Working on Windows 7 is beginning to feel like a trip down memory lane. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have some drastic interface differences that working on Windows 7 requires a little refocus. It's not nearly as bad as working on a Windows XP or Vista box these days but it's getting there. I have most of my computers to Windows 10 or at least Windows 8.1. However, I found … [Read more...]
How to fix ScreenConnect no longer reconnecting after reboot
Since updating ScreenConnect, a self-hosted remote support solution similar to LogMeIn and other services, to version 5.5 it has not wanted to reconnect support sessions after a reboot. The typical workflow for using the software is creating a support session, getting the client connected so that you can see their screen, and performing the requested fix. Often, in Windows … [Read more...]
OS X El Capitan security update blocks Apple Ethernet drivers
If the Ethernet network connection on your Mac running OS X 10.11 El Capitan stopped working in the last week, you are not alone. Apple released an update to the kernel extension blacklist that is used by the System Integrity Protection feature. This update installs automatically in the background, so there was nothing to approve or help people be aware of the cause of the … [Read more...]
Microsoft recalls KB3114717 after Word, Excel, Outlook 2013 freeze following February 2016 Patch Tuesday
From Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday earlier this week, Microsoft has recalled KB3114717, an optional update for Office 2013. The patch was recalled following reports of Word, Outlook, and Excel 2013 freezing up on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 computers following the update. One CPU core would spike to 100% and make it impossible to edit the document. As Microsoft … [Read more...]
CES 2016 Press Day announcements
Today was Press Day for the International Consumer Electronics Show 2016, which kicks off fully tomorrow. There were plenty of press releases and announcements today from various companies. Based off of these headlines, this year's CES is the year of the 4K TV, connected cars, and smart homes. Intel Brings Amazing Experiences to Life at Consumer Electronics Show - … [Read more...]