There’s a feature in Windows 7 called System Protection that saves older versions of files and folders, and lets you restore to them easily in case of a problem.
How to Setup Multiple Monitors on Windows 8
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If you’re used to two or three monitors, then Windows 8 handles things a little differently, and it’s kind of jarring. Catch up to the changes to multiple monitor settings.
Fix “Operating System Not Found” Errors
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“Operating System Not Found” seems like a really serious Windows error. All is not lost, however. Here’s how to fix that problem.
Upgrading a PC from Scratch – Walkthrough – Part 1
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I recently had occasion to upgrade most of my desktop PC. It was running terribly. Even basic Web browsing took an eternity, never mind games, graphics applications or anything at all.
Access the Rest of your Memory in 32-bit Windows
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Normally, 32-bit Windows can only see about 3.5 gigabytes of RAM. However, there’s a way to access the rest of your memory. Here’s how to do that.
Disable Automatic Restart
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Sometimes your PC will update overnight and restart your PC, causing you to lose your files. Here’s how to disable Automatic Restart.
How to Disable WiFi in Windows
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Wireless Internet sometimes needs to be turned off completely. Here’s how to disable Wi-Fi in Windows.
Disable Windows Sidebar & Gadgets
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The Windows Sidebar and Windows Gadgets can not only take up valuable system resources, but they’re also a security risk. Here’s how to turn this feature off.
Boot in Safe Mode
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Whenever you have a problem with your PC, booting into Safe Mode, a protected version of Windows, will often stabilize it and let you fix the issue.
Enter the BIOS
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The BIOS is a small programmable area of your PC. There are times when you need to get in there to adjust a setting, and here’s how to do that.
A Guide to the “NTFS File System” Blue Screen of Death Error
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NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM is a Blue Screen of Death error that is caused by a failed hard drive. You’re going to need to restore it from a backup.
How to Uninstall Add Ons in your Browser
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In this interactive video, learn how to remove unneeded add-ons from all the popular web browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer.
How to Reinstall Windows 7 – A Quick Guide
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Often, an operating system will become corrupted, slow or unstable over time.
A Guide to the “Unexpected Kernel Mode Trap” Blue Screen of Death Error
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UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP is a Blue Screen of Death error resulting from a hardware failure or conflict. Here’s how to fix it.
How to Defragment Your Hard Drive in Windows
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Defragmenting your hard drive, also known as defragging, helps it run faster by moving files closer together on the drive. It’s an important maintenance step, so learn how to do it in this interactive video.
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