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Bruce Epper

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About Bruce Epper

Bruce has been playing with electronics since the 70s, computers since the early 80s, and accurately answering questions about technology he has not used nor seen the entire time. He also annoys himself by attempting to play the guitar.

Latest Articles

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What Can I Do When My Hard Drive Makes Unusual Noises?

Has your hard drive been making strange noises recently? It might be indicative of an impending storage failure.

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How To Write Microsoft Access SQL Queries From Scratch

Microsoft Access is one of the least used products in the Office family. But it's also the most powerful. Here's how you can use them with the SQL querying language.

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Do You Need More RAM to Run 32-Bit Programs on 64-Bit Windows?

Odds are high you're running at least one piece of 32-bit software on a newer, 64-bit version of Windows. But do you need more or less RAM?

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How You Can Try the New Resilient File System for Windows

A file system manages data stored on your computer. The Windows default is NTFS. ReFS promises improved resilience and will eventually replace NTFS. We show you its benefits and how you can try ReFS now.

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How To Fix Intermittent Sound Problems In Windows

Sound problems are annoying. Doubly so when they're intermittent. Here's how you can diagnose and solve them in Windows.

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How to Fix Windows Visual C++ Runtime Errors

Visual C++ Errors are a common problem for Windows users. But do you know how to fix them?

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Windows File System Woes: Why Do I Get Access Denied?

Ever wonder why you might get an "Access Denied" error message in Windows? It might have something to do with your file-system permissions.

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What Are Bad Sectors And How Can You Fix Them? [Part 2]

We will look at the tools available from the operating system, drive manufacturers, and other third parties you can use to manage and monitor your drives to keep them as healthy as possible.

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What Are Bad Sectors And How Can You Fix Them?

Does a bad sector spell the end of your hard drive, or can a bad sector be fixed?

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How Windows Performance Is Affected by Hardware & Software

In theory, 32-bit software could outperform its 64-bit counterpart, depending on the hardware setup. Sounds complicated? We're here to make sense and help you get the best performance out of your system.

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What Is Multihoming and What Do You Need to Set It Up?

Here we will introduce you to multihoming, show you where and why you may want to use it, and how you can set it up.