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Replace a Power Supply

One of the most common reasons that a computer won't turn on is because the power supply has failed. Replacing a power supply might seem like a big job but it's actually very simple. This easy to follow video will walk you through every step.

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Thursday November 12, 2009

From shezzalle in the PC Support Forums:

Hi all, I am having major problems with being able to change the date/time on the task bar or anywhere else for that matter. It keeps coming up with (cannot find 'C:/WINDOWS/system32/rundll32.exe'.) it keeps saying make sure I have spelled it properly and try again. I have tried a number of things...but still have got no where. Please, please if someone knows how to fix this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart...

Any ideas for shezzalle? Post away!

Windows 2000, ME, NT, 98,...

Wednesday November 11, 2009

A show of hands please:

Any Windows users still using an operating system older than Windows XP?

If so, why? Do you prefer the older OS? Does it still serve your needs? Are you forced to due to a vital program that you use? Let me know in the comments.

Error Message

Tuesday November 10, 2009

From jwillins in the PC Support Forum:

I also receive the error message (window root)\system32\hal.dll.

I tried the steps  by trying to insert the XP cd to get to the Recovery XP Console, but after the setup process, where I am supposed to hit R for repair, the computer just froze, and would not do anything.

Can you please tell me what that problem is or what can be done at this stage, I need help soon.

Hal.dll errors, and any similar kind of error that gives you little to work with, are very frustrating to solve. It's obvious jwillins took a look at my troubleshooting guide for hal.dll errors but it looks like a unique problem threw the standard troubleshooting off course.

Any ideas for jwillins? Reply to original post to help out.

CP1500AVRLCD UPS Review

Monday November 9, 2009

I recently had the privilege of reviewing one of CyberPower's popular UPS models - the CP1500AVRLCD UPS.

As it stands today, this is my favorite UPS in the 1500VA class that I've had the opportunity to review. It's attractive, has a small footprint, doesn't weigh a ton, and provides a lot of backup power.

See my complete review here.

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