***NEW*** Tech and Computers Guide

Tech and Computers Guide

The Tech and Computers forum is here for you to discuss computer and technical subjects and get techincal advice from other users. Post here for subjects that can't be found in the available guides, announcements and sticky threads.

1. For forum-related questions, read the following:
   • Tip.It FAQ
      
     
   • Tip.It Forum Guide - Important Posting FAQs
      
     
   • Tip.It Forum Rules

[*]For real-life advice and discussions, visit the Off-Topic forum.

[*]For RuneScape help, visit the Help & Advice forum.

Before You Post

1. Look for your answers here:
   • How-to Guide: Protect Your Computer from Internet Threats
      
     
   • RuneScape Safety & Security Guidelines
      
     
   • Tip.It Security Centre
      
     
   • How-To Guide: Posting an Image
      
     
   • Online Resources: Downloads, Reviews & Tips
      
     
   • How-to Guide: Switching to Sun Java
      
     
   • User Tips: The Best Online Computer/Component Sites

[*]Be sure to search the forums before you post.

What To Post

1. If you have a question, ask your question in the subject. If it's too long or you are posting a discussion topic, be sure that your subject makes sense. If it doesn't, it may not ever be read.
    
   
2. Provide as much background information as possible for others to provide a good response without having to ask you for more details. If you have a question or need advice, describe the following:
   • Symptoms of your problem or bug carefully and clearly
      
     
   • The environment in which it occurs including:
     • Make/model of your computer
        
       
     • Operating system
        
       
     • Component details (Sound/Video card, RAM, etc.)
        
       
     • Names & version of any relevant software

[*]Any research you've done to look into the problem

[*]Any diagnostic steps you've taken to try and figure it out such as a HijackThis log.

[*]Any recent changes to your computer or software configuration

[*]Reply to your post (do not edit the subject or the initial post) to inform others that you've gotten the help & advice you were looking for and how your problem/issue was resolved. Leave the subject and initial post "as is" so those with similar issues can access your thread for the solution.