operating systems

If your business, like so many others, is facing an extended work from home policy for the near future, it’s important to do an immediate checkup of your Windows 10 PCs before your staff disperses to their home offices. Studies show that using outdated or inadequately maintained PCs can be serious productivity killers, whereas more modern and capable systems can help workers do much better jobs whether they’re in or out of the office.

We all know small businesses try to squeeze the last ounce of utility out of everything they buy. But a recent report indicating most small businesses are running Windows versions more than 10 years old was still a bit shocking. If you are a small business running an older version of Windows such as Windows 7 or earlier, it’s time to upgrade because you’re risking the security and viability of your business. Yes, we can relate to those old adages “it’s cheaper to keep her,” and “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” But if you knew that clinging to your old operating system could hinder operational efficiency, cause you to lose potential customers and lead to cyberattacks, would it be worth it?

In an age where our technology gets smarter and smarter by the month, we often overlook the integral machinery that makes our computers so intuitive. Each and every time you press your PC’s power button, the BIOS is the first operation to load your operating system and all of the personal settings that make your computer your own.

Your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) software is an essential part of keeping all your systems running smoothly. Updating it can help resolve bugs and fix hardware issues. But before you make any updates to your BIOS, it’s important to know exactly when and how to update it. Making an unnecessary change could harm your computer instead of help if not done properly.

Optimizing your computer's performance includes closing unused applications and perhaps even preventing them from automatically launching upon Windows 10 PC startup. While this is only one way to speed up your computer's boot time, it is highly effective and easy to do...once you know how.

As one of the world’s most popular computer operating systems, Windows™ has an impressive history of above-average performance and cutting-edge integrated tech and software which keeps users loyal to the brand. However, with all the positives this OS offers, there are always a couple of negatives. Windows XP became wildly popular with businesses, but it was also plagued with security holes and software bugs. Windows Vista gave the operating system a completely visual makeover but lacked efficient driver support and privacy protection. Fast forward to the 2015 release of Windows 10 and Windows users unanimously agree that the tenth installment has proven to be the best. So why is your computer still slowing down?

Almost every computer experiences performance issues at some point. Luckily, there are simple ways that you can resolve them without needing to contact tech support. One of these ways is performing a factory reset on your computer so you can remove any malware, increase its speed, or get it ready for a new user. First, you need to identify your operating system and the steps required to reset your laptop. An OS besides Windows may require different steps in order to accomplish a full factory reset, and it’s imperative to know which you are using before you begin the process.

If your computer experiences signs of hard drive failure, it’s best to replace it before it completely wears out. This gives you a chance to save the data stored on it, including your operating system. While it’s a more complicated repair than many consumers feel comfortable performing on their own, you can save money by doing it yourself. In the following guide, we’ll explain the basic steps for how to replace a hard drive, as well as the best way to get the operating system up and running again. This guide works for both replacing a defective hard drive and for swapping out an outdated one for something with more space and speed.