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Icons missing in Windows 7

· One min read

Try the following fixes below:

  1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc)
  2. Click Process
  3. Right click Explorer.exe and choose End Task
  4. Click File
  5. Click Run
  6. Type in: cmd.exe then press Ok
  7. Type:
  8. CD /d %USERPROFILE%AppDataLocal – Then press Enter
  9. DEL IconCache.db /a – Then press Enter
  10. EXIT – Then press Enter
  11. Click File
  12. Click Run
  13. Type Explorer.exe

Laptop Stuck on Zz Light

· One min read

This usually occurs when the laptop has problems coming out of standby mode.

  1. Hold down Power Button for 10 seconds, then release.
  2. Remove the RAM module(s) (Replace RAM modules into another slot)

Fix iPad Wifi Issues

· 2 min read

Issues with your iPad’s wireless? Try the following tips below, these can also be used for just normal Wireless issues.

Turning it on or off again

First things first “have you tried turning it on and off again”.

  1. Turn your broadband router off for a few minutes then turn it on to have the device reconnect to the exchange.

Reset Wireless Settings on iPad

  1. Reset the Wireless settings on the iPad
  2. Open Settings
  3. Go to  “General” in the left-hand menu.
  4. Scroll down and tap Reset
  5. Select “Reset Network Settings.”

Note: This will delete any saved Wireless security keys_

Turning off/Changing Wireless Security

  1. You need to access your routers configuration page. Open your web-browser.
  2. In the top address field type: 192.168.1.1 (or 10.1.1.1) – It also may be something different
  3. Type in the username & password to access the Configuration (Generally admin,admin)
  4. Look for Wireless Security and go into it.
  5. Either change the Wireless Key, or change the security to Open (non secured)
  6. Press Save

Adjust your iPads Brightness

One of the issues with the earlier iPads, is that when on the lowest brightness setting the iPad has problems connecting to the internet. Go to Settings_

  1. Select Brightness & Wallpaper
  2. Slide the brightness slider up, then Apply.
  3. Wait two minutes to see if you have an improvement in Wireless strength.

Turn off Bluetooth

Due to interference issues turning off Bluetooth can sometimes boost your wireless signal._

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Go to General
  3. Select Bluetooth
  4. Slide to off.

XChat Commands

· One min read

Enables Auto Rejoin [Client wide] – /set irc_auto_rejoin 1

How to remove Windows Live Family Safety

· One min read

Having problems getting rid of Windows Live Family Safety? Follow the steps below!

  1. Left Click Start
  2. Left Click Control Panel
  3. Left Click Add/Remove Programs
  4. Left Click Windows Live Essentials

You can also stop Windows Family Safety from running by following the prompts below:

  1. Left Click Start
  2. Left click Run
  3. Type in “services.msc” & press Enter
  4. Double click Windows Family Safety.
  5.  In start-up Type select “Disabled
  6. Click Ok
  7. Restart the PC