CK Computer Solutions
How safe is your password?
How safe is your password? First a few things to think about. Most people pick something that is easy and relates to them in a personal way. This is the wrong way to do it, any person who puts a bit of thought into it can guess your password. Your not under risk from other [...]
New AVG 2011 humm…
Downloaded and installed latest version of AVG 2011 seams to work the exact same as previous one but bit tidier and looks quite professional. Have not tried infected machine yet but hopefully will guess AVG still are very good at promoting latest anti-virus. Download from the following http://free.avg.com/ie-en/download http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Show where you hard disk space has gone..
JDiskReport, is a small java utility shows off where all your hard disk space is going on your computer for Windows, Mac and Linux. Download JDiskReport Scanner 2.0 is a small utilty that is bit simpler to use but less detailed Download Scanner 2.0
Storing Password Securely
What is KeePass? Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your homepage’s FTP password, online passwords, control panel for website etc. The list is endless. Recommendations: Also, you should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere [...]
Import contacts to Gmail from outlook
Export Contacts From Outlook: Select File > Import and Export Make sure Export to a file is highlighted Click Next > Now make sure Comma Separated Values (Windows) is selected Click Next > Highlight the Contacts folder Click Next > Use the Browse… button to specify a location and file name Click Next > Now [...]
Hard Disk Repair
Do it your self Hard disk Repair: http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperFlyFlippingA Clone hard disk tool: http://hddguru.com/content/en/software/2005.10.02-MHDD/
Quick web address
This helps you not have to enter in www or .com at end of address bar. Type the name of a web site such as ‘facebook’ into your address bar and press CTRL+Enter to automatically add http://www and .com and be taken to the site.
How to fix spill on Laptop
This will have to be done immediately after it happens. Turn it off. If need be, do a hard shutdown. OR Take out battery ASAP Clean up excess liquid with a soft cloth. n.b Don’t wipe, so not to pushes the liquid around. Remove any extra medium, External drives, Removable bays and External Network Cards. [...]
Irish SMTP Outgoing Mail servers Vodafone, Eircom, 3, O2, Gmail, Magnet
If you have not send emails in Ireland on your broadband you may have to change SMTP settings, see below to see how to change your settings. N.b: The better way: If your hosting company hosting your email they might support Authenticated SMTP sending. Use this since it will allow you to send emails who [...]
What is a computer network?
A group of (one or more) computers connected together sharing resources accounts package, data, storage, backups, hardware, and software. Some of the most common networks are called local area network (LAN) and the wide area network (WAN). LAN can range from a few computers (small office) to several thousand computers spread throughout multiple building (schools, [...]
