Category Archives: Window 98 and before

Why can’t I use an easy password for my logins?

This question gets asked a lot. As I see it, if your going to pick an easy password you might as well not even have one. Hay! Do I even need a password? I’m going to say yes. It isn’t … Continue reading

Posted in Computer information, Computer Repair, Networks, Operating Sytems, Rootkits, Spy-ware, Viruses, VISTA, Window 98 and before, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Worms, XP | 1 Comment

How can I transfer or backup my data?

Periodically we need to get ourselves a new computer. We also may need to transfer data from the old one to the new computer. Another reason is to backup or copy our data. Ways to back up data Connect an … Continue reading

Posted in Computer information, Computer Repair, Operating Sytems, Thumb Drives, VISTA, Window 98 and before, Windows 2000, Windows 7, XP | Leave a comment

Can I store my files in a different default location other than My Documents?

First I need to say that when you create a Microsoft Office document such as Word or Excel the default storage location is My Documents folder.  Normally there is no reason to change the targeted location on the average. How can … Continue reading

Posted in Computer information, Computer Repair, Microsoft XP Media Center, Operating Sytems, Product Reviews, Software, Window 98 and before, Windows 7, XP | Leave a comment

How do I repair a speaker?

How do you repair a speaker if it doesn’t work? FIRST and foremost BE SURE it is plugged into the right port of your sound card on your computer.  This is by far the biggest error I have seen.  This … Continue reading

Posted in Computer information, Computer Repair, hardware, Speakers, Supplier Recommendations, Window 98 and before | Leave a comment