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.
Audio Latency and General Sound Issues
Written on July 20, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through diagnosing and fixing audio latency and other sound issues.
DxDiag
Written on July 17, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenDxDiag - DirectX diagnostics is tool made by Microsoft and included with the DirectX software
Windows 10 Event Viewer Basics
Written on July 16, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThe Windows 10 Event Viewer is a powerful diagnostic tool used to identify and solve system instability and crashes.
Arnold GPU Rendering issues with Studio Driver 442.92
Written on July 7, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAfter some research, we've noticed significantly longer render times with Arnold's GPU renderer while on Nvidia's Studio Driver 442.92
Trusted Platform Modules and How To Use Them
Written on July 3, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenTrusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions when paired with Windows Bitlocker.
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.
The Basics of BitLocker Drive Encryption
Written on June 17, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenBitLocker 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.
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.
Hyper-V: Creating Virtual Machines
Written on June 5, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft 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).
Here We Are Again. Windows 10 Updates Causing More Problems
Written on May 20, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThe newest Windows update is significantly impacting performance and reliability. Here’s what is happening and what we recommend.
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.