How To Fix a Slow PC

08/10/2010 09:54

How To Fix a Slow PC

  How To Fix a Slow PC Common Reasons Why Your PC Is Slow Programs Running In The Background: Is your computer slow? Do you have a hard time multi tasking? This may be because you have many un-needed programs that are running in the background. If your computer is slow, then you could be...

best free software

07/10/2010 18:14

free PC programs everyone should have

  Top 10 free PC programs everyone should have There are millions of free and open source projects available, many of them better than any commercially available product. Below is a short listing of what we think is the best out there, broken down into ten categories. Anti-virus and malware...

computer tips

09/10/2010 12:11

computer tips

  It is imperative that you keep your PC protected as best you can at all times! When the Internet first caught on with the general public in the mid 1990s it was a relatively safe place. Since then some dangerous places have sprung up within it. With worldwide reach and virtual anonymity it...

What is the Windows Registry?

10/10/2010 14:43

What is the Windows Registry?

  For the millions of Microsoft Windows based PC users worldwide, there are many ways in which system performance can degrade over time, but also many ways of restoring lost performance. It is an advantage inherent in owning a Windows-based machine that support for problems that pop up is...

Using Remote Access Software

10/10/2010 14:49

Using Remote Access Software

  If you have Windows XP it has built in remote access software that helps you connect to a friends computer, by invitation, to help them by taking remote access control of their computer system. This means you could be in the USA and be helping your friend in Australia to find a solution to...

Cleaning a Computer

11/10/2010 01:55

Cleaning a Computer

  If you are reading this article, it is highly likely that you own a computer (otherwise, you are reading this at an internet café, a library or something similar). We’ve all got them, but how do you keep them clean? After all, everything that you own or use will need cleaning at some stage...

How to Cure a Freezing Computer Screen

11/10/2010 01:57

How to Cure a Freezing Computer Screen

  A freezing computer screen can be the result of multiple different things. However, in most cases the reason for a freezing computer screen is due to the computer's speed and amount of storage space. If you have a computer and you are experiencing a screen that freezes then it is likely...

How to Resolve a Corrupt File

11/10/2010 01:59

How to Resolve a Corrupt File

  Have you ever went to open a file on your computer only to receive an error message instead of the folder and its contents? Corrupted files can happen to anyone, but that sure does not make them any less annoying. A lot of times, when an individual receives an error message regarding a...

The Secret to a Speedy Computer

11/10/2010 02:00

The Secret to a Speedy Computer

  When you purchase a new computer, the speed of your computer is at its fastest. However, over time you will notice that the speed of your computer will begin to slow. The speed of your computer will continue to deplete over time the longer that you have the computer and use it. However,...

The Utility of Updating PC Drivers

12/10/2010 18:35

The Utility of Updating PC Drivers

  Any device, either internal or external, that you connect to your personal computer requires PC drivers to enable them to function effectively. Without a device driver, it would not be possible for you as the user to utilize any device be it the latest printer that you have bought to enhance...

Tips And Technical Support To Increase Internet Speed

12/10/2010 18:36

Tips And Technical Support To Increase Internet Speed

  While using the Internet, it is possible that you may encounter problems related to Internet speed and connection. However, by following certain tips this issue can be easily resolved. Tips to increase Internet speed Internet Browsing/ Images: Set up Internet Browser to not to show or...

Windows 7 Hidden Features

12/10/2010 18:39

Windows 7 Hidden Features

  Windows 7 has a few hidden features which many users may simply gloss over. I wanted to take the time to show you these hidden gems. Aero Shake - In Windows 7, when you click on the title bar of any window and shake it every other open window gets minimised straight back in to your taskbar,...

Hard Disk Failure Factors

12/10/2010 18:42

Hard Disk Failure Factors

  Every one who works with computers whether it is a business or just for private use knows that the information they accumulate on their computers is stored on their hard disk drive. The data stored daily, hourly or every second is at its most current therefore if it does fail and you don’t...

Six Steps to Protect Your Wireless Networks

14/10/2010 00:31

Six Steps to Protect Your Wireless Networks

  If you have a Wi-Fi network at home or in a small office, intruders may be after you, who troll city streets, looking for unprotected wireless networks. It may not just be malicious attackers who cause problems. If you don't change the defaults of your wireless network, a neighbor with the...

How to Find the Best Online Storage Service

14/10/2010 00:35

How to Find the Best Online Storage Service

  There are a lot of online storage services available today but the key to having complete confidence that your files and data are securely backed up is choosing the best online storage solution there is. Online storage of our most important information as well as digital photos and copies...

Keep A High Performing System Thru Registry Cleaners

14/10/2010 00:36

Keep A High Performing System Thru Registry Cleaners

  The main function of Windows registry is to keep all important program operation information in your computers. This is an ultimate function and must be taken seriously. Otherwise, your whole computer system will crash down and all your important files will be gone forever. When you are...

Computer Repair Done Right

14/10/2010 00:37

Computer Repair Done Right

  This article will help users to perform a complete computer cleanup, which will improve the overall performance of their computers. It's not meant as a substitute for regular computer maintenance, performed by a professional computer technician. Almost every computer user knows that, from...

Wireless Network

14/10/2010 00:39

Wireless Network

  What is a Wireless Network? It is a number of computers and devices connected together through Wireless connection via a Router to share information and to transmit data between them or for using the internet by many users using a single internet source. What are the benefits of using a...

Keeping Your Computer Quick And Secure

14/10/2010 00:40

Keeping Your Computer Quick And Secure

  For this article, I thought I would give some tips as to how to get rid of Viruses and Spyware and keep your computer running smoothly. Is your computer running slower then it should be? Do you find yourself dealing with Spyware a lot? Do you have computer Viruses on your system? These are...

We take a Look at Windows 7

14/10/2010 00:45

We take a Look at Windows 7

  Windows 7. In a neat little nutshell: It's Vista, but the Vista we wanted back in 2007. Polished, working, ready for whatever you throw at it, and with the endless UAC prompts forever banished to whatever hell we're meant to send well-meaning, but ultimately insufferable attempts to help us...

How To Troubleshoot Your Computer Hardware

15/10/2010 07:03

How To Troubleshoot Your Computer Hardware

  There could be many reasons why you’d want to troubleshoot your computer, well, one actually and that’s because something is not working right. The process of troubleshooting is something you learn after working for a long time with computers. Often enough when there’s a problem, nothing is...

5 Powerful And Free Methods That I Use To Speed Up My PC

15/10/2010 07:05

5 Powerful And Free Methods That I Use To Speed Up My PC

  Many of my friends say that I am obsessed with techniques on how I can speed up my PC. Whether I’m doing some work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign all running at the same time, or whether I’m playing Gears of War while World of Warcraft in windowed mode is...

How to clean your Mother Board

15/10/2010 07:06

How to clean your Mother Board

  If you have not done the inspection mentioned in the previous article - How to Clean your Case, now is the time to do so. Look at the blades of the fan in the back of the computer. Also look at any vents. Is there clusters of dust there? Is there grime caked on to it? If so, the inside needs...

Who Else Wants To Windows7 Features

15/10/2010 07:09

Who Else Wants To Windows7 Features

  Windows 7 comes with a stylish end-user interface Windows Security Center is now known as Windows Solution Center, and it is responsible for maintaining the security of the system. Windows 7 makes the already robust BitLocker protection in Windows Vista even easier to use, while extending...

Fed Up With Intermittent Wi-Fi Read On

15/10/2010 07:10

Fed Up With Intermittent Wi-Fi Read On

  What are powerline plugs? Well they've been around for a few years. Powerline adapters allow you to use the electrical wiring of your home or office to extend your network into unwired or wirelessly problematic areas, not unlike the way DSL uses your phone line to deliver an Internet...

How To Prevent Fraud While Shopping Online

15/10/2010 07:12

How To Prevent Fraud While Shopping Online

  Internet has greatly changed the shopping habits of the people precisely because of the convenience it provides in terms of saving time and money. You do not have to travel from one shop to the other; you can simply sit in the comfort of your home and browse through the various websites, do...

Computer Backup Solutions – All Systems Go

15/10/2010 07:13

Computer Backup Solutions – All Systems Go

  The subject of computer backups has always been a topic of importance when it comes to preserving the data on your computer. These days there are more options available to you in this arena, which can be both a help and a hindrance. On one hand, having more options is helpful because better...

Things To Do In A Data Loss Situation

15/10/2010 07:15

Things To Do In A Data Loss Situation

  If you face a data loss situation, you should do certain things to prevent further or permanent loss of your data. A data loss situation may rise for various reasons like hard drive failure, crash, accidental deletion, files overwritten, power outages etc. It may happen to your laptop, PC,...

Causes and Remedies for Computer that Keeps on Restarting

Causes and Remedies for Computer that Keeps on Restarting

  Have you experienced problems such as turning on your PC, just moments before seeing the desktop, it restarts automatically? Problems such as this in which a computer experiences endless rebooting is usually caused by a computer virus. The signs are obvious. Your machine shuts down for no...

First Hand Guide to Computer Users Running Windows

First Hand Guide to Computer Users Running Windows

  A majority of computer users are novice in terms of security implementation on their personal desktops and notebooks. However, they do need effective security measures to ensure safety from computer viruses, malicious scripts, and unethical hackers or intruders. Here are a few guidelines for...

What Is Windows Service and Its Relation To Registry

20/10/2010 11:05

What Is Windows Service and Its Relation To Registry

  A windows service is an executable program that has been specially designed to communicate with the SCM (service Control Manager) of windows operating system. The service Control Manager (SCM) maintains a database of installed services and driver services in the Registry, and provides a...

What Is COM And How It's Related To Registry Cleaner

20/10/2010 11:06

What Is COM And How It's Related To Registry Cleaner

  What exactly does COM mean? What does it stand for and what does it do? COM in this article means Component Object Model and it is a Microsoft software architecture that can be called up to perform certain functions during the course of running a program or application as it is called in the...

How To Maintain Your Privacy Online

20/10/2010 11:07

How To Maintain Your Privacy Online

  Nobody wants their private information all over the internet. If a hacker gets a hold of some of your personal information, it can ruin your life. Did you know that many websites collect your personal information without your permission and without you even knowing it? They collect this...

Ensuring Data Protection

20/10/2010 11:09

Ensuring Data Protection

  All of us require computers be it for personal use or work, or for some commercial purpose. For the same reason, it is important to take precautions because data is prone to leakage. The situation is most risky when you use the Internet as well. Think about what you experience when you lose...

How To Correct A Continually Rebooting Computer

20/10/2010 11:11

How To Correct A Continually Rebooting Computer

  When you sit down at your computer desk and press the power switch on your desktop, the last thing you want to experience is a continually rebooting computer. There are a variety of causes that contribute to this problem, from something as simple as a stuck power button to a much more...

High Speed Internet Connection

20/10/2010 11:12

High Speed Internet Connection

  Internet has almost become a lifeline for the new generation. Many businesses now depend entirely on the Internet. People residing in different parts of world are able to talk to each other via the medium of Internet. Video conferencing is a live example of it. Many marriages are also made...

Transform that Dead Slow PC Into a MONSTER Machine 15 Minutes From NOW With My Help

20/10/2010 11:14

Transform that Dead Slow PC Into a MONSTER Machine 15 Minutes From NOW With My Help

  Everybody has computer problems from time to time. Some of the problems are simple ("I can't get the printer to print") and some are more alarming ("why is my computer monitor's screen blue?"). The good news is that most of the common computer problems are easily fixed. Usually the biggest...

10 Simple Ways To Speed Up Your Windows XP

20/10/2010 11:18

10 Simple Ways To Speed Up Your Windows XP

  1. Defrag Disk to Speed Up Access to Data One of the factors that slow the performance of the computer is disk fragmentation. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk when the file is opened to piece it back together. To speed up the response time, you should...

How To Wipe Disk Drives, And Why

20/10/2010 11:19

How To Wipe Disk Drives, And Why

  Data security has become a bigger concern as the information age goes into full swing. Computers are becoming more and more commonplace as versatile tools for a wide variety of tasks and uses. This has made digital storage increasingly the data storage format of choice, since digital...

Why Wipe Free Disk Space

20/10/2010 11:21

Why Wipe Free Disk Space

  Computers have found very many applications in today’s world, in almost every field of human activity. Offices, schools, libraries, and other organizations that need to keep track of and organize huge masses of information have found that computers perform this task admirably. Scientists and...

Creating a Wireless Desktop

19/10/2011 19:09

Creating a Wireless Desktop

We live in an age of technology and as such we are always looking for ways to make life easier or ways to make things look better. In the home or office (or even the home office) making things look better involves getting rid of clutter. This is where the wireless desktop comes into play. No...

How To Choose Voice Recognition Software

07/11/2011 08:49

How To Choose Voice Recognition Software

Voice recognition software allows the user to use their voice as an input device so they can dictate text directly into the computer as well as give the computer commands such as open, save or close. Current software has come a long way from the first voice recognition software that was...

AMD Versus Intel CPU War

27/11/2011 14:35

AMD Versus Intel CPU War

If you are in the market to purchase a computer there are many options in existence. You can purchase a Hewlett Packard, Gateway, IBM, or a custom built system. But there is one thing that all of these computers will utilize and that is a CPU (central processing unit). The CPU is responsible for...

Learn How To Set Up Your Domain Correctly

15/12/2011 19:36

Learn How To Set Up Your Domain Correctly

When setting up your web page there are more things to consider than the banners, font, pictures, forums, and colors you employ. In fact, one of the most important aspects of your web page is your domain name. Domains are important because they are the first thing people see in order to get to...

Introduction to Microsoft .NET Technology

03/03/2012 11:22

Introduction to Microsoft .NET Technology

In 2000, Microsoft announced its .NET software environment, a new addition to Windows. The .NET (“dot – net”) environment is effectively a “virtual computer” that runs on a real computer, with the advantage that any program written for it will run on any computer which is running .NET. One...

Why Is Wireless Technology Is Taking Over How We Live

03/03/2012 11:24

Why Is Wireless Technology Is Taking Over How We Live

Wireless Internet technology, also known as WiFi, is really taking over the way people access the Internet and it has become widely popular in a very short time. The reason for this is it allows individuals to access the Internet via a network hot spot without the use of cables or wires. The...

A hacker is a person who

03/03/2012 11:26

A hacker is a person who

A hacker is a person who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating depending on cultural context (see the Hacker...

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