Posts Tagged Windows
How to backup and restore Windows NTFS EFS certificates
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 29, 2011
Starting with Windows XP, the Encrypting File System (EFS) allowed for transparent, in-place encryption of files on your computer using automatically-generated certificates tied to your user profile. This would prevent access to encrypted files in case the data on the hard drive became compromised. However, if the user profile became corrupted or you were unable to log [...]
SSDs vs. Conventional HDDs – One users experience and recommendations
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 25, 2011
The OCZ Technology SSD drives are on sale at bargain basement prices. Do you want one? Well slow down. Here is the low down. I purchased a OCZ Vertex Plus 60GB SSD drive for $59.90 with a $10.00 Rebate so for $49.90 I thought this was in my budget to test and see what all [...]
Keep your data and identify safe. Learn how to protect the data you store on your drives.
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 24, 2011
Just bought a shiny new laptop? Don’t let a would-be data- or identity-thief cause you major heartburn if your laptop is lost or stolen. Read the following to learn about various ways to protect the data you store on your laptop, desktop, or other removable drive. Data security should be one of the top concerns [...]
Keeping your iTunes library synced to a Synology iTunes Server
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 22, 2011
I have a both Synology DiskStation with an iTunes Server and my own iTunes library on my PC. Since it’s too much of a pain to keep the files organized between the two, here’s a way I’ve found to have them kept in sync automatically. Note that once the music files are saved or updated on [...]
Google Music vs iTunes Match
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 19, 2011
Google and Apple each brought their own services which allow users to upload their music library and stream it to their devices in the form of Google Music and iTunes Match, respectively. But how do those services compare? Let’s take a side-by-side comparative look at some of the features: Feature Google Music iTunes Match Number [...]
How to display ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact on your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry lock screen
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 15, 2011
If you have stored ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts in your phone, you probably noticed that your phone treats them like any other contact. This means that emergency responders won’t be able to access your contacts if your phone is locked. Also, if you’re an Android user using a custom ROM, there’s a chance [...]
I put down my Android and picked up an iPhone… here’s what I noticed
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on November 14, 2011
I’ve been getting more than a few expressions of “You? Got an iPhone?” from friends and family lately, after they see my iPhone 4S. While I’ve been known not to be the biggest fan of Apple up until now, I’m starting to realize why the device has gotten to be so popular — it’s an [...]
Windows CHKDSK at boot cancelled by phantom keypress
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on September 25, 2011
When you run the Windows checkdisk (chkdsk) utility, it may report the disk being in use and recommend that you schedule chkdsk to run the next time the computer restarts, like the following screenshot shows: Windows can’t check the disk while it’s in use. Do you want to check for hard disk errors the next [...]
Reverting localized Adobe CS5 interface to English
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on September 4, 2011
If you’re a Adobe CS5 user and you have a localized language installation but you want to revert to English as the interface language, either temporarily or permanently, follow this tip: First, completely exit your Adobe product, then follow the instructions for your OS below. Windows: In explorer, open C:Program Files (or Program Files (x86)) then [...]
Does your anti-virus product really work?
Posted by Mike Beach in Uncategorized on August 19, 2011
Odds are you installed an anti-virus product on your PC or mobile device to protect you from viruses and the like… but, does it work? Or is it providing you a false sense of security? Here’s how to safely test your antivirus program, and a little background about the process. The EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test [...]
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