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 ...

I have a Dell Latitude CPi (D233ST) laptop that is password-protected upon startup. I legitamitely purchased it used from a store that gave me a good deal on it because of the password. <BR><BR>I have ...

I'm trying to help some poor folks out with their crappy old Toshiba V3100 someone sold them cheap. The problem is the previous moron enabled a BIOS password. So far this little Celeron 500 box has ...

The big picture: Computers with a password-locked BIOS can be a bit of a hassle. While the intention of the feature is to ensure the privacy and security of the device, passwords can be easily ...

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 ...