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Steps to Resolve HP Printer Error 49

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Steps to Resolve HP Printer Error 49

[ad_1] HP Printer Error code 49 is shown when you try and print out a document on your system. It is normally caused by a failure in communication between your PC and your printer, making it impossible for your printer to be able to handle the work you want it to print. The issues that…

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Your VPN Doctor for Virtual Private Network Troubleshooting VPN Guide

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Your VPN Doctor for Virtual Private Network Troubleshooting VPN Guide

[ad_1] Here are some troubleshooting guides for particular topics. (1) Your Virtual Network Connection (2) VPN Troubleshooting Error Messages (3) VPN Modems Troubleshooting Guide (4) VPN ISP Troubleshooting Guide. (1) Your Virtual Private Network Connection Having trouble connecting to the Internet at home try these steps before calling for help. 1. Do you have an…

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80244019 Error Fix – Windows Update 80244019 Error Repair Guide

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on 80244019 Error Fix – Windows Update 80244019 Error Repair Guide

[ad_1] The Windows 80244019 Error is trouble in the computer that is usually experienced when Windows Update feature is being used to update Windows. This kind of error can occur due to various reasons; the common reason, however, is that the Automatic Update service has not been turned on. But then, you should still be…

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Ntoskrnl Exe Blue Screen – Fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) With Ntoskrnl Exe

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Ntoskrnl Exe Blue Screen – Fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) With Ntoskrnl Exe

[ad_1] Ntoskrnl.exe Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a Fatal Error displayed by Microsoft Windows family operating systems. The nature of this critical error is non-recoverable. According to the research, the computer starts fine, and then after an interval of approximately 10 minutes, the Blue Screen appears with Ntoskrnl.exe error. An emergency system reboot is…

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Windows 0x00000079 Error Fix – Repair 0x00000079 Error

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Windows 0x00000079 Error Fix – Repair 0x00000079 Error

[ad_1] Windows Error 0×00000079 is an error that occurs whenever there are setbacks in your hardware or operating system. Oftentimes, the error is encountered when you attempt to install Microsoft Windows XP onto a PC where there is an installed Windows Server 2003. What Causes This Error? Typically, the dreaded “blue screen” appears every time…

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What Is The Best Way To Run Windows 7 On Mac?

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on What Is The Best Way To Run Windows 7 On Mac?

[ad_1] When you are using a Macintosh and need to run Windows programs, what is the best way to run Windows 7 on Mac? What are the problems for which you need to prepare? How do you exchange files between Windows and Mac? How do you assign hard disk space? How do you change the…

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Make Your Computer Run Faster for Free

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Make Your Computer Run Faster for Free

[ad_1] Many people ask “How can I make my computer run faster for free?” The answer to this question is not as complicated as you think. You don’t need to buy anything to get your system running faster. I’ve discovered that Windows has an enormous amount of tools to make my computer faster. But lets…

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Portal 2 Speedup Tutorial – How to Get This Killer Game To Run At Its Best

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Portal 2 Speedup Tutorial – How to Get This Killer Game To Run At Its Best

[ad_1] Portal 2 may be rated as one of the best games to hit the shelves, but for many people it will just run too slow for it to be enjoyable. This problem is not only a huge issue because of the hardware specifications of your system, but it’s a problem which will be preventing…

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Windows Update 0x8007007e Error Repair Tutorial – How To Fix This Error For Good On Your PC

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Windows Update 0x8007007e Error Repair Tutorial – How To Fix This Error For Good On Your PC

[ad_1] Windows Update 0×8007007e is a frequent error that you will normally encounter when getting updates for Windows (Windows version 2000, XP, Server 2003). This error will usually appear on your screen as a message that the computer system is trying to get the updated files from the server of Windows. What Causes The 0x8007007e…

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Fix MagicJack Problems by Tweaking and Changing Your Proxy Settings

By Bob L | Sep 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Fix MagicJack Problems by Tweaking and Changing Your Proxy Settings

[ad_1] Identifying/Changing Your MagicJack Proxy to fix call quality problems MagicJack is selling like hotcakes all around the country. This is great for the parent company, but can present challenges for the consumers that purchase the device, particularly if you live in one of their crowded markets (i.e. for me in Atlanta). I’ve been working…

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Router Simulator For Cisco Lab Scenarios

By Bob L | Sep 16, 2016 | Comments Off on Router Simulator For Cisco Lab Scenarios

[ad_1] I have recently been investigating router simulators and have found several on the internet with free demos. After reviewing them I have narrowed down the available packages to four manufactures. The following is my opinion of each of these. Dynamips: Dynamips is available for free and runs on Linux, Mac OS X or Windows…

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Google Chrome Keeps Crashing – Fix Chrome Crashes in Your Computer

By Bob L | Sep 16, 2016 | Comments Off on Google Chrome Keeps Crashing – Fix Chrome Crashes in Your Computer

[ad_1] Today, people have so many options for the web browser, as there are so many browsers available for browsing. However, some of them are good enough for the people that is why they do not want to change their browsers for any reason. Chrome is also one of the best browsers which has third…

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Reviews Using the Linux Ls Command to See Linux File "Patterns" – Linux Commands Training Quick Tips

By Bob Liebl | Sep 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Reviews Using the Linux Ls Command to See Linux File "Patterns" – Linux Commands Training Quick Tips

[ad_1] The [pattern] Part of a Linux Command The Linux [pattern] (a.k.a. Linux shell pattern) part of a Linux command is a combination of letters and wildcard characters that are used with Linux commands to view information about Linux directories and files. The Linux [pattern] of a Linux command does not work the same with…

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Reviews Linux Command Line UI

By Bob Liebl | Sep 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Reviews Linux Command Line UI

[ad_1] Many functions can be performed by either the command interface or through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a typical Linux system. As a system administrator, I prefer the simpler interface provided by the commands line. It is with the command line that I find efficiency is optimized allowing my ability to perform tasks…

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Reviews 7 Ways to Renew Your Old Computer

By Bob Liebl | Sep 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Reviews 7 Ways to Renew Your Old Computer

[ad_1] What happens when you have an old, poor performing computer which sucks your time and create frustration every day? Here are 7 ways in which you can make the best of it. 1. Upgrade Did you just install a software or game, and your computer is crawling while loading them? Yes, it’s probably a…

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Access Dropbox and Other Cloud Storage Directly from Chrome

By Bob Liebl | Sep 1, 2016 | Comments Off on Access Dropbox and Other Cloud Storage Directly from Chrome

Access Dropbox and Other Cloud Storage Directly from Chrome   Google has done an excellent job of baking its own cloud service, Google Drive, into the Chrome OS file manager. If you use Drive for most of your cloud needs, then it feels like native storage on a a Chrome OS device. But if you use…

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How to Turn Chrome’s New “Material Design” On and Off

By Bob Liebl | Sep 1, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Turn Chrome’s New “Material Design” On and Off

How to Turn Chrome’s New “Material Design” On and Off If you use Google Chrome as your default web browser, you might have noticed a big change in its appearance. Google has changed Chrome’s theme to sport the Material Design style on some machines. If you prefer the old look however, don’t worry, it can be…

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Everything You Can Do With Windows 10’s New Bash Shell

By Bob Liebl | Sep 1, 2016 | Comments Off on Everything You Can Do With Windows 10’s New Bash Shell

Everything You Can Do With Windows 10’s New Bash Shell Windows 10’s Anniversary Update brings a “Bash on Ubuntu on Windows” environment to Windows 10. But don’t be deceived: This is more than just a Bash shell. It’s a full compatibility layer for running Linux applications on Windows. We’ve covered a lot of the things you…

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Tools To Password Protect Folder In Linux

By Bob Liebl | Sep 1, 2016 | Comments Off on Tools To Password Protect Folder In Linux

Tools To Password Protect Folder In Linux Most of the time, having a password protected user is all you need to keep your files private and protected from prying eyes. There are those few times when you need to allow access to your account to another person, sometimes there are folders or files you would…

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Browse the web anonymously with the custom and private web browser from the Tor project

By Bob Liebl | Aug 23, 2016 | Comments Off on Browse the web anonymously with the custom and private web browser from the Tor project

Browse the web anonymously with the custom and private web browser from the Tor project   Tor Browser Bundle is a free and platform-independent application designed to allow users to browser the Web anonymously through the powerful Tor network on the Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, without the need to use…

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Overview of AOEMI Backupper

By Bob Liebl | Aug 23, 2016 | Comments Off on Overview of AOEMI Backupper

Overview of AOMEI Backupper AOMEI Backupper is back up and recovery software. It allows you to back up your files, folders, hard disk drives, partitions, dynamic volumes, applications and system drives, and to restore them later if data loss occurs. Backupper includes a disk imaging and cloning tool which can be used to create an…

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What is SSDcronTRIM

By Bob Liebl | Aug 22, 2016 | Comments Off on What is SSDcronTRIM

  What is SSDcronTRIM ? SSDcronTRIM is an intelligent cronjob which, depending on the usage of your Solid State Disk(s), automatically decides how often the SSD(s) should be trimmed. The more data you have on your SSD(s) the more often they will be trimmed. It is intended as a fire and forget app which, once…

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By Bob Liebl | Aug 14, 2016 | Comments Off on

How To: Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 4.4.5 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint Systems http://www.yourownlinux.com/2016/03/how-to-install-linux-kernel-4-4-5-in-linux.html

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By Bob Liebl | Aug 14, 2016 | Comments Off on

How to Encrypt Directories/Partitions with eCryptfs on Debian 8 https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-and-partitions-with-ecryptfs-on-debian/

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Managing passwords in Linux with KeePassX

By Bob Liebl | Aug 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Managing passwords in Linux with KeePassX

Managing passwords in Linux with KeePassX I use KeePass and I would not be without it. Just make sure you keep it backed up in the event you lose your data. I put everything in this great little app. As always if you like it, then think about donating to the cause. https://opensource.com/business/16/5/keepassx?sc_cid=70160000000q68JAAQ

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