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  • VennerCorp 17:49 on September 16, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to Restore an Asus Aspire 5635 to Factory Default Settings

    Hints and Tips

    Before going any further you should make sure you have backed up all your important data as restoring your Asus apsire to factory Default will wipe out the C drive.

    If you not not already have a backup and you can’t boot up your machine then you should ideally drop it in to us or your local computer shop to take a backup of your data first.

     

    1. Enter Bios Setup by pressing the F2 key when the post screen is displayed ( this is when the asus logo is displayed when you first start the laptop).
    2. Make sure “Disk to Disk Recovery” is enabled then choose save and exit.
    3. Reboot the Laptop.
    4. When the Post Screen is displayed press the “alt” + “F10” buttons at the same time – this will take you in to the recovery process.
    5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

    That should be it, if that does not work you recovery partition might have been corrupted. So you will need to try the recovery backup you took when you purchased the Laptop or order some replacement discs from asus.

     

    For more information on our Laptop repair services please visit our Laptop Repair and Upgrades page or Contact Us for a Quote.

     
  • VennerCorp 13:17 on September 9, 2012 Permalink |
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    Where Can I Get A Free Email Account?

    Believe it or not there are other Free Email Account providers apart from the big 2 Gmail and Hotmail, below are some of the best free alternatives.

    They are all much of a muchness offering very similar features, so i have only highlighted a feature if it is something special.

    Gmail

    • Built-in chat
    • Priority Inbox
    • Call phones
    • Mobile Services

    Hotmail

    • Mobile Services

    Yahoo

    • Unlimited storage
    • Mobile Services

    AOL

    • Mobile Services

    Mail.com

    • Unlimited storage
    • Mobile service
    • your can choose over 200 domain extensions.

    GMX

    • Mobile Service

    HushMail

    • Mobile Service

    TopMail

    • Mobile Service

    Smileywebmail

    • Mobile Service

    If you would like help setting up an email account or you want a business email account please contact us or visit our Help & Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 12:22 on September 9, 2012 Permalink |
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    Computer Repair Virginia Water

    Computer Repair Virginia Water

    We are a small professional company based in Chobham offering a friendly service for local businesses and homes in the Virginia Water, Ascot, Sunningdale, Chobham, Woking & Guildford Areas. We have been established for over 10 years and have a large range of customers from large to small businesses, clinics, shops & private residences.

    We offer a full diagnosis and repair service for your Computer, Laptop or Business Network this can be done on site or in our dedicated workshop.

     

    Repair and Upgrade Services.

    • Screen Replacement
    • Keyboard Replacement
    • Hard disk Upgrades
    • RAM Upgrades
    • Power Supply / Battery Upgrades and Replacement.
    • Virus Removal.
    • Spy ware and Malware Removal.
    • System lockups and crashes.
    • Speed up slow systems.
    • Operating system updates.
    • Data Recovery and backup.
    • Data Transfers to new machines.
    • Plus many more.

     

    If your machine has completely died we can investigate why and then get it back up and running for you.

     

    We offer a free collection and drop back service for your computer or laptop, thus saving you time and money by dropping it in to our workshop; this can normally be arranged at a time to suit you including weekends and evenings.

     

    We primarily cover the Virginia Water, Ascot, Sunningdale, Chobham, Woking & Guildford corridor of Berkshire and Surrey but if you are just outside this area please  contact us as we can normally still help.

     

    For more information please visit our Computer Repair and Support Services page or our Laptop Repair Page.

     

    To get a Quote or book a visit to get your Computer / Laptop / Network or other Hardware repaired please phone us or use our contact page.

     

     
  • VennerCorp 20:39 on September 3, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to Create a New Microsoft Outlook Email Account

    Setting up a New Outlook Email account is very easy and is similar to creating a hotmail or Gmail account.

    Even if currently have an email account it is worth setting up a secondary account. I.e.  To keep your personal emails separate from your work or for signing up for websites so your main email account does not get spammed.

     

    Open up your browser of choice and then follow the instructions below.

    1.   Go to http://www.outlook.com.

    2.  Click the “Sign Up Now” Button in the bottom right hand corner.

    3.    Fill in the Form that is now displayed with your details.

      • First Name.
      • Last Name.
      • Birthday  (Month, Day, Year).
      • Gender (Male, Female, Not Specified).
      • Your Email Name @outlook.com (this will be your actual email address so try to make it memorable, If you chosen name has been taken try adding your middle name or some numbers to the end)
      • Password (minimum of 8 characters). Visit our article of choosing on creating a secure password.
      • Renter your password (this is to make sure you have not mistyped)
      • Backup Options ( You must select at least 2)
        • Phone Number(Optional).
        • Alternate Email Account (Optional).
        • Security Question (Optional). E.g. Your mother’s maiden name.
      • Your Country (You can make this up if you want).
      • Zip Code / Post Code (if applicable to country selected).
      • Security Text to prove you are not an automated signup robot.
      • Choose whether you would like to receive email with promotional offers from Microsoft. (You can unsubscribe at any time) (Optional).
      • Agree to Microsoft’s terms and conditions. (Not Optional).

    4.    If your browser is old, Microsoft will ask you if you would like to upgrade your browser to the latest version.   This  is not necessary but recommended to get the most from the outlook interface. (Microsoft will check no matter what browser you are using e.g. explorer, firefox, crome, safari etc.)

    5.    If you want to upgrade click on the link indicated on the screen and follow the instructions otherwise click on “continue to Outlook”.

    6.   You will now be taken to the new outlook interface.

     

     

    To send your first email via outlook click the “New” button located in the top banner.

    1. Fill in the recipients email address on the left. E.g. myfriend@theiremail.com
    2. Enter the email Subject at the top right. E.g. My First Email.
    3. Type your actual message in the body section on the bottom right hand side.

     

    That’s it you have successfully created a Outlook Email account and sent your first email.

     

     Outlook and all images are the property and copy write of Microsoft.

    If you would like any more information or help please contact us or visit our computer support page.

     
  • VennerCorp 15:42 on September 2, 2012 Permalink |
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    Business Website Design Ascot

    We are a small professional company based in Chobham near Ascot, offering Website Design and Creation, Website Hosting, Website Domain Registration, Search Engine Optimisation and Consultancy services.

    Our clients range from large to small businesses as well as home users.

    We can provide our customers everything from a simple 3 page starter sites all the way to full blown ecommerce solutions. If you currently have a website, but it is not delivering the types of results you want or think it could do with an update then we can give it a modern look and optimise your site for the search engines to help bring you more enquires and customers.

    Our services include;

    • Website design and creation.
    • Website updates and upgrades.
    • Online software.
    • Online interfaces and forms for your local database systems.
    • Ecommerce Solutions (Online Shops).
    • Online blogs and news sections.
    • Facebook and Twitter setup and website integration.
    • Website hosting.
    • Website domain registration.
    • Consultancy.

     

    We offer an onsite service for the Ascot area including Sunningdale, Virginia Water, Windsor, Wentworth and Windlesham. If you are just outside this area please contact us as we should still be able to help you.


    To get a quote or to get more information please Contact Us or visit our Website Design and Development page.

     
     

     

     
  • VennerCorp 11:21 on August 27, 2012 Permalink |  

    How To Set Up A Gmail Email Account

    It is very easy to setup a Google Gmail email account and even better it is free.

    Even if you currently have a email account with Google or Hotmail it is worth setting up a separate account to subscribe to websites or keep your personal emails separate from work emails.

     

    1. Goto https://accounts.google.com/SignUp

    1. Fill in the Form on the right had side
      1. Your name (First and Last).
      2. Your username (e.g. joebloggs@gmail.com).

    This needs to be unique if your chosen username is taken Gmail will offer you some alternatives.

      1. Your password (at least 8 characters) – check out our post on creating a secure password.
      2. Confirm your password by retyping.
      3. Your Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year).
      4. Gender (Male, Female, Other).
      5. Mobile Phone (Optional).
      6. Your Current Email Address (Optional).
      7. Type in the words depicted in the image, this is needed to prove you are not a automated software program.
      8. Your Location e.g. United Kingdom.
      9. Tick the “I agree box”.
      10. The “Google may use” tick box is optional.

    3.    Click “next step”.

    4.   If you have entered all the required information Google will display a Welcome page displaying your new email address.

    1. Click “get started”.
    2. Google will now display some configuration options e.g. set up a backup email account. You can ignore this and just click the Gmail tab at the top of the screen to enter the email client.

     

    1. Google will display another welcome page asking if you would like to tell your friend about your new email, again you can ignore this if you want.

    1. To ignore click “No Thanks”.
    2. You are now in the Gmail client.
    3. To write your first Email click on the red compose button on the left hand side.

     

    That’s it you have successfully created a Gmail account and send your first email.

     Gmail and all images are the property and copy write of Google.

     

    If you would like any more information or help please contact us or visit our computer support page.

     

     
    • Nombulelo 17:13 on August 30, 2012 Permalink

      Set up a gmail account

  • VennerCorp 12:12 on August 26, 2012 Permalink |
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    Computer Repair Ascot

    Computer Repair Ascot

    We offer a personal and professional computer and repair service to both personal home computers and businesses in the Ascot & Sunningdale areas of Berkshire.

    Below are just some of the services we offer, if there is something not mentioned you need help with please contact us and we will do our best to help.

    All our services can be done either at your premises where practical or taken back to our dedicated workshop to be looked at.

    We support Microsoft, Apple and Linux computers.

     

    Computer Repairs and Upgrades

    If your computer has suddenly died or playing up we can diagnose the underlying problem and repair the machine for you. If the computer is beyond economical repair, we can transfer your files to a new machine or an external storage device for use later.

    If your computer is under performing and or doesn’t have all the latest toys and you don’t want to go to the hassle of buying a new machine we can look upgrading it with you. – Increase your memory size or speed, replace your slow processor for a faster version, increase the size of your hard disk or add a blu ray drive.

    Virus, Malware & Spyware Removal

    Computer Viruses, Malware & Spyware are unfortunately a common occurrence and are not only an annoyance but can also be a serious security risk. Spyware is often used as the name suggests to monitor your keystrokes and website visits so the spyware writers can access and steal your online accounts. We can identity your infections and then were possible remove them, sometimes it is the case where it is only possible to get rid of the infection be wiping your computer and starting again. If we need to wipe your machine we will back up your data and restore it afterwards.

     

    We primarily offer our computer services in the Ascot, Sunningdale, Virginia Water, Woking and Guildford areas. If you are just outside this area please still contact us as we can normally still help.

     

    If you would like to book a repair or get a quote please contact us or visit our Computer Repair and Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 11:48 on August 19, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to Hide Your Files from Gmail & Google 

    How to Hide Your Files from Gmail & Google

    To hide your files from Google/Gmail is actually quite simple, you just need to rename the file extension, for example if you want to send test.exe you would need to rename it to test.zzz.

    If you want to send a ZIP or similar file and it contains a .exe or any of the other banned types of file, you will need to rename the actual ZIP file rather than the files inside.

    To find out how to rename a file see our recent Post How do I Rename a File

    For more information on the types of file that Google/Gmail blocks see our recent post What Types-Of File Does Gmail Block

     

     
  • VennerCorp 11:47 on August 19, 2012 Permalink |
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    Laptop Repair Ascot

    For over 10 years we Laptop Repairhave been providing a personal & professional Laptop Repair & Upgrade service to the Ascot, Sunningdale and Virginia Water Areas for both individuals and businesses.

    Repairs and upgrades where practical can be carried out on site or taken back to our specialised workshop to be looked at.

     

     

     

     

    Below are just some of the types of Laptop Service we offer;

    • Replacement Batteries and Chargers.
    • Replacement Laptop Screens.
    • Laptop Keyboards Replacement and Cleaning.
    • Hard Disk Upgrades both size and type e.g. replacing a standard hard disk to solid state.
    • Ram (internal memory) upgrades both size and speed.
    • Data Backup and Transfer e.g. moving your files to a new laptop.
    • Data Recovery from old or broken laptops and hard disks.

    We know how inconvenient and costly it can be to be without your laptop, so we endeavour to get your machine repaired and back to you as soon as possible.

    To help speed up and make the repair and or upgrade of your laptop as painless as possible we offer a collection and drop back service for your equipment from and to your home or place of work.

     

    We primarily cover the Ascot, Sunningdale, Virginia Water, Woking & Guildford areas of Berkshire and Surrey. But if you are just outside this area please don’t hesitate to contact us we can normally help.

     

    If you would like to get a Quote or book a repair please Contact Us or visit our Laptop Repair & Upgrade Page for more information.

     
  • VennerCorp 20:55 on August 15, 2012 Permalink |
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    How Do I Rename A File Extension On My Computer 

    How Do I Rename A File Extension on My Computer

    Renaming a file or its extension on your computer is fairly simple,  just follow the instructions below.

     The instructions below are for a recent windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, 7 and 8 Machine.

     

    First you need to find location of the file you want to rename.

    1. Right click and select properties
    2. Click the Security Tab
    3. Find the object name at the top of the selected tab
    4. Click in the name and either manually highlight the whole name or right click and choose select all. Once highlighted right click and select copy.

     

    Now you need to open a  Command Prompt Window

    There are various methods to do this choose the easiest for you.

    1. Click the “start button” select run type cmd and press enter.
    2. Click the “start button” in the search box type cmd and press enter.
    3. Click the “start button”, Choose “All Programs”, Choose “Accessories”, Select Command Prompt.

     

    Rename your selected file or change the Extension

    In the newly opened Command Prompt Window

    • Type cd then press the space bar.
    • Within the window right click and select paste.
    • Delete the file name so you are left with a \ press enter.
    • You should now be in the directory where you file is stored.
    • Type rename then press the space bar.
    • Within the window right click and select paste.
    • Delete everything bar the file name e.g. test.exe
    • Press the space bar
    • Within the window right click and select paste.
    • Delete everything bar the file name e.g. test.exe
    • Change the exe or whatever the file extension is to zzz if you want to hide the file from your email provider or to whatever file extension you choose.

    To exit the Command Prompt window type exit and press enter.

     

    Congratulations you have just renamed your first file!

     

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