Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.
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My complicated solution to overcome a bug in the Activision video game MechWarrior 2 was included verbatim in the public release as an addendum to the manual. (1995)
SaaS replaces the need to physically purchase, install and deploy application software throughout an organization. Learn more about SaaS, which is now a mainstay for businesses large and small.
Connecting a SharePoint Team Site to Windows 11 through File Explorer allows team members to seamlessly access collaborative documents using their desktop apps.
Windows 10 Firewall is a robust security system that’s easy to set up and configure. Here’s how to use it to block network access and create exceptions for apps, servers and ports.
A special parameter in the Windows 11 Format command will overwrite all data on a hard drive with random numbers, eliminating access to sensitive information.
For reasons unknown, Microsoft disabled the ability to easily pin websites and documents to the Windows 11 taskbar, but we have a trick that still makes it possible.
Diving deep into the Settings menus, we can find tools that could reclaim gigabytes of lost hard drive storage space, which should be used for more productive activities.
Troubleshooting a problem computer requires patience, know-how, and a lot of trial and error. Booting your PC in a clean configuration can help automate the process.
Computer and data security should always be a priority. A simple tweak of the Windows 11 Registry file can eliminate one often overlooked security concern—the page file.