Problem Google Chrome won’t open in Windows 8. It won’t give you any errors as to why it won’t open. Repairing and re-installing Google Chrome won’t fix the issue either. Cause Common cause is third party toolbars or search bars. In turn it may be worth removing add ons individually to isolate the cause. Its a real… Continue reading Google Chrome won’t open in Windows 8
Month: March 2013
How to add Startup items to Windows 8
Problem You want to be able to add startup items that run when Windows starts. In previous versions of Windows, you could easily add them to the “Startup” folder in the Start menu which is no longer visible. Solution Open the Windows 8 start screen by doing one of the following: Press the Windows key… Continue reading How to add Startup items to Windows 8
Apple Mail application very slow to respond
Problem Apple Mail is very slow in it’s response. Message lists take ages to update and the app itself seems to pause for 15-20 seconds. Cause The SQL database that Mail uses to catalog your email addresses needs a bit of housekeeping now and again, you really need to have a tidy up! Solution First… Continue reading Apple Mail application very slow to respond
Unable to snap windows using the mouse with multiple monitors
Problem When using multiple monitors on Windows 7 or 8, you are unable to “Snap” windows side by side by dragging the window to the edge of the screen. The snap feature in Windows allows you to line up to windows such as a Word document and a webpage. This allows you to easily work… Continue reading Unable to snap windows using the mouse with multiple monitors
Print Spooler Error 1053
Problem You try to print and receive the message: “Print Spooler Error 1053”. You may also get the following message if you attempt to restart the Print Spooler service: “Windows could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely manner.”… Continue reading Print Spooler Error 1053