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Get Freedom from Wires with Wi-Fi Network Connection

The days of dial up and broadband connections are finally over. Nowadays, users no longer like to be chained down in wires while surfing over the internet. With the inception of the Wi-Fi network technology, users now have their much desired freedom from wires. They can get access to the internet, anywhere within the coverage area of the network.

If you have a Wi-Fi enabled device, like a desktop, laptop, tablet PC, video game console, digital audio playing device, smartphone; and you are located within the coverage area of an active Wi-Fi network, then you can access the internet, without having to connect your device to a modem or server.

In spite of all these amenities which the Wi-Fi network technology brings with it, it has its fair share of bugs as well. There are several niggling technical issues related to repairing and setting up a Wi-Fi connection; and if you are an amateur user, they are likely to drive you crazy. If you think that you are not comfortable with handling these technical issues, you always have the option to avail the services of tech support. Some of the services of tech support have been discussed below –

i) Setup & install Wi-Fi routers, hubs, switches.
ii) Setting up wireless Networks.
iii) Help you choose the correct media between your PC and Router.
iv) Secure your wireless connection from intruders.
v) Configure Security & Firewalls for your Wi-Fi device.
vi) Help you to identify IP conflicts within the Network devices.
vii) Help you to share your various network resources such as folders, drives, files, printers.

Other than the points mentioned above, there are several other advantages of subscribing to the services of tech support, viz.

i) You get instant solutions to all kinds of PC problems via remote PC support.
ii) You can avail the services 24x7.
iii) You get to repair your PC from expert technicians

Some Common Application Errors in Windows Vista

Ever since the launch of Windows Vista in January, 2007, by Microsoft Corp, it has come across plenty of criticism, condemnation, and accusation from the customers. Windows Vista promised to be the much awaited upgraded version of Windows XP, but it failed miserably to live up to the expectations of the users. Numerous users have reported of several application errors while using Windows Vista. Some of the common application errors in Windows Vista have been discussed below.

Common Application Errors in Windows Vista, & their Solutions

In this section, we discuss some of the common issues with Windows Vista applications.

Issue #1

“I am not being able to find Dr. Watson in Windows Vista. It is the application which helps the technical support team by collecting necessary information for diagnosing and repairing a program error”.

Solution

In Windows Vista, Microsoft has replaced Dr. Watson by a unique feature named 'Problem Reports and Solutions'. This newly added feature makes an analysis of the reported problem, and also provide necessary solutions. You also get to view it later from the saved information segment.

Issue #2

“Windows Host Process, or ‘rundll32′ is not running. I keep getting error messages with the above content. Sometimes I am instructed by the machine to unregister this tool.”

Solution

In order to resolve this issue, you may follow these simple steps-
i. Click on the ‘Start’ button.
ii. In the Search box, type in ‘cmd.exe’
iii. Right Click on ‘CMD’ and select ‘Run’ as administrator, from the resulting menu.
iv. Then, type the following command, ‘regsvr32/ulmpgd 10.ax’, in the command prompt and then press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard.
You will receive a notification of the successful completion of the unregistration.

Issue #3

“I get a message saying 'Some start up programs have been blocked', while using the premium version of Windows Vista.”

Solution

You may resolve this issue by downloading and running a program named 'Autoruns'. It displays the programs which are supposed to run while your machine starts.

For more advanced troubleshooting tips regarding these issues, you need to avail the services of tech support.

Onlinepccare is not a Scam

“The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is.” – Winston Churchill


It is very much true indeed, that Truth has its own existence, and is not dependent on others' knowing. For quite some time now, I have been observing plenty of 'scams' being reported against Online PC Care. Now before I proceed any further in my defense against these baseless reports, I would like to get all of you acquainted with this term, 'Scam'.

What is a Scam?

To quote the Webster's Online Dictionary, a 'Scam' may be defined as 'a fraudulent business scheme'. If we go by the above definition, then Online PC Care cannot be termed as a 'Scam'. As you may know, Online PC Care is owned by Pecon Software Limited. The company is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is a tech support company which offers its services in India, and all over the world, via remote support technology. Neither has any customer ever reported that Online PC Care has not delivered, what it had promised, nor, has anyone ever reported that Online PC Care has taken money, and not delivered its services. Thus, Online PC Care can be anything, but a 'Scam'.

What are the accusations against Online PC Care?

There are several blog owners who have claimed that Online PC Care is a Scam. These are the major points they focus upon –

1) Online PC Care does cold calling & claims to be Microsoft – This is not true. Online PC Care never cold call anyone by the name of Microsoft, or any other reputed concern. They really don't need to. They only do telemarketing calls via tech agents, and not any automated recorded message. Moreover, they have their own helpline numbers where the customers call, and seek their support.

2) Online PC Care asks for card details – Another baseless claim! All payments are made through 3D secure payment gateways. There is no need for anyone to share their card details. You can visit the payment page of Online PC Care for confirmation.

3) Online PC Care steals secret information from computers – This is a complaint made by people who are not acquainted with the concept of remote support. In remote support, you need to grant the technician, remote access to your computer, by sharing your network. It is done so that the technician can remotely operate your computer, and repair it, without having to visit your place. This technology has been invented to give you instant PC support, and not steal information from your machine.

4) The Web of Trust shows a poor report card of Online PC Care – Yes it is true that WOT shows a poor report card of Online PC Care. I would not like to express any doubt regarding the accuracy and efficiency level of WOT; rather I would like to show you some more reports of Online PC Care, by two other websites, with higher page ranks and Alexa ranks. Have a look at the following links –

http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=www.onlinepccare.com

http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/www.onlinepccare.com

To summarize –

Norton Safe Web – “Norton Safe Web found no issues with this site”

McAfee Site Advisor – “We tested this site and didn't find any significant problems”

5) The Guardian Report – This is probably the biggest accusation against Online PC Care. Pecon Software Limited was running another PC support website, named www.supportonclick.com, prior to the launch of Online PC Care. As per the July, 2010, Guardian report, supportonclick was cracked down by UK police for making cold calls by the name of Microsoft, to UK customers. This incident took place as there were some complaints reported to the UK-Police against this website.

But the case remains unresolved till date. Neither were any further actions taken by the UK Police, nor were any more reports published by the author of the Guardian Report. Moreover, the UK Police were too ignorant to answer any sort of queries. This proves that the claims hardly had any base. If Online PC Care had been a Scam, they would not have been still in business.


Why are there so many scam reports against Online PC Care in the internet?

Well, there are many answers to this question. Firstly, if you are successful in your life, you will know that your competitors don't spare you, once any of your weak points is revealed. The same goes for Online PC Care too.

Secondly, you must have seen that most of these scams have been reported by blog owners. Their sole motive behind publishing these scam reports is getting negative publicity for their blogs, which helps them earn free traffic. Sadly, some people are too innocent to believe them.


“Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Troubleshooting Common Website Problems

Internet has come of age over the years. Its usefulness is no longer limited to just communication or social networking. It has now become a huge platform for business. Internet is considered as the biggest and the most economic platform for business promotions. Most major business firms and companies have their own websites in the internet, which let them reach out to millions of users, without much of an investment.

If you are an internet marketer, then you will know how important it is to have a hassle free and uninterrupted internet connection. An interrupting internet connection can lead to loss of potential customers. If the website fails to load properly or quickly, customers may lose concentration and leave your site without having a serious look at what you are advertising. If you want serious traffic visiting your site, you need to make sure that all the features, links and content are properly displayed. Some of the common problems frequently faced by webmasters have been discussed below.

Issue #1

Broken links are probably the most common problems. This makes the content of the page appear totally distorted, and visitors lose interest after the first visit.

Issue #2

Downtime can also cause serious damage to the reputation of your website. If your site remains inaccessible to the visitors most of the time, then they do not tend to return for the second time.

Issue #3

Limited Bandwidth is also a common website problem. If you expect your website to generate serious amount of visitors, then you cannot afford to deal with limited bandwidth.


Solution

In order to resolve these issues, first of all you need to make sure that you support your website with unlimited bandwidth. Unlimited Bandwidth allows you to upload and download more files and graphics. It also facilitates you to control more traffic.

Secondly, you should not rely on free hosting. If you want good security and stability for your website, you should subscribe to paid hosting services.

For more advanced troubleshooting regarding these issues, you need to avail network support services for your website.

Solutions to Computer Speaker Problems

Speaker is one of the most important output devices of your computer. It is meant for hearing sound. However, you need to have a sound card installed in your machine in order to make use of the speaker. Several users have reported various problems related speakers not playing sound. Some of the solutions have been discussed below.

Solutions

Here are a few troubleshooting tips for computer speakers not playing sound, or not functioning properly-

i) First of all, you need to inspect the plug of the speaker. A speaker's color code is generally lime green. There must be 'speakers' or 'headphones' mentioned in the label of the speaker. The older computers have the plugs located in back of the computer, and the newer ones have them in the front.

ii) Also make sure that your speaker is powered up. There are some low cost speakers which do not need a separate source of power, and can be directly plugged in to your machine. A minimum of 1V is provided to the speaker by the computer connector. The sound intensity in these types of speakers is very poor, even if the volume is set to maximum. For sound amplification, most speakers need a separate DC power.

iii) In case your speaker needs additional DC power, then make sure that the power plug is connected to your speaker, as well as, the outlet.

iv) The source of power of the USB speakers is the USB port. The maximum power supply capacity of the USB ports is 5V.

v) If the issue is not with power, you need to check the volume controls of both the computer, as well as the speaker. View the volume controls on the taskbar, and check whether the volume is muted, or is set to minimum.

vi) If the issue is not with power or sound, then either the speaker or the sound card is faulty. Replace the speaker with a tested one. If the replaced speaker runs smoothly, then the previous speaker is faulty. And in case the replaced speaker too fails to function, then the problem is with the sound card.

For more advanced troubleshooting, you need to avail computer support services.