Computer PC Tips
Your Hard Drive is Going to Explode!
It’s most peoples worst computing nightmare. You wake up in the morning, flip on the computer, and it doesn’t boot. Sometimes the problem rears its ugly head as a horrific clacking noise. Other times it simply gives a read error.
At this point, most people panic. The first thing you wonder is whether or not the [...]
Wireless Networks: How Do They Work?
Wireless networks use radio waves instead of wires to transmit data between computers. Here’s how:
The Binary Code: 1s and 0s
It’s well known that computers transmit information digitally, using binary code: ones and zeros. This translates well to radio waves, since those 1s and 0s can be represented by different kinds of beeps. These beeps are [...]
Internet Safety Tips
Parents are constantly struggling with ways to keep their children safe online. The Internet has a global reach and at this point no bounds, or limitations. Outside of installing filtering software children should be educated in order to protect themselves to this virtual monster. We’ve put together a collection of ten tips that should be [...]
What is a tablet PC?
What is a tablet PC, how is it different from a laptop and is it the right computer for you? To find the answer to these questions lets take a look at tablet PC’s and how they work.
Tablet PC’s were originally designed to put mobile computers in the hand of people working in the field. [...]
Beware of Hardware Key loggers!
Can you be absolutely sure, that your activity isn’t being monitored and recorded after installing all sort of spyware removal softwares on your computer?
The problem with many people is, because they’re alone in a room with their computer, they think that no body can be watching.
If only they knew how easy it is to plant [...]
How to reduce Computer problems?
How can I prevent Computer problems? This is a question that people have asked me many times. The entire process of reducing Computer problems can be bundled under the banner of Computer Preventive Maintenance.
It is not rocket science and you don’t have to be an IT professional to keep your PC in a good shape. [...]
What is Spyware?
Spyware is a “malware” or malicious software that is placed on your computer without your knowledge. This can happen when you visit online web sites offering free downloads of games, when you download videos or music, or any share files, such as when you download that comic e mail from your friend. Spyware programs are [...]
What You Should Know Before Buying A Computer?
There are many factors to consider when deciding on which computer equipment to buy. The massive amount of choices can seem overwhelming. This guide can help you compare computer equipment features, and help you to examine and sift through the basic items before you buy a new computer.
If it is a desktop PC, laptop, discount/surplus [...]
Computer Hardware Preventive Maintenance Software
Computers often break down at the worst of all times. These problems can be averted, or at least minimized with preventive maintenance. Several methods of keeping computer hardware in good working order deal with the external components of the computer, such as the keyboard and monitor. For example, it is important to keep the processor [...]
What is a refurbished computer?
Why buy ‘new’ computer equipment when you can get the same refurbished computer at up to 80% savings and there is no difference in the quality or warranty? Statistics show that people who have already bought a factory refurbished computer will never buy ‘new’ computer again! Manufacturers are so sure about there refurbished computer equipment [...]