EZ Computer Help.Orghttp://www.ezcomputerhelp.orgEZ Computer Help, the on-line computer help site that will help millions of computer users with the most common of needs; the basic how-to-do's...enSun, 19 Apr 2009 16:55:14 PDTWordPress http://wordpress.org/noEZ Computer Help, the on-line computer help site that will help millions of computer users with the most common of needs; the basic how-to-do's...EZComputerHelphttp://feedburner.google.comAlienware AMD 3500+ Turned into media serverhttp://www.ezcomputerhelp.org/alienware-amd-3500-turned-into-media-server/DIY Home ServersHome ServerEZ HelperSun, 19 Apr 2009 16:55:14 PDThttp://www.ezcomputerhelp.org/?p=285I had a Alienware that was not being used so I turned it into my Home Media Server. The OS is installed onto a WD Raptor Hard Drive and it also has an WD 500gb hard drive used as the media drive. The OS is Windows XP Pro sp3 also installed is the Tivo server software, Miro, Acronis.

Alienware home server amd

Alienware home server amd

Processor 1
Name: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
Caption: x86 Family 15 Model 31 Stepping 0
Version: Model 15, Stepping 0
Address Width: 32Bits
Data Width: 32Bits

Socket Designation: Socket 939

I’m still in the process of setting this up so keep checking back.

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]]>I had a Alienware that was not being used so I turned it into my Home Media Server. The OS is installed onto a WD Raptor Hard Drive and it also has an WD 500gb hard drive used as the media drive. The OS is Windows XP Pro sp3 also installed is the Tivo server [...]0AT&T Tilt 8925 User Manual Switch your device to Sleep modehttp://www.ezcomputerhelp.org/att-tilt-8925-user-manual-switch-your-device-to-sleep-mode/Cell PhoneEZ HelperTue, 07 Apr 2009 08:46:25 PDThttp://www.ezcomputerhelp.org/?p=244Switch your device to Sleep mode
Quickly pressing the POWER button turns off the display temporarily and switches your device to Sleep mode. Sleep mode suspends your device to a low power state while the display is off in order to save battery power.
Your device also automatically goes into Sleep mode when you leave the device idle after a certain amount of time.
To specify the timeout period before your device goes into Sleep mode
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab.
2. Under On battery power, make sure the Turn off device if not used
for check box is selected.
3. Select the battery timeout period, then tap OK.
You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your device is in
Sleep mode. Pressing the POWER button again or new incoming calls/
messages will wake up your device.

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X2 Micro offers services for hardware and software problems as well as networking issues. Services such as data recovery and data transfer come in handy when problems such as computer crashes occur or a new computer is bought. When a new computer is bought many people have data on their old PC that is needed on the new one. Our data transfer service is a perfect solution for this problem. On the other hand, computers sometimes crash and the data on that PC becomes inaccessible.
Here is a list of computer repair services/products we offer:

Cleanup (Viruses, Spyware)
Connection Troubleshooting
PC Support
Operating System/Software Upgrades
Data Recovery
Email Configuration
Network Setup
Network Troubleshooting
Onsite PC Repair
Software Installation

Check them out for Onsite computer repair in Novi, Michigan and the Metro Detroit area.

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]]>Onsite Computer Repair in Michigan has never been easier. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home. We will send a technician to your home or business to fix your computer. If your computer is going to take hours to fix because of an operating system issue or data recovery needs, [...]0New Parts added to my home server Cisco 3745 router and HP dc5100http://www.ezcomputerhelp.org/new-parts-added-to-my-home-server-cisco-3745-router-and-hp-dc5100/serverCiscoHome ServerEZ HelperSun, 08 Mar 2009 17:57:58 PDThttp://www.ezcomputerhelp.org/?p=267This is a list of new parts or components I just added to my home server network.

Cable to Cable Modem, From Cable Modem Cat5 to Cisco 3745 Router, Out the Cisco 3745 Router into Cisco 2950 Switch, Out from the Switch cat5 into Linksys WRT54GS port 1 used as wireless Access Point.

1. Cisco 3745 Router

Form Factor 19” and 23” Rack
Mount (2 and 4 RU)
DRAM (default) 256 MB
DRAM (maximum) Up to 512 MB (3745)
Flash (default) 32 MB
Flash (maximum) 128 MB
Onboard DSP Slot 0 Up to 4
Onboard AIM Slot 2 2
Support for High Speed WICs (HWICs)
or Enhanced Network Modules No
LAN Ports 2 10/100
Integrated Hardware-based Encryption Optional
Integrated Inline Power/PoE Support Yes (No PoE)
USB Ports (v1.1) No
Console Port (Up to 115.2 Kbps) 1
Auxiliary Port (Up to 115.2 Kbps) 1

Cisco 3745 Router view

Cisco 3745 Router view

Cisco 3745 Router back view

Cisco 3745 Router back view

1 HP  LCD L1706

1 HP dc5100 PC

  • Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology1 and Celeron1™ D processors
  • Operating Systems:
    • Genuine Windows XP Professional
    • Genuine Windows XP Home
    • SuSE Linux Personal 9.2 OEM (delivered on CDs with system, not pre-installed) – WW except Asia
    • Turbolinux 10D (delivered on CDs with system, not pre-installed)- China only
    • FreeDOS
  • Intel 915GV Express chipset with Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
  • DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-3200 (DDR2-400) Memory
  • Integrated Broadcom BCM5751 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
  • Dual Channel Memory with 4 available color coded DIMM slots
  • Pre-loaded manageability tools
  • Serial ATA Hard Drives
  • SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with internal speaker
  • Color coded cables for ease of use
  • Basic serviceability with tool-less covers and drives
  • In compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive
  • In compliance with the IEEE 1680 (EPEAT) standard at the SILVER level
  • Energy Star compliance with energy-saving features
HP dc5100 computer

HP dc5100 computer

1 Opti-UPS Enhanced Series 1500c

*  Regulate fluctuate voltages with AVR
* More outlets to back-up and/or protect more peripherals against counterparts
* Clear status LED indicators and audible alarms
* Easy overloading recovery with a simple push circuit breaker
* High surge energy rating against counterparts for the greatest security to surges and spikes
* Internet/LAN (RJ11/RJ45) surge protection
* RS232 or USB version
* User replaceable battery
* Free UPS management software with multiple OS compatibility

Model Name      ES1500C
Topology     Line-Interactive
On-battery Output Waveform     Step Wave
Nominal Input Voltage 100/110/120V or 220/230/240V
Nominal Input Frequency 50/60Hz Auto Sensing
Input Voltage Range
Rated Voltage +/- 25%
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) Yes
Protected Outlets 8 Battery backup(US) 8 Battery backup(IEC)
Maximum Capacity(VA/W) 1400VA/980W
User Replaceable Battery     12V/34AH *2
Recharge Time to 90%     <4 Hours
Output Voltage Regulation Rated Voltage +/-5%
Communication Port     RS232 / USB Port (optional)
Surge Energy Rating     1050 Joules
EMI/RFI Compatibility     FCC Class B, BSMI(1X0V); CE(2X0)
Safety
UL/cUL(1X0V), TUV, C-Tick, A-Tick(2X0) Dimensions (DxWxH): (mm/in) Physical 378×140x201 / 14.8×5.5×7.9
Packing     487×270x326 / 19.2×10.6×12.8
Weight (Kg/lbs):Net     16.3Kg/35.9lbs Gross     17.5Kg/38.5lbs

UPC Power

UPS Power 1500c

1 Linksys WRT54GS

Linksys wrt54gs used as wireless access point

Linksys wrt54gs used as wireless access point

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The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, and information about incoming messages. You can customize what to display on the Today screen.

To customize the Today screen
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background of the Today screen.
3. On the Items tab, select the items you want to appear on the Today screen.
Tip To change the order of items displayed on the Today screen, tap the item, and tap Move Up or Move Down.

To use a custom background image
You can use one of your own pictures as the background image on the Today screen. Be aware that pictures can affect the readability of text on the Today screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Select the Use this picture as the background check box, and tap Browse to view a list of your picture files.
3. Tap the file name of the picture you want to use.
4. Tap OK.

To set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen
If you have a large number of appointments, you may want to specify the kind of appointments that are displayed on the Today screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Calendar and tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
• Select Next appointment to show only the next appointment in your schedule, or Upcoming appointments to show multiple appointments.
• Clear the Display all day events check box if you do not want to display all-day events.

To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen
If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that are displayed on the Today screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Tasks and tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
• Under Display number of, select the type of tasks you want to appear on the Today screen.
• In the Category list, select whether to display only tasks assigned to a specific category or to display all tasks.

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Use Speed Dial to call frequently-used numbers with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the location 2 in Speed Dial, you can simply tap and hold the number 2 key on the Phone screen to dial the contact’s number. Before you can create a Speed Dial entry, the number must already exist in Contacts.

To create a Speed Dial entry
1. On the Phone screen, tap Speed Dial.
2. Tap Menu > New.
3. Tap a contact. Select the phone number that you want to add to be assigned with a speed dial key.
4. In the Location box, select an available key to use as the speed dial key.
Note If you want to place a phone number in a position that is already occupied, the new number will replace the number that is already there.

Tips • To create a Speed Dial entry from Contacts or SIM card contact, tap the contact, select the number you want to add to Speed Dial and then tap Menu > Add to Speed Dial.
• To delete a Speed Dial entry, in the Speed Dial list, tap and hold the desired entry, and tap Delete.

To call voicemail
The number 1 key is generally reserved for your voicemail. Press and hold this key to call voicemail.

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Tap Contacts on the Today screen or tap Start > Contacts, then do one of the following:
• Press NAVIGATION up or down to select a contact, and press TALK.
• Tap the desired contact in the contacts list, and tap the phone number that you want to call.
• Tap and hold the desired contact, and on the shortcut menu, tap Call Work, Call Home, or Call Mobile.

To choose one of the numbers of a contact to dial
By default, the mobile phone number (m) of a contact is dialed when you make a call from Contacts. However, you can specify that a different phone number is dialed instead.
1. Tap Start > Contacts.
2. Press NAVIGATION up or down to select the contact.
3. Press NAVIGATION left or right. The letters representing the number will change as you scroll through them.

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