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The iCloud App is Now Available Direct From the Microsoft Store
Written on October 30, 2019 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularInstructions for downloading, installing, and using the iCloud desktop app in Windows 10
Windows Update Causing Bluetooth Malfunction
Written on October 25, 2019 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularMicrosoft has provided details on a Windows Update that will break bluetooth functionality in a significant number of devices such as headphones, keyboard/mice or even security devices such as key fobs.
Premiere Pro Initial Troubleshooting Guide
Written on October 8, 2019 by Ben Nelson PopularWondering where to start when you have a sudden crash, error, or issue while editing? It can be tricky to determine if your issues are hardware related, application caused, or project specific. This article covers where to start in your troubleshooting by testing controlled variables that affect your editing experience in Premiere Pro.
How To Change Your Default Audio Device
Written on September 25, 2019 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularWindows 10 provides a few different ways to adjust the default audio device, configure system events and change input/output devices. We are now able to change the default audio device using the settings app as well as straight from the taskbar. No more digging through numerous screens just to switch from headphones to speakers or back. In this article we will guide you through the process and explain why you should use which path.
Leave it ON!
Written on September 20, 2019 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularTo leave it on, to turn it off. That is the question. This discussion has bounced around tech enthusiasts, novices and tech professionals yet no one seems to be able to firmly agree. Well today Puget is taking a side!
Overclocking Failed Errors
Written on August 6, 2012 by Christopher Crader PopularOverclocking Failed is a common error message given by Asus motherboards. This error message is misleading and scary. Luckily, the fix is actually pretty quick and easy!
Recent Guides
Hyperthreading & SMT causing low performance in Lightroom Classic
Written on October 10, 2019 by Matt BachOn certain Intel and AMD processors, it is possible to see up to a 90% increase in performance when exporting and generating smart previews by disabling Intel Hyperthreading (HT) or AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). What CPUs are known to be affected, and what are the current workarounds for this issue?
Nvidia Drivers Are Now Included In The SRU, Here's How To Keep Up To Date!
Written on October 2, 2019 by Ben BohnenIt is no secret that installing the lasted Nvidia drivers can be a bit of a pain. In this article, we will be covering how to install Nvidia drivers via the command line and the GUI.
Sharing Files Between Windows 7 and Windows 10
Written on August 28, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenWindows 10 HomeGroup is gone, for good. Which means we need to find an alternative. In this article we will guide you through sharing files, printers and other resources with local network users.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Preventing Windows 1903 Update
Written on July 31, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenA number of our users have reported getting an error when attempting to update Windows 10 to version 1903. We did some digging and were able to find a fix with a very specific driver version.
Moving From Mac to PC - Dive Right IN!
Written on July 24, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenSwitching from Mac to PC can seem like a daunting undertaking but thanks to advances in networking and Microsoft making huge strides to provide simple solutions that make the transition easy and straightforward. We will cover as much as we can in an effort to make the switch even easier.
Boot Times Got you Down? Look No Further, Puget Systems has the Fix
Written on July 17, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenWindows 10 is packed with great features, however some of those features can slow boot times so we will help you speed things up with some simple adjustments!
Let's Use Windows 10 Storage Spaces
Written on July 17, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenStorage Spaces can provide additional storage, extend existing storage, protect your data and pool multiple drives together.This article will guide you through setting up and using Storage Spaces.
How to Resolve KMODE Exception BSOD
Written on June 12, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenKMODE Exception. A very damaging BSOD that can come up at any time but is simple enough to install. Here we will guide you through the various ways to tackle this BSOD.
Backup Options Within Windows 10
Written on June 12, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThe following article will explain the different backup options built into windows. We also explain how to use them in order to keep your data secure.
How to Remove Windows 10 Applications
Written on June 5, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThe following guide will demonstrate each way to remove applications in Windows 10
Recommended 3rd Party Backup Solutions for Windows 10
Written on June 5, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThe following article will cover some of our favorite 3rd party backup options available in Windows 10.
Let's Install 1903! Windows 10, May 2019 Update Now Available
Written on May 22, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenIf you're like me you've been waiting for the May 2019 update with emotional anticipation. We have already covered some of the features coming in this update so this article will provide some guidance on how to install it and get rolling!
Windows 10 Zero-Day Exploit Released
Written on May 22, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenSandboxEscaper, a security researcher has released a new Windows LPE zero-day
Windows 10 Sleep Issues
Written on May 3, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenA recent Windows 10 update seems to be preventing proper sleep even when set correctly. Sometimes simply turning sleep off and back on seems to solve the problem but occasionally more work is needed, this article will cover the solutions we have found to be successful.
Windows 7 support is ending, what now?
Written on May 1, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft is officially ending all product support in 2020. This means no more security updates, feature updates, patches of any kind or phone, email and chat support. This article will guide you through some of your options as well as discuss the best actions to take to keep you secure after support officially ends.
Pausing Updates in Windows 10
Written on April 24, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenWindows 10 updates are definitely a useful function of Windows 10. Many of our users have inquired about the ability to pause the updates so this article will cover the CURRENT options for pausing temporarily.
Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner
Written on April 3, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenIf you're ever experiencing issues installing Adobe software's or running any of Adobe's software suites, the utility in this article generally resolves those problems. This guide is designed to walk you through the process of rectifying any problems with the Adobe suite. This tool is NOT the same as CCleaner from Piriform.
How to Access Safe Mode in Windows 10
Written on March 27, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenWindows 10 has changed the game, most specifically the way we access Safe mode and since F8 no longer does the trick here are a few ways to access safe mode.
Diagnostic Startup (Windows 10)
Written on March 27, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenIf you are experiencing issues with your system and are unsure of the cause, an easy way to eliminate software culprits is to perform a Diagnostic startup. Many issues can be traced using the Diagnostic startup, this may be one of the most useful steps when troubleshooting a system.