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How to Clean Your Computer Motherboard (Mainboard)

On Minggu, 04 Mei 2008 Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, motherboard, tips

<div face="arial" style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;">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 to be cleaned. If the fan blades are clean but it has been several years since you have cleaned the motherboard or if the computer is around cigarette smoke, it probably should be cleaned anyway. Dust and particles in the air (like cigarette smoke) can build up on the circuitry of the motherboard and cause it to heat up and/or corrode. The first thing that you need to do is unplug your computer. Then open up the case to get access to the motherboard. Cases open differently. If you don't know how to open your case, look on the back of your computer along the edge for some screws. These screws may hold on side panels or an upside down U shaped panel that covers the sides and top. Removing the screws will allow you to take off the cover. Other cases have the screws on the front of the computer. To get access to these screws, you must first remove the front panel by pressing a hidden latch. The cover is there to give easy access to the inside of your computer, so if you look hard enough, you should be able to figure out how to remove it. Remember that if you touch anything on the motherboard, you should be grounded by either touching the metal frame of the computer with your other hand or by wearing a special grounding device. The goal of cleaning the motherboard is to remove all dust and debris from the motherboard and all components inside of the case. This can be done using one of three methods. The preferred method is to use a can of compressed air to blow it out. Always hold the can in an up-right position to prevent the propellent chemicals which can damage or corrode components from coming out. Dust and dirt should be blown away from the motherboard and out of the case. Another way to remove dust is to use a vacuum. The common advice is to only use a battery operated vacuum because an AC powered vacuum causes static and static can ruin the motherboard. I have used an AC powered vacuum (before I knew that it was not recommended) to clean my motherboard many times and it has never caused any problems, but I may have just been lucky. When using the vacuum, keep the nozzle a couple of inches away from the motherboard or any other components so that it does not come in contact with them and so that any small parts are not sucked into the vacuum. If you do not have a can of compressed air or a vacuum, you can use a dry cloth and brush to clean the motherboard. Be careful not to dislodge or break anything using this method. While cleaning the motherboard, be careful not to unplug any cables or connections or to dislodge any loose components, such as, jumpers. Methodically clean the whole inside of the case going over all of the motherboard from one end to the other and all other components. Don't forget to clean the fans and heat sinks. Do not open up the power supply box or stick anything in it beyond the fan. If you do, you could get a shocking surprise and ruin your computer. If your computer does not work when you put it back together, something was obviously dislodged during the cleaning. Open the case back up and push all connections and cards into their slots. Look for anything that may have become disconnected. Cleaning the motherboard is probably the most dangerous form of cleaning but it is necessary to prevent an early death of your computer. </div>About The Author <div style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;">Ray Geide writes a free weekly newsletter called Ray's Computer Tips and moderates a discussion board answering computer questions called Computer Q&A. He is an experienced computer programmer who has been writing top-rated software for over a decade. Though he has written for some big-name companies, he prefers to write for his own company, Super Win Software, Inc. http://www.superwin.com/ </div>

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...

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How to Clean a Printer

Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, paper, printer

<div style="text-align: justify;">Does your printer have frequent paper jams? Does it put ink where ink shouldn't be? Is the outside of your printer dirty or covered with smudges? If so, it is time to clean your printer. First, there are some general rules that apply to cleaning just about any electrical device. It is best to turn off the printer before cleaning it. Do not spray water or cleaner on or in the printer. Instead wet the rag with it and clean the printer with the rag. Different types of printers require different cleaning methods. So if you can get your hands on cleaning instructions for your make and model of printer, do so and follow them. Unfortunately, many manufacturers only make that kind of information available to their licensed technicians. In that case, you are stuck with these instructions, so read on. Open up your printer and take a look. If you have an ink jet printer and there is an ink mess inside, clean it up with wet paper towels. If you have a printer that uses toner either vacuum or blow it out. Some toner, especially color toner, can be harmful to you, so only use a vacuum with a micro-toner filter or blow and run. Figure out where the drum is (it is shiny and larger in diameter than the rollers) and do not touch or scratch it. If you do, the scratches will turn up as marks on every paper that you print and will require that you replace the drum (not a cheap option) to fix it. Examine the path that the paper takes through the printer. Clean all of the rollers (but on a toner printer, not the drum or rollers near the drum and watch out for the rollers after the drum because they may be hot). It may take some disassembly and/or contorting of your arm to get to some of the rollers. Access is not always easy. The most important rollers to clean are the ones which pick up the paper from the paper bin and transfer it into the printer. If these rollers are dirty or bad, they will cause consistent paper jams. The rollers are made of either hard plastic or rubber. All of the rollers can be cleaned with water or rubbing alcohol. If the rubber rollers have deposits that you can't get off, you can use harsher cleaners but be careful because those cleaners can damage the plastic rollers and parts. To clean a roller, wipe across the roller with a wet rag, rotate the roller, and wipe again. Do this until you have worked your way all the way around the roller. Look at the rag. If it has been blackened by the roller, move to a clean part of the rag and clean the roller again. Once everything is clean on the inside, close it up and clean the outside. Wipe off the case and each of the buttons or knobs. If there are staples or paper clips sitting on it or wedged in the cracks, remove them and throw them away. Other areas of the printer can be cleaned but to do so, you will have to either get training and special tools or leave it to a trained professional. </div>About The Author <div style="text-align: left;">Ray Geide writes a free weekly newsletter called Ray's Computer Tips and moderates a discussion board answering computer questions called Computer Q&A. He is an experienced computer programmer who has been writing top-rated software for over a decade. Though he has written for some big-name companies, he prefers to write for his own company, Super Win Software, Inc. http://www.superwin.com/ </div>

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How to Clean your Mouse

Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, mouse

<div face="arial" style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;">If your mouse is working sluggishly or not at all, don't go out and buy another cheap mouse. The cause is probably just a dirty mouse. A quick cleaning could fix the problem. First, you need to identify which kind of mouse you have. If you turn your mouse over and part of a ball is showing, you have a ball mouse. If you see a lens, you have an optical or laser mouse. Each type of mouse requires a different type of cleaning. The optical or laser mouse does not need to be cleaned near as often as the ball mouse, but it and the surface it runs on can still get dirty. If you do not clean the surface that the mouse moves on, it will soon turn black. So about once a month or so, wipe the surface off with a wet rag. The lens probably never will get dirty, but if it does, take a soft cloth, cotton swab, or q-tip wetted with window cleaner or alcohol and clean the lens. The ball mouse may need cleaning quite often, so you should get well acquainted with the following cleaning procedure. The dirtier the ball mouse gets, the harder it is to get it to move the cursor on the screen smoothly. If you have to move the mouse across the mouse pad several times to get the cursor to move halfway across the screen, it needs to be cleaned. The mouse does not need to be disconnected to clean it, but you should close all of the programs that are running, so that you don't accidentally click on something and mess it up. If you do decide to disconnect the mouse, be sure to turn off the computer first. The mouse cord should never be unplugged from the computer while it is running. Doing so could ruin your motherboard. Turn the ball mouse over and find the cover that holds the ball in. Look for arrows on the cover to show which way it needs to be turned. Place two fingers on the cover and push in the direction of the arrows. Once the cover has been turned about an inch, cover it with your hand and turn the mouse back over to the upright position. The ball and cover should fall into your hand. If it doesn't, shake the mouse gently. Wipe the ball off with a wet rag. Now look in the ball well and find the three rollers. Start by cutting across the buildup on the rollers with your fingernail (a knife or steel dental pick may also be used gently), then turn the roller and remove the buildup as you go along. If you do this correctly, you will end up with one curled strip of buildup for each roller. Make sure to remove the buildup from the well. If it falls inside somewhere, blow and gently shake it until it comes out. Take a wet rag and clean each of the rollers by wiping across it, then turning it and wiping again. Continue until the entire roller is cleaned. Put the ball back in the ball well and lock the cover back in place. If the mouse still has problems once it is assembled, try cleaning it again. If that doesn't work, you may need to buy a new mouse. It is a good idea to regularly clean the surface that the mouse is on because the cleaner the surface, the less dirt will get inside the mouse and the less often you will have to clean it. If your mouse is shared by many people (especially if one of them is sick), you may want to disinfect the top of the mouse between users. Follow these instructions and your mouse will be up and darting again in no time. </div>About The Author <div style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;">Ray Geide writes a free weekly newsletter called Ray's Computer Tips and moderates a discussion board answering computer questions called Computer Q&A. He is an experienced computer programmer who has been writing top-rated software for over a decade. Though he has written for some big-name companies, he prefers to write for his own company, Super Win Software, Inc. http://www.superwin.com/ </div>

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How to Clean your Keyboard-Part 2

Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, keyboard, tips

When it comes to cleaning your keyboard there are many methods that can be used, some harder and more effective than others. <div face="arial" style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"> The easiest method is the Shake Method. It is so easy that you can do it right now. Pick up your keyboard, turn it over being careful not to press any keys, and shake it. See all of that stuff fall out? It is dirtier than you thought, isn't it? You can use one of the following methods to clean it further. The Blow Method - You can buy cans of pressurized air at the computer department or computer store which are made especially for cleaning your computer. They usually have either a hose and nozzle or a tube extending from the nozzle. Hold the keyboard up vertically (that means that end of the keyboard is up and the other end is down), aim towards the keys and press the button. Keep blowing until all of the debris is blown out. Be sure to get around and in between all of the keys. This can be done with the computer on, but it is better if it is off so that you do not have to worry about pressing the keys and coming up with a page of aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa's. The Vacuum Method - This is just like the Blow Method except that a vacuum is used instead of a can of pressurized air. It is quite simple. Just turn the vacuum on, pull out the hose, and run the nozzle over the keys. Before doing this make sure your keyboard does not have any loose pop off keys that could be sucked into the vacuum. The Cotton Ball Method - This can be done in addition to the above methods and in lieu of the following methods. Take a cotton ball or cloth and wet it with rubbing alcohol. It should not be so wet that the alcohol runs down into the cracks of the keyboard. Wipe the tops and sides of the keys. The Dishwasher Method - I hesitate to tell about this method because there is the possibility that it could fry your keyboard. When I had less experience with computers, I dunked my keyboard in a sink full of water to clean it. It did work afterwards, so I don't doubt those who say this method will not mess up your keyboard, but if it does, don't complain to me. I warned you. If your keyboard is not the standard membrane type of keyboard or if it is on a laptop, do not even think of trying this. This is how you do it. Unplug the keyboard and place it face down in an empty dishwasher. Do not disassemble the keyboard and do not put it in a dishwasher that has dirty dishes in it. Some say to add soap, some say not to. Run the dishwasher through a regular cycle. Take the keyboard out, shake the water out, and stand it on end until it is completely dry (this may take several days). If it does not work after doing this, it may not be dry. Let it stand another week and try it again. If it still does not work, I warned you. The Disassembly Method - This is the most thorough method, but it should not be done on laptop keyboards or non-standard non-membrane keyboards. Turn off the computer and unplug the keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside down. You may want to get two books or short boards to place the keyboard on. Position them so that they hold up the keyboard on the edges when it is turned over. This should leave the keys dangling and not touching the books or the floor. This is especially needed when the keyboard's back is off; otherwise the keys will be lifted out of their position by the floor (or whatever surface it is laying on). Get a screwdriver and remove all of the screws from the back of the keyboard. Lay the keyboard down on the books and carefully remove the back. Take everything apart and clean thoroughly. It is better to take the keys out one at a time and clean them so that you do not put them back in the wrong place. Wipe each one down with a wet cloth and then with a dry cloth. Any keys that may be hard to put back in, can be cleaned in place without removing them. Wipe around the keys as they sit in place and blow any debris out with your lungs (using compressed air or a vacuum may upset the keys). If you are really brave, you can remove all of the keys at once and give the frame a good wipe down too. Do a once over and make sure that you have cleaned everything. Then reassemble it all. Don't forget the keyboard's cable. Wrap a wet cloth around it and wipe it down. It may have an accumulation of grime that needs to be scrubbed off. Also if any of the letters on the keys have rubbed off, you can use a fine point permanent marker to draw the letter back on the key. Use these cleaning methods and your keyboard will last a long time and be something you can be proud of. </div>About The Author <div style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;">Ray Geide writes a free weekly newsletter called Ray's Computer Tips and moderates a discussion board answering computer questions called Computer Q&A. He is an experienced computer programmer who has been writing top-rated software for over a decade. Though he has written for some big-name companies, he prefers to write for his own company, Super Win Software, Inc. http://www.superwin.com/ </div>

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How to Clean your Keyboard - Part 1

Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, keyboard, tips

<div face="arial" style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;">I know most of you will not heed this advice, but KEYBOARDS CAN MAKE YOU SICK (how's that for tactfulness?). Germs live on your hands and fingers. When you type, many of them jump on to the keyboard. When someone else types on your keyboard, those germs transfer to their fingers. Or when you later type on the same keyboard, those germs reconquer your fingers. Regularly disinfecting the keyboard can prevent this. To disinfect the keyboard, turn off the computer. Then spray disinfectant on a cloth. Be sure to use disinfectant and not just any type of cleaner because not all cleaners disinfect. Also do not spray the disinfectent directly on the keys. Spray it on the cloth. Wipe down the top and sides of the keys. Give the keys a few minutes to dry off before turning the computer back on. Now that you know how to do it, you should make it a regular practice to disinfect the keyboard. It's one step towards a healthier you. So you have your keyboard disinfected and life is great. Then your child spills koolaide all over it. What do you do? There are certain steps that you should take when something, like pop, beer, wine, coffee, milk, or kool-aide, is spilled on the keyboard. The first thing to do is immediately unplug the keyboard from the back of the computer and turn the keyboard over so that its keys are down. This will allow the liquid to drain out. You will probably want to put a cloth under the keyboard or at least make sure that the surface you have put it on is washable. Then use the mouse to shut down Windows and turn off the computer (this is important because later you will have to plug the keyboard back into the computer and you should never plug any device into a computer while it is on). While the keyboard is upside down use a cloth to dry as much of the liquid off as you can. If you have a can of compressed air or a vacuum, while the keyboard is upside down blow or vacuum it out. Then let the keyboard set upside down for at least a night so that it can adequately dry out. If the liquid that spilled on it was sticky, you may want to follow the extensive cleaning procedure explained in the next article, How to Clean your Keyboard - Part 2. Liquid spilled on a laptop keyboard can easily reach the hard drive, so turn it over immediately and leave it in that position until it dries. Keyboards are quite resilient and so it should work when you turn it on again. But if not, another attribute of keyboards is that they are cheap and so it won't cost too much to buy another one. With these pointers in mind and a quick reaction, you just may save your keyboard from total destruction the next time it gets coated with coffee. </div>About The Author <div style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;">Ray Geide writes a free weekly newsletter called Ray's Computer Tips and moderates a discussion board answering computer questions called Computer Q&A. He is an experienced computer programmer who has been writing top-rated software for over a decade. Though he has written for some big-name companies, he prefers to write for his own company, Super Win Software, Inc. http://www.superwin.com/ </div>

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How to Keep Computer Clean?

On Senin, 28 April 2008 Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, hardware, tips

Cleaning The PC : <div face="arial" style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;">Ever hear a strange noise coming from your computer. Maybe it sounds like a plane about to take off. That's the sound of a fan that needs to be cleaned. You may notice that your computer case has holes in the front and side. These holes allow air to pass through the case. Usually air is pulled from the front of the case over the hard drive past the motherboard and out the back of the case. Usually there are two fans that accomplish this. One fan is usually mounted on the back of the case and the other is in the power supply. There is also a fan that is located on top of the CPU's heatsink. The outer rim of the fans will eventually get a build up of dirt around them. This will cause the fan to wobble causing it to make noise or even stop. The best way to clean your computer is with a can of compressed air. Simply take the cover off of the case and spray the inside with the compressed air. Spray the fans and make sure they spin easily. Check the heatsink and make sure you clean it well. If it is full of dust the system could start shutting down on its own or you will start to get blue screen errors. Make sure you clean the fan in the power supply. Don't worry about spraying air inside the main concern is to make sure that the fan does not stop because of dirt. If you want you can also clean any add on cards contacts or even your memory contacts. All you need is a pencil eraser. Simply run the eraser across the card or memory sticks contacts. Make sure you clean off any loose piece of eraser left behind. </div>If you want to clean your keyboard try using a paint brush. You can use a little glass cleaner as well. Finally a handy trick for cleaning the outside of your case is to use hand cleaner. You can find hand cleaner in most automotive stores.<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"> About the Author <div style="text-align: left;">Evan Freedman is an author for The Computer Geek Web Design and for CSSZafco.com, distributor of computers and accessories. Evan has been diagnosing and fixing computer for over 25 years. Please visit the site to view a huge assortment of Computer Technology.</div></div>

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Computer Repair Service, Fixing The Problems

On Minggu, 27 April 2008 Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, hardware, repair, service

<div style="text-align: justify;font-family:arial;">by mack.seo Most of our offices and homes are fast becoming cases or warehouses for spoilt computers. Most of the times, we lack the required technicians to effect repairs or we are simply not advised on what to do when our computers stop working. We may be tempted to rush for new computers. Repairing your computer may save a chunk of your money. Why struggle with computers and technology? There is a service, Tech-pros, which you can consult to see if you computers can be reclaimed. What do you expect from a computer repair service? It is very common for most of us to anticipate the scenery prior to meeting the technician; while your computer is with the technician and the aftermath of your computer being repaired. This is because no one wants to get entangled in a mess. It may be wise to consider the following: Where can you get a good repair service? This subject can be answered by where there is an availability of quality services and accessories. It is recommended at times to get to the manufacturer of that make, but keep in mind that this can be very expensive. Thanks to technological advancements, there are lots of individuals who can provide proficient services similar to those of and even above manufacturers. For example, service companies like Tech-pros may be operational with veteran, specialized technicians who do not only have the specific information and talents, but will equally undertake to help you get the most out of your asset. Another thing to consider is how long will it take to repair your computer? Computers can be a vital part of businesses or academic investments. So they should not be left to lie in wait. When such important assets go down, it may be probable for Tech-pros to get you going again. For the most part, this will depend on how talented the technicians are and above all, how reachable are the spare parts. These constitute no problem today with the multiplicity of talented technicians and computer accessories. There exist large stores of original accessories as well as used parts of all assortments. A good computer repair service should not take more than five working days for the most complex type of diagnosis. When looking for a computer repair service, also consider the repair rating. Do some online and off-line shopping. Get information from friends and colleagues. They might have had similar problems and may give you the best advice on finding an appropriate repair service. Thanks to numerous online feedbacks for its past clients, Tech-pros possesses of this quality. It may be wise to give it a try; one does not know. </div>

by mack.seo Most of our offices and homes are fast becoming cases or warehouses for spoilt computers. Most of the times, we lack the require...

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Your Computer May Be Infected. Here's How To Check.. (NOT about virus)

Diposting oleh Unknown Label: adware, clean up, computer, infected, spyware

by: Fazly Mohamed NOTE: Please take time to read on - it may be vital for your PC's security. If you are not in the mood, just save it or print it out for later reference. A recent research revealed that 80% of the computers today is infected with these dangerous spyware and most of the users not aware of it. (Your computer could fall into this lot too.) The most dangerous fact is, even though the anti-virus software is running, these software can even inactivate them and take over your PC. Have you experienced any of the following? <ul style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><li>Awsome popups comes out of nowhere, when browsing the web </li><li>Home page reset to some other site </li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"> </div>How can this happen? The components installed when viewing certain sites, starts up and running as soon as it's finished installing (or after the page is completely loaded) and with every windows startup since then. Their job is to collect information and report (or transfer) it to an external computer. What is deceptive software? (Reference: www.microsoft.com) Spyware and unauthorized adware are two examples of "deceptive" software. Deceptive software includes programs which take over your home page or search page without first getting your permission. There are a number of ways deceptive software can get on your system. A common trick is to covertly install the software during the installation of other software you want such as a music or video file sharing program. Whenever you are installing something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. Sometimes the inclusion of adware in a given software installation is documented, but it may appear at the end of a license agreement or privacy statement. Sometimes deceptive software gets silently installed on your system without any warning at all. If you use Internet Explorer as your Web browser, this can happen if your Internet Explorer security setting is set to its lowest value. Make sure to keep this setting at the medium level or higher. Doing so will help you control what is being installed on your computer. Have you ever had an experience where you were repeatedly asked to accept a download even after you said "no"? Creators of deceptive software often use such tricks to get you to load their software. If this happens to you, do not click "yes". Instead, try to close the Web page that first asked you to accept the download by hitting the "X" in the corner of the window. Alternatively, quit Internet Explorer and restart it to begin browsing the Internet again. If you visit a Web page that continually displays these tricky pop-up windows, that Web site may not be worthy of your trust. Your computer may be infected by now, but you may not know. Just have a checkup with a software specifically designed for it, to know the status of your computer. You must clean infections once you find it and the game is not over yet. The spyware might reinfect your PC. So it's highly recommended that you run a firewall on your system after the clean up. This will allow you to monitor every single communication occurs with your computer and block the ones which you feel unnecessary. The firewall acts as a barrier between your PC and the external world (Internet / Network). A good spyware detector recommended by most people is, http://noadware.cjb.net and it shows you all the infections and potential dangers in great detail. It's free to scan but not to clean. It's a good idea to have a scan even you have no idea of cleaning, since you know the status of your PC in great detail. This gives two advantages. Firstly, if there are minor infections and if you have a fair knowledge on registry settings and how to edit them, you may have a try to clean them up. Secondly, if it shows that there are major infections, you can avoid using credit cards and doing other confidential stuff, until you clean it up later. You must run a firewall. In many new operating systems (eg. Windows XP), there is a built-in firewall. Google search on how to activate it. Others may try one at http://www.download.com You may have a question by now. What is the purpose of these spyware? Even though we cannot give an explicit and clear cut answer, we can safely state that every thing boils down to the urge of more profits. How? The spyware collects all your personal information and transfer it to an external computer. The information is reviewed by a software in the receiving computer and then delivered targeted popup ads to your PC. There are many things that spyware does in addition to this. The most dangerous of those is that collecting the credit card numbers. If you have some technical knowledge on your PC, here's a technical explanation on what trouble does the spyware cause. 1. An extra process is running to monitor and log your activities in your PC. 2. Constant transfer is taking place between your PC and the spyware writer's computer. The first process in it self is an unneeded process and it contributes to slow down your PC. Second is the most harmful. It transfers logged info to the external PC (spyware writer's PC). Then the external PC transfers targeted popups to the infected PC. This, in addition to slowing down your PC because of these extra processes, it also slows down the internet connection, as the bandwidth is shared. In short, PC with a spyware is like a dumping ground for snakes. Once its there and up and running, it can do almost anything with your PC. Please pass this on to all you know. The most risk is for people who use Internet Explorer, as it is the most popular web browser and that very fact has drawn more attention of many malicious software developers. <div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"> About The Author Fazly Mohamed - fazlymohamed @ yahoo.com </div>

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How To Speed Up Your Computer Instantly

On Minggu, 23 Maret 2008 Diposting oleh Unknown Label: clean up, computer, registry, speed up, tips, tricks

Submitted By: <a class="biggerlink" href="http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Logan+Albright">Logan Albright</a> <div align="justify">In this modern day and age, we seek for instant gratification in almost every area of our lives. We want things to be done in the fastest way possible and would never back down from striving to find instant cures for everything. Just like how we wish that information can be attained at the snap of our fingers, we also wish that we can solve our problems in an instant. </div><div align="justify"> In this article, we will look into ways whereby you can speed up your computer instantly. In reality, it is impossible to do such a thing as the next best thing one can do in trying to speed up their computer is to do it in a few minutes time. There are several methods that you can use to speed up your computer: </div><div align="justify"> 1. Clean your hard drive </div><div align="justify"> A possibility to why your computer is functioning so slowly is because there are many unnecessary files that are useless in your hard drive causing it to slow down the performance of your computer. Start cleaning up your hard drive today by doing a search for disk cleanup on your computer and following the prompts. </div><div align="justify"> 2. Clean your registry </div><div align="justify"> All of our computers have something called the registry where information related to the login information for users and applications are kept. However, as time passes, the registry can get corrupted and become rife with errors. Files may also go missing and false entries made into the registry. As such, you should always equip your computer with a registry cleaner to clear out all the false and error files that are hindering and slowing down your computer’s performance. It made cost you a little, but it is worth the buy. </div><div align="justify"> 3. Upgrade your RAM </div><div align="justify"> You yourself would know how good your own computer is and you may consider upgrading its RAM if you need to. RAM is needed by the computer as it is what that determines its speed. Available memory in your computer boosts its speed and since upgrading your memory is much more affordable these days, you may want to give it a shot. However, do check first before you purchase a new RAM if not you would only spend money getting a new RAM only to find that it was not the cause of the poor performance of your computer. </div><div align="justify"> There is no way we can instantly fix our computers or increase its speed in the snap of a finger. Even the best mechanic would not be able to do that. Even in this time and age we should learn how to take things slow and take a step back to understand the situation before making the diagnosis. This way, we not only save more money but more time from trying to fix what is not broken. Probably the only way to fix a computer instantly is to buy a new one, if you are willing to part with the money that is or else, you better learn how to keep your computer in tip top condition so you would not have to spend so much money.</div> About the Author:Logan Albright is an authority on troubleshooting computer problems at <a href="http://www.pcaholic.com/">http://www.pcaholic.com </a>. Where he helps thousands how to optimize their computers through a proper <a href="http://www.pcaholic.com/">computer check up</a>. <a href="http://www.pcaholic.com/lp/mm/speed-up-pc.php">Click Here</a> to speed up your computer for free.

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Top 10 Ways To Make A Computer Run Faster

On Sabtu, 02 Februari 2008 Diposting oleh Unknown Label: bed sector, clean up, computer, defragment, detect, error, external, faster, game, hard disk, optimize, photo, photoshop, picture, repair, scanner, top 10, website

<div style="text-align: left;">by: Brooks Carver </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Today I am going to be talking about different ways you can make a computer run faster. There is actually a lot you can do yourself that will boost your PC's performance. So lets take a look at different ways we can remedy that slow computer of yours! 1. Free Up Disk Space A great way to make a computer run faster is to free up some disk space. Windows comes with a disk cleanup tool that helps you free up space on your hard disk. The utility identifies files that you can safely delete without messing anything up, and then enables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of the identified files. How to use disk cleanup tool. * Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean. * In the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list. (If you have multiple hard drives you will have to select which one to scan.) * Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK. * When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click OK. 2. Use Defrag Tool When you add a file or a new program to a new computer, the hard drive is relatively empty so new data is saved to the hard drive in one whole block. When you need to use that information, the computer can quickly access it because it is all in one place. Defragging your system is definitely a way to make a computer run faster. How to use defrag tool. * From the start menu point to "all programs" * Point to "Accessories" * Point to "System Tools" * Click on "Disk Defragmenter" * The disk defragmenter will display the hard drives on your computer. Just select and click Defragment. 3. Get rid of spyware Definition Spyware is software with malicious intent - by design; it does something bad to your computer. Usually, it gets installed without your knowledge. It sometimes takes advantage of the fact that most people click "I Agree" to software licenses without reading them. The only way to get rid of spyware is to have some kind of scanner, sort of like an anti-virus. In order to make a computer run faster and keep it safer your going to need an anti-spyware program. This is tricky, a lot of the spyware programs out there are malicious and will actually add viruses and spyware to your computer by using the "spyware scanner and blocker". So please remember to be very careful when choosing your anti-spyware program. 4. Find and repair disk errors Detect and Repair Disk Errors In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility. How to run the error checking utility. * Click Start, and then click My Computer. * In the My Computer window, right-click the hard disk you want to search for bad sectors, and then click Properties. * In the Properties dialog box, click the Tools tab. * Click the Check Now button. * In the Check Disk dialog box, select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start. * If bad sectors are found, choose to fix them. Tip: Only select the Automatically fix file system errors check box if you think that your disk contains bad sectors. 5. Get an external hard drive Adding an External Hard Drive to your computer will allow you to clear out a lot of the things you don't need to be storing on your normal hard drive. A great example would be your music or pictures. All those songs and pictures are sitting on your computer making it go slower. You will see a decline in your computers performance as soon as you use over half of your hard drive space. Moving all your songs or pictures to your external hard drive will free up a lot of space on your main hard drive. You can even move applications such as photoshop or games. An external hard drive is also handy because it is portable. You can unplug it from your computer and take it to a friends house and plug it in there, sharing photos and pictures very easily. This is truly a great way to make a computer run faster. </div> About The Author <div style="text-align: justify; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;">My name is Brooks Carver and I am a pretty die hard computer tech. I have been working with computer directly for over 20 years now. I have a beautiful wife and daughter, and when I am not programming or fixing computers I enjoy spending time in the out doors. If you like these tips then you will love my website. It gives the top 10 ways you can speed up your computer. It is very user friendly, it has pictures going along with every step to show you exactly what I mean. I also give out valuable information about what anit-virus and spyware programs that are safe to buy and really work. There are other fun things there too, such as top fastest things on the internet that you can vote on. If your looking to make a computer run faster this is your #1 resource! Click below now! <a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.squidoo.com/makecomputerrunfaster/">http://www.squidoo.com/makecomputerrunfaster/</a></div>

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