Tag: Hard Drive
Installing And Uninstalling Pc Software
Posted on Feb.01, 2010, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
Pc software has come a long way from the floppy disks we used to use where you had to tell the program to run the install and it was impossible to induce rid of it once you had it loaded. Now with the new technology we have computer software can be put in and uninstalled with ease. All you have to try and do is have the CD or access to the software you’re going to download. There are 3 [...]
Finding Reasonable Onerous Drives
Posted on Jan.24, 2010, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
One issue is for certain, the onerous drive is something that no laptop will be without. After all, when you’re trying to upgrade your laptop or get a replacement one you should use the hard drive mutually of the most important concerns to follow. There are all sorts of affordable laborious drives to choose from though. These will help to not only offer your computer a place for its data to be stored however they will be helpful in that [...]
Using Flyers to Advertise Your Online Business
Posted on Jul.17, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments
Using flyers is one commonly overlooked method of advertising offline. Flyers are extremely easy to create. They also allow you to exhibit some of your creative side, making it just that much more fun to make money.
In some areas, you may be able to put up as many flyers as you can afford to duplicate! The more flyers you put up the better chances you have of making money.
Go to the web site of the product your promoting, and save [...]
Create Your Own Business Cards, Part 1
Posted on Jul.16, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments
In this lesson, we will create a business card, using Microsoft Word. I created a new template for my business card. It can be viewed at: http://janes-place.com/bus_card.htm
Choose the information you want to place on your card before beginning.
Here’s how I did it:
Go to ’start’ –’Microsoft Word’ — ‘file menu’ — ‘page setup’. Choose the ‘Margins Tab’. Type in 1.25 for the Left and Right margins. That way, two cards will fit on a 8 1/2 x 11in. sheet, side by [...]
What to Do Once You Are Infected with Spyware, Ad-ware or Viruses
Posted on Jul.12, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
What to do once your PC is infected with spyware, ad-ware or viruses
So you’ve been running a virus program. Or you haven’t. (Check my previous article on keeping your computer at top speed by using Avast). Either way, your PC is now infected by spyware/ad-ware, or even worse, a virus. What DO you do?
The easiest method, is, of course, to format. Should you turn on your PC and the infestation is so bad (and some of them are) you need [...]
Moving to a New PC
Posted on Jul.07, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
Getting a new PC is exciting and a pain. It’s exciting because you get a faster processor, more storage and all the latest stuff even though it’s outdated as soon as it hits your desk. The pain comes with re-installing all of your programs, re-customizing your preferences for programs, applications, and Windows, and transferring data to the new PC.
It can be simplified by using a bootable external drive or something similar and letting it load everything on the new PC. [...]
5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer
Posted on Jul.01, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
It’s easy to be intimidated by all the laptop models on the market today. There are literally dozens and dozens in every price range.
The key to finding the right one for you is to step back and consider exactly how you plan to use your laptop. When you define what you need before you go shopping, buying the right machine becomes much easier.
Here are 5 basic factors to consider:
1. SIZE
In the world of mobile computing, size definitely matters. The size [...]
Digital Cameras, Media, and Card Readers
Posted on Jun.26, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
With the dropping prices on digital cameras and digital media in the past few years there is really a need for a quick reliable transfer method for your pictures to your personal computer.
Using the USB cable directly to your camera works to transfer pictures, but it’s a waste of your battery and is often quite slow. Also some cameras don’t seem to connect properly without specialized software from their manufacturer.
My favorite work around for this problem is purchasing a 7-in-1 [...]
Choosing a Tape Drive
Posted on Jun.24, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
Tape drives remain the leading technology used by organizations for backup and archiving. However, the plethora of tape drives on the market can make choosing the appropriate tape drive a confusing task. How do you select a tape drive that satisfies your needs without blowing the budget? The following are just some of the main factors to consider.
1. Capacity
Select a tape drive that has sufficient capacity to store your backups. Tape drives are able to compress data so that more [...]
Using System Restore to Save Yourself from Formatting Your Hard Drive
Posted on Jun.21, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
It is the most annoying thing when one day you use your computer and nothing seems to work fine. Program freezes, files get corrupted or internet doesn’t work. You called the customer support or some friends you know who’s very much familiar with computer and still didn’t solve the problem.
There could be one to many things why this happens, you probably came across with spy- wares or dangerous ad-wares or even virus when you were working on that computer last [...]
