This guide outlines methods to access boot menus and BIOS/UEFI setups for various PC manufacturers. It includes universal methods during startup, from Windows, and through shutdown, as well as specific keys for manufacturers like Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Additional tips for troubleshooting and older PCs are also provided.
Category: Tips
3-2-1 Backup Method
The 3-2-1 Backup Method: A Bulletproof Plan for Data Safety In today’s digital age, our personal and professional lives revolve around data. From precious family photos to critical business documents, safeguarding this data has never been more crucial. Enter the 3-2-1 Backup Method: a simple yet highly effective strategy to ensure your data remains safe…
Make An ISO From Disk
DVDs and CDs are largely obsolete for program installations, with many computers lacking optical drives. Flash media has become the preferred option due to its compact size and speed. InfraRecorder, a longtime tool for burning disks, is also useful for data extraction.
Why you should reset your PC
Certainly! Reinstalling your Windows PC annually offers several benefits. Let’s dive into why it’s a good idea and how to do it: Remember to back up your data before resetting Windows, and enjoy the benefits of a fresh start!
Karaoke At Home
You can do Karaoke at home for free, all you need is an Internet connection, and a device with a web-browser. On your web-browser go to YouTube a search the song you would like to sing followed by the word karaoke. (FYI: In Japanese karaoke means Empty Orchestra.) You will get results from channels like…
Repairing Windows Problems
You know my philosophy, “Don’t waisted too much time trying to repair issues, just backup your data and reinstall Windows,” but hear are some things you can try before taking that drastic measure. Here are a couple of commands you could try: Run System File Checker sfc /scannow This scan will check for any missing…
Reset Your PC
It is a fact that the best way to improve your PC’s performance is to reinstall. There is no registry cleaner or any other voodoo magic that will do what a reinstall will do. This is especially true when you test and experiment with software as I do. There is no way around it, a…
Advanced Google Tips
Everyday we depend on Google to organize the world’s information. In most situation you can put in any term and the search-engine will find it. This might be called the shotgun method. You get results for all of the words in the quire. That said, Google is not a human and can doesn’t understand context,…
Finding Hidden Startup Programs in Windows
The best way to speed up your computer is to prevent programs and services from starting up when Windows starts. The problem, there are many places to find and stop programs from starting up with Windows. The first thing to check is “Startup Apps”. In Windows 10 and 11 hit the “Windows key” and type…
Hidden Windows Features
There are a lot of useful features in Windows 10 that you may not know exist like: Secret Start Menu – If you right-click the Windows Start icon in the low right corner of you screen you will see a menu giving you access right-away to many of the tools may want to access. Storage…
Good-N-Free Meetup 