There are many ways to increase the performance of a computer, such as installing more random-access memory (RAM), faster RAM, or a faster processor. In order to achieve the best performance, all of ...

I am trying to redo this laptop that is having a lot of problems. I want to boot from my windows CD and format it and start fresh.<BR><BR>I can't do this because I can't change the Boot order in the ...

One of the security features included with many motherboards is a BIOS lock. With a BIOS lock in place, your computer won't boot into the operating system without the password, BIOS settings cannot be ...

A team of Aussie and Kiwi cyber security experts at CyberCX can hack their way into any older laptop with just a screwdriver and a six-pack of DB. CyberCX has been showing the interwebs how to gain ...

The consumer PC arm of tech giant Lenovo has denied locking alternative operating systems out of its Yoga family of laptops, but evidence suggests the presence of a very deliberate BIOS lock for ...

Q: I use the 10-key pad on my computer quite a bit but am constantly forgetting to activate the Num Lock to enable it. Is there a way make the computer activate the key on startup? A: Many of the ...

I'm helping a parental unit troubleshoot an el cheapo 3-4 year old Acer laptop that has no Bluetooth. The symptom was that pressing a number of keys would turn out digits instead. It was driving the ...