Solving PC Problems
- The End Of File Mark Problem
Some programs expect an end of file mark at the end of files, others do not, here's how to fix files that don't match the program requirement.
- Backing up Large Files to Multiple Floppies
Winzip can span files across multiple floppy disks.
- Not Enough Ports for a Dongle
What to do when you need to fit a dongle but don't have a spare port.
- Your Software Toolbox
What sorts of utility programs do you need.
- Merging Two Files
How to combine the contents of two files into one.
- Connecting IDE Devices
A brief description of the IDE connections available in your computer.
- Copying Zip files to Floppy
How to copy a large zip file to spanned floppies.
- IDE Configuration
How jumpers need to be set when installing IDE drives.
- Chipaway AntiVirus
Turning off the antivirus built into the bios.
- Troubleshooting
Determining the cause of computer problems is an art.
- Notebook Graphics Support
Finding the right graphics driver for an old notebook.
- Adding a Second (pre-used) Drive
How to add a second drive to a computer that was once the only drive in another computer.
- Quick Matrix Setup in Excel
How to quickly generate all of the formulae in an excel matrix.
- Swapping Rows with Columns
A simple way to reorganise the entries in your spreadsheet.
- Antivirus Signature File Downloads
Some Antivirus signature files can be downloaded separately from the program that uses them.
- Secret Files
Is there information stored in "secret files" on my computer.
- Processor Speed
My computer is reporting the wrong processor speed. What can I do to fix it?
- Case Statements
Why use case statements in pseudo-code when designing a program?
- Regression Testing
What is it and when should you use it?
- Cannot Read CDs
The manufacturing process for one companies CDs and another companies CD drives mean that they wont work together.
- Multiple Monitors
How to set up a computer to use more than one monitor
- Reverting Software
How to change back to an earlier version of a software product.
- Modem Noise
Why does my modem make that horrible noise?
- "Beautiful Testing"
Twenty three separate essays on testing.
- "Debug It"
The process of debugging programs from start to finish all in one book.
- Advanced System Care
More than just a registry cleaner.
- It Wasn't Broken Until They Fixed it
Unfortunately not all program upgrades improve the way the program works. Some break the very functionality you chose the program for in the first place.
- "Making Software"
This book has a lot of articles on which are the better ways of creating quality programs and the studies that were performed to provide the evidence to support their conclusions.
- The Art of Computer Programming 4A
A rather large volume containing the first part of chapter seven of this ultimate guide to algorithms.
- iPod - The Missing Manual
My son's first effort at writing a book review.
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