Microsoft announced Windows 11 at an event on June 24th, this article will cover some of the new features being introduced. A developer version of Windows 11 is currently installed on a VM and we are testing, learning, and taking pictures.
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Preparing For Windows 11
The announcement of Windows 11 has resulted in many Windows 10 owners wanting to proactively ready their system to upgrade to Windows 11 when it is released. Some of the requirements are still subject to change but there has been enough information made public on how to prepare. This article will provide a short list on how you can prepare your system for the new operating system update later this year.
Using MemTest86
Guide of how to download, create bootable USB and run Memtest – also including instructions for running Windows Memory Diagnostic
Trouble Activating Microsoft Office? There is a Solution!
When 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.
How To Select The Right Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) For Your Computer
An uninterruptible power supply, also called a UPS system or UPS battery backup, protects connected equipment from power problems and provides battery backup power during electrical outages. This article explains the differences between UPS models and aims to help users select the right UPS for their computer system.
How to disable Sleep Mode or Hibernation
We have seen a few problems with Sleep Mode and Hibernation in Windows 10, so I wanted to write this article to explain how to turn either of them off in case you would rather not use them.
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Cables: Active or Passive, Which is Best
We hear the terms ‘active’ and ‘passive’ attributed to cables and equipment all the time. But what does it mean? Which one is better? Which one do you really need? We clarify the difference and explain how to choose between them.
Linux Live Environment
Puget provides a Tools USB with a plethora of tools preinstalled. One of the most useful is the Linux Live Environment so if you’re wondering how to access or use it, check this out!
Your Guide to the Unreal Engine
Basic guide including terms and solutions for some of the most common problems
Using an Old Boot Drive as a Storage Drive in Your New PC
This is a guide for safely formatting an old Windows boot drive and using it in a new Windows system as a secondary/tirtiary drive.
Basics of Network Troubleshooting
This article will guide you through our recommendations for troubleshooting network issues.
DaVinci Resolve Initial Troubleshooting
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful application but when errors, lag, or crashing present it’s helpful to know the basics of troubleshooting. This article will cover many of the common issues and their relative solutions.
Windows 10 Sleep Issues
Windows 10 update will occasionally prevent 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.
Intel i225-V and Z490 Chipset – Network Connection Issues
Intel 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
This article covers some best practices for setting up your network devices for optimal performance.
Task Scheduler – the Utility You Didn’t Know You Needed
Task 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.
