Question: What is a driver and how do I update it? Answer: If you’ve been having computer problems and someone suggests that you “update your drivers” but you haven’t a clue what that means, you’re not alone. A lot of new computer users have trouble with the concept, but take heart, it’s not hard to […]
There are 9 versions of Windows Vista. To figure out which one you have, click the START button and type Welcome then click on Welcome Center in the Start menu when it appears and check the top of the dialog box to see which version you have. Then compare your version to the table below […]
Windows XP has released Service Pack 2 that can be downloaded via the Windows Update Service – visit http://update.microsoft.com to get it. This free upgrade to Windows XP adds a slew of security features and fixes to your computer, most notably the Windows Security Center. Double-click on the shield in your System tray (bottom right […]
Question: I have an old Pentium II computer, and it has USB ports. I would like to use an external hard drive that uses USB, but when I plug it in, I get a message that says I’m trying to use a high-speed device on a low-speed connection. What gives? – Martin Answer: When USB […]
Question: What is a driver and how do I update it? —J.H. Answer: If you’ve been having computer problems and someone suggests that you “update your drivers”, but you don’t have a clue what that means, you are not alone. A lot of new computer users have trouble with the concept, but take heart—it’s not […]