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What You’re NOT Doing With Your Laptop

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you use your laptop to visit debt settlement family or to play live-action video games you’re likely missing out on a few of its key functions. For the layman a laptop is no more than a processor – here are a few of the things we love to do with our machines:
Use it as a photo processor: Most laptops are equipped with the ability to edit and print photos just as well as any drug store. If you buy photo paper and a laser printer you’ve practically got a photo shop in your own home. We like Picasa for our editing purposes.
Use it as a phone: With so many cheap VOIP options on the market these days it’s hard to understand why anyone would still have a home phone. Your laptop allows you to Skype with people across the world without burning through any cell minutes – why not invest in this new technology?
Use it as a radio: Pandora has paved the way for streaming radio over the web and traditional boom boxes are so pass. Use your machine as a music player but make sure you’ve got an upgraded speaker system for the best sound.

10 Ways to Free Up Space on Your Hard Drive

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Let-s face it, your hard drive is always going to fill up. The trick is finding ways to free up space so that you can continue to use the drive. Here are 10 easy ways to free up some space

1. Defragment your hard drive, you should be doing this periodically anyway!
2.Run Scandisk utility on the drive, select to have it delete log files and get some extra room.
3.Delete temporary Internet files: located in the “Internet Options’ icon in your Control Panel.
4.Delete cookies from your browser
5. Delete Java cache files- check in the control panel for a Java Icon.
6.Remove programs you no longer need by using the windows control panel.
7.Move pictures and documents to an external drive or to discs, not only is this a good practice but it can free up a lot of space on your main drive.
8.Compress your hard drive files to conserve space; you can also select to “compress Large Files’ only.
9.Remove old podcasts from programs like ITunes that you may not be listening to, or haven-t listened to in a long time.
10.Empty your recycle bin on your desktop. You would be amazed how often this is overlooked.

10 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Many people have to use their computer each day for a variety of things. Some use it is for work, school or leisurely activities. One of the biggest problems that people have with computers is how fast or slow they are. People tend to want things to happen instantly and when they do not happen that way, it can be looked at as a problem.

There are several ways to speed up a computer. Turning off unused services and start up programs can help. Another great tip is to clear out the cache and delete temporary internet files. Also making sure that the computer has spyware blockers and virus blockers set up. If a computer gets one of these things it can seriously slow the computer down or even damage the hardware. Turning off the visual effects can help to get the computer going faster. Not using as many computer apps can help or using lower versions of the same app. These can take up a great deal of space, so people should definitely pay attention to those. Some people do not even think about this when they are trying to speed up the pc.Run system maintenance on the computer is effective. Check for drive upgrades. Clear out cookies daily. Update software. All of these things can be done to ensure that a computer is going at the fastest speed possible.

Finding the Best .mp3 Device to Buy

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Find the best .mp3 device to buy that will fit both your needs and budget can be a tough task. Take some tips into account before you spend money on your next device:

First, determine what you need out of an .mp3 device. Do you just need something to listen to while working out or a device that can store all your digital audio files in a nice package? Knowing what you need will allow you to choose the best fit for you.

Next, make sure you have a budget in mind. Very basic .mp3 devices can be bought for as little as 20. However, these will only have bare bone features. Other devices can cost upwards of 400, but will provide more functionality along with a longer life span and stylish design. Take a few minutes to evaluate your budget to get an idea of what you can really afford without causing undue stress to your finances.

Most importantly, research what’s out there. Don’t rush into buying something just because it has a sale price tag or looks cool. Learn the basics of .mp3 devices and read consumer reviews so you can get the best bang for your buck.

How to Fix the White Screen Of Death on an iPod

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Fixing a white screen of death on an iPod simple to do. One approach to fixing an it is attempting a hard reboot. To perform a hard reboot, you hold both the “Home” and power button. Continue to hold until half of a minute has passed, or until you see the Apple logo. This may solve the problem.

If a hard reboot does not fix the white screen of death, connect your iPod to a computer and open iTunes. iTunes may detect a problem within the iPod. If it is so, perform a “Restore iPod.” This will restore your iPod to factory settings, so if the problem was caused by programming defect, the restored iPod will not have it and operate normally. However, restoring an iPod deletes all data that is on the disk, so backup any songs and files before attempting this step.

If neither of the two methods mentioned do not solve the white screen of death, you may have to send your iPod to Apple. However, do not attempt physically meddle with your iPod in a way that involves disassembling it, as this may void your warranty, therefore meaning it cannot be sent to Apple to be repaired.