Taste the Ubuntu Rainbow: How to Choose and Install Your Favorite Desktop Flavor
Written on February 22, 2021 by Ben BohnenGuidance on installing a Graphical User interface over top a Linux Server
Top Data Transfer Speed Slowdowns - USB
Written on February 5, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenTransferring files from USB to an internal drive is something we all do but occasionally transfer speeds will slowdown to the point they're barely usable. There are a litany of causes so we will focus on the most common and their respective solutions.
Game Mode - How to Kill It and Why
Written on January 27, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenWindows 10 PCs have 'Game Mode' enabled by default but it's not always the best choice. This article will guide you through the process of disabling Game Mode as well as explaining why you should.
How to Record Your Screen in Windows 10
Written on January 27, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenMaybe you’re training your team, creating a tutorial, or just grabbing a quick snippet to share with colleagues. With Windows 10 and the Xbox Game Bar, you can quickly, simply, and intuitively capture a recording without installing any 3rd party software or configuring any special settings.
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.
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.
Samsung's Rapid Mode Is Underrated but You Should Use It
Written on July 30, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenRAPID mode is paired exclusively with Samsung 840 EVO (Aug '13 or newer) SSDs and available as a feature of the accompanying Samsung SSD Magician Software Toolset (version 4.2 and later). RAPID mode analyzes all system traffic, leveraging extra system resources such as DRAM/CPU to dynamically provide read acceleration via intelligent caching of "hot data" and write optimization.