How to Copy Windows Drivers from One Computer to Another
Posted on December 21, 2007
Filed Under How To, Software, Tools, Windows | 6 Comments
In the following tutorial I would like to show you how to backup Windows drivers so you can copy them over to another computer or restore them back onto the existing computer. This can save you lots of time, especially after a reload. You can also use this same process to backup Windows drivers so you can add them to your Windows unattended installation CDs. Read more
Top 10 OS X Leopard Tweaks
Posted on December 16, 2007
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I have compiled a list of my top 10 personal favorite OS X Leopard tweaks. These tweaks not only beautify Leopard but are also sure to give you a much better user experience. Read more
How to Create a Windows Vista Unattended Installation CD
Posted on December 11, 2007
Filed Under How To, Windows | 21 Comments
The other day I showed you how to create a Windows XP unattended installation CD using a program called nLite. Today I would like to show you how to create an unattended installation CD for Windows Vista using a program called vLite. This unattended installation CD works the same way as the one for Windows XP and allows you to automate the whole process of installing Windows, drivers, updates, as well as configuring Windows just the way you like it. Read more
How to Create a Windows XP Unattended Installation CD
Posted on December 6, 2007
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Babysitting a Windows XP installation is no fun. And the installation is just the beginning of it. After it’s finished, you have to install drivers, tweak settings, and then proceed to install what feels like a million Windows updates which are usually accompanied by a couple of reboots. If you are like me and would prefer to have this process automated then you’ve come to the right place. I would like to show you how you can automate this whole process using a great little program called nLite. Read more
How to Remote Control Computers Using PCHelpWare
Posted on December 1, 2007
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PCHelpWare is a free remote assistance application for Windows that allows you to easily take control of remote computers. This application is great to use when needing to connect to computers in remote offices or when helping out family and friends. With PCHelpWare, you don’t have to worry about the remote users firewall like you do with UltraVNC or other remote assistance applications. Connecting to the remote computer is as easy as having the end user double click a single executable file. In the following tutorial, I would like to walk you through installing, configuring, and using PCHelpWare. Read more
5 Articles that Will Help You Write an Impressive Tech Resume
Posted on November 27, 2007
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Finding a tech job can be very tough, especially with so many people competing against you. In most cases, you have less than 30 seconds to grab the hirers attention so you need a resume that stands out. Lucky for you this doesn’t mean that you have to use pink paper and cute fonts. There are much better ways of doing this. If you follow the advice in these 5 articles then your resume is sure to get a second look. Read more
How to Restore Deleted Files After Emptying the Recycle Bin
Posted on November 22, 2007
Filed Under How To, Software, Tools, Windows | 2 Comments
One of my favorite tech tools is called Restoration. It’s a stand-alone Windows based file recovery program. It allows you to restore deleted files even after they have been emptied from the recycle bin. Restoration requires no install and because of this, you can put it on your flash drive and take it with you wherever you go. In the following article I would like to show you how to use it. Read more
How to Test a Power Supply Using the Nspire Power Tester Plus
Posted on November 18, 2007
Filed Under Hardware, How To, Tools | 4 Comments
After getting tired of taking power supplies into our local tech shop to be tested, I purchased the Nspire Power Tester Plus. It is very cheap, easy to use, and gets the job done quickly. With it, you can test 20Pin or 24Pin Power Supply Connectors, P4 Power Connectors, Molex Connectors, and Floppy Power Connectors. This is also one of the few testers for this price that has the ability to test S-ATA Power Connectors. Although this walkthrough is specifically for the Nspire Power Tester Plus, I’m sure that the following information can also be applied to other power supply testers as well. Read more
15 Online Tools that You Will Come to Love as a Tech
Posted on November 14, 2007
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I have compiled a list of 15 free online tools that will help you greatly as a tech. I’m sure that there are other good ones that I have left out so please feel free to post the ones that you like as well. Read more
How to Set Up an IT Helpdesk for Free
Posted on November 10, 2007
Filed Under How To, Software | 1 Comment
If you support multiple users, computers, networks, printers, or servers then you know that keeping track of current problems or keeping inventory on all of your devices can sometimes be overwhelming. It can be even tougher if you have multiple techs and are trying to keep track of what has and hasn’t been done. The good thing is that there is a free solution that will greatly help you with all of this. In the following tutorial, I would like to show you how to set up and use this tool. Read more
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