Setting custom DNS servers on Linux can increase performance, security and even thwart some websites using Geo-blocking via DNS. There are two ways to do this: via Network Manager GUI that's included in many Linux distros like Debian, Ubuntu and derivatives, or via … [Read more...]
Show hidden files & folders in Windows
Sometimes you need to view, edit or even delete hidden files and folders on Windows, but by default, Windows hides some system files (applications can also create hidden files). But there is a way to show these hidden files/folders and I'll show you how in this … [Read more...]
Perform a Disk Check on Windows (all versions)
Sometimes it's necessary to run a Disk Check on Windows if your hard drive and/or system is throwing up errors, crashing/freezing or constantly accessing the hard drive (and therefore slowing the system down). It can take a while but it will be well worth your … [Read more...]
Perform a Disk Check on Windows 8/8.1
Sometimes it's necessary to run a Windows 8/8.1 Disk Check if your hard drive and/or system is throwing up errors, crashing/freezing or constantly accessing the hard drive (and therefore slowing the system down). It can take a while but it will be well worth your … [Read more...]
Perform a Disk Check on Windows 7
Sometimes it's necessary to run a Windows 7 Disk Check if your hard drive and/or system is throwing up errors, crashing/freezing or constantly accessing the hard drive (and therefore slowing the system down). It can take a while but it will be well worth your time … [Read more...]