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How To Reveal Hidden Folders in Windows 7

Source: Roblesse – Pixabay To keep users from messing things up, Windows hides certain folders. These can include important files for applications, system files, and other data types. Unhiding those files and folders is a simple process. Follow the instructions below: Click the Start Button. Type “folder options.” Choose the “View” tab. Under the Hidden Files and Folder section, choose  Show…

How to Use the Xbox One Controller on your Computer

Many gamers already know they can use the Xbox 360 controller to play games on their computers, but now the same can be said of the Xbox One. It’s as simple as installing the official driver and starting a game. Xbox One Controller Here’s What you’ll Need: Xbox One controller Micro USB cable Controller driver Install the Xbox One Driver The only thing you’ll need to be aware of here is if your…

Why Does My Laptop keep Overheating?

Many of us have had the experience of being in the middle of something (like gaming) and the computer shuts down. A number of problems could be the cause but one of the first things to check for is overheating.

Laptops are notorious for having heating issues. That’s because so many components are packed into such a small space. The two main sources of heat are the CPU and the GPU. They both get…

5 Powerful Wireless Tools For Kali Linux

There’s a tool for every job, especially when it comes to hacking wireless networks. Here are 5 tools you don’t want to miss.

1. Aircrack-ng

The Aircrack-ng suitehas been around a long time, and for good reason. It’s still the tool many people turn to when they need precise commands and control over every step of the process. The suite includes Airodump-ng which can capture handshakes and save…

Create Custom Password Lists With Crunch - #Kali Linux #hacking

Kali Linux comes pre-installed with many cool tools and features. This post will discuss the use of Crunch which is a tool to help you create password lists.

Using Crunch

To get started you’ll either need Kali Linux installed, or you can create a live session. This program can be installed on other versions of Linux if you prefer a specific distribution.

Boot into Kali and go to Applications >…

How to Pass Any Computer Certification

The most important factor on passing any certification exam is the strategy you use to study for it.

The following post will give you tips on how to study for, and earn your certification.

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  Download Exam Objectives

Every exam has a list of objectives the need to be met in order to pass the exam. Most breakdown subjects by a percentage of how much it’s tested on the…

How to Convert an Internal Hard Drive to External Storage

Do you have a bunch of hard drives laying around, but don’t know what to do with them?

After some time, we all compile a collection of old hard drives. Many have considered installing them, putting data on it, and switching it out with the next one. That will work, but it’s a pain to deal with because you have to install a hard drive every time you want to use a particular one.

Salvage an External…

CompTia A + Certification: 6 steps of hardware troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Computers The A+ Way

The following troubleshooting steps are used in the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Other methodologies exist, but all follow the same basic principles.

This methodology doesn’t just apply to the A+ certification, or even just computers. Instead, it’s a sequence of logical steps that could be used to troubleshoot almost any problem in any field. Think of it as a structure to be used for problem…

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Dr. Evil was friggin' pissed at North Korea.