Computer Boot

Jim Coe on December 9th, 2009

Here are a couple of Windows user’s bad habits that are disasters in the making. People (you?) do these through ignorance. They don’t understand how computers in general and Windows in particular work, so they don’t make the necessary allowances. As an experienced teacher, I want to give you  the background info so you can [...]

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Jim Coe on December 9th, 2009

How to fix a simple failure to connect to the Internet Another issue about the order of starting up your Windows computer and other computing devices is about a failed  Internet connection. There’s a cause and cure for this which is so common it’s the first thing your ISP (Internet Service Provider) tech support staff [...]

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Jim Coe on December 9th, 2009

How long to run Windows? A common question from my PC clients is, “How long should I let Windows run before shutting it down?” These days, my answer is, “Close all your programs, shut down windows and turn off everything but your Internet connection devices (DSL or cable modem and any routers or hubs) at [...]

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