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Fix overheating laptop or desktop (Windows XP)

May 19, 2015 By Richie 1 Comment

How to fix an overheating laptop or desktop in Windows XP

Overheating issues on Windows XP are frustrating, and while common among laptops, desktops can also fall victim. Today I will show you a neat trick to reduce or stop overheating in its tracks. I will presume you have already done the following? Clean all air vents, fans & filters All Windows Updates installed Virus Scanned & infections removed Malware scanned & infections removed If you've checked those issues and you're still having overheating issues and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cooling & Fans, CPU's, Hardware, Software, System Tools, Windows, Windows XP Tagged With: Cooling, CPU, Desktop, Laptop, Overheat, Overheating, Power Config, Processor Speed, WIN, Windows XP, WINXP, XP

Optimal settings for CCleaner

December 5, 2014 By Richie 2 Comments

Optimal settings for CCleaner

CCleaner is by far the best tool for Windows optimization & cleanup. I use it on all my client machines and in this video, I'll show you which settings you need to select to get the most out of CCleaner. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Optimal settings for CCleaner Open CCleaner Reset CCleaner to default settings: Options > Advanced > Restore default settings Click the Cleaner icon Under Advanced, check Old prefetch data and ISS log files … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Software, System Tools, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Tagged With: CCleaner, optimize, PC, speed up, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Password Manager guide

September 1, 2014 By Richie 2 Comments

Choosing a password manager complete guide

Managing your passwords is messy and complicated however, making use of a Password Manager can free you from the mess while keeping a high degree of security. If you are still using the same password for everything (like sunshine, princess, monkey or god-forbid admin) then you are putting yourself in danger of being hacked, your personal data stolen, and possible financial ruin. It is more important than ever to secure your personal and financial data, and using a Password Manager is the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Android, Blackberry, Browsers, Chrome, Chromium, Firefox, Firewalls & Security, Hardware, Internet Explorer, iOS, Linux, MAC OS X, Miscellaneous, Networking, Opera, Other OS, Safari, Software, System Tools, Web, Windows, Windows 8 Phone, Wireless Tagged With: computer security, infosec, manage passwords, password, password generator, password manager, security

[RDYT] Reset Safari to default settings (MAC) version 9.0 or earlier

August 7, 2014 By Richie 4 Comments

Reset Safari back to factory default settings on your MAC

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6-vdo1FBr8] Today I will show you how easy it is to completely reset Apple Safari on your MAC back to factory default settings. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Reset Safari (MAC) back to default settings Open Safari Click on Safari from the top menu-bar (next to the Apple logo) Click on the Reset Safari... menu item Choose which options you want to reset using the check boxes (all recommended) Click the Reset … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Browsers, MAC OS X, Other OS, Safari, Software, Web Tagged With: Apple MAC, Apple Safari, Default Settings, MAC OS X, Reset Browser, Reset Safari, Safari, web browser

[RDYT] Reset Firefox to default settings (WIN)

August 7, 2014 By Richie Leave a Comment

Reset Firefox back to default settings (Windows)

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNmVFshcOkU] Occasionally you may need to reset Firefox (on Windows) back to its default settings to get it working again. It's reasonably easy and I'll show you how in this guide. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Reset Firefox back to default settings Open Firefox Click on the Settings Menu icon at the top-right of the browser window Look for the question mark (?) icon and click it on Click on the Troubleshooting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Browsers, Firefox, Software, Web, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Tagged With: Default Settings, Firefox, Mozilla Firefox, Reset Browser, Reset Firefox, Vista, Windows, Windows 7, XP

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