Latest Articles
When I Hit the Appropriate Key During Start-Up, am I Entering BIOS or CMOS?
When you reach the point where you are learning how to configure your computer's start-up settings, you may find yourself confused about BIOS and CMOS.
Why Do PCs Still Require a CMOS Battery Even Though They Run on Electricity?
With all the progress and improvements that have been made with computer hardware, why are some things like the CMOS battery still necessary? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader's question.
Why are Newer Generations of Processors Faster at the Same Clock Speed?
You might be curious as to how newer generations of processors are able to be faster at the same clock speeds as older processors.
Why Does Emptying Disk Space Speed Up Computers?
When learning more about computers and how they work, you will occasionally run across something that does not seem to make sense.
What are the Steps to Finding the Public IP Address of a Computer?
Being able to access a service to learn your public IP address can be very helpful, but how does the process work? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader's question.
What Makes Secure Login (Ctrl+Alt+Del) Secure?
Adding an extra layer of security is never a bad thing, but you may find yourself wondering about the benefits you actually gain from said layer.
Why does HDMI-DVI Provide a Sharper Image than VGA?
With all the great hardware we have available these days, it seems we should be enjoying great quality viewing no matter what, but what if that is not the case? Today's SuperUser Q&A post seeks to clear things up for a confused reader.
How do You Make a Single File 'Appear' to be in Multiple Folders at the Same Time?
If you have a high number of folders set up for your work and need to use the same script file in all of them during the work day, then what is the easiest way to accomplish that beyond a lot of copying and pasting? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has some helpful answers and advice for a frustrated reader.
Which is Better, Incremental BIOS Updates or a Direct Update to the Latest Version?
There are few things as irritating as a Blue Screen of Death, but sometimes there is an easy fix for it like updating the BIOS for instance.
Does Notepad++ Support Switching Between Tabs Using Numbers?
If you do a lot of coding and need to switch back and forth between open tabs often, then you need a quick and simple way to do it to keep things flowing smoothly.
What do You do When Unable to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Because of the Previous Password?
If you are new to working with Wi-Fi networks, then changes made by family or friends can leave you in a bad situation with no connection.
How do You Find Chrome Extensions that Inject Ads into Web Pages?
Ads are a part of life on the Internet, but when an unscrupulous extension starts purposely injecting ads into your browsing experience, then it is time to take action! Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to help a frustrated reader clean up his browsing experience.
If You Block all Incoming Connections, How can You Still Use the Internet?
If all incoming connections to your computer are being blocked, then how can you still receive data and/or have an active connection? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a confused reader's question.
What Exactly is a Laptop 'Display Audio' Driver?
When you are installing drivers, you may see some references to items that leave you wondering exactly what they are and what purpose they could possibly serve.
When I See a Black Pixel Only on a Blue Background, is it Stuck or Dead?
Having a single black pixel glaring at you when viewing certain background colors can be a bit frustrating and puzzling at the same time.
Do Rack-Mount Servers Actually Need to Be in a Rack?
When you are setting up a personal server for the first time or simply seeking to upgrade or update, you may wonder just what hardware components are necessary versus what is unnecessary.
Is it Safe for Everyone to be Able to See My Windows Product ID?
There is no doubt that valid Product Keys are a valuable commodity and need to be carefully guarded from theft.
Where is the Apps Key Located at on a Standard Microsoft-Oriented Keyboard?
Keyboard shortcuts can greatly simplify our work flow, but what do you do when you are told to use a shortcut with an obscure key that you are not even sure is on your keyboard? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to help a frustrated reader find the key he is looking for.
How to get Windows and Linux Clocks to Display the Correct and Matching Time? [Dual-Boot]
Sometimes when you set up a dual-boot system, things can get a bit weird with the time and clock settings, so how do you fix the problem? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the perfect solution to help a frustrated reader fix his dual-boot clock woes.
How do You Make the Shift, Ctrl, and Alt Keys Toggle like Caps Lock?
Whether it is due to a disability or just a personal preference, sometimes you need to squeeze some unique functionality out of your keyboard.