Computer Tech Tips

Archive for April, 2010

If you someone sends you a Microsoft Visio file and you need to view the contents, then don’t go out and blow money just to open the file!  Download the Microsoft Visio Viewer for FREE!
You can get the Microsoft Visio viewer here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d88e4542-b174-4198-ae31-6884e9edd524&displaylang=en

The drawback is that you cannot edit or create Visio documents using the Visio Viewer.

Often times we need to know your computer name and your MAC address.  You can also use these steps to retrieve your IP addresses if you are connected to a network.

Here is how it is done:

1. Go to START
2. Go to RUN
3. Type in CMD
4. Press Enter
5. Type in Hostname
6. Press Enter
7. You should see your computer name
8. Type in ipconfig /all
9. Press Enter

You should see the physical address (MAC) of your network cards as well as your IP Address.