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Author :: Otis F. Cooper  |
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| Article Title :: How To Backup Your Hard Drive |
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| We all know that we should back up our system as soon as possible. But if you're like most of us, you will get to it tomorrow. The problem is that tomorrow rarely ever comes until you experience a serious computer failure and then it’s too late.Taking the time to backup your data or entire hard drive is not as painstaking as it may seem. And the rewards of doing so will be great should your system experience a crash.WINDOWS AND OTHER BACKUP SOFTWAREIf you have Windows XP you will need to install the new Windows backup utility from the Windows XP cdrom. Just place the WinXP cdrom in your cdrom drive and locate the line D:VALEADDMSFTNTBACKUP.Here you see the fi (read full article) |
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Author :: Lynn Chan |
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| Article Title :: Two Essential Accessories For Notebook Computers |
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| A Good Notebook BagForget those that are bundled with your notebook computer. Get
yourself a good notebook bag that is well-padded both on its
load-bearing straps, and 100% around the notebook itself.Aren't all notebook bags built the same?
The answer is NO. There are countless bag types and variations.
Not all of them have your comfort and protection of the notebook
itself in mind. Most of them sacrifice style for substance, which
is worse than not having a notebook bag in the first place.The best way to determine which notebook bag is the one for you
is to bring along your notebook while shopping. Put it in the bag
and ensure that it doesn't slip and slide ar (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Lynn Chan |
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| Article Title :: Three Must Have Accessories For Notebook Computers |
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| An Optical MouseNotebooks are normally equipped with touch pads which can be
awkward. There's no substitute for the mouse. Notebooks are
predominantly used on a static, flat surface. With wireless
broadband hotspots mushrooming all over the nation's transit
locations, table tops have become as much mobile computing
desktops as surfaces on which lattes sit. The touch pads on
notebooks are also rather vulnerable to damage by static
electricity, which is a common occurrence in aircraft cabins,
carpeted airport lounges and offices and will become a big
problem when you’re on the road and lose the function of your
primary pointing device.A good optical mouse, be it wired (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Sarah Lake |
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| Article Title :: Trouble-shooting Hard Drive Problems - Part 1 |
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| It is extremely important not to make or write any changes to data on the hard drive without first verifying the hard drive configuration. Therefore, the first priority when unable to access information on a hard drive is to verify all of the configuration information dealing with the suspect hard drive.Partition Parameter
Value or EquationPartition Status
BootableStarting Head
1Starting Sector
1Starting Cylinder
0Partition Type
Bigdos (drives greater than 30 MB), otherwise DOS 12Ending Head
Total Number of Heads -1Ending Sector
Sectors per Track displayed in Volume Boot SectorEnding Cylinder
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Kevin Taylor |
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| Article Title :: Where Can I Find The Best Case Mods Online and Save Money? |
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| Are you captivated by the stunning Case Mods you've seen online but shell shocked at some of the prices.What is a case mod, some of you may ask? Have you every wanted to spice up that boring bland box you call your computer?Well you can and there are lots of people online with fantastic clever ideas on themes, gee whiz lights, sounds, and much much more. Here is a list of top places where you can get information, buy stuff, and chat with others about your ideas.If you want great case mod information you should go to the Best Case Scenario;http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/There you will get great advice on do it yourself case mod projects that will save (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Lance Winslow |
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| Article Title :: Where does technology come from? |
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| Ever wonder where all the cool gadgets come from? Ever wonder who gets to try this stuff out first? Usually the war machine scientists get it first, try it out and find an application by using it for destruction; an obvious outlet for the human species and our desire to blow things up. It then moves into the private sector for important projects like, Microwave Ovens, Nuclear Energy, aviation space travel, telecommunications, Internet (which of course Al gore created first?), even Hummers, the ultimate SUV was created to cruise troops around in, Helicopters, hydrofoils, you name it man it came from military first.But now we are seeing things move so fast that the general populatio (read full article) |
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Author :: T.L. McMullen |
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| Article Title :: Surge Protector: A Simple Mechanism Description |
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| A surge protector [AKA surge suppressor] is an electrical plug-in device designed to distribute safe electrical voltages to other electrical or electronic devices. Surge protectors resemble power strips in appearance; however, they are more sophisticated and deliver a constant, continuous power supply.In addition to connecting multiple devices to a single power source, surge protectors provide protection from frequent problems that plague conventional utility power. The most common of these problems are surges (temporary increase of voltage) and brownouts (temporary decrease of voltage). These disturbances slowly degrade many power supply units and cause premature equipment fail (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Lee Walder |
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| Article Title :: Do You Feel Used by Computers? |
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| Do You Feel Used by Computers?A look at second-user computer equipment.Let's dispense with the myths first. I'm NOT talking about the sort of second-hand computers you get from some high street junk shops, or the sort you can buy from free ads newspapers. These are the types that get used computers a bad reputation since there are many dodgy deals to be had!I'm talking about a different breed altogether, the sort of used computers you'd be proud to own and feel safe buying because they have proper and lengthy warranties on each and every one of them and have been extensively tested and approved.The criterion is quite strict. Sure, there are any number of (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Jason Kohrs |
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| Article Title :: How To Choose a Computer Mouse |
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| Computer MiceEvery computer user can hopefully identify their mouse and the importance it plays in the daily operation of their computer. Mice are nothing new and for the most part are nothing overly complex, but the average user may not be familiar with all of the options and technologies that may go into these little devices. This Tech Tip will take a look at some of the features of mice that people may take for granted, or may otherwise be unaware of.Tracking TechnologiesMechanical mice - Mechanical mice were the first ones used on computers, and can still be found for sale, despite the advances of tracking technologies. These mice feature a hard ball on the unders (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hardware Articles |
Author :: Bradley James |
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| Article Title :: Review of Logitech Computer Speakers |
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| When it comes to computer speaker systems, you have a lot of choice. However, there are simply some brands that stand way out in terms of sound quality and dependability, and one of those brands is certainly Logitech. Logitech computer speakers are some of the best on the market, and provide a great deal of clean, powerful sound for a very reasonable price. Logitech offers a variety of computer speaker systems, for relatively inexpensive 2.1 2-speaker systems to the power 5.1 and 6.1 gaming computer systems with multiple surround-sound speakers. Whatever you are looking for in computer speakers, it is likely that Logitech has it.Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Computer Spe (read full article) |
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