Installing programs by a computer user, why does it work slowly? Let's start with the main thing, why does this happen. It has become common to add third-party installation to many free software. For example, you install a cleaning program and you are offered to install an antivirus as a bonus. Ordinary computer users, that is, users, often do not read the details, although you can uncheck the box. They just click next and, as a fact, install everything in a row.

In addition, the developers themselves resort to all sorts of tricks. Making the font small and closing the cross icon, like you have nowhere to go. It is clear that companies that do such things enter into an agreement with those who will download their program. And each download with installation is a plus for them.

The unpleasant thing about the above is that, for example, my clients call and complain that their computers are slow. I go remotely, and there is a banal second antivirus. Once again, I wi ... Read more »

Multiboot flash drive, pros and cons. Now there is a lot of discussion online about the Ventoy program  , which allows you to make one media for installing several systems, be it Windows or Linux. Moreover, there is simply a barrage of instructions on how and why.

The thing is very interesting and convenient for those who don’t want to buy and mess with a bunch of USB drives. Like I carry everything I have with me. Do it and forget it, everything you need is always at hand. Of course, you need to tinker first to write it down correctly. For the completely inexperienced, there is a sea of ​​videos on YouTube. 

I have already described the advantages above. Of the minuses, there are jokes on old computers. Well, and most importantly, one carrier is not always reliable. Personal experience has shown that this is somewhat better. For example, you came o ... Read more »

How to properly configure an IP camera on a network? Let's look at the case when the connection is not direct, that is, there is no POE in the DVR. In the latter case, everything is simple, the cameras are completely controlled by the recorder, the main thing is that the IP address is configured automatically, that is, DHCP. And be sure to remember the password.

To add it correctly, the camera must be on the same network as the recorder and router. After activating the camera, just go to the settings and set the desired values. In the interface of a normal registrar there is a test button that will show whether the address is free or not. The gateway and mask will be generated automatically; I also recommend using the router address for DNS, although this is not necessary. In the latter case, the camera can be viewed and recorded additionally via the registrar on the Internet. It’s very convenient if someone decides to turn it o ... Read more »

How to connect a printer via Wi-Fi remotely? Situation: a second Epson L805 printer was delivered to my customers’ office, one was already connected via WI-FI. It would seem that there is nothing complicated here, do it according to the instructions, and that’s it. Let's start with the fact that when directly connected to a computer's USB port, there are an order of magnitude fewer problems, the drivers in Windows 10 are updated and that's it. Of course, it’s better to install it as expected by installing drivers downloaded from the official website, but for ordinary users everything is simplified, probably right.

The Epson L805 printer has a Wi-Fi button, what does this mean? WPS button, that is, connecting to the router without a password. Many users don't even know how to use it. Moreover, sometimes on the router it is combined with a reset button; hold it a little longer and the router settings go back to factory settings. 

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