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 ...

Acer has configured the BIOS supervisor password so that it is only eight characters long. After you enter the password, the BIOS automatically converts it to all capital letters, which means you must ...

A friend purchased a used Sony Vaio from her son's friend and asked me to take a look at it. I'm trying to access the BIOS to reset the boot order to wipe the HD and re-install the OS, but it keeps ...

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 ...

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 ...