Most Popular Guides
The Basics of BitLocker Drive Encryption
Written on June 17, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularBitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature integrated into Windows and provides excellent protection for your data. This article will guide you through encrypting your devices without a TPM.
Using MemTest86
Written on June 17, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularGuide of how to download, create bootable USB and run Memtest - also including instructions for running Windows Memory Diagnostic
Hyper-V: Creating Virtual Machines
Written on June 5, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularMicrosoft Windows 10 includes a wide array of useful tools and utilities but one of more powerful tools is Microsoft Hyper-V. Hyper-V allows you to virtualize an operating system and perform testing in a sand-boxed environment. This article will guide you through what it is and how to create your first Virtual Machine(VM).
How to Make Use of Our Newest Puget Tools USB (May 2020 and later) From Inside Windows
Written on June 4, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularFull breakdown of our Puget Tools USB and all it's features/functions. Full guidance on how to use the tools as well.
How to Make Use of Our Newest Puget Tools USB (May 2020 and later) From Outside Windows
Written on June 4, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularIf your system won't boot, a Puget Systems Support Technician may ask that you boot into the Puget Tools USB which provides access to a litany of powerful tools to diagnose your system.
Here We Are Again. Windows 10 Updates Causing More Problems
Written on May 20, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularThe newest Windows update is significantly impacting performance and reliability. Here’s what is happening and what we recommend.
Recent Guides
Hyper-V: Settings and How to Use Them
Written on June 26, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenAnother installment of our Hyper-V guides. This article will walk you through each setting available and how to make changes to better control your individual VMs.
Hyper-V: The Basics of the Hyper-V Manager
Written on June 25, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article details each of the sections and actions available within the Hyper-V Manager.
Managing Windows 10 Libraries
Written on June 8, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenBy default, Microsoft creates your personal folders in your primary local disk (C:) which most people won't mind but if you want to move them to a secondary drive, such as an SSD where other data is stored, you can in a few simple steps.
Focal Fossa is Here
Written on May 19, 2020 by Ben BohnenFocal Fossa is finally here in all of its full release glory! In this article, I will talk about the differences between 18.04 and 20.04, and what new features have added (and in some cases, removed).
After Effects General Troubleshooting Guide
Written on May 15, 2020 by Ben NelsonAre you having issues with your After Effects Project? This article will walk you through some standard troubleshooting to help get you back to producing your compositions.
Basics of Network Troubleshooting
Written on May 1, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through our recommendations for troubleshooting network issues.
The Great (Windows) Defender
Written on April 24, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft Windows Defender is an Anti-Virus software built into Windows 10. Updated frequently, found to be extremely safe and secure this AV software comes highly recommended in the industry. Puget Systems routinely advises the use of Windows Defender as the solitary means of protection.
General Windows 10 Update Troubleshooting Guide
Written on April 14, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenBasic guide to troubleshooting Windows updates with how-to's on restarting update service, running DISM and using the update assistant.
Sound Issues - Windows 10 + MSI Z390
Written on April 7, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenRecently we have run into audio issues in Windows 10. It seems to only affect systems built before January 2020 with the MSI Z390 GAMING EDGE AC.
Bluetooth Can Be Troublesome, Let Us Help You
Written on April 2, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenBluetooth is a short-range wireless connection that allows smaller devices to communicate with your system. This article will guide you through some troubleshooting steps to resolve common connection issues.
Secure Boot
Written on March 13, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenSecure Boot is a feature designed to allow checks for malware during the system boot and while it can protect you, it also has the potential to cause problems.
Trouble Activating Microsoft Office? There is a Solution!
Written on March 11, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenWhen we send a system out pre-loaded with Microsoft Office, chances are it is already activated but in the rare occurrence that you are having troubles, check out this article for detailed solutions.
Installing Linux Alongside Windows: I Too Like to Live Dangerously
Written on March 10, 2020 by Ben BohnenNot yet ready to make the full switch-over to Windows or Linux? We are discussing using a dual boot setup to allow access to multiple operating systems. This article will basic do’s and don’ts of dual-booting Linux alongside Windows.
Utility to backup, restore, or clear Adobe CC preferences
Written on February 28, 2020 by Matt BachClearing application preferences is often one of the first steps when troubleshooting a software issue, but if it does not resolve the issue, you typically will want to have a backup of your preferences that you can restore. This functionality is not built into Adobe apps by default, so we created a small utility that can backup, restore, or clear application preferences from many of the most popular Creative Cloud applications.
Setting up Devices With Your New PC
Written on February 28, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMoving from Mac 2 PC can be stressful enough without worrying about peripherals. Follow some basic advice and your migration will be exciting instead!
Monitor Cabling Options and How To Use Them Correctly
Written on February 24, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThere are a finite number of monitor connections but nonetheless it can seem overwhelming at times. We will break down the common ones currently available and how to identify them.
Microsoft Patches All Your Windows Problems (Mostly)
Written on February 14, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft releases fixes and patches each Tuesday and 2/11/2020 was no exception. We will discuss some of what we think are the most useful fixes of the 99 are.
How to Enable Network Discovery and Configure Sharing Options in Windows 10
Written on February 13, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenNetwork Discovery in the Windows operating system is a network setting. In this setting you can set whether or not other computers on the network can communicate with connected devices and systems.. If Network Discovery is enabled, sharing files and printers over a network becomes easier.
Reduce Downtime With These Backup Components
Written on February 7, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenBasic guide to what backup parts you could have on hand in case of failure.