Whether you’ve forgotten your password or you have a more malicious intent, it’s actually extremely easy to break into a Windows computer without knowing the password. Here’s how to do it, and how to prevent others from doing the same to you. More »
If your computer’s running slowly, and you’ve tried everything else, it might be time for a fresh install of your operating system. Here are some tips, tricks and best practices to get through the process quickly and easily. More »
If you’ve ever forgotten your password or been asked to assist somebody else in resetting their password, there’s a lot of different ways to accomplish it. Here’s how to do it by hacking the Sticky Keys feature. More »
The System File Checker (sfc.exe) is a command-line tool built into Windows that helps you repair corrupted system files — but what if you can’t boot your PC? The Winhelponline blog explains how to use it from the install disc. More »
Live CD: If you’ve been meaning to make a comprehensive backup of your system but available tools seemed a bit too arcane and command-line dependent, Redo Backup is a Linux Live CD with a simple user interface and easy to use tools. More »
If your PC has been experiencing strange system crashes, or even the dreaded blue screen of death, it’s worth running some tests to check your system hardware. Luckily the Ubuntu Live CD has some tools built right in. More »
