Tag: troubleshooting

Guides . Home Assistant . Home Automation

How to configure APC UPS to connect with NUT and Home Assistant

On September 5, 2021 by

Home Assistant Network UPS tools (NUT) provide a very easy way to configure the UPS via SNMP Install the Hassio NUT add-in via the Supervisor: https://github.com/hassio-addons/addon-nut 15 here is my config. Just set the port to the IP address of your UPS network address and set your own username and password for the HA integration. username and Read More

Guides . Java

Java Troubleshooting guide

On June 2, 2018 by

Java Troubleshooting guide Verify that the browser you are using has Java enabled. Internet Explorer Click Tools and then Internet Options Select the Security tab, and select the Custom Level button Scroll down to Scripting of Java applets Make sure the Enable radio button is checked Click OK to save your preference Chrome users Enter about:plugins in the search field. In the Plug-ins list, look for Java and check whether Java Read More

Hardware . Laptop . Operating Systems . Troubleshooting . Windows . Workstation

Best Ways to Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life

On June 1, 2018 by

Laptop Battery life can be a real pain, Laptops tend to lose their charm quickly when you’re constantly looking for the nearest power outlet to charge up.  How do you keep your battery going for as long as possible?  Here are some ease ways to do so. Defrag regularly –  The faster your hard drive does its Read More

Data Recovery . Troubleshooting

Restore deleted files from recycle bin

On May 28, 2018 by

restore deleted files even after they have been emptied from the recycle bin One of my favorite tech tools is called Restoration. It’s a stand-alone Windows based file recovery program. It allows you to restore deleted files even after they have been emptied from the recycle bin. Restoration requires no install and because of this, Read More

Fixes . Operating Systems . Windows

Modify UAC (User Account Control)

On May 12, 2018 by

Windows 7: Modify UAC (User Account Control) The User Account Control security feature was one of the most reviled additions to Windows, with good reason – its constant warning messages asking for permission to continue many operations drove the users around the bend. UAC has been improved upon a lot in Windows 8 but you can Read More

Desktop . Fixes . Laptop . Operating Systems . Troubleshooting . Windows . Workstation

4 ways to speed up your PC

On May 8, 2018 by

4 ways to speed up your PC By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer, help increase your PC speed, and help keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 to help make your computer faster, maintain Read More

Operating Systems . Troubleshooting . Windows

Troubleshooting Random Reboots

On April 29, 2018 by

Troubleshooting a Random reboot or shutdown can be very frustrating, Sometimes you will see your computer getting restarted or shutdown automatically without any warning. This is a frustrating scenario when you are working on some important stuff and your computer restarts without any notice. Of course this is an improper restart or shutdown and may damage Read More

Operating Systems . OSX . Teamviewer . Teamviewer . Troubleshooting . Windows

Connect Remotely to Any Computer (Windows, Mac OSX)

On March 3, 2018 by

Connect Remotely to Any Computer (Windows, Mac OSX) Over Internet Whether you are trying to access your home PC from your office, or your office workstation from home, you need to establish a remote desktop connection over Internet. Many times accessing a remote computer is not so easy. For instance there could be firewalls blocking Read More