January 31st, 2012 >
Google Chrome browser users may come across the problem where they keep getting constant error messages about Flash crashing within Chrome. For example, when playing a video on YouTube or visiting a site that uses Flash in its menus, you may get this error message in Chrome: “The following plug-in has crashed: Shockwave Flash”. It’s possible that a Flash plug-in conflict is the cause of this problem. If there is a plug-in conflict, then you can stop Flash from crashing in Chrome by taking the steps in the solution below.
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October 20th, 2011 >
With recent changes in Facebook, some users may have the rare problem where you cannot add a friend to an existing friend list. Facebook will show the friend as added, but your changes are not saved. A basic solution is given here.
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November 2nd, 2010 >
To create and edit plain text notes, that easily synchronize between an Android mobile phone and a Windows computer, a good solution can be found in using the Simplenote web app together with the AndroNoter Android app. Both Simplenote and AndroNoter are free, and together provide a lightweight and user-friendly method to write and edit notes anywhere, while being either online or offline, without any extra effort after setup. More details are discussed below on Simplenote, AndroNoter, and how they work together.
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October 5th, 2010 >
Installing Windows (2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Windows 7) can be done by using a USB drive, if your laptop’s CD drive or desktop computer’s CD drive is not working. The original method and software, to use a USB drive to setup Windows on a computer, is not the work of this site (credit goes to this guide and the original forum entry).
But below, the step-by-step instructions are the work of this site, and hopefully they are more simplified and in greater detail than elsewhere. There are other ways to do this, but this method is a simple and straightforward way to install Windows from a USB drive.
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July 22nd, 2010 >
Home networks with one or more computers running Windows 7 may experience slow file transfer speeds, specifically when transferring files with other computers running different operating systems, such as Windows Vista. Here is a solution that should improve network file transfer speeds over your home router , for networks with both Windows 7 and Windows Vista computers.
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July 20th, 2010 >
For Windows 7 users, when uninstalling the ZoneAlarm firewall, for whatever reason, you may encounter some problems completing the uninstall process. For example, your computer may begin to restart unexpectedly, unless you are in safe mode. Completely uninstall ZoneAlarm using one of the removal tools listed here.
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November 11th, 2009 >
CrossLoop is a free remote assistance software program that allows you to remotely access another user’s computer from your own computer, over the Internet. Using CrossLoop, you can help another user to solve their computer problem, by controlling their computer from your own. The user in need of some help, or the “Needy-User”, shares their screen with you, the “Helper”, and allows the you to control their computer’s mouse movements, as if you were physically in front of the Needy-User’s computer. This way, instead of spending a lot of time instructing the Needy-User on how to solve their computer issue, you can just fix it for them.
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November 10th, 2009 >
Here is a great free resource for users interested in tech-related topics. Recently posted on another site, is an article with links to "15 Free Guides That Really Teach You USEFUL Stuff", as the title of the post says. These guides really break down the basics for several tech-related issues, and can be useful for users of all levels of expertise on a topic. They are free to download as PDF files or to read online.
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October 14th, 2009 >
In Windows Vista, you may have experienced that when you use “Hibernate” mode, your system may wake up or resume unexpectedly. This can happen either immediately after the system enters hibernation, or else maybe after a random period of time. You did not expect this to happen, since you did not interact with the system in any way such as by moving or clicking the mouse, typing with the keyboard, or pressing the power or restart buttons.
Assuming that your Vista system enters “Hibernate” mode correctly, the following are a few basic quick steps to solve the problem of your computer waking up itself, based on the most likely causes of this issue.
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