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Destroy Your Computer in Seven Steps: Steps 4-7
2007-09-14 09:25:00
Step 4 - The Vacuum. Ah, yes, the vacuum. A great tool for cleaning your house, but not your computer. I decided that when I was working on my computer that it would be a good idea to clean it while I had it out of the case. I pulled out my vacuum, flipped the switch, and inevitably doomed my computer.While vacuums may work fine for cleaning the case, and may get the dust out of all the nooks and crannies of your motherboard, they are very dangerous. Vacuums can cause a great amount of static electricity (the bad stuff we learned about earlier). This could shock your computer and destroy the circuits. In addition to that danger, there is another risk. Unless you have very small attachments for your vacuum, the hoses and nozzles are very big and clumsy. You could easily knock a capacitor loose or break it off. This would cause major problems. While this might be less likely to happen than the static shock, it is still a concern.Don?t worry, though, there are other ways to clean compu...
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Common Trouble Shooting Technigues & Strategies
2007-09-11 09:14:00
Here are five common-sense techniques and strategies to solve common computer hardware problems.(1) Trial-and-errorPersonal computers are highly modular by design. The most powerful trouble-shooting technique is to isolate the problem to a specific component by trial-and-error. Swap compatible components and see if the system still works. Try different peripherals on different machines and see if the same problem occurs. Make one change at a time.(2) "It's the cable, s-----."More than 70% of all computer problems are related to cabling and connections. Ensure all cables are connected firmly. IDE and floppy ribbon cables and power cables can often go loose. Ensure microprocessor, memory modules, and adapters such as video card and sound card are inserted correctly and didn't "pop-up" during transportation.(3) Don't be frustrated!Don't be afraid of computer problems. It is often the best opportunity to learn. Trouble-shooting is part of the fun of owning a computer. Imagine the sa...
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Fighting Unknown (Hardware Problems)
2007-09-09 13:11:00
(Published by computerfreetips.com)Hardwar e problems are quite difficult to tackle, worse if under Windows. There was once when installing a software, I accidentally inserted the Audio hardware diskette. Thinking it was harmless, I went on, thinking I can always "undo" everything again. How wrong was I. The next moment I restarted Windows, I got the blue screen of death. Yeah, Windows is very nasty when it comes to hardware. Find The Culprit Always calm down. Try to solve the problem yourself before resolving to formatting or sending to your computer dealer. First, know what's happening and the cause of it. In my case, the installation must have overwrite my old setting and replaced the wrong file. There must be a reason why Windows is acting improperly. Logging Back On First, try to log back on. If you can't log int...
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PC Buying Tips for Students
2007-09-08 12:17:00
1. Desktop, notebook, or tablet. If you like to type notes in class or work on papers in the library (or the quad), choose a notebook. Tablets work well in classrooms because the writing is noiseless, and if the professor draws diagrams, you can too. If you'd rather have high performance over portability, and cost is a top priority, choose a desktop. 2. Picking the right processor. For a desktop system, you don't necessarily need the fastest processor. A 2.5-GHz (or equivalent) processor will get you through even the toughest class workload. To help with better multitasking, go with one of the new dual-core CPUs, such as the Intel Pentium D or the AMD Athlon 64 X2. When picking a notebook, look for a mobile processor that's strong but won't run down your battery too fast. Research the battery life. Not all systems fare the same even with the same processor; battery lives vary from 2 to 5.5 hours. 3. How far to go with graphics. If your schoolwork is basic word ...
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Windows Vista Tips & Tricks
2007-09-07 11:47:00
(By Joel Durham @ PCMag.Com)1. If you hate the look of Aero, click Start/Control Panel/Themes and you can choose a non-Aero theme, such as Windows Classic. 2. Windows Vista 's installer can detect serial-ATA (SATA) drives without the need to provide a driver diskette. Don't bother creating a diskette for your SATA drives before you install Vista. 3. If, for some reason, the Vista installation gets interrupted due to an unintentional shutdown or reboot, start the computer without booting the Vista DVD. Windows Vista's installer should pick up where it left off. If it does-n't, then restart the installation over from scratch. 4. When you perform a search with Vista's new, instant search feature, you can save the search in a special folder. This powerful feature allows you to create a virtual folder which, by default, is saved in your \Searches folder. Every time you open such a folder, the search results are updated. 5. In Windows Vista, you can add additional ...
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General PC Cleaning Tips
2007-09-05 09:20:00
Below is a listing of general tips that should be taken when cleaning any of the components or peripherals of a computer as well as tips to help keep a computer clean.Never spray or squirt any type of liquid onto any computer component. If a spray is needed, spray the liquid onto a cloth and then use that cloth to rub down the component.Users can use a vacuum to suck up dirt, dust, or hair around their computer on the outside case and on their keyboards. However, do not use a vacuum for the inside of your computer as it generates a lot of static electricity that can damage the internal components of your computer. If you need to use a vacuum to clean the inside of your computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum designed to do this job. When cleaning a component and/or the computer, turn it off before cleaning. Never get any component inside the computer or any other circuit board damp or wet.Be cautious when using any type of cleaning solvents; some individuals may have allergi...
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PC Cleaning? How Often?
2007-09-04 06:18:00
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. Depending on the environment that your computer operates in determines how often you should clean your computer case. The below list is our recommendation and may change depending upon your computer's environment.User who does not smoke and has no pets - Clean the computer every five months.User who does not smoke and has pets - Clean the computer every four months.User who smokes but has no pets - Clean the computer every three months.User who smokes and has pets - Clean the computer every two months.Business with clean office environment - Clean the computers every five months.Business with clean office environment; however, multiple users use each computer - Clean the computer every three months.Business that is a factory environment or allows smoking - Clean the computer every two months.School ...
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Tips on Buying A Desktop Computer
2007-09-04 06:04:00
A desktop personal computer is a most popular mode of personal computer. The system unit of the desktop personal computer can lie flat on the desk or table. In desktop personal computer, is usually placed on the system unit. A Purchasing a home or business computer can be a big and sometimes costly decision. Below is a listing of helpful suggestions for what to look for and ask when purchasing a home or business computer new or used. NEW vs. USEDToday there are two options to buy a computer, a new or used computer. Used computer are some time out of date, but you can buy it with very low price as compare to new computer, but I think branded or used computer are much stable than a new computer. Before purchasing a computer consider if you should purchase a new or used computer. Many individuals sell computer before they are out of date allow you to purchase a relatively decent computer. Before purchasing a new computer from a computer manufacture look at what is available and revie...
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Speeding Up Netwrok Browsing
2007-09-03 06:18:00
(from onecomputerguy.com)There are a lot of things which can negatively impact how fast XP will browse network shares. One has been previously covered regarding browsing to Win9x computers.Other things you can try, especially when there is slow browsing to network shares with a lot of files:1. Remove current shortcuts in My Network Places2. Change the registry so shared folders on remote computers are not automatically added to My Network Places when you even open a document from that shared folder-Start Regedit-Create a DWORD value:HKEY_Current_User Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Policies Explorer NoRecentDocsNetHood to 1.I have also seen setting the following help as well.HKEY_Current_User Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Policies Explorer UseDesktopIniCache to 1.Download Reg file to do both3. Increase the amount of data is buffered at one time to send to a client. On the computer with the shared directory:-Start Regedit-Go to HKEY_L...
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business meeting beyond borders
2007-09-01 12:35:00
Organizations now are virtually expanding at the rate of IT advances. Offshore branches are easily established. Why this phenomena?Internet as a bsuiness tool has been the prime mover behind this. Instant messageing, VoIP & video conferencing, and now -web conferencing have made the conduct businesses easier and seamlessly.Meeting staff, suppliers and customers abroad used to be costly, stressful and time-consuming. Now, with web conferencing, it was made cost-effective, stress-free and real-time. MegaMeeting.com is leading this arena. With web technology at their disposal, up to 16 locations can be hooked simultaneously for an uninterrupted web conferencing.Give your business the edge through web conferencing.
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2007-08-25 05:16:00
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2007-08-11 09:38:00
We are a group of young IT Professionals who banded to cater to the various needs of PC Users.One might reasonably expect that using, buying, maintaining, repairing or let alone, build (assemble) his/her own PC can be undertaken absolutely by anyone. True indeed, that is, with proper guidance. For some knowledge and experience of using and maintaining a PC is essential, if not, and is practical.We aim to help both the professional and the newbie, including the dummies, to make the most of their computing experience. Here, we have attempted to source-out then evaluate and post the most essential and practical items relevant to meet your needs.Credits were given and courtesies' acknowledged to where they are due. Links and URL addresses were provided for more info and to further your queries. If we missed anyone, kindly notify us and we will gladly rectify or make amends.Thank you so much for dropping by. Happy computing! ^ ^,