Operating Systems
Windows 11: How to Install with USB Drive or Update from your Settings
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April 11, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution — It wasn’t too long ago that having to upgrade your computer’s OS (Operating System) was basically unheard of. These days, however, it seems to be quite the regular occurrence. Microsoft has been at it again and the new Windows 11 is ready for …
How to Set Up (and Use) macOS Universal Control
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March 1, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution — Technology has a way of constantly surprising us and keeping us on our toes. This is never truer than with Apple technology. The latest innovation from Apple brings a feature that will rock your socks off and blow your mind. Imagine being able to control …
7 Simple Tips for Organizing and Personalizing Your Desktop
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February 22, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution — These days we spend so much time staring at our computer screens that we become complacent about the state we leave them in when we finally shut down and take a break away from them. For the most part, many of us will probably have to admit that our …
Desktop Selects Multiple Icons when Clicked (not just one icon)
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December 10, 2021 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — This is a simple solution based on an issue most commonly found on Windows 7 Operating Systems. Common Solution: Simply hold down the shift key then release it after a couple of seconds to see if the key was stuck. In most cases simply pressing the shift …
Window’s File Does Not Exist
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December 6, 2021 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — This is a resolution when Windows OS generates an error stating a “file is not found” when something was recently installed. The solution we’ve found is performing an SFC /Scannow command. Steps to performing an SFC /scannow: Click the search icon …
Windows Update Configured to Never Install Drivers
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November 18, 2021 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — The error is an indicator that your Device Driver searching has been turned off. To fix, follow these steps: Step 1: Use Win+R to open the Run box Step 2: In the dialog box provided type ”gpedit.msc” Step 3: Follow the following path Local Computer Policy …
Be Patient: Why Now’s (Really) Not a Good Time to Update to Windows 11
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October 11, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution — Once again it’s that time of the year when you get a message on your computer telling you that it is time to update your Windows OS (operating system). Usually when we get these messages saying we need to update, many of us will just click the download …
How to Customize Your Windows 10 Taskbar
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September 27, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution — Table of Contents: 3 Ways to Pin Apps to TaskbarUnpin Apps From the TaskbarCustomizing and Using Jump ListsResizing and Moving Your TaskbarCustomizing Icon SizeChange the Taskbar’s AppearanceAdding and Using ToolbarsIf you’re like most people, you …
How to Make Your Mac Start Faster
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September 7, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution — Time is something that seems to be an especially scarce commodity these days in the rat race of life which we find ourselves in. It speeds by us in hasty moments, ticking minutes that dash by in quick succession and leave us wondering where on earth the …
How to install Linux. Including resources for distribution resources.
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August 30, 2021 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Note that this is a proceed at your own risk tutorial. Data can be lost if caution isn’t taken and it’s always good to have a local professional be there for installation. If you are a professional then just make sure you have your data properly backed up …