by Digby Saunders | Dec 19, 2022
When your computer powers up, the BIOS or UEFI Firmware is loaded into memory and executed. It runs a set of checks on your PC called the Power On Self Test (POST). It then scans the master boot record on your hard drive and loads a file called WINLOAD.EXE into main...
by Digby Saunders | Nov 15, 2022
Recently I had a client who just wanted all of her data copied from her failed laptop. In previous years I would normally answer this request saying it was trivial. However newer laptops which meet certain criteria and are installed using a Microsoft account may be...
by Digby Saunders | Sep 17, 2022
Most users will not understand what Linux is or why they might need it , the assumption is that Windows is the preferred OS but what they do not realise is that there is more than likely a number of devices in their home or office which are already using Linux. ...
by Digby Saunders | Sep 13, 2022
If your computer hangs while starting Outlook with the message LOADING PROFILE there is a good chance your Outlook Profile has become corrupt. Causes of Corrupt Outlook Profiles The most likely cause for a corrupt Outlook profile is an abrupt shutdown of your...
by Digby Saunders | Jul 2, 2022
When you cannot run a network there are 2 ways to extend your – WiFi extenders or powerline adapters. In this blog we discuss which is best. Both technologies have advantages and we’ll discuss how each option may be suitable for you. Ultimately though, it’ll come down...
by Digby Saunders | Jun 28, 2022
Slow Loading Speed Manage login items disabling login items (auto-run applications or services) you rarely use helps your Mac better allocate system resources to load the processes you do use, you’ll reach the login or desktop screen more quickly. Clear off cluttered...
by Digby Saunders | Jun 21, 2022
’s online activitiesBefore you take any assistance of any kind of tool to monitor a child’s internet activities, it is very important rather essential to counsel your child and make him aware of all the pros and cons of its usage. Let your children know how they can...
by Digby Saunders | Mar 18, 2022
I have encountered numerous instances where I had to assess compromised computers after their owners fell victim to phone scammers. These scams often involve a caller pretending to be from trusted organizations like Telstra or NBN, claiming to have identified...
by Digby Saunders | Mar 14, 2022
As time moves on many Windows 10 computers have Solid State Drives which have become too small eg 256gb drives and need upgrading to large modern SSD’s typically 1tb or more in size. This sounds like a complicated task but not so with a free tool Aeomi Partition...
by Digby Saunders | Feb 3, 2022
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