Do Use an Antivirus. McAfee and Norton are your best bet. Don’t let your subscription expire – Renew Each Year! If you purchase Norton, remember to run Live Update at least once a week – some updates are Not Automatic. Be sure to set a weekly scheduled scan and let it run when scheduled. Never install programs on a new computer without installing an Antivirus first.
Don’t Download Programs from the Internet. Purchase the CD. If something happens to your hard drive- you’ll have the CD needed to restore...
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Monday, 11 November 2013
Chat Slang: and their meaning
Chat slang
is a method of typing long words and phrases as short one-to-four
letter words and is also used by people who have difficulties spelling.
For example, instead of typing out "are", a user may only type "r".
Although chat slang can be easier for you and sometimes faster to type,
it makes reading what you're saying much more difficult and will usually
cause people to ignore you. Below, is an example of someone saying "Are
you smart because I need someone smart".
r u smart bcoz i need some1 smart
If you are looking for chat...
Functions F1 through F12 keys
Commonly
known as "function keys", F1 through F12 may have a variety of
different uses or no use at all. Depending on the installed operating
system and the software program currently open will change how each of
these keys operate. A program is capable of not only using each of the
function keys, but also combining the function keys with the ALT or CTRL key, for example, Microsoft Windows users can press ALT + F4 to close the program currently active.
Below
is a short-listing of some of the common functions of the functions
keys....
Tips for a faster computer
Audio- and video-based computers thrive on speed, so who doesn't want
a faster computer? But you might not need to buy a faster machine if
you follow these tips. Most are for Windows XP, but also apply to
Windows Vista™.
Turn off the programs that load into RAM on startup. Go Start > Run,
type MSCONFIG in the "Open" field, then click on OK. Click on the
Startup tab, and uncheck anything that's not essential. Do you really
need "iTunes Helper"?...
How to start a Blog: Tips for your launching your own blog
Blogging has developed from a specialized hobby to a full-time
occupation. Many writers live off of their blogs, and anyone with
something unique to say can gain an audience and a steady paycheck with
the right techniques.
Starting A New Blog
Launching a blog requires some planning. This starts with the name and address of the blog.
It’s important to pick a good domain name, as the URL of a website is
one of the most powerful...
Why you should keep your Anti-Virus Up to date
It
should go without saying, but it’s always important to keep your
computer well maintained and reduce the risk of malware infections.
Antivirus Software Is Critical
The primary thing the inexperienced computer user forgets to do is
keep to the antivirus/malware program up to date. Antivirus programs are
not something that you install once and then forget about, never to be
used again. It’s critical that you keep the software up to...
How Often Should I Shut Down My Computer?
This
question gets asked a lot, and unfortunately there’s no easy answer.
All sorts of factors must be considered, such as how much power your
computer draws vs. how much your electric utility charges per kilowatt
hour; how important it is to you that you have immediate access to your
computer at all times; and on and on. Essentially, it boils down to your
own personal preference. Here are some things to consider:
Electricity Costs
At...
Troubleshooting a PC, Why is My PC Crashing?
Nothing can put a damper on productivity quite like a computer
that crashes on a regular basis. Sometimes, a crash is preceded by the
dreaded “blue screen of death” or another warning; other times, a
computer simply shuts off without any warning at all. In either case,
the end result is a whole lot of frustration, aggravation and lost work.
If your computer has been crashing frequently, you’d probably like to
put an end to it. Unfortunately,...
How to Protect Your Computer From Viruses, Security Tips
With millions of computer users browsing the web at any given time,
there are plenty of targets for malicious coders. While computer experts
don’t always know why coders choose to build harmful computer programs,
the fact is that it happens all the time. Computer viruses can steal
personal information, interfere with normal operations, attract spam and
even shut down your computer’s hard drive. Protecting your computer is
critical...
Buying a computer, Should You Buy a Mac or a PC?
Deciding whether to buy a Mac or a PC should be based on two main
points: your budget and whether the computer is primarily for business
or pleasure. Both types of computers are excellent for specific tasks,
although if you are planning to go to work and bring your computer with
you, you may need to consider what types of computers your coworkers
will have to make it easier to swap files or compare notes. Here a few
basic tips on how to...
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Making Screen Shots on your Computer without any Applications Such as "Light House"
In recent times, before we make a screen shot of a page in our Computer, we need to install various kind of Application before we could screen snap.
Amazingly found this for you:
Kindly follow these Steps
Step 1: Make Sure the page you want to screen snap is active.
Step 2: On your Keyboard, press the Print Screen
Step 3: Now click on Start
Step 4: Point your mouse to all program
Step 5: Point your mouse to accessories
Step...
INSTALL WINDOWS XP FASTER
In this post I will tell you about installation of
win XP in minimum time period.
Normally when someone tries to install windows
XP on computer, it takes around 30-40 min to complete entire setup.
It is too
much time to install windows setup.
I will tell you a method to install windows
more faster. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete windows
installation.
So to install win XP in short time please follow these steps.
Power on your computer and start with bootable windows XP cd
In first step window...
Software: Basics and Riduments
All the elements that go together to make up a PC fall into
one of two categories, hardware or software. This section
is about software, the stuff that runs on top of the hardware.
Webster defines software as 'something used or associated
with and usually contrasted with hardware as the entire set
of programs, procedures, and related documentation
associated with a system and especially a computer system.'
Nine out of every 10 PCs used in homes worldwide, run some type of
Windows operating system.
There are two types software found...
Tips in Cleaning the computer and its components
Introduction
Cleaning your computer and your computer components
and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working
condition
and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. In the above
picture, is a good example of how dirty the inside of your computer case
can get. In this example, its obvious that all the dirt build up will
prevent proper air flow and may even prevent the fan from working.
Depending on the environment that your computer
operates in determines how often you should clean your computer case....
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