VirusBarrier X6 or X5 not working in Lion

Problem After upgrading to the Lion operating system on your Mac the Intego VirusBarrier software no longer works. Solution Download and the latest version of NetUpdate. Open the file and run the NetUpdate Installer. Click Install NetUpdate and follow the instructions to proceed with installation. A restart may be required after. Click the magnifying glass in the top right… Continue reading VirusBarrier X6 or X5 not working in Lion

Olympus Sonority wont download certain folders on a Mac

Problem When trying to download a folder in Olympus, the download dialog box pops up momenteraly, but no files are transferred. Solution Backup, delete and recreate the Sonority message folders by doing the following. Manually back up the files on the Dictaphone to a folder on your Mac. It should appear on your Desktop as… Continue reading Olympus Sonority wont download certain folders on a Mac

Troubleshooting loud / constant fan activity

Problem When booting your Mac, the fan activity is loud and constant. The Superdrive may also not accept discs. Solution Try the following: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) Reset the PRAM If after these operations you are still experiencing issues then it is recommended to contact your local Apple store or service centre for… Continue reading Troubleshooting loud / constant fan activity

Troubleshooting a Slow Computer (for Windows & Mac)

Problem Windows or Mac is running slow on your computer. Solution Try running the following fixes in this article to help speed it up again by following the steps for your operating system below. Windows Run DriveTidy to free up disk space Reset Internet Explorer settings Make Windows shut down faster Disable unnecessary startup items… Continue reading Troubleshooting a Slow Computer (for Windows & Mac)

How to disable visual themes in Windows

A lot of users may not wish to perform this tweak as they prefer the default Windows theme. Click the Start button. Right click on Computer (or My Computer) and click Properties. Windows XP users can ignore this step: On the left, click Advanced System settings. Make sure the Advanced tab is selected. Underneath the… Continue reading How to disable visual themes in Windows