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Category Archives: Hardware
CLI vs GUI – Basic CLI commands
The CLI or Command Line Interface, is a text-based interface used to program devices such as switches and other network equipment. So it’s 2019. Why are we still using a CLI? The reason? It allows a granular ability to program devices … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Hardware, Information Technology, network, Networking, Technology
Tagged CLI, managed switches, network, networking, switches
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Review – GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) Mini Smart Router
Do you travel? Want extra protection of taking a router with a firewall with you when you are on the road? Want the flexibility of OpenWRT? The GL iNet GL-MT300N-V2 mini smart router is loaded with a ton of features. … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Hardware, Internet, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Technology, Wireless
Tagged GL-iNet routers, openwrt, portable router, router review, Routers, Wireless
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Rockwell Directory Configuration Wizard Unknown Error 0x80005000
Have the above error? Copy and paste this in a command prompt as administrator. This will work a majority of the time. This configuration error re-registers the dlls that may have issues during or after an upgrade. cd\ … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Software, Hardware, Industry, Information Technology, network, Networking, Technology
Tagged Error 0x80005000, megatronics, plc, plcs, Rockwell
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Bookmark4Techs link updated
Need access to one of the largest listings of technical bookmarks? Go over and visit – https://whatsonmypc.blog/bookmarks4techs/
Posted in Computer Security, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Hardware, Home Networking, Industry, Information Technology, Internet of Things, internet security;, IoT, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Mobile Computing, Technology, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Security
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Is your AHCI Link Power Management viewable from the Power Options Console?
If you can’t see your AHCI Link Power Management from the Power Options, there is a way to add it. Always backup your computer before modifying the registry. You can add the GUID to the registry by going opening the … Continue reading
Posted in Computer hardware, Computers, Hardware, help desk, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, storage, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 10 Quick Tips, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Tagged Windows, Windows 10, Windows 10 Quick Tips, Windows power management
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Check and repair your SSD or HDD using PowerShell
Want to use PowerShell to scan or repair your drive(s)? Use the commands below to check your drives. Need to run a quick check? Type the following using PowerShell as the Administrator. Repair-Volume -DriveLetter C -SpotFix If you need to … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Hardware, help desk, higher ed, higher education, Information Technology, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows 10, storage, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 10 Quick Tips, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server
Tagged Hardware, HDD, PowerShell, SSD, SSD Optimization, troubleshooting
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Seagate GoFlex Home Server firmware update issues – solved
Several years ago we did a review on Seagate GoFlex Home Server (NAS). Recently I went to update the firmware which can be found in the web interface of the device. Once I clicked ‘update’, the device found an update … Continue reading
Uninstall Old Drivers and Speed Up Your Computer
One of the best ways to speed up your computer of course is to uninstall old programs. A recent article showed that the installation of multiple programs on any computer could slow the computer’s boot time, response time and even … Continue reading
Are your IoT devices visible from the internet?
BullGuard has a scanner that quickly scans your public IP address and ‘sees’ if your network has open ports that could pose a threat to you or even the internet. Here’s the link to see if you have something that … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Computer Security, Computers, Education, Hacking, Hardware, higher ed, higher education, Information Technology, Internet, Internet of Things, internet security;, IoT, Linux, Mac, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Technology
Tagged Internet of Things, IoT, IoT Security, IT security, Network Security, Security
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Slow USB Transfer rate? Try this
If you are experiencing slow USB Transfer rates, try this. Insert your USB drive. Open the Device Manager Expand Disk Drives and double click on your flash drive Check the box “Turn off Windows write-cache buffer flushing on the device”
Control your mouse with your head, voice or hand
Want to control your mouse with just your hand or voice commands? NPointer by neurotechnology is freeware You can also use Camera Mouse which is freeware where you can use just your head. Camera Mouse
WhySoSlow Beta fow Windows
Want to know what resources are being consumed by Windows and ‘see’ why your computer is so slow? WhySoSlow by Resplendence is in Beta and is an excellent program that can guide you to why your computer may be slow. … Continue reading
Posted in Computer hardware, Computer Software, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Free Software, freeware, Hardware, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Tagged Computer Performance, Computer Troubleshooting, freeware, Slow Computer, Software, Windows
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Driver Packs for Windows – Snappy Driver
Need the latest drivers for your computer? Use Snappy Driver to comb the internet for your drivers. http://sourceforge.net/projects/snappy-driver-installer/?source=typ_redirect
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