DVD Drive keeps reverting back to PIO Mode

Problem Despite changing the IDE controllers back to DMA mode (as mentioned in this previous article), they keep reverting back to PIO mode. Cause Normally the system will detect 6 cumulative CRC errors before switching the channel back into PIO mode. Solution The attached tool tells the system to reset the counter on success so… Continue reading DVD Drive keeps reverting back to PIO Mode

How to Reset Firefox

PC Solution Click the Start button. Click All Programs. Expand the Mozilla Firefox folder. Open “Mozilla Firefox (Safe Mode) Check all the boxes except the third option “Delete all bookmarks except for backups”. Click “Make Changes & Restart”. If the shortcut is not there in the Start Menu: Press the Windows Key + R. Copy all… Continue reading How to Reset Firefox

Scan in higher than 600dpi in MP Navigator

Problem You are unable to change the DPI setting in MP Navigator to higher than 600 on your Mac. Solution Open MP Navigator. Click Scan and when presented with the scan options, check the box that says ‘Use the scanner driver’, then click the green button saying ‘Open Scanner Driver’.  In the new window, click… Continue reading Scan in higher than 600dpi in MP Navigator

Troubleshooting USB Microphones in Parallels

Problem Parallels Desktop may not detect your USB microphone or may have issues with recording. Solution Quit Parallels Desktop. Click the Apple icon in the top left. Click System Preferences. Click Sound. Set your USB microphone as the default input in Sound. If there is crackling or clipped input, then adjust the input volume in… Continue reading Troubleshooting USB Microphones in Parallels