How to Mount an ISO File in Windows
Posted on May 23, 2009
Filed Under How To, Software, Tools, Windows | 1 Comment
Every once in a while I will download a program that is contained in an ISO file. This is usually because the file was intended to be burned to a CD / DVD first before installing it. However, instead of having to burn it to a CD / DVD first, there are some great utilities out there that allow you to mount the ISO file directly in Windows. In the following article, I would like to walk you through using my favorite ISO mounting utility. And the best part is that it even works with Windows 7. Read more
How to Backup Printer Drivers and Restore Them on Another Computer
Posted on May 15, 2009
Filed Under Flash Drive, How To, Microsoft, Software, Tools, Windows | 10 Comments
Back when I had a forum on this site someone posted a utility that allows you to back up printer drivers on one computer and restore them on another. This utility has saved me countless amounts of time, especially when setting up new computers. And since I don’t have the forum anymore, I felt like I needed to re-share it. So in the following article I would like to show you how to use this great tool. Read more
How to Set Up Multiple Spaces in Windows
Posted on May 11, 2009
Filed Under Apple/Mac/OSX, How To, Software, Windows | 9 Comments
One of the features that I love about Mac OS X Leopard is the ability to set up multiple desktop workspaces which are called Spaces. Spaces are a huge help when trying to manage lots of windows at the same time or when working on multiple projects at once but wanting to keep them separate. My favorite way to use Spaces is to run Windows (using VMware) in one Space while using OS X in another. Now Microsoft has taken notice of the benefits of Spaces and is offering a free program called Desktops that allows you to do the very same thing in Windows. In this tutorial, I would like to show you how to use it. Read more
How to Check the Speed of a USB Flash Drive
Posted on August 9, 2008
Filed Under Flash Drive, Hardware, How To, Software, Tools | Leave a Comment
Many people don’t realize that all USB flash drives are not created equal. Depending on the type of memory they have, their speeds can vary greatly. Being in IT, I have accumulated a small collection of these drives and have needed a way to test them to see which ones are worth using. I have found three great apps for doing this and I would like to share them with you. Read more
Lots of Changes
Posted on August 9, 2008
Filed Under Uncategorized | 6 Comments
There have been lots of changes taking place here at EmergingTechs.com. The first major change being that I recently switched blogging platforms. The site was originally built on Drupal, which I love, but due to the amount of upkeep it required as well as some other issues, I decided to switch to Wordpress. This was no easy task and in doing so, I lost all of the tags and categories related to each post. I am still working through all of this but will hopefully have all of my posts back to normal very soon. If you would like to know how I was able to migrate from Drupal to Wordpress check out Darcy Norman’s article on How to Migrate from Drupal 5 to Wordpress 2. Read more
How to Disable Windows Vista Permission Security Prompts
Posted on May 26, 2008
Filed Under How To, Security, Windows | 6 Comments
If you have been using Windows Vista for a while then you probably know how annoying the security confirmations can be. Any time you install a program, install drivers, run programs that need administrative rights, change certain configuration settings, etc., you are forced to confirm your actions before continuing. Fortunately, there are ways to disable these prompts. Read more
Top 10 Mac Repair Tools
Posted on May 6, 2008
Filed Under Apple/Mac/OSX, Software, Tools | 7 Comments
As Macs continue to gain market share, there is an increased likelihood that you will have to support them if you are a tech. And even if you aren’t a tech, it’s good to know which tools are the best to use when it comes time to repair your own. I have put together a list of what are, in my opinion, the ten best repair tools for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing a Mac. Read more
How to Audit Your Microsoft Software Licenses
Posted on April 22, 2008
Filed Under How To, Microsoft, Software, Tools | 2 Comments
Keeping track of Microsoft licenses can be a daunting task when you manage a network with multiple computers. This can be especially true when you are given the task of inventorying computers on a network that you personally did not set up. You could go to each computer and inventory it individually but this could take lots of time depending on the amount of computers. Or, you could use a free program that will scan each computer on a network and do this for you. Read more
Practice Installing Windows Using a Simulator
Posted on April 6, 2008
Filed Under Windows | 3 Comments
For most computer techs, installing Windows seems pretty straight forward. That’s because, if you are like me, then you have probably done it a thousand times. However, for those just getting into IT, this may not be the case. If you have no experience with installing Windows then you can now familiarize yourself with this process by using the free Windows XP Setup Simulator. Read more
Create a Batch File to Easily Refresh Network Settings
Posted on March 23, 2008
Filed Under How To, Networking, Windows | 10 Comments
If you are an emerging computer tech and you haven’t already become accustom to using the ipconfig command, you soon will. This command is most commonly used at the DOS prompt to see a computer’s current IP configuration. Using this command with three different switches also allows you to refresh a computer’s network settings which can be very useful when troubleshooting network issues. In the following tutorial, I would like to show you how you can create a batch file that will run this command along with its switches to quickly refresh a computer’s network settings. Read more
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