The basic input/output system manages the operation of hardware in the HP Compaq dc7800. The PC allows users to make changes to the BIOS to alter how the computer and ...

Businesses can set up a supervisor, or power-on, password on workstations to block unauthorized access. The supervisor password prevents a computer from booting unless a user inputs the correct code ...

Whenever you buy used computers there is a risk that they come with unpleasant surprises that are not of the insect variant. From Apple hardware that is iCloud-locked with the original owner MIA ...

We like to joke about percussive maintenance when we talk about tools and technology. A good swift hit with a hammer can fix a lot of issues, right? Well, one researcher out of New Zealand found it ...

On desktop motherboards, there is usually a jumper that you can short which will clear the bios custom settings (or sometimes even a very specific clear password jumper header). If you can find that, ...

Two quick tips for getting past a lost BIOS password Your email has been sent A user has set a BIOS password and then forgotten it. Now the computer won't move past ...

Other than securing your local account with a password or a PIN, one can set and use BIOS or UEFI passwords on their Windows computer. In this post, we see how you can set up an Administrator or ...

If it doesn't have an 'obvious' battery, it may have a capacitor for the battery and in that case you're out of luck. Look for a jumper, hopefully with 'CMOS or BIOS' silkscreened next to it. The ...

On your Windows 11 or Windows 10 system, you can easily check if your PC supports UEFI or BIOS and can boot into UEFI or BIOS firmware depending on your PC manufacturer. You can update BIOS if the ...