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 ...

In his line of work, Instructables user [Harrymatic] sees a lot of Toshiba laptops come across his desk, some of which are protected with a BIOS password. Typically, in order to make it past the BIOS ...

Apparently, through the course of various events, a BIOS password got set on it, and he doesn't know what it is. Any suggestions on how to clear it? On a desktop machine, I'd just crack open the case ...

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 ...

When a computer powers on, it configures its hardware components prior to loading the operating system. The settings it needs to configure the hardware make up the computer's Basic Input Output System ...

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 ...

[Dogbert] took a look at the security that goes into BIOS passwords on many laptops. He starts off with a little background about how the systems work. People are bound to forget their passwords, so ...