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504 Gateway Timeout Error (What It Is and How To Fix It) Created: Saturday, November 25, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
A 504 Gateway Timeout error, also called an HTTP 504 error, means that one server didn't receive a response from another quickly enough so it timed out.
Frequently Asked Questions About Windows Updates Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Answers to common questions about Windows updates and Patch Tuesday like: Are patches necessary? Why do updates fail?
Latest Windows 7 Drivers (Updated May 22, 2012) Created: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
List of the latest Windows 7 drivers, last updated May 22, 2012. Download Windows 7 audio drivers, sound drivers, printer drivers, and more.
5 Unlimited Online Backup Plans (Updated May 2012) Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A number of unlimited online backup plans are offered by popular online backup services. Here's a complete list, updated May 2012.
HXS File (What It Is & How To Open One) Created: Monday, May 11, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
An HXS file is a Microsoft Help Compiled Storage file. Learn how to open an HXS file or convert an HXS file to another file format.
6 Online Backup Services Reviewed (Updated May 2012) Created: Sunday, September 23, 2007 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A list of popular online backup services, updated May 2012. Online backup services backup your files to secure data centers over the Internet.
How To Fix the BOOTMGR is Missing Error in Windows 7 and Vista Created: Sunday, August 02, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
How to troubleshoot
MOBI File (What It Is & How To Open One) Created: Sunday, January 25, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
A MOBI file is a Mobipocket eBook file. Learn how to open a MOBI file or convert a MOBI file to another file format.
How To Partition a Hard Drive in Windows XP Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Here's an easy walkthrough on partitioning a hard drive in Windows XP. You have to partition a drive before formatting and using it Windows XP.
How To Partition a Hard Drive in Windows Vista Created: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
An easy tutorial on how to partition a hard drive in Windows Vista. You first partition, and then format, a hard drive before it's usable in Windows Vista.
How To Partition a Hard Drive in Windows 7 Created: Sunday, August 01, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A tutorial on how to partition a hard drive in Windows 7. You have to partition a hard drive before you can format, and eventually use, it in Windows 7.
How To Change Drive Letters in Windows 7 Created: Monday, November 16, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Easy instructions on how to change drive letters in Windows 7. You can change the letter assigned to any drive... except the one Windows 7 is installed on.
How To Change Drive Letters in Windows Vista Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
It's really easy to change the drive letter of most drives in Windows Vista from within the Disk Management tool in Vista. Here's how.
How To Change Drive Letters in Windows XP Created: Monday, December 18, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
An easy to follow tutorial on changing the letter assigned to a drive in Windows XP. You can change any drive letter other than the one XP is installed on.
How To Access Disk Management in Windows XP Created: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Disk Management in Windows XP can be accessed from the Computer Management utility. Follow these steps to open Windows XP's Disk Management tool.
How To Access Disk Management in Windows Vista Created: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Disk Management in Windows Vista can be accessed from the Computer Management utility. Follow these steps to open Windows Vista's Disk Management tool.
How To Access Disk Management in Windows 7 Created: Monday, August 02, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Disk Management in Windows 7 can be accessed from the Computer Management utility. Follow these steps to open Disk Management in Windows 7.
How To Create a Paperclip Drive Opener (To Open a Stuck CD/DVD/BD Drive) Created: Thursday, August 31, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
An easy tutorial on opening a disc drive that's stuck close. Believe it or not, all you need is a paperclip to get that CD, DVD, or BD out of the drive.
How To Restore Deleted Files From the Recycle Bin Created: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Need to get a file back from the Recycle Bin? Restore Recycle Bin deleted files easily with these steps.
How To Delete Temporary Files in Windows Vista Created: Friday, May 25, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Here's how to manually remove temporary files in Windows Vista. These files are located in your
How To Delete Temporary Files in Windows XP Created: Thursday, January 18, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Instructions on removing files in the
How To Use System Restore in Windows Vista Created: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Detailed instructions on completing a System Restore in Windows Vista. System Restore is used to undo recent changes to important parts of Windows Vista.
How To Use System Restore in Windows XP Created: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Detailed instructions on using System Restore in Windows XP to undo changes to important parts of XP like drivers, the registry, and more.
How To Copy a File in Windows Vista Created: Thursday, May 07, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Easy instructions on how to copy a file in Windows Vista from one location to another.
How To Copy a File in Windows XP Created: Monday, May 04, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Follow these steps to copy a file from one location to another in Windows XP. You might copy a file in Windows XP to replace a damaged version, keep a backup, etc.
How To Scan Your Hard Drive Using Error Checking in Windows XP Created: Friday, August 18, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
An easy way to check for, and even repair some, hard drive problems in Windows XP is to run Error Checking. Here's how.
How To Copy a File in Windows 7 Created: Thursday, May 07, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Follow these easy steps to copy a file from one location to another in Windows 7. You might want to copy a file in Windows 7 to back it up, replace a damaged one, etc.
How Do I Copy a File in Windows? Created: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
In the computer world, a copy of a file is an exact duplicate of the original file. Here's how to copy a file in Windows.
How To Identify Network Hardware IP Addresses on a Local Network Created: Sunday, November 21, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Find the IP addresses for your network hardware like routers, switches, and access points with these easy steps.
How To Use Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7 Created: Monday, March 08, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Problem Steps Recorder, also known as PSR, is an incredibly helpful troubleshooting tool available in Windows 7. Here's how to use it.
How To Determine if You're Running Windows XP 32-bit or Windows XP 64-bit Created: Sunday, February 21, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Here's how to figure out if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP. You need to know so you install the right drivers and software.
How To Determine if You're Running Windows Vista 32-bit or Windows Vista 64-bit Created: Sunday, February 21, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
It's important to know if you're running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows Vista so you're sure to install the right drivers and software. Here's how.

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