Category: Computer Stuff

  • Dual booting with Windows 10 and Windows 7 on two separate HDD’s?

    If so, then you might be seeing this error in your systems notification panel on your Windows 10 installation: The solution can be found here: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4189-fast-startup-turn-off-windows-10-a.html It involves disabling fast startup.  Once disabled, this error should go away on its own.  If you have an SSD drive, then performance is usually not effected in any…

  • Windows 10

    I think I want Windows 10, if only for the new Task Manager.  I know it’s there in Windows 8 / Server 2012 but everyone knows the OS wasn’t ready yet. This is the first time since Windows 7 that I’m actually excited interested about getting a new Windows OS installed on one of my computers.

  • Windows 10 Technical Preview – Installing in VirtualBox

    Here’s a quick guide to getting Windows 10 installed in a VirtualBox. Download the Windows 10 Technical Preview ISO from Microsoft (x64 used in this example) or from a torrent magnet link.

  • Rokoding 480p DVD Settings

    This is originally from rokoding.com.  Their website is currently having some issues and I found a copy.  If anyone else needs these settings, they’re here!  Alternatively, maybe give the guy some money to pay for dedicated hosting.  I’m going to try to do so as soon as I can.

  • Some other great things about Google Apps

    There’s a few more things that are great about the Google Apps service!  I’ve listed a few in an earlier post, but this is a continuation of what the service can do for you: A custom email address is key to continue building your brand and it’s included when you setup your Gmail account. In addition to…

  • The Best Self-Hosted Alternatives to Popular Services

    Lifehacker re-post.  Good info for those who want to ditch public “cloud” services and make their own: http://lifehacker.com/the-best-self-hosted-alternatives-to-popular-services-1579866571

  • Adobe Flash Player Offline Installers – N/M!

    If you want to download Adobe Flash Player without Adobe’s additional software or the online installers, go here to find the individual exe’s and msi files for all browser types: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html Edit – Don’t bother. Adobe isn’t publishing these files anymore, you have to sign up for a distributor license in order to use them…

  • Need to hire someone to help you fix something?

    Give Thumbtack a try! It’s a website that I found that allows you to offer your services or find someone that can help you with a problem or project in your area.  I haven’t successfully been able to provide any services yet, but I believe I’ll be able to do so very soon. Check them…

  • Annonymize your web searches with Disconnect.me

    Unwanted tracking is not cool 39,315 views 8 months ago Thousands of companies use bits of your personal information to piece together profiles of you that get bought and sold, hijacked, modified, and mucked with. Disconnect (https://disconnect.me/) can help. We offer you transparency, control, and privacy where and when you want it.

  • Certification Exam Prep

    http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/it-exam-prep-it-certification-it-training-self-study-it-prep,2-178.html