How to Install a PBX Phone System

A small business private branch exchange system gives each of your employees access to multiple phone lines through their desk’s phone. The systems are easy to operate and provide great support, but their installation can be tedious and time-consuming. Many hardware providers offer phone support that may aid the final programming of your PBX platform.                                ...

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PC Memory, Processor and Motherboard Diagnostic Flowchart

Warning! You must unplug your ATX power supply from the wall before working inside the case.    The troubleshooting flowchart for motherboard, CPU and ram problems along with the explanations below are from my book, "Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts, Third Edition." The main differences with motherboard troubleshooting over the last five years involve multi-core CPUs, CPUs combined with GPUs on a...

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Illustrated How to Install RAM Memory Replacement DIMM

There are two good reasons for installing RAM in your system, either you want more total RAM installed, or your current module has failed. It's a simple job, providing you purchase a compatible memory module, almost all of which is in DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) form these days. The first task if to remove your old RAM and check the labeling, which is the surest way of making sure the replacement RAM will work. Use both...

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Microsoft Windows shortcut keys

Below is a listing of all the major Windows shortcut keys for every version of Microsoft Windows. If you are looking for shortcut keys for specific Windows programs, see our other computer keyboard shortcuts. General Windows keyboard shortcuts Alt + Tab Switch between open applications in all versions of Windows. Reverse the direction by pressing Alt + Shift + Tab at the same time. Ctrl + Tab Switches between program groups, tabs,...

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100 Keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

Getting familiar with keyboard shortcuts not only help you get the work done faster, but also more efficient. If your daily job rely heavily on using Windows, here are some 100+ Windows Keyboard Shortcuts you might want to check out. If there’s any nifty shortcuts we have missed, appreciate a heads up. The General Shortcuts We’ll kickoff the list with some really general shortcuts that you often used. CTRL+C (Copy) CTRL+X (Cut) CTRL+V...

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Comparison of keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are a common aspect of most modern operating systems and associated software applications. Their use is pervasive enough that some users consider them an essential element of their routine interactions with a computer. Whether used as a matter of personal preference or for adaptive technology, the pervasiveness of common conventions enables the comparison of keyboard shortcuts across different systems. The...

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