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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.

Taking Ownership of a File

This article covers taking ownership of a file and changing the permissions so that you can modify, delete, or move the file. It includes a video showing the process for this.

Troubleshooting Sound Issues

From time-to-time, we hear of customers running into issues getting sound to play through devices attached to their systems. These issues can present themselves when you first unbox your Puget System or can occur later on down the road. Here are some suggestions for resolving your sound issues.

Installing Windows from Scratch

This article covers the process of installing Windows. It’s specifically targeting Windows 10, but also covers installation for Windows 7 and 8, as they use the same installer.

Windows 10 Upgrade Blocking

Here at Puget Systems, there has been a lot of talk about the free Windows 10 upgrade process available to users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. But if you are going to be sticking with your existing Windows installation, this will help you to disable the notifications and pop ups and try to prevent the upgrade.

Black Screens, Cursors and Phantom Monitors

Here you are, Windows 10 bound and excited for your new OS. Suddenly, you’re greeted with… Nothing? This is a fairly common occurrence on computers that have taken the complimentary upgrade.