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Windows 10 version 20H2 - October's Update
Written on October 5, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularSome new features and a ton of bug fixes are coming this fall. Be ready and start getting excited!
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
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.
Recent Guides
To Backup or Not to Backup (Backup of course!!)
Written on January 19, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenA summarized view of what backups are and why they are important along with our recommendation on what to backup and how.
Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve issues with NVIDIA Game Ready driver 461.09
Written on January 18, 2021 by Matt BachWith the latest NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver (version 461.09), there have been numerous reports of application and system freezing/crashes, or simply poor performance in applications like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other creative applications. To resolve this issue, we recommend downloading and installing the latest NVIDIA GeForce Studio driver.
How To Convert an MBR disk to GPT in Windows 10 - Operating System Disk
Written on January 8, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenMaster Boot Record (MBR) disks utilize the Legacy/BIOS partition table while GUID Partition Table (GPT) disks use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). This guide will help you convert from MBR to GPT.
Adjusting Boot Settings From Legacy to UEFI
Written on January 8, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenIf you intend to switch your drives from MBR to GPT you will likely also need to adjust your BIOS from Legacy to UEFI. This article will walk you through the basic steps including checking to determine if your system is currently in UEFI mode or not.
How To Convert an MBR disk to GPT in Windows 10 - Storage Disk
Written on December 28, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMaster Boot Record (MBR) disks utilize the Legacy/BIOS partition table while GUID Partition Table (GPT) disks use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). This guide will help you convert from MBR to GPT.
Intel i225-V and Z490 Chipset - Network Connection Issues
Written on November 20, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenIntel has a problem with it's I225 ethernet controller introduced at the end of 2019. As Windows updates trickle through, a number of users are reporting connectivity problems on certain hardware.
Optimal Settings for Your Home Network
Written on November 19, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article covers some best practices for setting up your network devices for optimal performance.
Puget Systems Peripheral Hardware Recommendations
Written on November 11, 2020 by Terrell BarnesSometimes peripheral devices can impact your experience just as much as the hardware inside your system. With so many devices to choose from, we've compiled a list of devices that Puget employees enjoy using and would recommend.
What is Virtualization All About
Written on November 6, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenVirtualization is the process of creating a software-based, or virtual, representation of something, such as virtual applications, servers, storage and networks.
VirtualBox 1 - The Basics of VirtualBox
Written on November 6, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenOracle VM VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization application meaning it installs on existing Intel or AMD-based computers and supports a variety of host and guest operating systems.
VirtualBox 2 - Installing VirtualBox
Written on November 6, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenOracle VM VirtualBox comes in many different packages, and installation depends on your host OS. We will cover Windows 10 installation in this article.
VirtualBox 3 - Creating Virtual Machines
Written on November 6, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThere are a litany of options to choose from during the VM creation process but for our first VM we will keep it simple.
VirtualBox 4 - Using Snapshots
Written on November 6, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenSnapshots are a powerful and easy to use feature that allows you to save a VM in it's current state. In this article we will discuss how to create and restore a snapshot.
Microsoft Releases an Update That Permanently Removes Adobe Flash
Written on October 28, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenAdobe's Flash Player is dying and Microsoft has jumped on the bandwagon to eliminate it from our systems.
Patch Day Is Here; Blocking Third Party Installs
Written on October 21, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft Patch day is here again. The update will install automatically and should bring with it some nice new features but will also disable third-party device driver installs.
Task Scheduler - the Utility You Didn't Know You Needed
Written on October 13, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenTask Scheduler is an application first introduced in Microsoft Windows 95 and is more useful than you think. This article will guide you through some if it's simplest uses.
Should I Upgrade My Puget Systems Desktop?
Written on September 25, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenAs a system ages your daily tasks may become increasingly difficult. Deciding whether to upgrade the components or move to an entirely new system can be daunting, hopefully this article will help.
Safely Remove, Safely Removed! Yank Those USB's Out Without Fear
Written on September 2, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft has introduced a policy that allows you to remove the device without using the 'Safely Remove Hardware' process, as long as you're not writing data to it.
Windows 10 File Recovery Tool
Written on August 12, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft has released a data recovery tool, here it is in all it's glory. This article will explain the purpose and usage of the Microsoft Windows 10 File Recovery Tool available from the Microsoft Store.
Device Manager Splats
Written on August 11, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThe Device Manager can be a very powerful tool. Identifying devices in error is useful when troubleshooting hardware issues and this guide will show you how to correct the errors.
Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) Showing No Internet - Solved
Written on July 31, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenWindows 10 Version 2004 seems to have reintroduced a bug previously resolved by Microsoft. The bug causes the network icon in the notification area to display limited or no internet connection while still providing almost normal internet access. This causes some apps to malfunction.