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Your PCs mortal enemies are Heat & Moisture

2012-09-12T09:39:00.001-07:00

Your PCs mortal enemies are Heat & Moisture

Excessive heat accelerate the deterioration of the delicate circuits in your system . The most common cause of overheating are dust & dirt: Clog vents and CPU cooling fans can keep heat dissipating air from moving through the case, even a thin coating of a dust or dirt can raise the temperature of your machines components.
Any grime, specially the residue of cigarettes smokes, can corrode exposed metal contacts. That's why it pays to keep your system clean, inside and out.
The most common problem that the computer users face is having their computer crashes
Crashes can be caused by many things, but the most common is system overheating. Think of your computer as a small but powerful vacuum cleaner that is on all the time. Even though it does not move around the room, it manages to suck up every speck of dust, dirt, hair and smoke particles from the immediate vicinity .
Proper air circulation, ventilation are very important factors to your PC's internal electronic component such as CPU, Hard drive, Power supply, Memory Main board and all other compunents, for the smooth operation of the system.

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2012-01-10T13:21:00.000-08:00

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2012-01-10T13:20:00.000-08:00

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Secure Computing: Detect And Eliminate Malware Using Windows Defender

2011-07-22T08:35:00.000-07:00

While we are covering all of the free anti-spyware applications, it's only fair to talk about the completely free Windows Defender tool built into Windows Vista and available as a free download from Microsoft for XP users.

This application lets you do manual, scheduled, and real-time scanning with automatic updates of spyware signatures, without a large performance penalty. You can also use it to control what applications run at startup.

Of course, if you are already using a third-party anti-spyware application, there's really no reason to have Windows Defender's real-time scan enabled. In this scenario you can get a performance increase by disabling it, and that's not a Windows Tweaking Myth. If you aren't sure, you can always ask a geek.

Using Windows Defender

Selecting Tools and Settings will start you off in the right place to stop applications from running on startup by selecting Software Explorer. We can make other adjustments from here as well. Continue

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2011-07-21T12:18:00.000-07:00

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Here’s a Super Simple Trick to Defeating Fake Anti-Virus Malware

2011-07-21T12:16:00.000-07:00

You might be wondering why we have a screenshot of what appears to be AVG Anti-Virus, but is in fact a fake anti-virus malware that holds your computer hostage until you pay them. Here’s a really simple tip to defeating these types of malware, and a quick review of other options.

Not sure what we’re talking about? Be sure to check out our previous articles on cleaning up fake antivirus infections.Continue

How to make a computer faster

2011-02-17T16:46:00.000-08:00

By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer, help increase your PC speed, and help keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 to help make your computer faster, maintain your computer efficiently, and help safeguard your privacy when you're online.

Note: Some of the tools mentioned in this article require you to be logged on as an administrator. If you aren't logged on as an administrator, you can only change settings that apply to your user account.

1. Remove spyware, and help protect your computer from viruses
Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the websites you visit to user names and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns, spyware can hamper your computer's performance. To combat spyware, you might want to consider using the PC safety scan from Windows Live OneCare. More

How to replace Bad Keyboard

2010-12-14T08:39:00.000-08:00

Symptom:
Missing or Loose Keys

Solution:
Replace keyboard

Keyboards get the brunt of abuse on any laptop, either from typing or spilled coffee. As a result, keys can often become dislodged or worn out. Thankfully, laptop makers provide quick online guides for replacing keyboards on their support pages; simply type "keyboard replacement" into the search bar or check the manufacturer's knowledge base.

For instance, Toshiba's "Ask Iris" document database provides hardware-replacement guides. To remove the old keyboard, you'll typically just have to remove some screws from the bottom of the laptop and unlock the keyboard with a button or snap mechanism, which secures it to the frame. Replacement keyboards are usually covered under warranty or can be purchased relatively cheaply.
Dell, for example, sells them for $15 to $25. The company also offers plastic keyboard protectors for $10 to $15 on its Web site. CompuCover offers keyboard protectors for a variety of other laptops.

Read more: http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/tips/11-ways-to-fix-your-laptop.aspx?page=7#ixzz186nPpnps

ifixedmypc.blogspot.com: How to Keep a PC Running Smoothly: Computer Tips

2010-10-11T20:34:00.000-07:00

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How to Keep a PC Running Smoothly: Computer Tips

2010-10-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

1.Always protect your PC by installing some kind of antivirus and regularly keep the antivirus updated. There are numerous antivirus software available on the internet. Make sure you choose a known anti-virus after consulting a computer expert. A weak anti-virus program will do more harm than good to your computer. A high-quality anti-virus program on the other hand will protect your computer from dangerous invasive software that can wash out your important data. Here are top three free antivirus: Avast Home Edition Free Antivirus, Avira Personal Free Antivirus and AVG Antivirus Free Edition. You can choose the one you like best.
2.Keep the firewall protection on as it will protect your PC from the.Read more

How to fix broken Hard drive on your PC

2010-10-10T09:34:00.000-07:00

This information is provided for use at your own risk and should only be used when the next step is to throw away, or otherwise recycle a dead hard drive
Make sure the device is definitely dead.

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Have you checked PC's BIOS settings to ensure detection of the troublesome drive? Sometimes the settings can alter for various reasons, so it's a good idea to check these first.
Was the IDE (ribbon) and power cable firmly in place?
Are all in/output pins on the drives connectors intact and not obviously bent, damaged or broken etc.?. read more

10 Ways To Boost Your WiFi Signal

2010-09-25T09:23:00.000-07:00

It is true that a direct cabled connection is probably faster, but that doesn't mean you can't get great Internet connection speeds from a WiFi connection. WiFi is a signal, so it's simply a matter of boosting that signal to extend as far as you need it to, and doing it in a way so you'll still get the same amount of power. There are ways to extend your WiFi signal, and most of them won't cost a penny. Here are my ten ways to boost your wifi signal:
Position The Router - Yes, where you place your router does matter. If your wireless desktop or laptop is in another room, the signal has to go through walls and other interference before it reaches you. You can change the positioning and give everyone equal access. For example, in an open office room setting, instead of placing the router in a corner, try putting it in the middle of the room. It might give better coverage to the entire office. The signal should extend out more evenly. If you're looking for optimal wireless coverage in various parts of your home, position the router in the middle of the house. Moving it up off the floor, to a bookcase or shelf, should also help. If you only have one wireless computer, and it's always in the same place (ie: your office, the kitchen, or the hammock) then it makes more sense to place the router closer to the computer, rather than in the center of the house. But experiment -- I've heard of cases where there was a very weak signal, and the problem was that the router was TOO close to the computer. Read more

Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connections

2010-09-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

Checking that all your wires are plugged in at the router and from the plug is one of the first things you should do – provided of course that you have access to them. Verify that the power cord is connected and that all the lights of the router and cable/DSL modem are on. This may seem like a ridiculous suggestion but you should never disregard the obvious. You’d be surprised at how your configuration can be perfect, and after a while of playing around with settings you realize that the network cable leading from the router to the cable modem has come undone slightly.Read more

How to Upgrade Your PC's RAM

2010-09-14T19:27:00.000-07:00

Adding RAM is often the most cost-effective upgrade you can make to speed up a sluggish computer. PCs that had more than enough RAM when they were new often have trouble keeping up with the demands of the latest programs after a few years. New operating systems almost always call for more memory, too. When a computer runs short of RAM, it's forced to swap the overflow data on and off of the hard drive, which can significantly slow performance. Read more

How to Find, Remove and Prevent Spyware, Internet Intruders, and Pop-Ups

2010-09-12T08:39:00.000-07:00

Internet Intruders are unwanted software that is installed while surfing the Internet, and that typically uses the Internet in the process of exploiting the user and the user's machine. Typically such software is installed without the user's full awareness of the consequences of such an install (although the user might have been given some notice of what would happen). Such software is typically difficult to manually detect, and difficult to remove. It usually compromises some combination of the user's privacy, the confidentiality of the user's information, or the user's productivity. Productivity is compromised when frequent ads popup, when bandwidth and storage space is consumed, when pages load more slowly, etc. Read more

How to setup a wireless printer

2010-09-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

Instructions.Things You'll Need:
wireless computer
wireless printer
USB cables
printer software

The first thing you will need is a wireless computer with a wireless network card included. If your computer doesn't have a wireless network card, you can buy one at any computer store.

The next thing you will need is a router. You need to make sure that both your computer's wireless network and the router are 802.11 compliant. There is 802.11b (standard) and also 802.11g (if you are printing a large amount of pages.Read more

10 tips to Prevent Hackers

2010-09-05T08:35:00.000-07:00

Hack ers have been around for too long, usu ally asso ci ated with dark themes and “the evil side” they represent the minor ity of IT Gurus that just have too much time on their hands, and a touch of evilness.

Usually represented with a skull or “horrifically” they are iconic in a never end ing battle against inter net crime.
Your host ing provider should have set up your server with a cer tain amount of secu rity built-in. How ever, there’s much you can do your self to ensure your site stays unmolested.Read more

How to Set Up a Wireless Network at Home

2010-09-04T07:34:00.001-07:00

How to Repair Windows 7 Installation

2010-09-01T19:26:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 is by far the best OS to be released by Microsoft till date. When you install any software or drivers on Windows 7 or if any installation fails, it might cause issues with Windows 7 start up and this might effect Windows 7 booting. In case you encountered any such situation, best way is to repair Windows 7 using the DVD. Windows 7 DVD has system recovery tools to repair and recover issues with Windows 7. Read more

10 tips for improving your wireless network

2010-08-31T08:22:00.000-07:00

If Windows ever notifies you about a weak signal, it probably means your connection isn't as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you're looking to improve the signal for your wireless network, try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network performance.

1. Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location. Read more

Upgrade Slow PC

2010-08-29T08:14:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons for a slow computer, but upgrading the computer's hardware can help speed it up. The CPU and the RAM are two main components that can be upgraded to increase a computer's speed, though doing this may require replacing the motherboard as well.

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How to Remove spyware

2010-08-29T08:07:00.000-07:00

The basic premise is that malware can be very good at defending itself, so the best way to remove it, is not to let it run in the first place. You can do this by booting an infected machine from a CD and running an operating system off the CD that treats the C disk as a data disk. You can then run anti-malware software either from the bootable CD (I like The Ultimate Boot CD for Windows) or from another machine on the network.

It turns out that this is a good first step, but is not sufficient as the only step (see Part 3). There is great news ahead however. Both MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware are working on being able to mount the registry as a registry, even when running outside the infected Operating System. This will be a big improvement and go further to making my scan-from-the-outside approach even better.

The Best Way to Remove Viruses, Spyware and other Malware (Part 1) May 19, 2009

How to Remove Malware: Booting from a CD (Part 2) June 16,2009

The Best Way to Remove Viruses and Malware: The Clean-Up (Part 3) July 20,2009. Read more

How to Backup and Restore Windows 7

2010-08-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Backup and Restore—improved for Windows 7—creates safety copies of your most important files, so if you lose something, it won't be lost forever.

Let Windows choose what to back up, or pick individual folders, libraries, or drives. Windows can back up files on whatever schedule you choose. Just set it and forget it. In Windows 7, you can back up files to another drive, your network, or a DVD. Backup and Restore for your personal PC and attached DVD or external hard drives comes with all editions of Windows.

If you want to backup to a network location, say on your company's central server, network attached storage, or another computer on your network, you'll need Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate.Read more

How to fix a computer that won't start

2010-08-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

A computer that won't start is frustrating, but the problem is often easy to fix. The steps you take to troubleshoot the problem depend on your symptoms. Because different problems require different troubleshooting steps, it’s not necessary to read all of these instructions. Instead, click on the link that best describes your problem:Read more

How to properly remove viruses from your PC

2010-08-25T06:56:00.000-07:00

If you use a computer, read the newspaper, or watch the news, you will know about computer viruses or other malware. These are those malicious programs that once they infect your machine will start causing havoc on your computer. What many people do not know is that there are many different types of infections that are categorized in the general category of Malware.

Malware - Malware is programming or files that are developed for the purpose of doing harm. Thus, malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, hijackers, and certain type of adware.

This article will focus on those malware that are considered viruses, trojans, worms, and viruses, though this information can be used to remove the other types of malware as well. We will not go into specific details about any one particular infection, but rather provide a broad overview of how these infections can be removed. For the most part these instructions should allow you to remove a good deal of infections, but there are some that need special steps to be removed and these won't be covered under this tutorial.