Back Up Your Windows System

If you are planning to upgrade to Windows 10, or if you just realize you need a full backup of your computer, here is how to accomplish that, with a system image. The best time to create an image is when the system is freshly cleaned, and has your necessary (and desired) programs installed and everything is working properly. An image file, when restored, will put your computer into exactly

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Windows 10 upgrade – Available June 29th Here’s how to reserve your free copy.

Windows users! If you have Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 you will start seeing a new icon down by your time (in the system tray)  that when clicked invites you to register for your free Windows 10 upgrade. If you register, Windows will automatically download Windows 10 on July 29th and then allow you to install it immediately or at a later time of your choosing. This free

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What is a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)?

On a computer running a Windows operating system, a fatal error that shuts down the system is known as a “Blue Screen of Death” or just “BSoD,” named after the screen that displays before the computer turns off. This screen usually has a code for the error, though often the computer turns off so quickly that reading the code is difficult, at best. It is possible to disable the automatic

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So, You Want To Make a Web Site (Simple Basics)

You want to start a web site? Here are some ABCs to help you. 1. Approve a Domain Name. While there are places where you can have a blog, or a simple site, with a subdomain of someone else’s domain (such as blogger.com or weebly.com), it is generally preferred to have your own domain name that reflects you. If you have a business, it’s good to use the name of

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