firefox’s browser windows

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    4,592
    Julio Franco
    Nov 24, 2012
  58. Rick

    How to repair Windows XP/2000 if you are unable to boot into Windows

    Rick, Oct 20, 2003 ... 13 14 15
    Replies:
    374
    Views:
    2,482,245
    ravisunny2
    Oct 30, 2012
  59. Leeky

    Step-by-step guide to installing Windows 8 Release Preview

    Leeky, Jun 3, 2012
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    173,727
    RensvanDriel
    Oct 16, 2012
  60. jobeard
    Locked

    Port forwarding

    jobeard, Aug 4, 2012
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    14,909
    jobeard
    Aug 27, 2012
  61. kirock

    Tutorial: Suspect a Dead PSU? How to be sure

    kirock, Aug 2, 2006
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    103,376
    EyesofNova
    Aug 24, 2012
  62. LookinAround

    Troubleshoot: Windows won't recognize USB hard drive / fix unassigned drive letter

    LookinAround, Feb 13, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    794,265
    dmbaker
    Aug 22, 2012
  63. bobcat

    The 10 most dangerous programs and how to deal with them

    bobcat, Feb 18, 2011
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    18,119
    learninmypc
    Jul 29, 2012
  64. Macboatmaster

    How to boot with Puppy Linux to recover your data

    Macboatmaster, Nov 2, 2010
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    23,829
    Leeky
    Jul 26, 2012
  65. Leeky

    Step-by-step guide to installing Debian 6.0.4 Linux

    Leeky, Apr 28, 2012
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    40,276
    Leeky
    Apr 28, 2012
  66. Benny26

    How to easily identify your computer hardware

    Benny26, Jun 17, 2011
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    110,597
    EthanGreg
    Mar 15, 2012
  67. Per Hansson

    How to: Swap motherboard without clean or upgrade installing Windows

    Per Hansson, Apr 17, 2006
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    64,207
    nork
    Mar 7, 2012
  68. Rick

    Guide: Bypass access denied error when accessing data from different XP/2000 install.

    Rick, Nov 15, 2003 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    317,289
    fimbles
    Jan 15, 2012
  69. CMH

    Simple overclocking FAQ

    CMH, Feb 27, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    48,726
    SNGX1275
    Dec 12, 2011
  70. Tedster

    My laptop won't power up (solutions)

    Tedster, Jul 9, 2006
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    42,344
    Pete159
    Sep 28, 2011
  71. red1776

    GPU TDP database

    red1776, Jul 6, 2011
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    23,716
    dividebyzero
    Jul 9, 2011
  72. Alex.A

    Windows Vista basics

    Alex.A, Jul 2, 2007
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    36,376
    jeremy1982
    Mar 25, 2011
  73. jamesodriscoll

    Testing popular free antivirus software

    jamesodriscoll, Nov 9, 2010
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    7,830
    DennisMitchell
    Mar 21, 2011
  74. LookinAround

    Guide to troubleshooting Windows audio and sound problems

    LookinAround, Feb 9, 2011
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    83,191
    LookinAround
    Feb 9, 2011
  75. LookinAround

    How to recover your folders/files when Windows won’t boot

    LookinAround, Jun 22, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    300,623
    Kris101
    Nov 21, 2010
  76. jneth1

    Connect two wireless routers together without losing bandwidth

    jneth1, Nov 17, 2010
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    51,544
    jobeard
    Nov 18, 2010
  77. LookinAround

    How To Report Your Computer's Device Manager Data

    LookinAround, Sep 28, 2010
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    21,151
    LookinAround
    Sep 28, 2010
  78. xenton

    How To: Install Grub 2 on a (fake) RAID system

    xenton, Sep 14, 2010
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    29,793
    xenton
    Sep 14, 2010
  79. red1776

    Budget gaming build guide

    red1776, Aug 17, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    22,954
    red1776
    Aug 18, 2010
  80. kimsland
    Locked

    How to post a new topic

    kimsland, Oct 21, 2008 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    76
    Views:
    806,671
    brauhma
    Jul 15, 2010
  81. Ruthe

    Limited User cannot connect to Internet

    Ruthe, Oct 27, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    24,620
    atai
    Jun 27, 2010
  82. korrupt

    Tutorial: Choosing a new computer

    korrupt, Jul 8, 2006
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    13,156
    compdata
    Dec 16, 2009
  83. Rick

    HOW TO: Install Windows 2000 (or XP perhaps) from DOS without a bootable CDROM

    Rick, Jul 14, 2004 ... 2
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    293,251
    BILL_S
    Oct 19, 2009
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