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How important is a new motherboard in a computer?

2009-07-15T00:20:00.003-07:00

I want to put some new parts in my computer. My computer is pretty new, but I want to add a few things. If I want to put a new processor in my computer, is it necessary to put a new motherboard in it? I have an AMD 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 Ghz processor in it now.

How important is a new motherboard in a computer?
If you're running the Athalon 64 X2 then your motherboard is pretty current. It has a CPU socket called AM2. What you need to do is find a better processor that has that same socket, i.e. another Athalon 64 X2 with bigger number would be your best bet.
Reply:if you have that now you should be ok. double check your mb can support your new processor.. and that it can support more then 2 gig of memory.. make sure it cna do SATA (for your newer HD's) if it did SATA RAID that would be even better. make sure it supports EIDE cause the new Video cards are swinging that way....

Why does my computer monitor show some text lighty and others full black?

2009-07-15T00:20:00.002-07:00

Is it my video card not having enough brain power or perhaps the video card cannot display widescreen 3000 to 1 contrast ratio? Is it Windows Vista , I have heard many people having problems with Vista. The resolution of the computer matches the resolution of the monitor so I don't know what to do now. I have also checked the drivers.

Why does my computer monitor show some text lighty and others full black?
The video coming out of the card has an infinite contrast ratio. It is LCD panels that are limited in how dark the black is.

I am assuming that you have a LCD monitor.

Make sure your desktop resolution is set to the native resolution of the monitor. Make sure the refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.

Open up Notepad and fill the screen with H characters. Then press the Auto Setup button on the monitor.

The other place to check is the font smoothing. Try turning this off and repeating the auto set up.
Reply:it could actually be your gamma is turned up too high. That was a problem with mine right out of the box. Just go to the menu on the monitor and tune it to what you want. If that doesnt work then I would go to the video card settings, make sure you are running at 75mHz refresh rate, and that it is set up for standard wide screen settings.
Reply:Could it be that the lightly colored text are menu options that are not currently available.

For example: The Edit menu in a word processor will show the COPY command in light colored text if there is nothing selected on the word processor and PASTE will appear grayed out until something has been copied.

That's my guess!
Reply:Do u have a LCD monitor?

anyway, change ur resolution to the max that ur monitor can support, and then see whether ur problem is solved or not

Can a cellular phone affect a computer if it is left near it?

2009-07-15T00:20:00.001-07:00

Can a cellular phone affect a computer if it is left near it? Can it ruin the monitor? Can it ruin the motherboard? When I use my cell phone, it causes interference with radios, speakers, and televisions. It seems it could ruin my computer.

Can a cellular phone affect a computer if it is left near it?
Nope. It is just fine to keep your cell close to your computer. Don't worry about it. It won't hurt a thing.
Reply:i think the two frequencies can mess computers up. whenever my computer is left near my cellphone, it sometimes will make a funny noise. i hear it more often with stereo systems. call your wireless network and ask questions if you feel the need to.
Reply:It will cause interference, but it will not ruin it. My cell phone does the same thing to my monitor and my speakers. My monitor gets lines across it, and my speakers make odd noises. It's nothing to worry about.
Reply:No impossible. at most the speakers might pick up some feedback or noise. but it can't damage anything.... other than your brain....
Reply:no

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How did the computer geeks at Fortune 500 companies get through their interviews?

2009-07-15T00:20:00.000-07:00

My conception of them is that they are introverted and lack people skills, but please correct me on this.

Do you believe that resumes get you the interviews and interviews get you the job?

By what standard are computer geeks and techies admitted into large companies making hefty salaries?

Is it based on the behavioral interview or based on something completely different?

How did the computer geeks at Fortune 500 companies get through their interviews?
Microsoft never hires people on permanent - everyone must start out as a 'temp' which involves minimal interviewing. Sometimes the employees are temps for years prior to being hired on permanently - therefore proving themselves by performance not social skills.
Reply:Andre, foremost, your assumption is flawed.

"Computer geeks" no longer exist, at least, not in the light you put them. Given today's work environment, many people with technical aptitude have pursued technology oriented careers who might have otherwise pursued different fields. This is largely due to the stability of computer science type positions in the workforce and it's growing demand. As such, a significant portion of large companies "geeks" are not really geeks at all. Rather, they are educated individuals that possess more than merely technical skills.

Most companies today prefer well rounded individuals doing their "geek" work since those geeks have to be able to convey information to non-geeks. In addition, those same companies are making their geeks more customer facing and therefore require them to posses a certain level of communication ability as well as business acumen.

Granted, there are still those whom are extremely introverted and can't communicate if their life depended upon it. However, tech jobs are increasingly requiring a broader skill set.

Yes, I'm a software engineer and one of my greatest attributes is my ability to communicate with any audience, at least so I'm told.
Reply:There is a company who for a fee will have a person learn about you and you can send that confident, good looking person on your interview. When you get the job, just act like it was you all along. The interviewer will be to embarssed to actually say "that's not the person I hired." Everybody would think he is crazy.
Reply:In some parts i do but on the other hand you as a person has to make a impression also

How can I use the virus and spyware scan software without shuting down the computer?

2009-07-15T00:19:00.003-07:00

I have a Toshiba laptop. I know my computer have been in infected by some virus and spyware cookies. I used to use many different software to scan and stop the infection in my computer, but unsuccessful. Everytime I scan my computer, after 5 or 10 minutes, my computer is automatic shut down. I don't know why. I think the reason is because when I scan to a specific virus or spyware which is important for running other programs, the scanning software affects to them, so they cause the shutting down of my computer. Am I right? If so, could you help me to solve this problem, and show me another way to scan, kill and stop virus and spyware without cause shutting down computer? Do you know any free software I can use?

How can I use the virus and spyware scan software without shuting down the computer?
Your PC is shutting off, because you have two or more Anti-virus programs installed and they are not compatible.

You need

1 Ad-Aware

2Anti-virus

and a good firewall
Reply:There's a good list of free virus/spyware removal tools here, also has some good info on how to avoid stuff like this.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridof...
Reply:Free software that I like: "Spybot-Search %26amp; Destroy", "Adaware or Adware", "Avg" anti-virus.

You may be correct in your assumptions. Viruses and such, can indeed shutdown your computer. This may sound silly to ask, but are you using more than one software programme, at a time. I have encountered the computer shutting down while using 2 detectors at a time.
Reply:Use only one antivirus at a time. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some RAM/ hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful

What are the computer requirements for Motorola phonetools?

2009-07-15T00:19:00.002-07:00

My computer is almost full, but I can't find the requirements anywhere on the web. I might be able to make space, but I am not going to buy software that is to big for it. The help is much welcomed.

What are the computer requirements for Motorola phonetools?
Local hard drive with 120MB free space

http://motorola.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/mot...

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/nss...
Reply:there is a website for all downloads for tools on sprint at sprintpcs.com/downloads to get these tools for free for motorola

What cable should I used to connect my computer to a cable modem?

2009-07-15T00:19:00.001-07:00

I use a router now. I want to connect my computer to my cable modem directly. I used the cable that connect my modem to router and another cable connected my computer to the router, but they both didn't work. What cable should I used to connect my computer to a cable modem?

What cable should I used to connect my computer to a cable modem?
an ethernet cable you can buy them from computer stores they look like a phone line but the conection is larger
Reply:Its a CAT-5 cable with RJ45 connectors.

It should go Cable Internet %26gt; Modem %26gt; Router WAN %26gt; Then connect your PCs to the Router LAN

Then configure your router with the instructions given. Very simple.
Reply:a cable with an ethernet connection on each end.
Reply:You should be using a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable between the router and the cable modem. However, there is one specific port on your router that the cable must be attached to. Usually that port will be marked in some way. It will have "uplink" printed above it, be a different color, be slightly separated from the others, etc. Unfortunately it is different for every brand and model. Check the documention (r website) for the router and it will tell you which port you have to use.
Reply:The problem isn't the cable.

The problem is that the cable modem is expecting the MAC address of the router instead of the MAC address of the network card in your computer.

You need to turn-off the cable modem and computer for about 5 minutes, then turn-on the cable modem and let all the lights turn-on as usual, then turn on the PC.

Once you do that, you /should/ be able to use the internet.

The reason that you have to do this is because you are paying for only 1 IP address with your cable modem service and the cable company assigns IP address for each MAC address. Since the router has already taken the only IP address, you have to power-off the modem to make it "forget" about the MAC address of the router, then when you turn the cable modem back on, it will search for a new MAC address to assign an IP address to.

Good Luck,

Annorax64
Reply:use a standard 8 pin cat5 patch cable

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How could a computer network be improved to meet new and emrging technologies?

2009-07-15T00:19:00.000-07:00

With the new technology being increasing introduced into the field of IT, my question is: How could a computer network be improved to meet new and emerging technologies?

How could a computer network be improved to meet new and emrging technologies?
Wireless N

Blade storage servers with several terabytes(If you have a small business, not necessary)

1000MPBS Lan Speed (would require semi- high end computers, though)

All the same OS (Vista, XP, etc. Vista and XP together don't communicate very well when it comes to networking)
Reply:Intensify end user restrictions, and keep all software current and up to date.
Reply:Actually not much. We're running gigabit networking with some computers on the network still running Win2K. A lot of the new technologies don't affect the majority of the network.

Why did my computer start beebing when I put in my new video card?

2009-07-15T00:18:00.003-07:00

I just put in my 7900gs AGP and when I turned it on it started beebing endlessly.Nothing showed up on the screen. Was it the power supply? Also if so, is there a way to make it gain power by turning off certain things on the computer? Thanks.

Why did my computer start beebing when I put in my new video card?
Did you enable it in the BIOs of the Motherboard?

Is there enough amps on the +12volt rail? There should be a sticker on the side of your Power Suplply saying what the amps on the +12volt is, and look in the owners manual of your Video Card to see what it needs.
Reply:What did you have before that? did you have on board video card? did you disable that before you installed the new one?.
Reply:do u have a driver cd for it i think you shoulda installed that first if you have one
Reply:make sure u plug in the extra power connector on the side of the card...if it still doesn't work...

a 205w dell power supply isn't gonna be able to feed a 7900gs...u need at least a DECENT 350w (reason y i say decent is because the no-name brands don't output a true 350w of power)

...#1 reason y i hate dells in particular is their low power powersupplies that cut away at the upgradability.
Reply:The 7900GS for the AGP bus requires more power than the AGP slot is able to provide.

So the card has a power plug on the opposite side of where you plug the monitor in. You need to plug a cable from the power supply into the video card.

In other words, READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING :p
Reply:Go to the motherboards website on a different computer and see what the beeps are, it's a diagnostic code you are hearing

How to set up a mac computer network for an arts department at an elementary school?

2009-07-15T00:18:00.002-07:00

I would like to set up a computer lab of 8-10 mac computers that will serve approximately 180 students. Each student will maintain (with help, obviously) a portfolio of work done in art and music class. Therefore, I would like each student to have her own login ID and folder. Since the files will be audio and pictures, storage needs are high.

I will administer the network. I have mac experience, but I am not a sysadmin by any means. I can learn quickly and I am tech savvy, but I hold no illusions of becoming a Unix guru during this school year. The school will be able to get support for installation but I will need to run the thing myself.

Any ideas for hardware/software configurations are welcome. The workstations will likely be mac minis, other than that budget is not a huge issue.

How to set up a mac computer network for an arts department at an elementary school?
What you are trying to do is great, you sound like a wonderful teacher. What you are trying to do might be over your head though. You are probably going to need at least a 500gb server and a network (I wouldn't recommend wireless). Setting it up will be difficult and expensive, check with your district's tech department to see what they can do.

They did this same thing at my high school, but our digital art teacher raised the bar. We have the same system you described and it works perfectly. The tutorials he makes are a sure fire way to get students to learn quickly. http://maclab.guhsd.net

Another essential program to have is apples remote desktop, it will help you endlessly.

good luck.
Reply:All you'll probably need will be your Macs, an Apple Airport Base Station, and a Server with Mac OS X server to hold all the files and accounts. You'll have to make every student's account 1 by 1, as far as I know.
Reply:Try this link:

http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html

How come a computer mouse is called a mouse and not a rat?

2009-07-15T00:18:00.001-07:00

Y? why not a cat or a dog or a tree or a cheese this is unfair to other living and nonliving things a mouse has nothing to do with a computer!

How come a computer mouse is called a mouse and not a rat?
It is called a mouse basically because it looks like a mouse.
Reply:It looks like a mouse, the wire is it's tail, the 2 buttons are the eyes. It's not called rat because rat has bigger size and not cute. Mouse is rounder, smaller and cuter.
Reply:http://learningladder.org/basics/part1.h...

this is a good website. and it even has pictures!

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What does a computer assessment contain for a wireless company & why was I asked to bring my resume?

2009-07-15T00:18:00.000-07:00

I just had a phone interview today and then I was asked to come down to take a computer assessment and to bring my resume. Does that mean they will interview me? They initially obtained my resume online when I applied. Also what should I expect in this second interview? Any tips?

What does a computer assessment contain for a wireless company %26amp; why was I asked to bring my resume?
Normally, for a wireless company, they are hiring salesperson, the computer assessment will give you some question to determine if you are a right sales person, for example, are you a team-player? How do you feel comfortable talk to costumer? and do you enjoy sales?

The result will come in soon after you finish the exam, the company will let you know if you pass or not, for the interview part, it really depends on the store manager or assistant manager, they will decide which day will be good to interview.
Reply:It's depends on the position you are applying for. I would imagine it is a customer service / behavioral assessment which is very common these days. Expect an in person interview and bring your resume so the interviewer can use it as a guide for the conversation.

Really want to dazzle them? Bring a cover letter!

How do you connect a desktop computer to a router through ethernet?

2009-07-15T00:17:00.002-07:00

I'm having trouble connecting my desktop computer to the internet. The wireless internet works fine, but when I go to plus in the computer through ethernet to the router, it won't work. I've plugged the desktop into the cable modem to see if it was the desktop having troubles, but it worked fine. Please help.

How do you connect a desktop computer to a router through ethernet?
i have computer for 9 years .And builded a few of my own.But never use router before..

It suppose to be very easy right.
Reply:you might have to install the driver for the router so your computer recognizes it. The driver should be on the CD that came along with your router. (also, make sure the router is connected to the modem, and make sure its plugged in the right spots)
Reply:1. Did you configure the router properly? That is provided an IP Address to the router and selected Router with Ethernet connection and not USB?

2. Are you using a straight cable to connect the router to the Computer and both ends are crimped and connected properly good and firm?

3. If the Router connections are all provided properly, can you check to see if you can communicate with the router, that is are u able to ping the router? If yes, then your comp's communication with the router is intact.

4.As in any basic steps, ensure that all the settings given the router are correct, and SAVED.

5. Bring down the Windows Firewall or any other firewall, if any, you have setup.

6. Finally, reset the router to factory defaults,reconfigure and then check.

Once, you checkout all these points, you should be able to have your Net working in a jiffy,
Reply:This is a tough question to answer without actually seeing the way things are hooked up. The good news is that the wireless PC is connecting. That's good because that tells me that the connection between the router and the modem is correct.

Try using a different cable between the modem and the router. Maybe the one that you are using is defective. If that doesn't work check your settings for the network card. Make sure that it is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Also, clear any DNS or WINS settings that may be set. If, after doing that, you still can't connect, go to a command prompt. You do this by clicking on %26lt;START%26gt; %26lt;RUN%26gt; and them typing in CMD and pressing ENTER. At the command prompt type in the command: IPCONFIG /ALL and then press enter. This will display your courant IP settings such as IP address, Subnet mask, default gateway, etc. You should have an IP address of 192.168.xxx.xxx. The exact address will vary depending on the brand of router that you have but if your system shows your IP address as being 169.xxx.xxx.xxx or 0.0.0.0 then you might have a problem with the network card itself. Try replacing it with a different one. If it is integrated on the motherboard disable it and put in a PCI network card.

I have been working networks since 1989 and hooking up these routers is probably the easiest thing that I've ever had to work with. They practically configure themselves and most of the time if there is a problem it is hardware related.

Good luck,

Captain Computer

Why does my computer shut off when I start Zune media player up?

2009-07-15T00:17:00.001-07:00

I recently downloaded and instalted Zune media player. Now everytime I start Zune up my computer will freeze and shut down. How can I solve this problem?

Why does my computer shut off when I start Zune media player up?
It shuts off simply because you're freaking sexy and it can't stand to look at you and not jump your bones!

i love you ;)
Reply:this problem also occured to me. i changed my RAM and it worked
Reply:re-install it...reboot after

What is the difference between a computer that runs windows and an Apple computer?

2009-07-15T00:17:00.000-07:00

I just ordered an Apple computer and I have never used one before. Will I find it difficult to switch from Windows? Any advice or tricks I should be made aware of?

What is the difference between a computer that runs windows and an Apple computer?
The main difference between apple and windows is that the software used to run the computer (operating system) is different. One result of the different operating systems is that an apple computer organizes and names things differently (not too different but still different) than a windows computer. For example, 'recycling bin' on windows is called 'trash' on an apple.

But the basic interface is the same -- just point and click.

One of the reasons windows was created was to look and behave similarly to apple computers since people found apple to be user friendly.

In fact, if you're doing things like word processing, Internet, games, music, videos, pictures, then it'll look and feel really similar. It's when you're doing more advanced things like computer programming that the differences are more important. One apple computer trick I know is that if you're in a situation where the computer freezes, try pressing the keys 'control - open apple - delete' all at the same time. You'll see an apple that is not filled in on the keyboard -- that's the open apple key.
Reply:Like your question most answers are very general. Win vs Mac comparisons often take on the same emotional attachment as religious argument. I use both and perfer Windows because of the incredable spectrum of software that they can run. Macs are much better at video production (final cut pro) but the cost of the software is about over 2000 dollars. In general Macs cost alot more than PC's. I recomend you look at the web site www.xvsxp.com to see what areas will effect you most.
Reply:The operating system on a mac is unix based, so you will see a difference. You can get a windows emulator though if you want to.
Reply:Some people use Apples and Windows for many reasons. They might have different specs and stuff. Apples are very Stylish looking and might consider "cute". But I know one then that. If you edit videos and make your own movies and stuff like that like for hardcore editing. People prefer using a Apple cause they don't hang. I use Windows and sometimes when I render my video with Windows it freezes up. So theirs some things Apple is better than Windows and not.
Reply:Now, there is basically no difference between a Mac and a PC they both use x86 processors (in the form of Intel on Macs) and both can run Winodws. The difference is that Macs can run OSX which I think is far superior to Windows in many ways. But the good news is that if you want to switch to Windows on your Mac, you can use a utility called Boot Camp.
Reply:All righty. An Apple computer is toatally different from windows. Mac (the apple computer) has a different operating system, which u may find at first difficult to switch from a PC. HOWEVER, if you would like, u can program your mac to run Windows, (even better than it will run on a PC) which will let you, like, work windows on Apple. if you would like to do that, talk to your local Apple dealer. Otherwise, there are many similarities between apple and windows, and, if you want to switch, it might take you around a month-month and 1/2 to get used to it. I whish you a lot of fun with your mac. Bye bye!!
Reply:Ooooohhh... Well in my mind if you expertise is in any computer field you should definitely use Windows Operating system. If not go for a mac. The reasons are that you can pretty much view more information with Windows, hack, and implement more applications easier.

The main appeal of a mac is that they don't crash as much as Windows systems do in my experience, and the only thing they'll do for you is just open Application written in AppleScript, and browse the internet.

Macs look cooler too. The biggest difference is in the Operation System (OS). An operating system is pretty much what runs the computer. Everything you see is ran by the operating system. Macs current supported OS I think is called Mac OS OX while Windows current OS is Windows XP (they're comign wout with Windows Vista in early 2007).

Apple makes the computers that run on their operating system while Windows just makes the operating system, and other hardware makers such as HP, and Dell make the computer that Windows runs on. You can tell if yoru computer was made for Windows XP if there's a sticker on it that says Designed for Micrsoft Windows XP.

I realy don't recomend getting a Macintosh unless you just want web browsing, and have no specified computer experties.
Reply:a different operating system
Reply:Apple has different operating system, its diffrent from windows but it is also user friendly so you dont worry about that.

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How can I de-authorize a computer for my ipod without actually being ON that computer?

2009-07-15T00:16:00.003-07:00

I need to de-authorize my old, broken laptop from my new laptop. How do I do that? The only option that I can find is to de-authorize the computer I am currently using. Thanks!

How can I de-authorize a computer for my ipod without actually being ON that computer?
First, make sure that there are 5 computers authorized. You are allowed up to 5 computers. If you have 5 computers authorized, you'll have the option to deauthorize all of them. Then you can reauthorize that ones that you plan to use by playing a song and entering your password.

To do this open itunes, click the store menu(make sure you have the latest version of iTunes) and select view my account. Enter your password and there will be a button on the page that comes up that will let you deauthorize all.

How do you get rid of computer addiction?

2009-07-15T00:16:00.002-07:00

Please I need help. My grades dropped down last semester. I barely have a desire to eat when I am on. I slept on my computers on most days. When I am sleeping, all I think about is when I will be able to log on tomorrow morning.

I know this is not a healthy living habit and I do try to change. I go to several counselors; they don't seem to care. I ask my parents for help. Their answer: "How could you have computer addiction? It's not a disease." I even nearly threw my computer down a cliff but someone stopped me thinking that I was attempting a suicide.

At least I do have one positive side effect. I learn most computer languages online but I am not planning to become a computer programmer because I realize how overpowering computer programming is to have the power in taking over my life.

By now you're probably think I am crazy. I admit it too but I just need someone who has gone through addiction and overcame it to tell me how to stop mine. Thanks.

How do you get rid of computer addiction?
you really have to take control again. set a limit to how long you are online for fun etc and how long you are on to study then switch the thing off. I may be am not the best person to say this as its 4 am in the morning here in the UK and I am still up on the darn thing lol. but really switch it off take a walk with out taking the laptop with you. get out do fun other things find something else you like doing. anything as long as ifs safe and its not the computer. take care
Reply:Thanks for everyone's advice. I do try them all. Report It

Reply:guitargadfly helps me to get off first because his quote really gives me an eye-awakening: "You ask - on a computer- at a computer site filled with answers addicts- how you can get rid of a computer addiction. That's like an alcholic going to a bar…while asking everyone there how to stop drinking." Report It

Reply:"Ambivalence" and "Strives to be something" help me to lay off the computer fun the longest because I met the people online (from Japan actually. They wanted to visit the States so I told them they're welcome in my house. Four days later they notified me that they are coming. ^^) Report It

Reply:I have fun learning the exchange of cultures (I teach them surfing and they teach me cooking--sushi!). I decided then when I enter school I will sign up as a volunteer in the student international exchange program to get my mind off the addiction. Report It

Reply:"words_that_live_on" I am currently taking an online summer school course and I am surprised that I am actually learning a lot more than reading the typical course book. Report It

Reply:"snowboarderbum9876" I also tried your way before. It should work well but in my case my friends are all computer addict so when I handed over my computer they were not to eager to hand it back when I really needed to use it for school projects. lol. Report It

Reply:the first 3 days of stopping any addiction. you should start by cutting the hours you spend on your by a couple of hours. then keep increasing.

dookie- go to hell.
Reply:if you're not too crazy, think what makes you addicted to it? games? yahoo answers? chat? disable those. erase programs. disable internet.

if everything makes you addicted, stop reading this!!

get magazines! get on TV. go out with friends. have a life.

don't think of your computer as an enemy. the more you try to deprive yourself, the more that you'd want it. time yourself in front of the computer.limit your time usage.
Reply:There is such a thing as "computer addiction" %26amp; what you need to do, is devote more time on your studies, then reward yourself with a set amount of time on the computer each day. Let's say, you want to spend one hour on the computer each day. Set a timer to let you know when the time is up %26amp; sign off right away. Then do something that gets you away from the computer. Go outside to do something or go see friends, etc. Don't let the desire to be on the computer so much control your life. Life is way too short for that!!!
Reply:I was addicted to my laptop a long time ago...then something happened. Now when I get on, I am on for only a couple hours, and I could care less if I am on or not...it's just for school, e-mail, personal matters, and computer games. What worked for me was my friend asking me to go kayaking with her. I did that and now I am like in love with kayaking. Ask me any day, even when I am on the computer, and I will go kayaking. Find something that you like more than the computer (except video games, that's addicting, too). You don't have to throw it down a cliff, just step away from it for a little bit. Try to gain some self-control. Once you have done that and spent a little time doing something other than that, then return to the computer with self-set limits.
Reply:Step #1----Unplug your computer

Step #2----Have self-control

Step #3----Don't get on the computer

Hope i helped!!

=D
Reply:Go to the teacher and say the same . Ask her to arrange for all homework to be submitted on line. Many schools do it already ie. computer schools. You should get better grades with all the prereads you can do for every subject. No, stay on the computer... start your own brain a bit bye using this site more often. I have seen home work posted for answers .
Reply:Let's take a hard, cold look at your question: You ask - on a computer- at a computer site filled with answers addicts- how you can get rid of a computer addiction. That's like an alcholic going to a bar and getting drunk while asking everyone there how to stop drinking.

STOP.

STOP.

STOP.

Right now, after reading this answer. Turn it off. No more until you understand the compulsion. Tell the counselors and teachers that it's SERIOUS and if they won't listen find someone who will.

OFF now. If you can do that you are ready. If you can't you aren't.
Reply:Sounds like u got same addiction as I... Computers!!

I,m logging off for a while and getting on with my life. You can overdo things sometimes.

Little and often is my moto! (for a healthy life)

or, less is more?

Good luck to you!

and take care

luv nikki : )

x x x

...and, ya not crazy at all - I'm the one who's nuts! lol : )))
Reply:One addiction tends to be replaced by another...smokers addicted to the nicotine gum or any gum, alcoholics/ drugs...Me- Myspace to Yahoo, ...you have to find another hobby until you reach a level of computer use you are comfortable with.
Reply:It sucks the life right out of you does'nt it ...cutting back is good or try giving yr comp to a friend /parents and go cold turkey...good luck.
Reply:Ironically, the way I've snapped out of my periods of spending way too much time online is by meeting people who I started talking to online and going out and doing stuff in the real world with them. For instance, I met some people who like to go to Burning Man every year, and ended up going camping with them and making the trek out to the Nevada desert a couple of times. I also met my husband online by accident and.. well, okay, right at the moment I admit that we're both sitting at our computers, but we do some other things together too.
Reply:well if I had the same problem, I would give it to someone to hold on to and only let me use it for a set period each week, just put a password on it so they cant use it also.

I know its probably easier to say then do, but that would be the first step in trying to get over it.

and no I dont think your crazy as I know computers can be very addictive.

another piece of advice would be to leave your room and go to the library to study or a local coffee shop, I know thats what I do when I need to study, it gets you away from all the distractions around your room.
Reply:I am on the computer at three int he morning only because i get my exam results tomorrow in like tewelve hours. But i am addicted to computers. Get into a sport, or mechanics. WOW!!
Reply:I don't know how to help you but to be honest, I don't think that you're crazy. Nope, not at all! ^_^

We've all got our vices!

What is a router and does it work with my computer?

2009-07-15T00:16:00.001-07:00

I am currently using a computer, a normal windows XP computer. The only connection my computer has is a normal broadband connection. So is it compatible with a router? And in simple English, please tell me how does a router work and if a router works with my computer/type of connection?

What is a router and does it work with my computer?
Yes your computer is compatible with a router. There are routers and wirless routers for home use. Both are the same concept. A router job is to share internet connection to other computers or laptops or devices that have network capablities. A router does not provide internet but distributes your main broadbad connection to other devices. If you get a wireless router which would be better, could provide internet access to a laptop with having to run a phyiscal cable to your main broadband line. And of course with either router you can share printers and folders.
Reply:A router takes the signals from your broadband and "splits" them so that multiple computers can use them. People use routers with broadband connections all the time; I don't know of any reason you couldn't. However, unless you have more than one computer, there's no reason to do it, except maybe to go wireless. I only have one computer, but because of the way my place is laid out, I would have to run a 50-foot cable to get connectivity; I use wireless to get rid of the wire and still have connectivity.
Reply:A router is used for two reasons.. either together or separate, depends on your needs.

A router is a good firewall

A router is used to connect two or more computers together so that both can use the Internet and share files between the two.

The router is hooked up between the cable modem and your computer/s.

The router assigns LAN (local area network) IP's to each computer to make it simpler to network.

The router helps block port access into your computer and is a better defense against hackers then a software firewall such as Nortons Internet Security or other software firewalls someone might install on their system.

A router is very easy to set up if you read the instruction manual that comes with it.
Reply:A router is piece of hardware that let's several computers share one internet (and / or local area network) connection. If you only have one computer, then you really don't need a router. But say you go and buy a laptop that comes with built-in wireless LAN capability, then you would want to hook up a wireless router so that you could access the internet on the laptop.
Reply:A router works with pretty much any connection. You connect your broadband connection to it, the to your computer. Basically it filters out any data that is not intended for your computer.

Is taking a computer class required to graduate from high school?

2009-07-15T00:16:00.000-07:00

I'm taking this computer class that is way too boring for me.. I wanna switch, but I want to know if I really have to take it to graduate. I'm only in tenth grade so I guess I can take it again later but is it required for graduating?

Is taking a computer class required to graduate from high school?
Ask your guidance counselor.
Reply:Most schools require that you complete a year-long computer course. Most of the jobs you will apply for after college will require some basic level of computer skills like typing and word processing. So even if it is boring you should learn it if you want to be on top of things later in life.
Reply:Was required for me but this was 18 years ago (the infancy of personal computers lol). If you're advanced, see if they have any courses that would suit your ability. Its very important to be computer literate in today's job and college worlds.
Reply:It depends on the school. This would be an appropriate question to ask your teacher or your guidance counselor. If it is mandatory, I recommend you stick with it and don't plan on taking it later because why suffer through the first part of it twice? By that time, it will be even more boring.

Some things to consider:

1. Why did you choose to take this course in the first place? Keep this in mind when making a decision.

2. If it is mandatory, perhaps your school offers a more advanced course. Maybe you can pass out of it and go directly to the next level. This would probably be useful even if it is not a necessary course, especially if you have an interest.

Good luck!
Reply:i took all that in 8th grade

it was kinda fun

i took :

keyboard (1 and advance)

compter techongoloy

compter tech

straight A's

but yes it is required that why i took it in middle school

garden ridge

What prevents the making of a computer program to play console games?

2009-07-15T00:15:00.003-07:00

Would it be possible to create a program to allow play of console games on a computer? What steps would need to be taken to allow the play of console games on the computer? What have and can the video game industry do to prevent this?

What prevents the making of a computer program to play console games?
It is difficult to do. You have to write a program to read the information and emulate the console exactly (or, very close).

Emulators have been written for most consoles. Emulation is completely legal as long is it is not for a current generation console. Downloading the ROM images for games is illegal in most countries, though there are a few exceptions.
Reply:accually there are programs that do this...there called emulators...i have one for my N64,SNES, and sega...you can download games off the internet and play them on these programs....just type in emulator in a google search engine and you can find sites that give you both the program and games

Why will my computer not start when my iPod is plugged in?

2009-07-15T00:15:00.002-07:00

If my iPod is plugged into a USB port, when I attempt to start my computer, the screen is black except for a blinking white cursor in the top left corner. Nothing happens. What is the problem and how can I fix it?

Why will my computer not start when my iPod is plugged in?
it's probably in your start up settings... it's looking to the iPod to boot from... it can be fixed you just need to hit (i believe it's) F12 when the computer is first booting up, you need to change the order of where the computer is booting from.

otherwise, you can just unplug the iPod until your computer starts to boot up.

How to erase everything on the computer and restart from the beginning?

2009-07-15T00:15:00.001-07:00

My computer is infected by trojan and viruses and I can't seem to get rid of them. I want to restart my computer completely, but I don't know how. Please help.

I don't have the windows disc to reboot the comp.

How to erase everything on the computer and restart from the beginning?
Hello, if you want to completely erase everything, you are going to need to be able to restart the computer or at least boot it in at least safe mode. You will also have to have your windows disc to wipe it out. It is a requirement because once you erase it, how are you going to run your pc without an os?

The disc should lead you step by step.
Reply:Without an operating system disk (windows cd) or a restore partition , you will be left without a useable computer if you format the drive, so maybe try to use the system restore feature in windows xp. Of course, we are assuming you have windows xp:

start%26gt;programs%26gt;accessories%26gt;system tools%26gt;system restore
Reply:If you don't have the windows disk and you are not changing operating systems...forget that idea. There will be no way to format the disk.
Reply:Hi there.

Yeah, I know how intimidating installing a complex operating system is, especially if one isn't too knowledgable on every single technical term (not even me knows everything, and still learning) that comes up. Here's a perfect site with photos to help you step by step. It's very very good.

Note: You need to have the installation CDs for your OS and your programs.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/win...

Hope this helps you out, and good luck! :-)
Reply:If you want to reinstall windows it's obvious you'll need a windows disk there really in no other way but if you've never done it before you can end up in real trouble there are some real pit falls my advice is to get someone who knows what he is doing and get them to do it for you have a look here and you'll see what I mean http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx...
Reply:Ok, but, can you download this ISO (CDrom Image)? http://pclinuxos.com

Then, burn it to a CDrom. Reboot. Run. Plus, you can click on the 'install' icon. I would chose the defaults, and just click through.

This includes burners, MP3 players (15 of them!), an 5500 applications, including suites, programs, games...
Reply:You could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To:

start

programs

accessories

systems tools

system restore

This process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.

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Reply:you can use the " super fdisk" to erase everything from the hard drive

(http://files3.majorgeeks.com/files/d34e8...

but there is only one problem, you CANNOT install Windows again without the install disc!
Reply:if you don't have your windows cd, how do you plan on accomplishing your goal. you need your cd. or if not try installing an antivirus program like norton. if you know the virus name go to their website(symantec) and search for the virus and they will tell you how to delete it
Reply:internet or the whole computor?

What is the easiest way to set up a second computer to have Internet conductivity?

2009-07-15T00:15:00.000-07:00

I have an HP that is hooked up through Verizon. I have a second computer in another room. The rooms are not adjacent to each other. I got a Netgear setup to try and have the 2 computers access the internet on the same line. It is connected to do word processing. It has the card inside to enable it to access the internet. The boxes witht he antennae and modems are set up on computer number one. It will work very briefly and stop. What am I doing wrong? Any help will be appreciate as I am tired of jockeying for time on the computer. Thank you

What is the easiest way to set up a second computer to have Internet conductivity?
You need to check your Signal Strength meter in your tray on the lower right side. To get a good connection to the wireless router you need 1/2 of the signal strength meter lit or better. If you are less than 1/2, your signal may drop out with obstructions. Also check to see if your cordless phone is causing interference by picking up the line while you watch the meter. You can fix this by changing channels on your phone or through the router setup page. You may have some obstructions between you and the router. Try moving the router or antenna around to get a better signal at the remote computer. If you have better than 1/2 of the signal strength showing and are still having intermittant surfing, I would probably start off by doing a virus/spyware scan.
Reply:You need to call your ISP so they can give help in getting it all to work properly.

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What causes my computer to hang or freeze when i am streaming a audio video?

2009-07-15T00:14:00.003-07:00

When streaming a video from You Tube or any other site, after let say about five to ten minutes, my computer hangs or freeze. I am running XP Home on a Gateway, with an Intel Pentium III processor, 1.10 GHz, 256MB of RAM.

What causes my computer to hang or freeze when i am streaming a audio video?
Probably the relatively small amount of RAM in your system. Most people recommend at least 512MB of RAM when running XP.

Basically, your computer freezes because XP is trying to allocate memory to play your streaming video which it cannot take away because it is using it for itself.
Reply:You are dealing with video and audio, you need 2 GB of ram.
Reply:You basically have answered your own question, not being a smartass or anything. Your pc needs upgrading if running xp on that much ram - how much hard drive space do you have and what kind of video card is running? if your running a pentium III my guess would be not very good vid card unless you have done some sort of upgrade.
Reply:Not enough memory.

The memory is used by the Operating System and many other programs. So they have to 'wait' for it to be available and because it is limited, they have to 'wait' longer and sometimes this make your system to appear 'hang' or 'freeze'.

Ever thought of upgrading your computer?
Reply:Some people realy should know stuff about computers before they give an answer...It is likely your internet connection or your ISP...the ISP or network host you are on (if you are on one) is caching the video but not forwarding it to your computer properly and it just gets stuck and you cant realy get the rest of it till the cache is wiped (this happens every so often with the ISP but networks can be maybe once a month or whenever the admin decides to...I dont know much about internet and networking but that is just a rough bit that I do know...

I do know that you can watch videos on youtube with a

Pentium II 450MHz, 64MB RAM and a 2MB dodge-o video card...beleieve me I've done it at TAFE and it works fine...we also encountered the same problem as you when we tried it on the TAFE's best computers which were way better than yours and even my home computer
Reply:A better feed for the connection, one that sends all data at the rate that it would be viewed at if it was on a DVD, a much faster video card, a faster dual bus mother board, and more RAM. You should also find out if XP unloads RAM after it is done with it, or if it just leaves data written to it in place, which has been a common problem for Microsoft. If what is written to the RAM is not deleted automatically, you need as fast a third party memory manager as you can find, that is within your budget.

Dual bus motherboards, these boards allow information to come to the CPU on one bus, and the processed information to leave on a different buss. While advertised as a 800 MHz bus speed mother board, they are not, but each buss does run at 400 MHz. I know, I have one.

Source for one of these, Pricewatch.com. The companies listed there usually have good prices. The website watches over those who use their service, so you can count on the vendors to do what they say they will.

How can i connect one computer to a distant computer,so that complete information in one is accesible to other

2009-07-15T00:14:00.002-07:00

I am into business and want to know connect the computer at home and at my office via internet(i don't wanna do anything that is costly).I have heard that there is a software(free) by which i can connect both computers such that the complete desktop of one computer is available on other,even though computers are kilometers away and cannot be joined through LAN.This is done via Internet only and no other mode of connection is used.IS this really possible if yes please tell me how?

How can i connect one computer to a distant computer,so that complete information in one is accesible to other
try beanywhere.com

Its good, you can first have a 30 day trial. Check out, if you like buy it. Else try different things.
Reply:It's more secure to use modems and PCAnywhere software.
Reply:yes, it possible for free.....the only 2 requirements are the following.....you must be running windows xp pro, windows 2000 pro or windows vista and have internet on both computers..... basically you have to open the port on the end computer which is something that you need to do yourself depending if you have a firewall/ router....and open a program that is in your computer already called Remote Desktop which is under accessories or under communications depending on the computer you have. on the computer you are going to log-on from all you need to do is type the ip address of the computer you are log-in into .....you can find out the ip by going into ipchicken.com ......then it will ask you for a user name and password..this should be the ones that you use when you log in in the end computer...once you are log-in it will lock the computer down so no one can see the screen that you are looking at.. let me know if this helps.....i can also do set it up for you for a small amount let me know if this helps.

What does it mean when your computer is processing data slowly?

2009-07-15T00:14:00.001-07:00

I have noticed lately that my computer has been processing data slowly. I installed and uninstalled many software applications and transferred a large volume of data to and from my hard disk during the past few days. What can be possiber reasons affecting my computer performance. Please help me out any answers will be greatly appreciated.

What does it mean when your computer is processing data slowly?
it could be quite a few things

you could have installed to many programs that have things running in the background and they are eating up all your RAM.

could be virus/spyware, do you have protection from those threats?

when was the last time you did a disk defragmentation or a chkdsk?

do you have all your windows updates up to date?

have you checked the event viewer to see if there are any issues going on?

good luck
Reply:I would look at defragmenting the drive, especially after a lot of disk activity.

Other problems could be memory related. Are a lot of programs launched or running in the system tray?

Then their every bodies nemesis spyware it can kill performance real fast. I would recommend running a spyware removal program several are available on the web.
Reply:It could be just dial-up. If not try scanning for spyware and virus's

What causes the computer to be frozen up on a certain calendar date?

2009-07-15T00:14:00.000-07:00

When I go to my newspaper website it has Tuesday January 15 news (this is the17). Is this the computer or the newspaper's problem? Or my DSL provider problem?

What causes the computer to be frozen up on a certain calendar date?
Hi,

If you are able to use the pc on other sites then I would assume that it the web site you, are viewing.

All sites have problems at one time or another, even Microsoft!

Arnak

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How do I export photos from computer album to my digital camera?

2009-07-15T00:13:00.002-07:00

I have a slide show of 25 photos on my computer in a Googles

Picassa2 photo album.

Can these photos all be transfered to my Canon G2 digital camera which I am able to attach to the computer?

If so how? Please detail the procedure!

I wish to do this so I can take the cameras flash card taken to

a photo shop to have a DVD burnt.

How do I export photos from computer album to my digital camera?
No. Cameras do not have the software necessary to show a slide show on any digital camera.

A photo store may be able to give you the steps necessary to do this.

I recently had a DVD slide show with music made for a memorial service for a dear friend.

I scanned all the photo into Photoshop and re-sized them all to be compliant with the screen where they were going to be presented. I renamed them starting with 001openingshot.jpg and went from there. I burned them all onto a CD and gave them to a professional to make the slide presentation and make it into a DVD presentation.
Reply:By using the proper USB patch cable to connect your camera to the front of your Tower, and follow the instructions that came with camera.
Reply:USB thumbdisks or mobile disks are very very cheap that I'm sure everyone nowadays can afford to have one. It's a very handy tool for transferring files especially photos from one pc to another pc.

If i were you, I would get one usb mobile disk instead of using the cam for bringing the photo files to the shop from pc.

What kind of computer should I buy for gaming?

2009-07-15T00:13:00.001-07:00

I really want a computer for gaming, but I don't understand the difference between computers. I went looking at a couple of places but the guys try to get my to buy the most expensive ones for more than 1000. Is it neccesary to spend that much for a good gaming computer? When I'm looking for a computer what should I be looking for? I really don't care what brand it is either.

What kind of computer should I buy for gaming?
Recommended computer requirements for good gaming experience:

1. 2.5 or higher GHz.

2. 1 GB of RAM (XP), 2GB of RAM (Vista).

3. Nvidia GeForce 6 Series and above.

4. 120 GB Hard disk.

5. LCD Monitor.
Reply:basic requirements:

core 2 duo CPU (at least T7200)

2GB RAM

good graphic card- ATI Radeon or GeForce

apart from that, you can get a fair amount of hard disk space, lets say at least 120 GB hard disk space..

That will do i think...
Reply:What kind of games do you want to play?
Reply:Hey!! jus check out th compaq presario v3611au ...

it hz got th AMD althlon x2 processor wit Geforce 7150 graCrd.... Cheap...YEt powerfull!! AMd processors have a very good graphic support!!
Reply:Buy one who's high in memory and RAM
Reply:DELL XPS systems are designed to meet your gaming requirements. check out their website www.dell.com

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How do you remove candle wax from a computer tower?

2009-07-15T00:13:00.000-07:00

I had a fully melted candle on a candle warmer tip over, and covered the front of my computer tower. It covers both my CD drive and DVD drive, and im afraid to open them, and getting wax into the interior of my computer. How do I remove it, without damaging my computer tower?

How do you remove candle wax from a computer tower?
You should take your front panel off,it should tell you how in your owners manual,then you can get the wax off of it with really hot water poured over it.Hopefully with that front panel off you can use a hot iron and an old towel to get the wax off the drive panels.put the towel over the front and heat the towel with the iron to suck the wax into the towel.That should take care of the biggest part of it.
Reply:Take a towel and hot iron. Place the towel over the wax and start to iron. This will melt the was on to the fabric. Frequently move the towel as wax will build up on it. This will work for the flat areas. As for the grooves, take a toothpick and start to scrape. You will never remove all of the residue, but it will help. Do not use the steam setting on the iron.

How can I eliminate dust caused by my computer?

2009-07-15T00:12:00.004-07:00

My computer attracts a lot of dust and makes everything around it dusty. My computer is in my room next to the door and there is a window on the left wall. Without moving my computer, is there some way to get rid of all this dust? Is there some sort of machine that will constantly and quietly suck up or trap all of the dust?

How can I eliminate dust caused by my computer?
It isn't hard to find a dust filter on ebay. We have one called CleanAir System 40 from Philips.
Reply:Everything in our lives are dust catchers, even us. All electronics are bad, especially our computers. Don't think there is a sure fire way to rid our life of dust. I found a couple items that do help. A ionic air cleaner on far side of room where I use my PC and old fashioned cotton baby diapers, (you can find at Sears) are great dust pickups. I bet there are many more good tips also out there in Yahoo Land. Let us all take note and find out what works best!
Reply:Firstly u need to open up ur CPU and clean it up(means the dust).....then also if the problem continues.....change ur CPU's vents......this will eliminate your problem....

Abhishek

The Gladiator
Reply:Swiffer Duster

Dust is every where! Good Luck!!
Reply:CLEAN IT A GOOD IDEA DO U THINK
Reply:it doesnt cause it but the fans do move it about and you notice it on the computer and near it, you can get an air cleaner unit for the room

What project on computer science can i do for the exhibition?

2009-07-15T00:12:00.003-07:00

I am a student of B.Tech 2nd yr from IIIT in India.Please help me and suggest some rockin project for a science exhibition tht i'm goin to participate.The project shd be based on computer science or IT and suitable for my level?

What project on computer science can i do for the exhibition?
The best project would be one that interacts with the people. Maybe a USB camera connected to a computer and voice output. The camera might read the number of fingers a person holds up then says "three". Hardware and software both, plus fun interaction is always a winner!

MIKE
Reply:u need to give the details of doing the project Report It

How much would you pay an hour for computer training?

2009-07-15T00:12:00.002-07:00

I am planning on opening an one on one computer training business in my home or at the customer's home. I will offer typing, basic skills, word, powerpoint and internet. I have a B.S in business, currently teaching computer classes at the adult learning center and I have taken many computer courses.

1. How much would you pay an hour for my services?

2. How much should I charge for mileage to go to the customer's home?

How much would you pay an hour for computer training?
G'day ...

Although this is difficult to answer, as any number could be right (or wrong) ... I'll give it a shot based on my experience ...

1. $50/hr is a good starting base number ... increase/adjust according to level/scope of training etc....

2. you can do this one one of two ways: a) stick to a set travel radius and add to base cost, or b) add to base cost based on a case by case basis

Good luck ...

sepal

My computer freezes whenever i start my computer for 1 hour, what is the problem?

2009-07-15T00:12:00.001-07:00

My computer freezes whenever i start my computer for 1 hour, what is the problem? Everything works well for the hour or two then it freezes, any solutions?

My computer freezes whenever i start my computer for 1 hour, what is the problem?
Not enough cooling system... maybe your processor and video card is overhearting and also check your memory module and power supply... and another solution is check your Power Options/Scheme configuration... and also check your currently running programs/process manager...

Try this! www.tune-up.com

Enjoy!
Reply:I'm guessing some bizarre overheating problem is causing your motherboard to shut down. Check your fans and make sure they are spinning.
Reply:if you are playing games and it freezes its because your pc is exhausting your ram, get more ram or lower the specs for your games or visual settings on your pc
Reply:Overheating, software problems, hardware, drivers.
Reply:could be a driver conflict with direct x if game playing or just a driver conflict. Update your drivers to the latest ones

To start a computer clean up and minor repair thing?

2009-07-15T00:12:00.000-07:00

I need software right ?

So i would need to know whats the best antivirus software out there to use . Free, or to or to buy.

Second I need to know what price i should charge people ?

Iwant to say $60 for the computer virus removal.

If there is any other info anyone want to share . I want that 2.

To start a computer clean up and minor repair thing?
software would help.

AVG makes good antivirus software as does PCCillin. Viruses sometimes take more than one shot to remove, so you may want to change your fee to hourly vs flat.

You can request rates from Nerds and Dogs and see what their rates are, then undercut $5 so you're a little cheaper.
Reply:avg free is perfect for you

the only true way to remove a VIRUS is to format the system
Reply:In the UK, a lot of places charge about £25 for this about $50.
Reply:well it sounds like you dont really know much about computers to fix others so i recommend you learn some more until you can answer your own questions. sorry champ
Reply:AVG is the best anti-virus program ang it's free and spybot search and destroy is also fre and is the best for spyware. It really depends on howmany hours you spend doing the work....perhaps AU$20 an hour

Hope this helps

What do you do to ensure that your computer is regularly maintained and tuned-up for peak performance?

2009-07-15T00:11:00.001-07:00

Over time, computers can pick up clutter that can cause their performance to degrade. Hard drives can also undergo defragmentation, which can slow down your computer. What do you do to help keep your computer running at peak performance levels?

What do you do to ensure that your computer is regularly maintained and tuned-up for peak performance?
OK, OK, as a techie, I'll cop to being a little derelict as regards my personal computer. But I usually run Frankenstein machines that are pieced together from other people's junk, with slight performance mods.

However, what I recommend and do with any computer that I service:

First and foremost, a physical cleaning at least twice a year. Open the case and blow out the dust. Most systems I service with performance problems have dust and blocked vents as a major performance issue. Check to see that all cards, memory and drive cables are properly seated (make sure the power is disconnected and drained and that you are properly grounded to the machine before doing this).

At these semi annual service times, remove all unnecessary software and programs. Remove items from the start menu that are unneeded. Too many start menu items use up system resources, and because they run in the background you usually don't see them.

Empty temporary Internet files. Minimize the number of toolbars you run on your browser. Check around and find out which browsers use fewer resources, especially if you are running an older machine.

On this semi annual clean you also want to defragment your hard drive and run error checking. If you have questions on how to do this, you can do a search for the answers either on the Internet or by using Windows' "Help and Support" feature.

On a weekly basis, run your antivirus/antispyware software. Make sure to update your software everytime you run it, either by directly connecting to the Internet, or if that is not possible by downloading from a connected machine and installing manually. Antivirus/antispyware updates are crucial, as new threats pop up daily. A good registry cleaner doesn't hurt as well.

If running a Windows machine, do Automatic Updates. You can set this a few different ways. As a techie, I have it download and install it later, usually waiting to see if others report performance problems. I then install after the performance issues have been fixed.

If you take care of your computer it can last a long time. Hopefully these tips will help you in doing so.
Reply:well i think first of all you should remove all the shortcuts from your desktop

then try to remove all softwares, temp once in a week for example internet temps or photoshop temps if you use it

after that use anti spy ware and anti viruses

defrag your hard disc once in a month

and clean all unused software
Reply:We use System Mechanic 7. It defrags RAM, searchs for spyware/adware. Cleans up clutter.
Reply:I use ccleaner every week, to clean all the junk; perform registry scans to remove invalid entries; i scan for viruses and spyware every so often, although zone alarm, updating defenitions daily, is pretty thorough- thus decreasing how often i must scan; i defragment my disk, and my registry every so often, and try to shave off unneeded programs. also, it's every so often important to open up your case and vacuum all the dust out, off the case fans and cpu fan. the cooler your pc, the faster it will run - which also means ensuring it is positioned to take advantage of its cooling devices. i try to make sure mine is always at least half a foot in all directions from the walls surrounding. if you have kids or frequent visitors, this may be a necessary check.
Reply:One thing that helps so much is to keep your desk top clear of as many icons as possible. This keeps less processes from running unnecessarily. Consolidate your desktop icons.

Also use Mozilla Firefox when surfing the net. It is so fast and adware free!!!
Reply:Use any OS other than Windows!
Reply:On a regular basis clean dsc and defragment. Periodically delete unwanted data.
Reply:Defrag your computer often. Also, run spyware software such as spy bot search and destroy. Get a good antivirus software program. Buy extra memory.
Reply:I defrag when needed. Usually 1 a month. I have virus protecter and scam protection. I get updating on a regular schedule.
Reply:i use pc health on windows live to clean my pc this is a free service
Reply:I repair computers for a living and having cleaned many many

infected machines this is what I recommend.

Use a good resource friendly anti virus like AVG or NOD32. Norton and McCaffee are resource hogs do not use them. Use both Spybot and AdAware both because one catches things the other doesn't.

Keep your Start up menu clean with in msconfig. The less processes you have going on in your memory the better.

Use Firefox for internet browsing. It is less vulnerable than Explorer. Netscape is also pretty good. Avoid toolbars like Yahoo (sorry!) and Google in your web browser at all costs. They really slow your browser down and many of them are spyware. Don't open anything when you're online that you're not totally sure of. If you must surf porn and other questionable sites (gambling, "free offers",Kazaa etc.) then run anti spyware and antivirus scans afterwards.

Delete unused programs. Defrag regularly.

If you have more than 40 processes running in Windows Task Manager (CTRL/ALT/DEL) then you are losing performance and you need to clean up your start menu or you may have an infection.

Perform scans and updates regularly.

If most people did this then I would be a lot less busy. (On second thought do the exact opposite of what I just said.....)
Reply:program it the right position
Reply:You could try upgrading to Windows Vista. It appears to be quite stable. Mostly because many programs and most hardware doesn't work with it so that should cut down on your clutter.
Reply:I regularly disk clean and deframent my harddrives.
Reply:scandisk and defragment once a month
Reply:Try this.

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/5208

I did the following and disabled all the startup programs and it sped everything up.

Stomp auto-starting programs. Click Start %26gt; Run and type "msconfig" at the prompt. Click the Startup tab and look at all that junk that loads when you launch your PC. Do you really need "Adobe Reader Speed Launch"? Probably not. Turn off anything else that looks useless, but be careful not to disable Windows system components.
Reply:i use the norton anti-virus thingy, very efficient
Reply:If you are using a windows machine the re-install windows every 6 months. I have all my important data on a separate partition in the hard drive, so that stuff never gets erased.
Reply:Give it to charity and buy a new one
Reply:My boyfriend has a degree in computers and takes care of all my computer maintenance.
Reply:If you have a windows computer you may be left with no other option other then to format it and start over after using the computer for a bit. A better option is to use Macintosh or Linux, which of coarse is going to get this suggestion many thumbs down due to the enormous amount of people out there scared of change. Yet perhaps before this suggestion is hidden from view so that it won’t offend or scare so many of you out there, I can make one point clear to some. A WINDOWS COMPUTER SLOWS DOWN OVER TIME, FOR NO REASON OTHER THEN AGE AND USE! THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ON A MACINTOSH OR LINUX PC! There, I feel better, if so much as one courageous person takes the plunge into the unknown and finds that these alternatives are not only user friendly but also powerful and reliable then I will be satisfied. I’ll even do you windows die hards one better, KEEP YOUR WINDOWS OS, and duel boot using a Linux distribution of your choice. This allows you to go online using the Linux OS and keep the windows OS for all of those must have programs. This will also GREATLY increase the life of your computer and windows install before formatting is necessary. With that said, let the thumbs down commence.
Reply:The problem is when you leave your laptop on 24 hours a day and never shut it down. You have to turn of your Desktop PC or Lap Top if you are not using it. This will slow down your computer because your computer fan will never shut down because of temperature issue and will suck in dust and hairs. My nieces lap top computer was working super slow and I've had done Spy-ware scan, Disk clean up, and de-fragment the hard drive and the computer still had the same problem. So I decide to strip the lap top apart and clean it my self with an air compressor and the processor coils was full of dust provoking the CPU to overheat and perform slowly. After cleaning the computer inside the lap top was as new when she got it the first time. So that was the main problem of slow performance... If you dont know how to strip a lap top take it to a technician computer store to have them clean for you. If you have any other question feel free to ask me.
Reply:My style is to:

1. Shut Down my Computer for an hours.

2. Clean Temporary Files

3. Clean Registry Files

4. Delete Unnecessary Files

5. Delete Cookies

6. Cleaning Internal Body of my System Unit

7. Disable Unused Hardware

8. Devide Hardisc into Different Partations, one for operating system and program files, one for user's documents, one for multimedia files and etc.

9. Use optimizer program

10. Me, I really don't use Anti-virus program...its make my computer so slow, if virus came, I reinstalled my OS again, in fact, i don't have to worry with my important files cauze, they are in different partitions, all i have to do is format partation which contained the OS and Program files...

This normal to me...in fact, i have pentium one here with 11 years of age...hehe
Reply:Some may not like this answer, but it may help others. I bought a Mac. No spyware or viruses. Mac never fragments files so no weekly defragging. I have had a Mac for 6 years and have never used an antivirus, spyware remover, or defragged. OS X has never crashed and I have never had any real issues. No complaints here. Now that Mac runs Windows, how can you go wrong?
Reply:well i got a 250 gig external hd that i put everything on and download everything to so my desktop stays clean at all time. All the anit virus bs really isn't needed and my computer runs just as well as it did the day i got it.
Reply:Yes I too use CCleaner, I like the program. I also "definitely" stay away from Norton's AntiVirus (used to be a fan) AND McAfee. I personally use Grisoft AVG and have loved it.

I do not defrag all the time because this will put undo strain on your hard drive. Hard drive have a limited number of hours for its lifespan. Unless you constantly install or delete programs you shouldn't have to defrag very often. (I defrag once a month or two).

Keeping your "temporary internet files", browser cache, temp directory, history, cookies, and recent document folders free are good routines to follow. I stay away from "unknown" internet sites which can infect your system with adware or spyware. I diligently use Lavasoft's Adaware. I love the program!

Shut your computer off often, not only to give your components a rest (remember, every component has a limited number of usage hours) most are listed on the packaging with the hardware. This also allows your memory (TSR's) to clear.

Most of all, just use common sense with your computer and don't over do it! OVERDOING IT WILL RESULT IN HARDWARE FAILURE!
Reply:I remain unconvinced about registry cleaners, has anyone actually proved that they do any good whatsoever?

Best tip I can give is choose your Anti-virus carefully, the market leaders Norton and Mcafee have a huge impact on your computers speed. Norton 2006 can slow your file access times down by as much as 2369% !!!
Reply:Time Warner Cable advised me to turn off my firewall to boost performance as their server already provides same.
Reply:Change your operating system to LINUX....it is much better faster than windows. And it NEVER gets spyware or viruses.
Reply:Disc cleanup and defrag. wish l knew more or other things to do. These are two things that will be in your control panel.
Reply:I use the DEfragmenter for one,second I you usually have software that will clean out all your old ,unused or TEMP files and folders, also you can use desktop wizrd to get all those PRGRMS U dont use OFF your start up and D-top.

What kind of computer would you recommend to play high quality games?

2009-07-15T00:11:00.000-07:00

I am looking for a good gaming computer that games like microsoft flight sim x and the new train sim x will run on. I am not looking to spend a whole lot of money but any suggestions would be great.. Thanks!

What kind of computer would you recommend to play high quality games?
Hi

Because Train Sim 2 is not due out until next year, I don't know what the requirements will be.

Flight Sim X, on the other hand, has the following minimum system requirements:

* Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista

* Processor: 1.0 Ghz

* RAM: Windows XP SP2 - 256MB, Windows Vista – 512MB

* Hard Drive: 14GB

* Video Card: 32MB DirectX 9 compatible

* Other: DX9 hardware compatibility and audio board with speakers and/or headphones

* Online/Multiplayer Requirements: 56.6 kbps or better for online play

I suggest you aim to get a computer that has a decent graphics card, and at least 2GB of RAM, to ensure you enjoy playable frame rates.

HTH,

Deep
Reply:14 Gb is a joke, yes it's a requirement, but you are confusing the original poster, 14Gb is what's needed after your "state of the art" pc is built. Best place to read is http://www.tomshardware.com Report It

Reply:if you want a good comp for gaming and dont want to spend a ton of money then you would definently look into building ur own comp. that is wht i did and it only cost me about 700$.
Reply:AMD Phenom 9850

Four 3870 X2s in Quad crossfire

790FX Motherboard

4GB 1066 DDR2 RAM
Reply:if you want QUALITY you should get an alien ware computer but they are rally espensive but they are really worth the money
Reply:One with a fast processor, plenty of RAM and most of all - a great graphics card.
Reply:http://www.hp.com

Look around in the desktops, nice gaming ones starting at like 500$...

printable cards

What are the methods of stopping computer addiction?

2009-07-15T00:10:00.003-07:00

I admit, I'm addicted to going on the computer and I wish to stop. Now I don't need any, "Shame On You" posts because that's only going to make it worse. I'm asking about how can I stop my addiction of computer use? Help me, thanks.

What are the methods of stopping computer addiction?
*Try focusing on other things in your life....Hobbies...Take a walk...Talk to a friend...Or go to Computer Addictions.com..Good Luck friend*
Reply:The computer is very powerful, and does many things. What aspect are you addicted to? Gaming? chatting? news? pornography? email? myspace?
Reply:First I'ld reccomend you pack your computer up, or if you absolutely need it, put it in an out-of-the-way place and make sure to use an uncomfortable chair for it. Then, find other ways to spend your time. Go out with friends. Try to avoid staying at home. After a week or two you should be fine.
Reply:just find your other hobbies without computer or mp3! just go out from your room %26amp; read novel or magazine!
Reply:first step:do you watch your computer everyday?

if you do this,first reduce day by day.

get yourself involved into other activities.

then reduce into two days.

read good books.

involve into your family situations.

then make Sunday's as your web searching days(like me).

then you will be completely get out of computer addiction.
Reply:Shame on you!

Look, if you wish to stop your computer addiction, just hit it with a hammer. Problem solved.
Reply:Unplug it for about three months.
Reply:change your cozy computer chair in for a slightly too short wood kitchen chair. unhook everything so it takes you 10 minutes to set-up. I wouldnt criticize you...I feel myself spending too much time-and at least we realize it...some people live their lives through the net.
Reply:throw it out
Reply:just through away your plugs and have fun
Reply:My husband is bi-polar and when he goes through his manic phases he can stay on the computer for days. You might want to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist. You might have a compulsive/obsessive disorder.

How do I transfer my Internet Favorites from 2 home computers to my work computer?

2009-07-15T00:10:00.002-07:00

This is probably a simple solution to a simple question, but so far I haven't found an answer. I have two home computers-a laptop and a desktop-that have different Internet Favorite bookmarks. How can I transfer those bookmarks from both computers to my work computer?

How do I transfer my Internet Favorites from 2 home computers to my work computer?
IE6:

File%26gt;Import/Export%26gt;Export favorites

Firefox:

Bookmarks%26gt;Organize Bookmarks%26gt;

select File then select export
Reply:If you are running Windows XP on both PCs and using IE... just copy the C:\Documents and Settings\(your profile name)\Favorites folder on a USB drive. Move the USB drive to your other computer and do the same. Take the drive to work and copy it to the same location on your work computer.
Reply:If u have any version of Internet Explorer on your computers, follow the information from this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/211089

If u have Mozilla Firefox click on bookmarks%26gt;Organize bookmarks then copy and past the ones you want into a new folder that you can transfer to the one at work

What's the difference between the computer and console games of the Sime 2?

2009-07-15T00:10:00.001-07:00

Hi, I have the Sims 2 on the computer, but it takes so much time to load because i've got a really slow computer, so i've decided to buy it for the ps2 or x-box. Is there a difference?

What's the difference between the computer and console games of the Sime 2?
the console version is so different

console

full of missions

bad graphics

bad gameplay

no other mode except storyMODE

PC

BEST

:P
Reply:yes the diffrence is in the ps2 and xbox and gamecube u can move ur sim using the analog stick but they dont grow up and cant have lil' children and it loads more fast (depends on the slowness or fastness of ur pc)
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Reply:There are Major differences in the console version you cant build a house, have children, grow up. and you have to do all these stupid mission to help people you don't even know.My opinion don't even waste your money to buy it stay with the PC version its Worth the wait. :3

What kind of computer should I purchase?

2009-07-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

I'm looking at a new computer to buy in the future maybe. Asking around I was told "you're looking at 2 gig of ram minimum, an 8800GTX, and a good Intel C2D processor (ex: E6700)." I was wondering what type of computer would have all that or a computer with the equivalent of that and how much it would be. I'm not the greatest with computers so don't get to technical with me. I will spend as much as I need but cheaper is better. A laptop would be best but a desktop could work.

What kind of computer should I purchase?
hmm, thought you might want a new pc in the past. oh well.

yeah, the guy at circuit city, best buy, etc sold you. the recommendation is good, but you don't have to have that at all. plus, their pc's are twice what they cost online.

i WOULD recommend getting 2 gigs of ram, but you can get 1 installed and buy another gig from newegg.com. it's super easy to install.

i found it funny too he said 2 gigs of ram at a minimum. um, pc's only hold 2 gigs of ram if they're 32 bit systems like 99% of computers out there. only recently can you get a 64 bit system that'll take 4 or 8 gigs like expensive macs can or desktop systems.

the 8800 is merely a graphics card. if you don't game or render vids or graphics then you don't need anything special. intel c2d is an intel core 2 duo processor. it's just what's new and i would recommend getting something newer rather than slower and older. chips only get older and slower compared to new every single day. get something to last.

biggest thing to consider is your monitor if it's a laptop and the processor. do you want 12, 13, 14, 15, or 17 inch monitor? you gotta live with it forever. can't upgrade.

also, how many usb 2 ports and firewire.

everything else you can pretty much upgrade and get an external one of. like a dvd burner for $60 top of the line. external hard drive space. wireless will be built in any laptop. you can get wireless mice, bluetooth, all sorts of things that plug into your usb ports.

you can get a decent laptop called a dell inspiron 1501 from dell.com for $549. just say you're a small business because if you say you're a home user they'll charge you $150-200 more and make you get a Vostro.

best deal is to get the most bang for your buck. some deals are good, some not so good. depends on your budget too. i saw a nice toshiba satellite for $749 from circuit city 17" widescreen that i'd get to replace my 4 year old 17" toshiba
Reply:Thats too high for an ordinary use, this is an extrme PC already and this cost $1500-2000 depends on the board u use. You can shift to C2D E3400 for lower cost but better performance too. Be sure board supports both Processor and Video Card.
Reply:alienware, but htey cost alot
Reply:hp.
Reply:Greetings!

What do you plan to use the computer for? If you think you'll ONLY do e-mail, internet surfing and some light word processing... you can get a new desktop OR laptop for $500 - $1,000. You may be able to find some good used / refurbished models with good specs for little $.

IF you plan to do high-end gaming, video production, photo editing, etc.... plan to spend more $ and get what you THINK you'll need down the road.

If you don't plan to constantly upgrade or buy a new computer in 6 months to a year, then get a better machine than you think you'll need now, so you can grow into it as your needs increase.

I wish you Peace.
Reply:It is imperative that you decide on a budget. There are so many choices out there that you might end up spending weeks until you decide to buy something and by that time a new model will come out.

Since there is always a trade in mobility and performance, first and foremost, think about what do you want to do with it. If you are going to be using it for browsing the internet and various Office tasks then go for mobility. Make sure that you buy a laptop that's under 5 lbs., with a 14 inch display. Rember, the greater the screen the smaller the battery life and the heavier.

However, if you are buying it for playing the latest games and for recording some HD then go for performance and buy a desktop.

Hope this helps
Reply:i dont know you need an 8800gtx (do you really need the highest end video card?) the e6700 has no justification over the e6600 besides splurging extra money...

e6600/8800gts/680i mobo/2gb kit of GOOD memory (low latency high mhz) good psu/ good case (check antec900 gamer) you may consider higher speed hdd's(striped raptors :-x) for your os and a big gb hdd for storage
Reply:Sounds like a gaming computer...So if your into that go to http://www.ibuypower.com
Reply:Hi, I read you question and the specification of the computer that u want. today you can get like that computer from every major store like domayne, harvey norman office work, and more only if you leave in australia. however you should remember that this cost more than AU$2000.

Cheers man.
Reply:tough, finding a LT with a nv8800.

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How does a software identify the computer where it is installed?

2009-07-15T00:09:00.003-07:00

A computer has a processor, hard drive etc. We buy software like OS, office etc, for installing in it. But you can not install it in another computer. How does the software identify its "home" then? If I change the hard drive then can I reinstall the same software or I can not?

How does a software identify the computer where it is installed?
Each Network Interface Card has unique MAC Address.

All the components in the computer have a ROM which stores the serial number of the product. So the Motherboard etc. have a serial number which can be retrived.

The OS stores all these details during installation and during activation. The serial key is responsible for protectiting software piracy along with the activation which determin the HOME of the OS.

The activation has some threshold limitations.

Windows Product Activation (WPA) checks 10 hardware details

Display Adapter

SCSI Adapter

IDE Adapter (effectively the motherboard)

Network Adapter (NIC) and its MAC Address

RAM Amount Range (i.e., 0-64mb, 64-128mb, etc.)

Processor Type

Processor Serial Number

Hard Drive Device

Hard Drive Volume Serial Number (VSN)

CD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-ROM

It then calculates and records a number based on the first device of each type that was found during setup, and stores this number on your hard drive. Initially, this is sent to Microsoft in an automatic dial-up, together with the Product ID number derived from the 25-character unique Product Key used in setting up Windows.

The hardware is checked each time Windows boots, to ensure that it is still on the same machine. Also, if you subsequently perform a complete format and reinstall of Windows, Microsoft’s activation center will have to be contacted again because the information held on the machine itself (the number previously written to your hard drive) will have been wiped out by reformatting the hard drive. If your hardware is substantially the same, this will be done by an automated call without your needing to talk to anyone.

What does ‘substantially the same’ mean? WPA asks for ‘votes’ from each of these ten categories: ‘Is the same device still around, or has there never been one?’ Seven Yes votes means all is well — and a NIC, present originally and not changed, counts for three yes votes! Minor cards, like sound cards, don’t come into the mix at all. If you keep the motherboard, with the same amount of RAM and processor, and an always present cheap NIC (available for $10 or less), you can change everything else as much as you like.

If you change the device in any category, you have lost that Yes vote — but will not lose it any more thereafter if you make changes in that category again. So, for example, you can install a new video display card every month for as long as you like.

Note that it appears that if you boot with a device disabled (disabled — not removed), the device is not found in the enumeration — so if, say, you disable a network connection which uses the NIC and then reboot, you may be missing its three votes and find that a new activation is needed. If you are doing such things, take the Hint 3 in What about formatting a hard disk? below, and restore the files concerned once the NIC is back in service.

What if I make too many changes?

If, on Windows startup, there are not the required seven Yes votes, the system will, in the original version of Windows XP, only boot to Safe Mode. You will be required to reactivate by a phone call to Microsoft. You will have to write down a 50-digit number, call into the activation center on a toll-free number that will be given to you, read and check back the number you recorded — and explain the circumstances. In exchange, you will be given a 42-digit number to type in. This will reactivate your copy of Windows.

This is made easier if Windows XP Service Pack 1 has been installed: The system will continue to boot normally for three days, during which time you will be able to contact the activation center via the net. If the extra changes have been removed, or if 120 days have passed since the original activation, you will be able to use the automatic process once more

What about formatting a hard disk?

Two things are recorded for disks: the number of the disk drive itself, and the Volume Serial Number (VSN) of the partition on it.

HINT No. 1: The VSN is part of the data in the partition’s first sector, so it is changed when you reformat the drive. It is worth getting the freeware utility Volume ID to restore the original VSN. Before you reformat, run VOL from a Command Prompt, note the VSN (e.g., 1F2E-3C4B) in the second line. Then, after the reformat and new Windows XP installation, defer the new activation until you have run Volume ID to restore the old VSN, and rebooted. This is not essential — but it saves one of the ‘Yes votes’ against any future hardware change. (If you don’t wish to run this utility, the next best way to obtain the same result would be to delete the old Win XP files from the hard drive before reinstalling, rather than actually reformatting.)

HINT No. 2: Another thing that changes the VSN is converting a FAT 32 partition to NTFS. So, if you upgrade a system using FAT 32 to Windows XP and intend to convert to NTFS, do the conversion before activating the system. Remember, you can wait a while: you have 30 days before you need to activate. The machine’s hardware at the time of the first activation is what counts. Or, if you have already activated, use Volume ID as described in Hint No. 1. If you are doing this after activation, also first back up the WPA.DBL and WPA.BAK files, as described in Hint No. 3 below, and, after completion of the conversion, restore these files and reboot again.

HINT No. 3: It is valuable to back up the two files WPA.DBL and WPA.BAK from the Windows\System32 folder.Then, should they get damaged, or should you do a ‘Repair’ reinstallation of Win XP, these files can be copied back to restore the prior activation status. However, this only works in those limited circumstances. The contents of these two files is matched to the specific Windows setup; therefore, contrary to what many journalists and members of the user community have written in recent months, restoring these files will not restore your activation status following a reformat and clean install.

The disk drive and partition recorded will be the ones that the system has found first when doing the initial activation: normally the one from which the system booted. So, if you change that disk and reinstall Windows to a new partition, you have lost two of the Yes votes. If, though, you add a new hard disk, copy the original partition onto it with an imaging program, and retain the original hard drive as a secondary data disk, it will still be found by a later check. This is because it searches for all disks, and the vote will be Yes in both categories if it finds the original one, with the partition not reformatted.

If you change the harddisk, yes you can reinstall the OS.
Reply:technically, you can install the OS, office etc, on another computer. however that may be considered software piracy since you did not purchase a license for use on the other computer. remember you normally supposed slap anauthenticity sticker somewhere on the cpu? that sticker contains the license for use on THAT computer. if you want to install on another computer you will (legally speaking) need to purchase another license.

normally once the software (particularly the OS) is installed it makes a list of the computer components and saves it in whats called a registry. if you try to copy the OS (including the registry) onto a different harddisk or another computer with entirely different components, the OS will fail to load and will most likely crash since the OS thinks its trying to run components that are existing but are actually different or not there at all.

What kind of computer would you recommend to play high quality games?

2009-07-15T00:09:00.002-07:00

What computer program will translate something played on a keyboard to computer to be printed?

2009-07-15T00:09:00.001-07:00

i'm looking for some kind of computer software that i can use with a digital piano where it will translate what i play onto computer and then i can print it out as music. a previous piano teacher had this and I'm trying to find something similar.

What computer program will translate something played on a keyboard to computer to be printed?
It sounds like you're looking for music notation software. One company with a wide range of programs that cover a full range of needs is Finale (www.finalemusic.com).

The most basic that allows the type of entry you describe is Finale's Songwriter (http://www.finalemusic.com/songwriter/ ). It costs about $50 and has a 30-day free demo version available for download so you can be sure it does what you want. It will also let you do basic editing. If you want more advanced features, you can upgrade to their other products (their flagship software can do full orchestral scores).

To do this, you need to have a USB port or a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) out port on your keyboard. If your keyboard has MIDI out but not USB, you will need a MIDI interface to connect to your computer through its USB port.

There are a wide range of MIDI interfaces available (M-Audio and Edirol, among others, make simple MIDI interfaces for about $40 that work on Macs or Windows PCs). These can be bought from a variety of vendors, including Musician's Friend and American Musical Supply, two major web stores.

You'll be good to go for under $100... (When I started composing 15 years ago, this would have been mind-bogglingly inexpensive.) Hope this helps, happy music making!
Reply:If all you want is a transposition to sheet music, go to ebay and find a copy of Cakewalk. It will be even cheaper than Finale (I've tried Finale, and the full version seems to me to be hideously clunky--very poor user interface--I wish they'd bring back MusicTime).
Reply:I'm glad to see many have mentioned finale already,...thats what i use. You can look into sibelius too. It is more expensive than finale-but much more user friendly.

You need to have midi interface keyboard for the programing to work in both finale %26amp; sibelius!
Reply:Finale. its proberly the best. it is a bit expensive but it is worth it.
Reply:Both Sibelius and Finale will do this for you, among other programs. They are industry standard, so once your work is digitazed, you can reformat it, arrange it, etc. and know that other can open it to assist you, should you aks them Sibelius is far more intuitive to use than Finale, but I use both.

Can plugging your camera into the computer recharge the battery? If so is it safe?

2009-07-15T00:09:00.000-07:00

I want to also know if you can add pictures to your computer from the camera while recharging it, if recharging it on the computer is possible and safe.

Can plugging your camera into the computer recharge the battery? If so is it safe?
no, you can only transfer pictures to a computer. If you could charge a camera on a computer, I'm sure it would be a key feature. However, I've never seen that. Great idea though!
Reply:I don't think I've ever heard about a digital camera that is rechargeable through USB - and for a good reason too, digital camera takes a lot of power and that means it requires a high capacity battery and USB can't provide enough power to recharge such battery.

If I'm not mistaken, your Polaroid camera uses an AC adaptor to recharge your camera battery. In case you lose it, I think some camera store sells a replacement. I don't know what type though - you can just bring your camera to the store or tell the store clerk the camera type and hope the store have it.
Reply:I work at Best Buy and the only camera that we have that charges through USB is the Kodak M883. So most likely yours will not charge that way. I also find it better to take the battery out and use the seperate charger to charge the camera.

Most camera's that use AA batteries need to have the batteries removed (if rechargable) to charge them.
Reply:depends what kind of camera and no its not harmful

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How can I listen to computer music 30ft away?

2009-07-15T00:08:00.001-07:00

I would like to listen to the music from my iMac G5 computer in my living room, about 30 ft from the computer. I already have 2 speakers plugged to the computer that I can listen to when I am at my desk, but I would also want to be able to listen to it in the next room, so I could hear from the 4 speakers at once. What is the best way to do this? What is the cheapest way?

Can I have 30 ft cables running from the living room computer speakers to a 3.5mm jack splitter in th back of my computer? Is the sound going to suffer?

Thanks for any input!

How can I listen to computer music 30ft away?
connect to an amp and then speakers. You can blow the doors off the house if the amp and speakers are any good.
Reply:You turn up the volume really loud. You can also go to the mac store or mac.com
Reply:Wireless headphones. I would recommend Sony or Bose and if you have a Bluetooth capable phone then you can get a pair of Bluetooth headphones they work with the phone for talking or music and also connect to PC, TV, mp3 players, and a few other devices I think. If others may be listening too then wireless speakers are an options again I would recommend Sony or Bose.

30 ft. is Bluetooth's range but I've had my earpiece work as far as 45ft.
Reply:try is link and buy a cordless speaker for your computer

http://tinyurl.com/yzg9ee

How important is the computer manufacturer if the comp has all the right specs?

2009-07-15T00:08:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone... I'd reeeeally like some advice. I'm looking to buy a new computer capable of gaming %26amp; running Windows Vista... so I need it to be pretty high performance. Of course, I'd like to stay on a budget as much as possible... so searching around I found a computer with the option to make payments in installments. It seems to have pretty much everything I need, all I'll need to add are video and sound cards.

My main question is just what the subject line says... how important is the manufacturer of the computer? This one is made by a company called Mirus who I can't seem to find much information on. A few sites have suggested that users "stay away" from Mirus, but I'm not sure if that's only because of customer support issues, or if it has something to do with the computer actually breaking down or something drastic like that.

So, if the computer has all the right hardware in it, does it really matter who put it together?

How important is the computer manufacturer if the comp has all the right specs?
The question isn't "who puts it together" but "what parts go into it"? And the bottom line here is it depends on you. You might lean more towards a cheap unsupported computer if: You're good with computers and don't need much customer support; you don't mind troubleshooting hardware and software problems on your own (another computer in the house can be extremely helpful here); and if you don't plan on doing anything unusual with your software and hardware (installing old programs, hacking your hardware...). Or you have tech-savvy friends who, unlike me, will smile and freely offer to help you solve your problems for the next 7 hours.

With computer hardware as well as in life in general, you often get what you pay for. This isn't to say that you'll certainly have a problem with cheap laptops; but if you do you may end up pulling out your hair attempting to fix it. Of course many people with top of the line stuff also go bald attempting to repair computer probelsm too.

Part of the issue here is that cheap computers with all the "right" hardware are able to offer you good prices because of cheaply made hardware. You might be attracted to that 12x dual-layer DVD burner 48xwhatever, but there's a difference among hardware pieces. Sometimes one manufacturer will make quality name brand gear in one factory and junk in another, and one way to tell them apart is often price. Another way is when the piece of junk falls apart after 6 months, or doesn't seem to work with software or hardware that no one else has problems with.

If you're not a computer guru then customer support is very important. Even I have to resort to it occasionally and I've built and troubleshooted (shot?) computers. Recently I had to call Netgear and I had trouble understanding the reps accent and all he did was ask me to repeat my story a few times (I'm sure he was a very nice and hardworking person however).

Again the question isn't who put it together but what parts (and I mean nitty-gritty parts, the motherboard (maker and model!), the memory, the DVD drive etc) are in it.

You're absolutely right to be checking on line reviews. As with all info online (self-referencing here), take it with a grain of salt. However, consistently junky references about a manufacturer or computer can save your from a lot of future frustration.
Reply:yes it does, because they could have used defective products so save money on purpose and then the bad customer support will get you nowhere -

i suggest build it yourself - just buy the pieces and an Anti Static wrist strap (or an entire kit) - you attach the alligator clip to the case frame to ground yourself because ESD (static discharge) can destroy the pieces you handle and are not eligible for RMAing if they are ruined

cheers
Reply:the manufacter (really the assembler) is important, if something happens to the system, you need them to fix it. With Mirus there is no support, it's probably ONE guy pretending to be a company. no phone, no address. Usually a local computer store is the best. And MS Vista is WORSE for games than Win XP. Just because it's new doesn't mean it's better. Goto www.tomshardware.com for reviews on Vista, parts, benchmarks, and even guides of building/getting a computer. And remember, even if a company (like dell, compaq, hp, etc) support it at your house, it's really the local computer store coming to the house to fix it, NOT dell, compaq, hp, etc) - The repair is contracted to local computer stores, Dell and others do not actually do repairs. At the worse, you have to ship the computer to them, at your cost, and wait...and wait...and wait. With a local computer store, it is fully custom, serviced there, and no shipping required.
Reply:Hi,

that is a very hard question to answer, because whether you buy a computer from a top name company or a no name company there is no guarentee that you won't have problems with it.

First you have to understand how computer parts are created, for the most pieces in a computer there are only one or two companies that manufacture the individual parts. think of it like fruits or vegitables, a load is harvested and then controlled for quality. the highest quality parts are sold for a higher price which are usually bought from top level companies that have a reputation to loose, but even these parts can fail. the parts that didn't quite make it in the quality check are sold for less and are bought by companies that are just trying to create a product for the least possible price, thus lowering the end price that the consumer must pay for it.

Now just because those parts didnt meet the quality check doesn't mean that they are doomed to fail after 10 hours of operation, to fail a quality check it is enough if something has a soder point that just isn't as clean as should be... which has very little effect on the work load. On the other hand there can also be parts that failed the quality check and the type of quality failure can very well cause it to malfunction or function at a lesser degree in a short period of time.

So like I said, it is a risk either way. one other thing to thing about is the support, usually if you buy from a top level company you also have a good support. And if you have the option I would recommend buying an extended support. Normally support is for 2 years (1 year max. for Laptop batteries) and the chances of something happening in the first 2 years is very small, however after that 2 year time that is when most of the problems can start. Normally you can add a year or two support for very little extra money.

In the end all I can tell you is to research it as good as you can. if you feel adventurous, go for it... if you want to play on the safe side and are willing to pay more for it then the answer is clear.

as uninformitive as that all was, i hope i could help you.

How can I connect my lap top computer to my desk computer which is connected to internet?

2009-07-13T00:13:00.002-07:00

My desk top computer does not have micro soft office software, my lap top does. My desk top computer is the one connected to the internet. I want to use such software when I am using the internet.

How can I connect my lap top computer to my desk computer which is connected to internet?
why dont you just plug the ethernet cable into your laptop?
Reply:then download openoffice 2.3 it is free to download and as all the same features MS Office 2007 has... plus more besides... you can use it on as many computers as you like, there is no activation key to use.... make sure you dowload the one for windows...
Reply:The easyiest way to do this is just get a router and hook both systems up to it. and it to the modem. if you get a wireless router both can be connected and the laptop can stay portable. but if a router is not an option. you will need a crossover cable. connect it to the laptops. ethernet port and the other end of the cable to a free ethernet port on the desktop. if there is only one port on your desktop and it is taken by the modem then you will need another network card on teh desktop. After this is done you will need to go to config network connections select both local area connections and bridge them.
Reply:The most cheapest method is to connect both via a hub and ethernet cables.Turn on internet connection sharing...

or else use a router(little more expensive) ;).
Reply:Instead of trying to connect both computers and internet, you can connect your laptop to the internet and use it.

If you really want to connect the computers together, you need to buy a switch or a router. Connect both computers to the switch. Connect internet to the desktop and enable Internet connection sharing.

This needs some money, a lot of knowledge and more of patience. If you don't have any of them, you better use the first option I suggested.

How do you control your computer through an internet connection?

2009-07-13T00:13:00.001-07:00

Hey so i have a computer set up in a LAN at home. What would i need to do in order to be able to access that computer somehow and be able to control it?

How do you control your computer through an internet connection?
I would assume you have some sort of router then?

Forward port 3389 on the router, to the inside/private IP address of whatever computer you wish to access.

Go to that computer, go to http://www.no-ip.org - register for their Free Dynamic DNS update client, install that on your PC

Then you should be able to remote desktop to whatever hostname you setup

On that website, you get to pick - say HOME.no-ip.org

The DNS update client on your PC will update the DNS records everytime your IP address changes (assuming you have an internet connection without a Static IP - ie - cable, DSL, etc.)

This way, anywhere - you can remote desktop to HOME.no-ip.org

Should work without any problems =) This way you avoid software like PC Anywhere and what not, I've never had that good of luck with them.
Reply:try teamviewer.com or logmein.com :) easy to install :D
Reply:PC anywhere or gotomypc
Reply:Via R.A.T.

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What are the safest computer a parent can buy from her child?

2009-07-13T00:13:00.000-07:00

My son downloads games to the computer, I just don't know how to keep it up anymore, we have anti virus from Norton, but for some reason we still getting it, we go through a new computer at a rate of once a year, is there any safer to computer to perchase for school age child?

We grounded him a few days ago for downloading a video from the computer. He made me so pissed, because we just changed that computer 6 months ago. Everytime we try to fix it we had to cut all the memories.

What are the safest computer a parent can buy from her child?
The best thing I can advise is use the recovery disks you got with your computer and redo your whole system. That will mean the only things that will be on their is the software that came with it. If you have like yahoo messenger and things you will need to reinstall them. You should make sure your anti-virus is up to date and active. I recommend checking for updates every day or two. Then running a full system scan every time you download anything and at least once a week. This should help. You might want to go to the system restore and use it on your computer it may get rid of the virus. **First thing to do is go to the symantec website it is www.symantec.com I believe and down load any new anti-virus definitions and so on that they have. Then run a full system sweep of your computer. That may get rid of the problem. Best of luck. :)
Reply:there is no safe computer. the computer is a tool like any other, it's the operator that makes it dangerous. you don't know how to maintain or administer a computer so you have two choices, learn to administer a computer or hire a professional to administer your computer. once that is accomplished then you will be able to keep a machine. i am willing to bet that you have thrown away several perfectly good computers because you are ignorant of how to take care of them.
Reply:If you buy your child a computer do not let it be connected to the Internet. get your self an external hardrive to store all your photos, videos on. if your child is on the Internet set your Internet zone higher get a program that or Check out the link this program works well. It is called nabyoo. I don't know how old your child is but, they shouldn't be on the Internet unsupervised at any age.

GOOD LUCK !
Reply:If viruses are the problem get Linux for the operating system. Its way less likely to get a virus.

If you don't know much about computers though, get him a mac. They aren't as good as Linux but are easy to use so I heard.
Reply:have you tried getting a Spyware remover? you can purchase at computer store or online. try searching in google or yahoo.

is a tool for deleting virus and spyware on your computer because sometimes you think your downloading a song or a video it could be a harmful virus. good luck!
Reply:Wow. That sounds troublesome. Well I'd consider getting a net-nanny. OR you can go on the Norton Anti-Virus, and set a password that your son will NEVER EVER GUESS. Then just block certain sites from there. I hope this helps. It's not the computer... it's the software on it and what you do with it.
Reply:I don't know if this will help, but I have had Norton on many computers before, and it is not a good anti virus. Do you have 2 computers? You could get a program that could see what your son is doing from your computer... Hope this helps! :)

How can I wipe my computer clean of all the information currently stored on it and start from scratch?

2009-07-13T00:12:00.003-07:00

I currently have a Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop pc, with Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2. Basically all I want to do is start over from the beginning, like it's a brand new, fresh-out-of-the-box computer. But, here's the thing - I don't have any of the start-up or driver discs that originally came with my computer. Now, with the research I've done thus far, I know that it's nearly impossible to do this without those discs unless buy a Windows Vista Upgrade, which right now I don't want to do. If I could get some help with this it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

How can I wipe my computer clean of all the information currently stored on it and start from scratch?
By Looking at your picture, it looks like you could eat the mother board and hard drive in about 5 bites, and then buy a new one and replace it.

This Should Work.
Reply:reformated
Reply:Before you do anything to your computer, you need those disks. Try bringing it to a computer specialist so that they can erase your harddrive and reinstall XP.

By the way, you should be able to buy XP still. If you look around, I'm sure you'll find it.
Reply:Do you still have the receipts and dates from when you bought your computer? If you do, you can call Dell up and see if they will send you replacement discs for your computer. Even if you don't, call them up and ask them if you can re-purchase a copy of those discs. It may be that all you need to do is provide them the service tag number on the laptop to show that you own it. This may be the cheapest route.

If that does not work, then you probably have to invest in buying another copy of Windows XP. But before you do this, you said you wanted to have a clean PC again... try going to Add/Remove programs and remove everything that is not needed, strip the computer bare by removing all the programs you installed over the years. See if that would speed up your systems. Make sure to back up everything important first.

Good luck!
Reply:Many computers made in the last few years (including both my laptop and my desktop) have a separate partition on the hard drive containing the pre-installed software. During the boot-up process it should give you the option to either boot normally or boot to the recovery partition. If it does, follow the instructions you will get there to reformat and reinstall the software (including Windows). If you don't have that partition, you will have to find a Windows CD to reinstall with. If you purchased the computer new and the CD was not included with it, contact Dell and request a new one.
Reply:Call Dell they can sell you the XP disk for about $30 to use with your license key label on your case.

You can also find you XP license key using Belarc Advisor. It will also list your Dell service tag number

Run Belarc Advisor

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

00-2094_4-10561260.html?tag=lst-0-1

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When you reinstall Windows you will need to install all the drivers for your modem, computer/motherboard; video card; sound card; network card; printer; scanner; mouse; web cam; etc.

How to update a Windows hardware driver

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorial...

To find drivers:

Google the manufacturer's name and go to the manufacturer's site for you computer/motherboard; video card; sound card; network card; printer; scanner; mouse; web cam; etc. Each site will have a support section to find the latest drivers and download them. You will need to know the make and model number. If you do not know the make and model number run Belarc Advisor and look in Windows Device Manager.

Belarc Advisor

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Dell might also be able to sell you the driver disks. You can download all the Dell drivers for you computer from the Dell Website. You will need your Dell service tag number. After formatting you probably will not be able to connect to the internet without the Ethernet; Wireless; or dial up modem drivers, download them now and burn them to a disk.

http://support.dell.com/support/index.as...

Sites that analyze your computer for required drivers and charge a fee to allow you to download the drivers.

http://driveragent.com/?ref=86

http://www.driverguide.com/

http://www.drivershq.com/

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When you format all your information will be lost. Back up your computer now.

Install BackRex Internet Explorer Backup (free)

http://www.backsettings.com/internet-exp...

It allows you to backup favorites, history, proxy settings, fonts, dialup accounts, autocomplete passwords and cookies.

Install Firefox Extension Backup Extension (FEBE) CLEO

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...

FEBE backs up your extensions, themes, and (optionally) your bookmarks, preferences, passwords, cookies and just about everything else Firefox offers.

Create a directory such as "Firefox Backup" and "IE7 Backup" for each browsers backup data in your "My Documents Folder". This way whenever you backup you files you will also backup your browsers settings. Repeat logged as each user.

Run Belarc Adviser: Print out results.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Locate all your drivers and software disks and keys.

Read the following prior to reformatting:

Pre Flattening Checklist

http://blog.angrypets.com/2006/01/ultima...

Reformat The Hard Drive

http://www.thefuhrmans.com/reformat_hd.h...

Reformat: Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...

http://www.whitecanyon.com/reformat-the-...

http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/...
Reply:You could reformat the hard drive to clean it off completely, but unless you have the discs to reinstall the operating system, you have a useless computer. You have 2 choices: 1. Buy a copy of windows, reformat your hard drive, and reinstall the OS. or 2. Clean it off as best you can, and live with it as-is.

How can you start a computer that keeps logging off when it should be starting Windows Welcome message?

2009-07-13T00:12:00.002-07:00

There is a friend's computer and it seems that a virus has attacked it: When you put it on, it gradually starts logging off and the computer goes off. It looks like the Sasser Virus but it is different because you can't get into Windows. Will the Safe Mode help? How do you solve the problem because Sasser at least allows you to even get to the internet before it shuts you down with a countdown dialog box (after about 10 minutes or so). Hint: When you restart, it goes to User page, when you click the "Guest" icon, instead of windows starting up, Windows logs off. Please give me more ideas.

How can you start a computer that keeps logging off when it should be starting Windows Welcome message?
The best idea is probably to go down to your local computer retailer, and if they are any good they will be able to restore it or tell you someone that can, I am sure they will of dealt with the virus before and most importantly know how to get rid of it.
Reply:well i would first try and see it its just targeting the guest account, if it is then you can just log in under admin and fix it from there (assuming that you have no other user accounts). As for the virus it may be another form of that virus (copycat). If not the you could try safe mode, it may help, but then your still hard up because most thing cant run in safe mode.
Reply:insert windows cd, boot from that and re-install. If its really that bad an attempt to restore is unlikely to work.
Reply:try all this until it works

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computers what a world

i would try

1 - turn on monitor

2 - turn on computer

3 - constantly tap f8 - located at top of your key board

4 - when new screen comes up - use up and down arrows on your key board

to high light safe mode last know good configuration etc

5 hit enter on key board

5 - windows should start or it will give options on how to start windows

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system restore

1- click start at bottom of screen

2 - then click choose all programs

3 - then click pc help tools or could be in accessorys

4 - then click on system restore

5 - then click on restore to an earlier date or factory settings

6 - choose a date when it was working - or factory settings

7 - let it run it may take a while - follow directions - if any

8 - if does not work - restart THEN CHECK STATUS

choose destructive recovery as last resort you will have to look hard to find this option

BUT thats what it took to restore mine to get settings i wanted etc

BACK UP IMPORTANT THINGS TO CD NO MATTER WHAT OPTION(S) YOU CHOOSE

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these steps below will help clean up your computer

In Internet explorer at top of window select tools - then delete browser history

- then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks

-Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once

and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.

This will create new cookies.

Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.

click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.

Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click

and new box will come up - select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are -

then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.

Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.

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find search delete history

on key boad press ctlr h

no software needed

you have what you need

find search delete history

on key board press ctlr h first

In Internet explorer at top of window select tools

then delete browser history - then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks

Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once

and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.

This will create new cookies.

Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.

Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click and new box will come up

select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are - then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top

by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.

Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.

if you want book marks removed click on star at top of screen

right click the ones you don"t want choose delete

GO TO THIS SITE TO

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/defau...

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add and remove programs

click start bottom left on task bar

control panel

add and remove programs

find the program(s) you want to remove

choose remove

reinsall if needed

check status as you do it

What is a good processor speed for a new computer with a dual-core processor?

2009-07-13T00:12:00.001-07:00

I am thinking about buying a new laptop PC. I want to know if the processor speeds I see on most new computers is comparable to my current computer. I have a Pentium 4 processor now that is 3.2 GHz. I see most of the newer computers seem to be at around 1.6GHz, but that is on the newer dual-core processors. Will the newer computer run as fast as my current one? I am deciding if I should have this one repaired or get a new one.

What is a good processor speed for a new computer with a dual-core processor?
I would look at the eBay completed listings prices for a similar computer to decide if it was worth repairing.

Any 1.6 GHz dual core type processor is faster that your single core P4 3.2 GHz.

A new computer running Vista will roughly require twice the processor performance than a computer running XP to run about the same. Also you will need 2GB RAM with Vista Home Premium (recommended).

Speed does not mean much any more. AMD and Intel dual type processors and their different models have vastly different performance even when run at the same GHz. To be able to compare performance see "CPU gaming performance charts"

CPU gaming performance charts

(lower number is faster)

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.h...

CPU Benchmarks

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php

Graphics card gaming performance charts:

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.h...

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399...

http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option...

Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Grap...

DirectX 9 vs 10

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/directx-9...
Reply:Back a few years ago it was all about the GHz, the higher the better. Then they hit a wall at around 3.2/3.6GHz. Then they figured out if they raised the FSB(front side bus) the speed of the CPU would run faster. Today look at the FSB speed %26amp; cache %26amp; then GHz. My roomate just bought a new laptop with an AMD turion dual core 2X TL-64 2. It has a FSB of 1600, 1MB cache %26amp; 2.2GHz. It is a screaming fast CPU %26amp; is faster than my older INTEL 2.8GHz dual core(INTEL 820)
Reply:Even with that slower clock speed the newer ones will be faster, by a lot, than the old one. Whether or not to repair or replace depends on cost to repair and/or what you want to do with it.
Reply:you have a P 4 at 3.2 GHz wow no need to upgraed then
Reply:The clock frequancy (3.2 Ghz) has little to do with how fast the computer is in the whole. A dual core T2300 has 2 cores each pushing 1.66 Ghz but 533Mhz of frontside bus this makes the T2300 literrally just as efficient as the P4 counterpart by extending the frontside bus and combining the cores, this is kinda like the next step in hyperthreading. To put this into easier terms I tested a Encode project by converting a VOB (MPEG2) to divx using a 3.2 Ghz P4 HT cpu I was able to encode a 120 minute video in about 2 hours per pass (roughly 30fps) doing the same with the T2300 I am able to do it in about the same amount of time with a little room to spare for enhanced quantizer setting this basically means the Duo can do the same as the P4 HT but more efficiently and using standard settings I have seen speeds in excess of 80 fps when doing DIVX encoding. Also remember there are a lot of other factors also that control the speed of a computer such as RAM types and RAM speed as well as hard drive speed and seek time.

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How do you build a computer?

2009-07-13T00:12:00.000-07:00

where do you get all the parts you need and the instruction to build your computer? someone told hand build computer isn't that good, why not? how long does it last if you do build it? and the last question, how long does it last?

How do you build a computer?
"where do you get all the parts you need and the instruction to build your computer?"

You need to go to a computer supply store. However, since you have to ask how it is done my guess is you are not nearly experienced enough with hardware to do it on your own. many places will build a custom computer for you. Check your phone book and contact stores in your area to see who offers that.

"someone told hand build computer isn't that good, why not?"

They have no idea what they are talking about. You are actually much worse off buying a mass produced computer like a Dell for example, since upgrading hardware is much more difficult and expensive.

"how long does it last if you do build it?"

As long as you want it to so long as you properly maintain it by doing the required software and hardware upgrades.

"and the last question, how long does it last?"

See my previous answer.
Reply:http://news.zdnet.com/2100-104...

Wal-Mart is going to sell these build it yourself kits next month Report It

Reply:It might be cheaper to buy a ready-made machine than build it yourself, because the cost of the individual parts will be more. You would need to purchase a case, motherboard, CPU chip, memory modules, hard drive kit, CD/DVD kit, floppy drive kit if you wanted one, power supply, video card, network card, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers...it's a long list!
Reply:There are PC parts stores online that you can use to purchase all of your components. The problem is that the manufacturers get all these parts at a huge discount because they have big contracts. Therefore, a prebuilt computer is much more cost-effective than the exact same home-built one.

Also, if you build it yourself, you will have NO tech support and NO software.

Homebuilt computers last as long as the worst component inside the system.

How do I make my browser work when my computer is connected to my wireless router?

2009-07-13T00:11:00.002-07:00

Windows XP. Linksys WRT54G.

When my internet cable is plugged directly into my computer from the wall, my computer obtains an IP address and connects to my browser no problem.

When I plug the cable from the wall into my router and then from the router into the computer, it also obtains a IP address, says I'm connected but my browser will not work. This also happens when I connect to it wirelessly.

So basically, when I go directly from the modem to my computer my internet works fine, but when I go through to router, it says it's connected (Internet and WLAN light are both on as well on the router) and has IP address but the browser will not work.

I've tried so many things, PLEASE HELP!!!

How do I make my browser work when my computer is connected to my wireless router?
make sure it gets IP Address, Gateway, %26amp; DNS. go to Start %26gt; Run %26gt; type CMD to open command prompt, then type IPCONFIG /ALL, make sure the adapter has tcp info.

Also don't use wireless and ethernet at the same time, 1 or the other, if you plug your ethernet in, disable the wireless, if you use wireless don't plug in the ethernet.

Make note of those IP Addresses, then from the copmmand line ping the default gateway ip (ie.. ping 192.168.1.1) or whatever your gateway IP is. if that works you can communicate with the router. Next ping an external host such as ping yahoo.com, if it fails ping the IP...ping 66.94.234.13 if that works its a bad DNS Server
Reply:you re simpling having a gateway issue... if you connect from the router, automaticaly the router ip turns to your gateway address.

try working with that.

Rgards
Reply:What make/model of modem do you have?

If the modem has NAT, you will need to bridge it first before you can use the router.
Reply:Log into your router when computer is plugged into it by typing the number 192.168.1.1 into your browsers address bar and putting in the appropriate password you chose. (The default password for that router is "admin" with no username.)

Click on the tab that says "Status" at the upper right and look at the Internet IP address, or WAN IP address field. If it begins with any of the following, it is wrong and you should probably contact your ISPs tech support:

1) 192.168.x.x

2) 172.16.x.x

3) 10.x.x.x

You could also try using the "Clone MAC Address" feature in the router to pull the MAC address from your computer. Some ISPs only allow a specific MAC address that was given at time of setup to connect.
Reply:unplug your modem. reconnect your linksys and then power up the modem.

your modem is Mac filtering the router from the internet

alt method start run cmd type in ipconfig /all write down your Mac address or your physical address then log into your linksys and use the function called mac clone enter the mac address of your computer that you wrote down. newer linksys will allow you to see your mac addres of your computer automaticly and select which one to clone.

How can I get my computer to stop playing random audio files?

2009-07-13T00:11:00.001-07:00

What'll happen is I'll be on the computer, and, all of a sudden, I'll hear a song or something, and I have no idea where it's coming from. It's always some sort of audio file that I don't even have on my computer. I've tried closing all of the windows, but that doesn't help. And there's nothing on task manager, either.

How can I get my computer to stop playing random audio files?
Dear triquetra57

Go to :

Start \ Run

Type "msconfig" and then press Enter

Go to "Startup" tab and unchecked unneeded Items and click OK and then restart your computer.

enjoy .

What is a high quality computer at a good price?

2009-07-13T00:11:00.000-07:00

How far away should your computer screen be from your eyes?

2009-07-13T00:10:00.002-07:00

I have noticed that when I get really wrapped up in what I am working on, I will bring my face extremely close to my computer screen, maybe 9 inches away. I seem to do the same thing with books. How far away should your computer screen be? Same for books. And, how can you train yourself to keep some distance!

How far away should your computer screen be from your eyes?
hi

the ideal distance would be anything between 1 to 1.5 feet ie 30 to 45 cm, for both computer and reading.

u should get ur computer screen, chair or the table adjusted in such a way that u cant be comfortable if u go near the screen.

always take regular intervals like once every hour while doing any near work. during this interval u can take a little walk, have a glass of water and try to see an object at the farthest distance from the window, in order to relax ur continously focussed eye muscles.

this may also help u to be concious about the distance of ur eyes from computer screen.

if u need any more optical advice, contact me on kothari_jay55@yahoo.com.

i m a qualified optometrist runnin my own optical shop.
Reply:I was taught that it should be 18 inches or 45 cms from your face.
Reply:One and a half feet would be nice.
Reply:normal eye's near point is 25 cm.

best 2 keep it at 25-30 cm

if ur a constantly at ur computer

Close your eyes and relax (rest).

During a break go somewhere where you can focus on distant objects.

Practise looking far off then focus up close, far off then up close. (exercise).

Be sure not to fall asleep during your times of rest.

How can I register my computer for iTunes if it's not connected to the internet?

2009-07-13T00:10:00.001-07:00

I have two computers. One I use for online work, but the other one, which has the better speakers connected is not to go online. The problem is whenever I try to listen to my iPod on it it won't play any songs I purchased through Apple because it's not registered. Any ideas of how to get around this? This computer is for secure work and will not be online. Thanks.

How can I register my computer for iTunes if it's not connected to the internet?
Sorry, you can't download iTunes if your computer isn't connected to the internet! iTunes works completely online. The iTunes Store is all online, just shown in the iTunes window. Therefore, iTunes ultimately does not work without internet connection.

Don't fret! There's an alternative, however it only works under certain circumstances.

Do you have a Mac? If you do, skip to the last paragraph.

Do you have a PC? If you do, keep reading.

On PC's that have Windows, there is normally a program called Windows Media Player already on the computer.

Once you have this program, open it. Plug in your iPod. Wait a minute; your PC should offer various options for what to do with the information stored on your device. Click 'Open in Windows Media Player' or something of the same nature. The program should give an option to play any song on your iPod.

You can also use Windows Media Player to manage and sync your iPod. However, I wouldn't recommend this since iPods are not capable of staying synced with two computers and successfully managing music.

Here are the instructions for iPod playing on a Mac without internet:

You have no way to open music from you iPod and play it on your computer. I would suggest simpler suggestions! (read below)

1. buy and iHome instead of playing music on your computer

2. unplug the speakers from your computer (if they are that kind) and plug them into the computer that DOES have internet. From there, you should be able to play your music.

This is all I have for you! Hope this helps!

How can i view others computer without installing server or agent and without using password?

2009-07-13T00:10:00.000-07:00

I am a network user computer and i want to view my client computer without installing agent or client named thing. So is there and software like that. I have both windows 98 and windows 2000 professional.

How can i view others computer without installing server or agent and without using password?
you can't
Reply:Hit your start menu; hit shut down option. Stand up. Walk to car. Drive to clients house. Fix computer. Leave. Get paid. :)

How do I recover my computer after having been hijacked?

2009-07-13T00:09:00.003-07:00

My computer running on WinXP has been hijacked with "Malwarrior" virus/spyware. The virus has locked me out and rendered any keys inoperable. I couldn't get on the internet to download any software to help me get rid of the virus. Short of reformatting my HD, any recommendations on how to rescue my computer?

How do I recover my computer after having been hijacked?
Buy a McAfee security suite CD.
Reply:Use a friend's computer to download these files. Copy all the things you download to a USB key and then run/install them on your computer in safe mode (press f8 repeatedly on startup).

If you have AVG, Norton, Trend Micro, OneCare or McAfee, remove them, if you have another anti-virus program, remove Avira afterwards.

Avira: http://www.free-av.com/

Avira Virus database: http://www.avira.com/en/threats/section/...

Spyware Terminator: http://www.spywareterminator.com/ (definitions are on the download page, at the bottom right)

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

Spybot database: http://www.spybotupdates.com/updates/fil...

Install the programs on your computer, then run the definitions files to install them to the program. In Avira's case, go to the Update menu, then click Manual Update.
Reply:I use these programs to clean friends computers.

Just for the record, I have no connection to any of these companies.

I just think they make good, free, and effective products.

1)Get spybot search and destroy, install, update and run.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro...

2)Get avgfree anti virus, install, update and run.

http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download?prd=...

3)Get Avira antivirus, install update, and run(dont use both AVG and Avira, pick one)

http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php

4)Get windows defender antispyware, install, update and run.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Zonealarm is a good free firewall product.

Get copies of those programs on a working pc.

copy the installs to a flash drive

boot the problem pc in safe mode with netoworking(F8 when you power on).

login as administrator

install spybot first, do the updates

do a full system scan.

after it removes what it finds, then do the avgfree.

update it, do a full scan.

then reboot normally, install windows defender do updates and full scan.

Good luck.
Reply:when on the start menu, click ctrl+alt+del,

type in

Administrator

then press enter...

if that doesnt work, then just format the machine... your going to lose everything, but it's the only safest way... yahoo search "storm bot" to see what probably happened to u
Reply:I'm pretty sure you have to wait until it crashes into a skyscraper.

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How can I connect my computer to my Vizio HDTV through an S-Cable to use the TV as another computer screen?

2009-07-13T00:09:00.002-07:00

I have a 37 inch Vizio HDTV and an S-cable. I've connected the computer to the TV via S-cable but there are no S-video inputs on the TV menu. I have component 1 component 2, HDMI 1 and 2, AV 1 and 2 but nothing for S-video. Can someone please help?

How can I connect my computer to my Vizio HDTV through an S-Cable to use the TV as another computer screen?
Hi there,

It is logical to think that if your TV has got S-video then there has to be an input for it. Otherwise why would it has S-video. On your remote, use the input or source button. Remember you must connect the audio as well, L and R should be right beside the S-video connection.

Now, play the audio video on your computer and press the input button until the video appears on your TV. It should all be in your TV's manual, you can't go wrong with the manual.

If you really have trouble with the S-video, you can get an adapter for S-video to composite. Remember composite carries black and white signal along with other 3 colours. S-video carries the black and white separately giving you a superior video. So please try these.

Good luck!
Reply:S-Video is a connector-type, not an input, specifically.

S-video is not used for Component, so 1 %26amp; 2 are out. Also, HDMI is specifically for HDTV, so again S-video won't apply.

Either AV1 or AV2 is your bet. In fact, if you look at the s-video connection on your TV, it will probably be labeled whether it's 1 or 2.
Reply:it should be under av 1 or 2.

but connect your computer, and connect the s video cable to the tv. and look through the diffrent input screens, it should be under one of those.

What are the minimum requirements for a computer to use a webcam?

2009-07-13T00:09:00.001-07:00

I wish to buy a computer for the sole use of using a webcam to chat to people online. I don't need to use the computer for anything else at all and want to get the cheapest possible, preferably second-hand. What are the minimum requirements for a computer if the web cam and connection are to work well?

What are the minimum requirements for a computer to use a webcam?
Don't know. maybe about 128 RAM and about 300 MHz processing speed and high speed Internet.
Reply:Windows Media Player- You Might want perferably to get a cheap dell B/C dell has had the Media Player for a while. Also Yahoo! Messenger has a great System for that

~ The Good Or The Bad ~
Reply:even old pc's have just what's need they dont take moch, the problem will be if you dont have good resolution of your windows madia player or the program you have to wach videos or pictures.
Reply:Check the web cam. It will have the requirements listed on the package.
Reply:if you are asking probably something newer than you have

How to connect my phone to my computer using bluetooth technology?

2009-07-13T00:09:00.000-07:00

My computer is a Dell XPS M140 and my phone is a Samsung SGH-t629 (T-mobile). I want to know how i can connect my phone to my computer, or the other way around, using bluetooth, I want transfer files between my computer and phone?

Thanks.

How to connect my phone to my computer using bluetooth technology?
the only bluetooth devices computers connect to are printers.

It's not common for computers to connect wirelessly with phones or any other systems.
Reply:You will need a bluetooth dongle. A good one can be had for between $30-60 USD depending upon how much you shop around.

They look like a flashdrive and usually plug into a USB port. I don't know if firewire, pci, or pcmcia bluetooth dongles are out there?

When i start up my computer icons pop up in the lower window next to the clock,How do i get them off?

2009-07-13T00:08:00.001-07:00

They are like shortcuts to things that i have in my computer. Because they start up things it takes a while to start my computer.

When i start up my computer icons pop up in the lower window next to the clock,How do i get them off?
Go to "start", then "run".

Type in "msconfig".

Go to the "startup" tab.

Uncheck anything you don't want to start when you start your computer.

Be careful. Unchecking AIM or Yahoo IM is one thing. Many things in that list need to run at startup for Window's to run.
Reply:check start/programs/startup and remove anything that you don't want. goto start/run and type msconfig. click on the startup tab and remove stuff you don't want

stamen

How can i start my computer with out giving the password?

2009-07-13T00:08:00.000-07:00

I have forgotton my password, how should i start my computer and enter to my account. Windows exp professional is installed in my computer.

How can i start my computer with out giving the password?
Why don't you know the password? Just plain forgot!

The purpose of the password is to prevent access by anyone other than you. If you don't know the password you can't gain access.

There are ways to crack it, but I am not telling the world how to do it.

Your computer builder may be able to assist you.

Somethings not quite right here. You were able to ask the question. I hope you are not trying to access someone else's computer:)
Reply:If the safe mode approach does not work, you can take the computer to a computer repair shop where they can override password protection via jumpers on the motherboard. Do not try this by yourself unless you know what you are doing, or you could electrocute yourself and/or fry the motherboard. You will have to prove that you own the machine.
Reply:reboot the PC and tap F8. this will boot the pc into SafeMode. there should be an Admin account, click on this. If it needs a password, try the obvious (Admin, admin), the screen will be mucked up.

Go to start, run, type: control userpasswords2 and click on your account name, and click change password..

good luck

adam
Reply:you can't.... unless you reinstall windows
Reply:log in as safe mode by pressing F8 at the start up. then you'll be an adinistrater, and can create a new account and delete the old one.

and how did you log on to be where you are right now?

How do you force a computer to go into standby?

2009-07-13T00:07:00.001-07:00

My stepdaughter likes to keep aim running all the time. This prevents the computer from standing by. I turn off aim, she turns it back on, etc. Is there any way to force the computer to standby after so many minutes even though there is a program (such as a game, internet explorer, or aim, etc) running? Thanks.

How do you force a computer to go into standby?
Hi. Look into the ' Power Options ' area of Control Panel.
Reply:i dont know
Reply:Click START

Click TURN OFF COMPUTER

Click STANDBY

What is happening when your computer opens many tabs without you actually giving the command to open them?

2009-07-13T00:07:00.000-07:00

I wanna know is this an error or is someone actually hacking your computer when something like this happens? This has occured on several occasions and whenever it happens I quickly try to shut down my computer. Could someone also advice me on how to deal with this so I don't have to restart everytime this happens?

What is happening when your computer opens many tabs without you actually giving the command to open them?
virus.

combination of spybot,ad-aware 2007 n avg is perfect for pc protection.

u can download it from download.com for free
Reply:You probably have a malware infection.

If you don't use Spybot and Ad-Aware...you should.

Install these Freewares, read the Help files and instructions then run them...they will probably find and delete the cause of your problem.

Spybot Search and Destroy:

http://www.download.com/3000-2144-101221...

http://www.spybot.info/en/spybotsd/index...

Ad-Aware 2007:

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/30...

and then run them at least once a week.
Reply:I had a computer that done that to me at one time. It's either hacking... or a virus. I had plenty of viruses...and a few people threatening to hack me too .you're going to need to get your computer completely cleaned...and everything erased..and start anew. That's what I had to do, and that's the only help i have. :)
Reply:let me guess, they're all browser windows? calling you an idiot?

disconnect your network cable, add that site to your blocked list, and be careful. it's probably a server script opening the page on your computer till it crashes
Reply:probably have a virus, try a spyware software
Reply:u have spyware and adware. download and run spybot search amd destroy. also download and run adware 7.0
Reply:You probably have spyware or malware on your system. Consider downloading AdAware or another free spyware remover to remove it.
Reply:You may want to check your web browsers preferences.. it's possible that you clicked a setting and it is attempting to reopen all the tabs that you were at once.

It could also be some sort of spyware or virus so you should ensure all your protection software is running, up to date, and properly configured.

It could also just be a website with a lot of pop ups (doubtful it would keep happening but possible if you have that page set as your homepage)
Reply:It happens sometime due to some spyware software.

I was also having the same problem few days back with Internet Explorer, Whenever i started it Without giving any command it open many tabs. i just downloaded a anti spyware from http://www.download.com and my problem was solved.

What is the difference between burnned cd on my computer and CD that are not burned from a computer?

2009-07-13T00:06:00.001-07:00

My car does not play CDs burned from my computer. I would first like to know what is the difference between CDs that are not burned from a computer and those that are burned form a computer? I would then like to know what equipment or software is needed to burn a CD that will play in my car like a CD that I buy from a music store?

What is the difference between burnned cd on my computer and CD that are not burned from a computer?
The difference is that a CD that you buy from a store with data on it is pressed. There are pits (holes) and lands (flat areas) these are read by your CD player as either a 1 or a 0. On a burned CD, there is a laser sensitive dye in the CD. When you "burn" a CD, the laser in the burner changes the reflectivity of specific areas on the CD. This approximates the pits and lands of a pressed CD. Unfortunately, the differences in reflectivity may not be as great on a burned CD versus a pressed CD.

If a burned CD doesn't work, then you need to try different brands of blank CD-R's to find out if any ones will work in your player. It is possible that burned CD's will not work in your CD player.

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Does the computer need to be reset when replacing the timing belt on a Subaru Forester 2000 manual?

2009-07-13T00:06:00.000-07:00

The timing belt needs to be replaced on my Subaru Forester (2000 manual). Is this a complicated procedure for an experienced mechanic (although maybe not familiar with Subaru)? We have been told that the computer needs resetting after the timing belt has been replaced. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Does the computer need to be reset when replacing the timing belt on a Subaru Forester 2000 manual?
Never heard of the computer needing reset although it is a good idea to have the timing on the car checked as the new belt will change it slightly.
Reply:NO, my son had his changed recently. Only took less than 2 hours and the computer needed no resetting. Take your car to a reputable mechanic that knows what he is doing...

Good luck..........
Reply:first off you dont say if it is turbo or not , the quad cam motor can be abit tricky but no problem for a mechanic...second the computer does not need resetting some vehicles do have a timing belt change interval warning light that needs to be reset, but not in your case. good luck.!!!

I want to transfer files from one computer to another via an ethernet router. How can I do this?

2009-07-13T00:05:00.001-07:00

Connecting both computers to an ethernet DSL router gives me a local area network (LAN). I want to transfer files from the old Windows 98 SE computer to the new Windows XP computer. Does anyone know of a freeware program that will do this in a straightforward manner? Are there any special considerations?

I want to transfer files from one computer to another via an ethernet router. How can I do this?
There are many ways of doing this, if you must be using a router then first both computers must be A: connected and working correctly on the router before any file transfer and B: they both must be on the same subnetwork. If you do not know how to set this up in this way then i suggest talking to someone who knows what they are doing or researching it because it takes a 6month course in networking to understand all subjects in networking to get this to work correctly. Once this is setup correctly then simply with the original "older" computer share all folders you desire to transfer. Then on the other "newer" computer you wish to put those files on go to My Computer and in the address bar (where it says My Computer) type "\\" and with no spaces either the computer "network" name of the computer or ipaddress of the computer that you want to take the files from. The Ipaddress can be found by going to start-%26gt;run-%26gt;type: "cmd" -%26gt;press ok. A command prompt will show with a black background and white words. type: ipconfig. This will display information including the IP Address of the computer.
Reply:you don't need freeware.

you need to "share" each computer on the network

it is then as simple as copying files

What happens to a federal firefighter that masterbated at work to computer porn and gets caught?

2009-07-13T00:05:00.000-07:00

My husband's co-worker was caught masterbating at work (at a naval base) on the computer in the "common area" at just past midnight. Everyone is very angry that he did not do his "business" in his own private room and even more irate that he was using the computer to view the porn in the day room, where they all watch tv, visit with family and what not...

What can happen to him? Can he lose his job (this is what we are all hoping for) or will he just get a slap on the wrist? Last year they all had to sign paperwork after an internet training class regarding what they could and could not view on the internet (porn being a big no-no)

The computer tower has been taken to a place in the region for investigation on the history (they all have badges they insert in the keyboard to sign on to the computer) and everyone is asking for a new computer and chair.

If he doesn't lose his job, or get transferred, what can you come up with to make his life miserable for a few weeks?

What happens to a federal firefighter that masterbated at work to computer porn and gets caught?
That guys career in the miltary is over. Most likely he will go to trial. Either get booted out of the military, or loose rank over it.
Reply:Some people do have a problem differentiating their home computer from their work computer, and such inappropriate conduct on the job does warrant dismissal in most places. But unless some kid saw him or he did something to you personally, why would you want to make his life miserable? And a new keyboard and chair just because of that? C'mon. So the guy was playing with his willie, big deal. You need to get a grip because there's nothing evil about that, regardless of what anybody may have taught you in church. You can rest assured that the embarrassment alone is bad enough. Don't worry, one way or the other he probably wont stay there much longer anyway.
Reply:As a state worker, I always wonder why we are held to a higher standard than the private sector. I've seen stuff in private sector wherein business transactions take place at strip clubs. Sex is sex. We need to get over it.
Reply:If he signed an agreement to avoid trash on the Internet, he will be gone quickly.

I hope that he gets treatment for this sick addiction.
Reply:Sounds like the firefighter will be FIRED
Reply:They had to have a class telling them not to look at porn on the computer at work??? What a joke!!

Your hard earned tax dollars at work there ladies and gentlemen. That is why bloated government is a boil on our collective rear ends!
Reply:First of all this guys must be an idiot ! The one question is did he blow his load all over the key board? that could also result in being charged for destroying Government property, misuse of government property. He could very well lose his job.
Reply:I'm sure he will loose his job. If not, can you imagine the pure hell he's going to put himself into every time he sees his co-workers? He thought he was alone and got busted. He'll probably quit.
Reply:Sounds like he was already pretty miserable if he had to resort to computer porn at work.

So he engaged in pretty bad judgment, grossed everyone out and faces discipline including loss of his job. You don't think that the shame and embarrassment of all of this will be enough?

I know you probably think you are standing up for family values and all, but that vindictive revenge thing you've got in mind is higher on my "things that are evil" scale than a lonely guy saluting his flag in the middle of the night.
Reply:Federal employees (especially those with more than 3 years of service) are very difficult to fire. He will likely get a slap on the wrist. May very well be transferred, too.

How do I add a computer to an already working router through wireless connection?

2009-07-13T00:04:00.001-07:00

We just got a secondary computer, and I need to hook up the internet through the router on the main computer. I am using a D-Link router. What do I need to do in order to acess the internet?

How do I add a computer to an already working router through wireless connection?
The router doesn't matter.

What you need to do is turn on the computers wireless switch, then select "Search for available networks".

Once your network comes up, select "connect".

At that point you will be prompted for thr access code.

Find the code (located some where on the router), enter it, then click "connect" again.

Once the code is verified you will be good to go.
Reply:If you are going to go wired, then just plug an Ethernet PATCH cord from one of the LAN ports on the router to the LAN port on the new computer. If you have not messed with any of the network settings on the new machine, you should connect and go!

If you are going wireless, that's a little more work.

Is you current router a wireless router or just a wired router? I'm assuming it's just a wired router.

You will need to purchase ONE of the following:

A. A wireless access point that you plug into the router. It nowconnects to computer #2 over wireless. Read the manual and set up security on the access point. That way you don't give away free internet (and your security) to the neighborhood.

B. A new wireless router - REPLACE (You can't have 2 active routers on one network) your old router with a new wireless router to allow the second machine to connect

Read the Manual

Connect the first machine with an Ethernet cable

Use it to set up the new router

Enable the security (Use WPA)

Then hook up the second machine

Good Luck
Reply:If you're router is wireless, just configure it.

If it's not wireless, you can't.
Reply:Is your router a wireless router? (it has one or two antennas if it is)

Does your new computer have a wireless adapter? (usually has an antenna at the back, or it's a device with an antenna that plugs into a USB port) If not, you'll need to purchase one. One can be had for cheap (20$)

garden ridge

How can I activate my games on my new computer? Do I have to repurchace the games?

2009-07-13T00:04:00.000-07:00

I have about 20 PC games on my old computer. The were all activated on that computer. I want them all on my new computer, but they won't activate.

Are PC games a one shot deal for one computer?

If so, I'm bummed.

How can I activate my games on my new computer? Do I have to repurchace the games?
yea i think so

What does it mean when a diagnostic computer cannot read my car's computer when hooked up?

2009-07-13T00:03:00.001-07:00

My friend who is a great mechanic tried to read the codes for my car but his device could not read the car' computer.

I was curious of any old codes on the computer. My engine light is not on but it does test itself and turn off when I start the car. Should I even be worried to fix the connection problem or wait until my check engine light comes on?

What does it mean when a diagnostic computer cannot read my car's computer when hooked up?
So then I guess he isn't that good of a mechanic if you're asking us instead of him.
Reply:Maybe he put the wrong the key for the computer and it is not reading the right thing, or maybe he doesn't have an upgrated computer diagnostic system. Snap On is a good computer diagnostic system. The computer diagnostice system comes with different keys maybe he didn't use the right key for your car.
Reply:If the light isn't on why do you care? All check engine lights come on when you start a car for the most part, and then go off. Maybe your friends unit isn't compatible with your system - the module isn't right, OBD1 OBD2??

BUT WHO CARES IF THE LIGHT ISN"T ON?!?!

Don't be a car hypochondriac - drive it, maintain it, fix it when it's broken

How do you get your computer to wake out of standby mode with a keystroke?

2009-07-13T00:03:00.000-07:00

Currently, my desktop PC, when in standby mode, can only be woken up by hitting the computer's power button. Is there a way to configure the computer to wake up out of standby by just pushing one keyboard button or by clicking the mouse?

Thanks.

How do you get your computer to wake out of standby mode with a keystroke?
go to control panel.

there go to keyboard(double click the keyboard icon in control panel), a window will appear.

click on hardware, then on properties, a new windows will appear

There click on power management and then select the option saying "allow this device to..."

then press Ok.

hope this will work.

this does work in XP
Reply:how about pressing "enter".
Reply:"esc"
Reply:I don't know for sure about stand-by mode, but I can turn on my computer by pressing a series of keys at home. I enabled this through my motherboard BIOS. You can try it and see if it will work for stand by mode the same as for a cold power-up. To get to my BIOS I hit the delete key while my computer is booting up. It's different for each motherboard, so yours may be the delete key or it may be another such as F1 or F2 (those are the 3 most common.) I would test it myself, but I'm not at home now.
Reply:Standby is a state in which your monitor and hard disks turn off, so that your computer uses less power. When you want to use the computer again, it comes out of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Use standby to save power when you will be away from the computer for a short time while working. Because Standby does not save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on Standby can cause you to lose unsaved information.

Open Power Options in Control Panel.

In Power Schemes, click the down arrow, and then select a power scheme. The time settings for the power scheme are displayed in System standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks.

To turn off your monitor before your computer goes on standby, select a time in Turn off monitor.

To turn off your hard disk before your computer goes on standby, select a time in Turn off hard disks.

you should be able to set one key options

How do you restrict a computer to just one wireless network?

2009-07-13T00:02:00.002-07:00

I have a younger brother who has a tendency to connect to our neighbor's unsecured wireless network that has faster internet rather than our own. His computer is running Windows Vista Home Premium. Is it possible to restrict his computer to just connect to our network? I've removed the other network from his preferred network list, but he still connects manually. Can anything be done?

How do you restrict a computer to just one wireless network?
IF you use windows to setup your internet connection you should be able to find this box in your wireless connection settings under the advanced box (i believe) under preferred/non-preferred connections.

https://www3.georgetown.edu/uis/images/c...

Basically uncheck "Automatically Connect to non-preffered connections"

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How do I switch files from one computer to another, then completely clean the old one?

2009-07-13T00:02:00.001-07:00

I have a computer and I'm planning to buy a laptop.

1. Can you tell me the best way to transfer photos, videos, music etc to my new laptop from my computer (I used to do it with a usb stick but it took ages)?

2. What do I do to completely remove all my songs/videos/data/preferances/clutter off my old computer, and completely restore it to factory settings? Please describe this in as much detail as possible.

How do I switch files from one computer to another, then completely clean the old one?
1. Get a USB hard drive - £30 upwards. Copy everything onto it.

2. Then connect it to your new PC and copy your photos and stuff over.

3. On your old PC - insert the system/restore/recovery disc that came with it, and follow instructions for a completely new install

Networking is another solution, but a usb hard drive is always useful.
Reply:Another solution...

Some USB flash memory is faster than others. Make sure you are using a USB 2.0 hub and buy the fastest memory you can find.

You can use an external hard drive as well but if your laptop is not USB 2.0 it will continue to take ages- you may be better off using a network.

If you have a router, connect both PCs to your router and setup Windows File %26amp; Print Sharing. You'll have to ask another question or search with Google in order to learn exactly how to do this but it is not bad (I have not tried XP and Vista yet though, so that might not be quite as easy).

With a home network you can copy the files at whatever speed your network card offers (probably 100Mbps). Of course, your hardware is probably going to slow that down a bit but it will be much better than waiting on a USB 1.0 connection.

Formatting will remove all your old data. Look into a "wipe" utility if you would rather avoid formatting. Restoring factory defaults will require you to reinstall using the CD/DVD provided by the manufacturer. This should be straight-forward but some manufacturers are better than others.
Reply:For those of you running the Windows system, you might also want to consider the XP Medic program which offers several more advanced features than the Registry Patrol application, including the ability to completely optimize your entire XP/Vista operating system.

go to :Http://top5registrycleanerreviews.com/re... is free to install and operate and will likely solve many of the slow processing problems your computer may be experiencing.

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Reply:http://cc-file-transfer.com/index.html

this might help you, have a look,

if not to complicated give it a go.
Reply:Hi.

The best way is to be on a network, Other than that you would be better to back everything up onto cd.

Computer :(?

2009-07-13T00:02:00.000-07:00

okay so apparently theres something wrong with my "video card" or something.

i think mines called "radeon 9000"

and my computer keeps shutting off everytime i play an online game or something with lots of graphics.

i have no idead where this card thing is..its inside my computer i think cause my modem is inside the comp too.

i cant uninstall and reinstall cause i dont have the CD thing :( ugh.

Computer :(?
Maybe your graphics card does not support the game your playing online. And yes its inside your computer. You may take it into a pc repair shop and get a newier better VGA (Video Graphics Card) installed so you can enjoy your online game.
Reply:If you like to play games, you should probably get another card that's better suited to games... an upgrade probably isn't a bad idea... Best Buy and Circuit City are good at helping people with these things...It's more involved than installing and uninstalling.. You want a professional for this.
Reply:The card is inside your computer where your monitor plugs into the tower. It could be overheating. You may need new drivers. Go to www.ati.com, go to the support section, and download the newest drivers. If that doesn't fix after you install the drivers, I would suggest buying a new video card.
Reply:your video card is overheating. chances are, there's a fan on the card that's failed.

Do yourself a favor and get a new card, such as a radeon x1600/x2600 or a geforce 7600/8600.
Reply:If you don't know where it is i would suggest hiring someone. The last thing you need is to damage your motherboard, what its plugged into , along with everything else. Peace
Reply:a radeon is an ATI. so try going to ATI's website and downloading the most current drivers for your card or possibly even contacting their support about it. but try the drivers first, that should fix it.

Computer ......???

2009-07-13T00:01:00.003-07:00

i was exploring my computer can you help me where is the Performance' tab in computer properties and how turn off read-ahead on the CD-ROM drive thanx for the help

Computer ......???
I think what you're looking for isn't actually a tab but is now a sub-function in Windows XP. A Performance tab was used in Windows 95 and possibly early versions of Windows 98 (prior to 98SE - Second Edition.)

Open computer properties by right clicking My Computer, then click Properties. A dialog box called System Properties should open with several tabs. Click the Advanced tab and that should allow you to access the various Performance settings.

I could be mistaken but the read-ahead option was no longer an issue once Windows 98 replaced Windows 95. Back in '95 computers had hard drives measured in megabytes and RAM was measured in kilobytes. People needed to turn off the read-ahead function to save RAM and HD space. Today that's not a problem. These Microsoft articles talk about turning off the read-ahead function but they both apply to Windows 95. I couldn't find any articles for later operating systems.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/158904

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/140583/e... %26gt;scroll to 32-bit caching, Step 3 note

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Computer....?

2009-07-13T00:01:00.002-07:00

What is Computer?

What is the importance of computer?

What things would be impossible if there's no computer?

Computer....?
What is Computer?

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/computer...

What is the importance of computer?

Education - http://www.blurtit.com/q977964.html

Mechanical Engg - http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

Daily Lives -http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-12901.html

many more to add .....

What things would be impossible if there's no computer?

Eeeeks i wuld go mad and this is wat might happen,

http://answers.yahoo.com.au/question/ind...

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Computer???????????

2009-07-13T00:01:00.001-07:00

How do you i think its called defragment your computer.and if its not it then how do i sweep the comp and start over with everything.i really need to do it so ????

Computer???????????
if u want to start over with everything u have to format the harddrive

to do that go to My computer, than right click the harddrive u want to format and click format...

warning if u had windows 98 b4 and upgraded to windows xp this will bring u back to windows 98
Reply:No, but if you want to reformat your hard drive you must crash you computer but you should save everything on a USB flashdrive you can get them just about any where. Report It

Reply:Your question Shuuuuure don't make sense. Grammar not tooooooooo gooooooood.

Computer ???

2009-07-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

I want to buy a macbook and use it as an everyday computer to travel with. I need it to hold all of my music, photos, and videos. Also i need it to run parallels and Microsoft word. Which one should i get, one of the white ones or the black one?

Computer ???
I prefer the Black Mac. I't awesome!

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Reply:The color of a computer doesn't make the computer. The case is just cosmetics. You can get a white %26amp; a black that are identical.

Go to Macs website to look at what's avaible and at what cost
Reply:the color doesnt matter get the color that you like the most and then buy it
Reply:get a black but get a PC or at least put windows on your mac os x sux

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Computer.???

2009-07-13T00:00:00.001-07:00

how can i connect 3 hard drives to my computer. is there a special ribbon cable that i can use to connect 2 slaves to my computer??? if so where can i buy it?

Computer.???
Your motherboard should have a second connection for another cable but you'll need to set your HD's to something other than cable select. On each HD there should be a diagram showing where the jumper pins should be to set it to Master, Slave and CS. Set your main HD to master, the next to Slave and the third hard drive connected with the other cable to slave as well. Good luck!
Reply:If I would guess on your skill level (based on your question), then I would highly recomend you consider an external drive. USB 2.0 and firewire are great options more than fast enough for 99% of the population. Report It

Reply:Right up my alley, this one! Connecting hard drives is a pretty simple process. I simply purchase an external hard drive enclosure, put the drive in it, and connect it to a USB port. These hard drive enclosures have all the cabling necessary included. I presently have 2 drives that I have set up that way as well as an iOmega external hard drive. Once you run the necessary format on the hard drive, you're ready to roll! If you just want the poor, naked hard drive, there are cables you can purchase as well. Good luck!
Reply:If you want to hook them up inside the computer but dont have any available ports, then you can buy a PCI card (if you have one slot available) that has either SATA or ATA ports on it, so then you can hook more hard drives up.

the following links are for a SATA and ATA card with external USB's

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

How do you remove spyware from your computer for free?

2009-07-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

I have Yahoo Anti-Spy, which occasionally catches some spyware on my computer, but when I use an online scanner, there are lots of other things that are hidden on my computer. How do I get these infected files out of my computer without having to buy antivirus software? Most of them are in "hkey" files. Thanks.

How do you remove spyware from your computer for free?
Spy bot is free and Microsoft also has a beta version only for XP and above. There is Yahoo tool bar which has built in antispyware and adaware also which are free.

If you are computer literate then try to remove yourself by looking into the registry and associated dll files or down load hijackthis they have a forum and help people to removing spyware. Thats a big help because some spywares are so stubborn that spybot, ms, adware and yahoo antispywares don't even recognize them.

If you search the net you will find less known programms some of them are spywares them selves and some take you to porn sites and you will get spywares from those sites.
Reply:Ad-aware and Spybot both do an excellent job. I like Ad-aware best though. You can get them at download.com

Also I would recommend running both. Sometimes one catches what the other one missed. You might see something at the site about them detecting each other as spyware, but I haven't had that problem.
Reply:Just download windows defender from microsoft.

(Windows Defender is the NEW Version of Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta 1. This is Beta 2.)
Reply:For spyware solutions, Spybot Search %26amp; Destroy works very well. If you are willing to try Microsoft's beta, you can also consider defender. Both are currently free.

http://www.safer-networking.org

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Always remember that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. That said, do not visit unknown websites, open suspicious emails and attachments, or click on links that you don’t know what it’s for. Also, always keep your anti-spyware and antivirus programs on. These simple guidelines will save you from hours of headaches with pop-up ads and computer slow down.

Good luck and have a nice day!
Reply:try (free) spybot search and destroy. i believe microsoft also has a anti-spyware beta?
Reply:Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
Reply:You can pay,or [act a fool] as to lose anyone with a brain.
Reply:I've tried Spybot and Adaware but I like Microsoft's anti spyware best.
Reply:Use adaware...it is the best and most trusted. It is free ware and you can download it at http://www.noadware.net/?hop=wintech
Reply:go for microsoft antispyware beta.
Reply:You need to use more than one program, as they each do things others do not. The yahoo toolbar has an anti-spy program. Adaware (by Lavasoft), Spybot Search and Destroy, and Hijack This are all good ones too. They are free or have free versions.
Reply:Microsoft Anti spy ware is the best.

What is a high quality computer at a good price?

2009-07-12T23:59:00.002-07:00

Hi, I have a hip-hop crew and I'm about to put Pro-tools onto a nice laptop. Only problem is, I need to know what laptop to buy. I don't want something cheap or something that is low quality. I'm looking @ Alienware computers but really, they're very expensive. So whats up, what computer should I get? Definatley not a compaq or a Dell. Dude I'm not getting a Dell.

What is a high quality computer at a good price?
All new computers use Vista.

Pro Tools by Digidesign DOES NOT support Vista. They claim they will have a Vista version this summer.

http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?

They list XP computer systems and computer requirements here for their XP compatible software. These requirements will not apply to Vista system and the Vista campatable Pro Tools to be released this summer.

http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?lang...

I would not buy a new computer until they release the Vista compatible version. I would email them for the Vista requirements to avoid major system compatibility problems.

USA %26amp; Canada Contact Information

http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?lang...
Reply:Alienware computers are definitely not cheap (price-wise) but they sure are cheap (quality-wise), especially the laptops.

In any case, if you plan on doing professional recording, I would NOT use any laptop for that purpose. You will want a good sound card with multiple audio inputs and outputs (including digital) as well as hardware encoding/decoding.

Furthermore, due to insufficient EMI shielding inside most laptops, things like the fan(s) kicking on, the CD drive spinning up, or network traffic over the built-in WiFi card can result in audible distortion that will be heard through the speakers, as well as recorded in the music you are creating.

For example, the Dell Latitude C610, C640, and Inspiron 4150 are known to have a sort of "white noise" coming through the speakers continuously when the WiFi card is in use, and a "crackle" noise is heard when a web page is loading.

I would suggest you buy a good quality DESKTOP computer, and make sure it has a decent sound card. A lot of people that I know use Mac's for recording purposes, though I don't know if the software you want to use is available for the Mac.
Reply:if you are looking a computer that your going to use alot and want it to be durable than your best bet is just to get a apple, with mac osX. anyways macs have very few viruses and the ones they do have are dumb and dont do nothing but yah plus if you like windows or your software can only run on windows you can buy parralels [im not sure if thats spelled correctly] and itll let you run both mac and windows on one computer. so its really nice? but for a good computer you just might have to spend a little bit more than expected, APPLE laptops start at 1000 i think
Reply:alien ware is a branch off of dell!
Reply:I think lenovo n series type is correct for you it not very expensive and many features are present in those

How can i access my sisters computer from my computer on the same network?

2009-07-12T23:59:00.001-07:00

I want to keep an eye out for my 14 year old sister and see what she is doing on the computer. How can i do this from my computer.

How can i access my sisters computer from my computer on the same network?
The administrator of the network should be the only one with full access, however if you can find out by hook or by crook what her passwords are you can go in as her and wander thru anything you can get her password to. Presumably a parent would be the admin and able to check you also,
Reply:To do it while she is on.

You can use Symantec PCanywhere - Costs money.

Or you can download VNC - Freeware/shareware.

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Computer ?

2009-07-12T23:59:00.000-07:00

I bought a brand new hp computer over a month ago. Is turning it off every night bad for the computer or should the computer be left on 24-7. I have heard both ways. Any computer techs answers would be appreciated.

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I leave my desktop on 24-7. The weakest part of any computer typically is the power supply. Leaving the computer on saves the power supply from the stress that occurs to power supply components during the in-rush of current when starting up. While I'm no computer expert I have been an electronics technician for 30 years and have repaired my share of electronic devices.
Reply:Every time you turn on your computer, it sends a rush of electricity throughout the hardware starting it all up. the reason why its best to leave it on is so that that one in a million chance of your motherboard frying wont happen. Report It

Reply:Power supplies and power managment have come a long way. I have yet to find proof whether shutting a computer down or leaving it on will increase the life of it. Do what you find most comforting and you will be right. (I shut mine down for the power usage, noise, and heat they create) Report It

Reply:It might last longer if you turn it off at night. My friend owned an HP, and she left her computer on 24/7. It stopped working after a year. I turn mine off when I don't use it, and I had mine for over four years, and it still works. Report It

Reply:If your worried about getting an electrical surge when you turn on your computer, you should get a surge protector. You can get one at any office supply store. You should get one that has a surge protection of at least 1700 Joules. (1700 electrical voltage protection) Report It

Reply:ok the first joe is not smart. lol.

i mean dont do any of that.

i dont suggest leaving it on, cus that can stress it, but not as much as cutting it on and off.

i suggest putting it on hibernation or standby. its still on, but it is dimmed everything and paused it. saves energy. Report It

Reply:Its your computer !!!!!! People have different views on what to do about running a computer for a amount of time......If you leave it on for a couple of days. and it is acting slow, then turn it off.........just got with what you think !!!!!!! It will be the best thing !!! Report It

Reply:I personally turn mine off when I am done using it %26amp; the electrical strip it's plugged into gets turned off also.

The reason folks say to not turn off your pc is because it's a strain on the processor and drives to start up. I personally think it's a waste of energy to leave them on all the time. My main pc has been used like this for about 6/7 yrs and not a single problem (knock on wood).
Reply:Turning the computer off every night will not harm your computer at all. It will also save power. But if you want to turn it off in a way that it will load up faster, try putting it in "Stand By" (uses very little power), or hold down shift while in the Shut Down menu and click "Hibernate". It takes a little more time to load up than Stand By, but it uses no power.
Reply:If you use it ever day, then just leave on, if several days

go by between uses, turn off.

The only thing bad about running 24/7 is the heat it puts into the room.
Reply:Well that means your computer overheated.

I highly recommend getting a new computer, DON"T BUY IT FROM STORES.

Ask someone you know who's good with computer to buy parts and build one...it's lot cheaper that way
Reply:It is mostly a matter of choice. Yes powering on and off a lot CAN wear on your hardware. Having it running all the time will wear on your hardware. A good system should be fine running all the time. a not so good machine will slow way down due to left over items in the memory. I personally think it is good to shut down every few days for my file storage systems and my everyday use PC shut down at night or at the end of my shift.
Reply:power cycling puts more stress on the cpu
Reply:Turning it off daily saves energy, there's no harm turning it off and on daily, computers now are very hardy compared to those of 10 or 12 years ago, shutting it down once it's not in use is best for it and you will see the difference in your electric bill
Reply:I have a desktop that is just about never turned off. Just make sure you have your power saver setting set so it goes to sleep after a certain time. You can set the sleep time under screen saver power options. I have myne to sleep after 30min of non use.
Reply:loo at ur time and use but i think its better to turn it of just ffor 1 hoour its ok or ur laptop can overheating and ur bill will raise up so try not to use it offenly

What is a high quality computer at a good price?

2009-07-12T23:58:00.002-07:00

Has the computer eliminated the need for a stereo system?

2009-07-12T23:58:00.001-07:00

I am just discovering the computer. I know I am a latecomer. But I was just curious about the ablity of the computer to replacing the need for a stereo system. I think it is great how you save all your songs on the computer and if you want to buy some nicer speakers you can upgrade to as large of ones as you like?

Has the computer already replaced the stereo maybe ?

Has the computer eliminated the need for a stereo system?
It depends on what you want -

If you want convenience and ease of access to your music, but you're not bothered about sound quality, use a computer.

If you want high quality sound, use a dedicated stereo system.
Reply:In 1988 I went into a record store in the States and couldn't buy vinyl, it was all CDs. The UK market took about 6-8yrs to catch up. Now in 2007 Tower records are closing branches all over the States and bespoke download sites (buy your own on-line download music store) will be here in the UK by the Summer. MP3 only stereos are already on sale. So I guess the answer is not yet and there will always be an MP3/4 player market of some kind for portability or in the car. Ford (who it might surprise you to know are the world's largest manufacturer of car radios) already do MP3 only in car systems.
Reply:It can, but you still need an amplifier.

Depending on your tastes you can have a set up with just a simple 2 speaker amplifier or you can go all the way and connect it into a full 7.1 system with a full set of speakers.

If you connect that setup into a dedicated AV amp and speakers you would get better results
Reply:In many cases , yes.. Did you see the fantastic Christmas lights with music that lit up the whole building?
Reply:Yes ! especialy with things like the imac combined with airport and great speaker, front row and a remote, away you go, bye bye stereo !!
Reply:No, it is still nice to have a stereo system in the living room rather than a computer.
Reply:basically you dont need a stereo system if you have a computer.so i guess mabye...
Reply:Depends what quality you want.

The computer is really versatile and can store all your music so its easy to find, but compared to a good stereo it's not very good quality. And the computer can take ages to turn on and makes a lot of noise itself.

More relevant these days it's starting to be can you get all the music, photos etc you want WITHOUT a computer...
Reply:A dedicated Hi Fi will always produce better sound.
Reply:Yes (unless you are a complete HiFi nerd).
Reply:i dont think so loading to many songs on your computer takes up a lot of g,b.especially if it is in Wav format (microsoft)

How to Set a time for your computer to turn on and start up programs like itunes.?

2009-07-12T23:58:00.000-07:00

Does anyone know how to make a computer turn on at a specific time? What i want to do is make it so the computer would turn on to wake me up in the morning. It would then have to alarm, so it would be kool if it could start up itunes and start playing music.

If I cannot get the computer to turn on, then what about leaving it on, letting it hybernate or something, then it would start itunes up itself at a certain time. Is this possible? Would somehow a macro work?

I am looking for options on XP and Vista

If it is software, I must have it be freeware.

How to Set a time for your computer to turn on and start up programs like itunes.?
Hey,

I'm not sure of scripts that you can run to get certain programs to start up and play something. However, within BIOS, you can tell it to boot your computer at X time.

It might take an extensive amount of Googling, but you can probably find a Visual Basic (common programming language for Windows) script that will play a song from Itunes or your favorite MP3 player, upon bootup. This is more than possible.

Regards,

Brandon

Edit: Follow what the second poster said. Make your iTunes startup at bootup. The second thing you may try to do is put whatever song you want to play into your 'Startup' folder. Windows looks into this folder for any scripts that you may want to run at startup. It's possible it will see this and try to play it. Fool around with that and email me your results. I'm curious to know if it works.
Reply:I have a late model Acer and it is in the BIOS under power management.

resume by alarm - check yes - set date of month at ( 0 ) to have it do it every day then set the ( hh.mm.ss ) for what time.

Thanks

Stephen Report It

Reply:go to msconfig and if selected put a check mark on itunes

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Is a college diploma in Computer Programming sufficient to get me a good paying job?

2009-07-12T23:57:00.002-07:00

Only Canadians, please, because in other countries 'college' means a different thing.

I will be graduating with a Geography degree from Wilfrid Laurier next year and I wanted to do GIS. I'm thinking that getting a diploma in college in computer programming will increase my chances for succesfull employment because I looked around at GIS jobs, and most of them require high computer proficiency.

Also, are Canadian colleges as recognized world wide as universities?

Thanks.

Is a college diploma in Computer Programming sufficient to get me a good paying job?
It doesn't matter what diploma. A diploma alone is not sufficient for anyone to be certain of getting a good paying job.

As the previous person said, you have to have experience.

You also have to prove your diploma is more than a piece of paper. You have to show you actually learned something and didn't only do just enough on tests to pass.

You have to interview well. People who interview poorly rarely get hired. When they do get hired, they often get hired into poor jobs.

You have to have some idea of what you want to do and why. The answer cannot be money. Technology employers don't want people who just want to make money.

It sound like you have a plan that makes sense, though. Good luck.
Reply:No, a diploma itself won't.. But it will help you get a foot in the door...

The thing that really piles on the Bucks is experience.. I've been in the business now for over 20 years.

My first IT wage packet was £1,200 ($2,300) per month (Before tax) as a mainframe operator...

I now make that a week, after tax as a Senior Project Engineer..

Experience, experience, experience...

And to answer your other question... People with degrees from non-UK colleges are viewed with suspicion TBH.. As it's more difficult to check their credentials.

(Good luck)

How do i get my computer to show me movable smileys?

2009-07-12T23:57:00.001-07:00

I am running on Firefox, sometimes also on IE. When i visit sites with movable smileys, the smileys don't move at my computer.

Is there anything which i have to do to enable it to move? I don't have to buy a new computer, do i?

Thanks for all the tips.

How do i get my computer to show me movable smileys?
Goto Help menu and click on Check fo updates and install new plugins. Hope it helps.

Good Luck!

How can i get my computer to recognize my Nikon Coolpix p4 camera?

2009-07-12T23:57:00.000-07:00

My computer used to recognize it. I had it wiped and used a VAIO recovery disc to put everything back on. Now the computer won't recognize.

How can i get my computer to recognize my Nikon Coolpix p4 camera?
Yes it won't recognize u r nikon coolpix as u have restore u r old setting ,

to recognize to need to load driver for nikon again

hope it will work
Reply:re-install drivers, reboot, connect your nikon.
Reply:try

a. installing the drivers of the cd if there we're any that came with it

b. removing the device, turning it on then plugging it back in while on

c. rebooting the system while the camera is still pluged in

other than that im sorry your on your own :)
Reply:1. if it is USB, then XP will pick it up automatically and install the driver for it, (Listen out for the USB chime when you add new hardware to USB ports.) or XP will ask for the CD.

If you dont get a chime, you need to do a static discharge, this discharges all the static electricity that has built up from your boards. To do this, all you need to do is keep your pc connected to the wall socket, but switched off at the wall, and then push and hold the power button for about 30 seconds, your pc will not turn-on which is correct, after 30 seconds, turn it back on by the wall start up as norm then try again, you should get the USB chime then.

If this does not work, you have already reinstalled all the software back to original factory settings, try another USB port (AND DONT USE A HUB!) if still not working, then it would be a Hardware fault with Marvin the Motherboard.

DO NOT RESTART THE PC WITH THE CAMERA CONNECTED! Always make sure that you ONLY connect

the camera when the pc asks for it during the installation, not before, otherwise it will not recognise it, the only time this exception should be broken is when connecting a wireless USB keyboard %26amp; mouse set.

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How do you properly dispose of a computer?

2009-07-09T15:42:00.001-07:00

Hey guys - I have an old computer that I want to get rid of. It's taking up space!

I hear throwing out a computer in the garbage is like one of the worst things you could ever do to the environment. However, I would like to get rid of it the proper way. Any suggestions? Its a desktop computer with all sorts of peripherals.

How do you properly dispose of a computer?
Generally the disposal company in your area has a place to take large items like refrigerators, etc. They can also accept PCs and monitors, though they have to treated separately because of the dangerous chemicals inside of them.
Reply:Every town has its own process. Check you public works dept website or call them on Monday. It's good of you to not want to pollute!

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Reply:First that's very cool of you to care. Most people, AND COMPANYS, just chunk them.

If it's newer and of some use, DL a free copy of some LINUX distro and donate it to someone. If you attend church talk to whoever in charge. You could also talk to a school councelor about a deserving person.

Take a look at this website also.. maybe it can be a nice starting point.

http://www.recycles.org/states/DC/
Reply:If its still useable and in working order why don't you donate it to someone who really needs a it, a college student, low income family. . etc.
Reply:Donate it to a school or some charity, they can use it but make sure you reformat it first to make sure you have deleted everything personal.
Reply:Well You can give it to Me ^.^ If you dont want it cause the parts in the computer might be of some Use
Reply:Disassemble all the parts and keep them in a box in case you need them. Better yet, sell it to your local computer shop.
Reply:Maybe you could donate it to a needy child from a financialy challenged family to use as an internet PC to do homework.

Would only have to install the free NetZero software.

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Reply:There is only one way to properly dispose of a working computer:

Give to someone not as fortunate as yourself. Many people will be thrilled to have their own computer, used or not.

If it's not operational, then taking it to a recycling center is the proper way. The only real environmental hazard is the CRT monitor.
Reply:try selling all the good parts then bring it to a recycling center

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How do I make my computer desktop icon backgrounds blend with the computer wallpaper?

2009-07-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

For some reason, my computer desktop icon backgrounds do not "blend" with the wallpaper image. It is purely a cosmetic issue, and I have fixed this problem before. I just can not remember how to remove the text background for my icons.

How do I make my computer desktop icon backgrounds blend with the computer wallpaper?
Here u go..

Right Click My Computer%26gt;

Select Properties and goto Advanced Tab

Under Performance click "Settings"

Here in the Visual Efefects tab choose "Drop shadows for icon labels on desktop" from Custom

Hope this is what u where looking for..

What is the best theoretical computer science reference book?

2009-07-09T15:41:00.002-07:00

I need a book that covers all the topics of theoretical computer science, a sort of bible reference for theoretical computer science. Thanks!

What is the best theoretical computer science reference book?
Good luck finding that. To cover that range with any depth would mean tens of thousands of pages. The reference is the closest I can think of, and even its four volumes don't cover the field.
Reply:Well that's quite large... I, myself using many journals, many papers, but it's still uncovered.
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How do you get your computer to wake out of standby mode with a keystroke?

2009-07-09T15:41:00.001-07:00

What camera transfers the pictures onto my computer automatically?

2009-07-09T15:41:00.000-07:00

I'v seen on certain television programs that when the photographer takes a photo, the camera is connected directly to the computer and the picture downloads onto the computer automatically. What camera does this and what are the requirements for the computer to do this?

What camera transfers the pictures onto my computer automatically?
You can buy software for Fuji SLRs (S2 S3 etc) that controls the camera from the computer either through USB or Firewire.

I think I did it once with my Fuji S9500 too, can't remember that was a while ago.
Reply:Kodak has a nice small digital camera you can hook up to your PC and allows you to hook it up to your TV. It comes with its own loading dock and all the cables. so you just place the camera on the dock push one button and it down loads all your pictures to your PC. Its easy to use small enough to carrie in your shirt pocket. It also does movies with sound I payed $290.00 for mine. It comes with software so the only thing you need is space on your hard drive. The model is Kodak easy share v550
Reply:I don't think they can. I've seen cameras that, like Kodak ones, that sit in a hub connected to a photo printer and prints automatically.

What's wrong with plugging your camera into the computer via the USB and selecting transfer? Takes two seconds.

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How can I restore my computer to the factory settings and completely wipe out everything?

2009-07-09T15:40:00.003-07:00

Hey alright I have a Dell Deminsion it is extremely messed up. . I want to completely restore it to factory settings if possible. I would like to reset the computer back to the settings it came with? Losing all of the files and downloads on the computer is not a problem. So if anyone thinks they can help me with this, please let me know thanks!

How can I restore my computer to the factory settings and completely wipe out everything?
Yup, I had to do this once too.

I used the system disk that came with the computer. You have to place the disk in the CD drive and when you reboot, make sure you reboot with the cd first. To do this you have to press some special key (usually it tells you at start up) and just go from there.

The directions on the cd are pretty straight forward. Make sure everything you want to keep is saved though. It all gets whiped clean.

If you have Windows then you have to re-activate it after and you will also maybe need to add some drivers before it starts to look normal again. When you re-activate you get to talk to a fun little Indian guy! My cousin is Indian so I can say that. :P
Reply:Find the restore discs that came with your computer.

Put disc one in and then turn your computer off.

When you turn it back on, it should prompt you with what to do next.
Reply:There are a few ways you can do this.

I suggest use your System Restore Discs that came with your Dell Dimension. Another alternative is using an F-DISK, an F-DISK is a floppy with a set of information required to reformat your HD, this will cause eveything to be erased and you can start afresh like your computer was new again by installing the Factory Discs, if you dont have those Dell will send you those for free (you might have to pay for shipping depending on the models).
Reply:Very easy, there should be a system restore disk that came with it. Boot to that and tell it to restore everything to factory settings.
Reply:The website Lifehacker.com has an excellent article on how to format and reinstall Windows XP. Read:

"Geek to Live: How to format your hard drive and install Windows XP from scratch" -- written by Gina Trapani, lifehacker.com (http://www.lifehacker.com/software/windo...

Hey, Windows XP users: The blue screen of death got you down? Missing dll errors making you frown? Frequent software crashes leave you yearning for that fresh, new PC you unpacked with glee three years ago? If you've scrubbed for spyware and viruses, defragged, chkdsked and done the requisite rain dance but things are STILL wonky on your computer, it may be time for extreme action.

Today we're going to go over how to format your hard drive and reinstall Windows XP from scratch to get back that shiny new operating system feeling untainted by years of wear, tear and added and removed programs.

Note for the tremulous: I cannot tell a lie; reinstalling an operating system is NOT a trivial task. There are several junctures where lots of things can go wrong that can affect the way your PC functions FOREVER. Further, this isn't a task one can complete in just a few hours. There are lots of ways to fix PC problems before reinstalling Windows, a fresh install should be an absolute last resort. It took me three years - one which involved installing and uninstalling programs almost daily - to get to the point of reinstalling Windows. You have been warned.

Still with me? Good.

What you'll need:

1. A Windows XP machine in dire need of a fresh start

(Without any crucial, un-backedup data on it)

2. A Windows XP installation CD with a valid Product Key

(Preferably the disc that shipped with the computer originally, in which case the Product Key won't be obviously listed)

3. The CDs and serial numbers of all the software you need to install on your fresh "new" machine

4. Hardware driver discs that shipped with the PC and any components you added on

(Optional, but VERY strongly recommended)

5. Another 'net-connected computer of any OS persuasion with a CD burner, thumb drive, or other removable disk

(Optional, but strongly recommended, for looking up stuff and downloading drivers in case of emergency)

6. One full day to get your PC fully functioning again.

Got all that? Good.

Let's get started.

Step 1. Back up your data.

First, make sure absolutely NOTHING you cannot afford to lose is on the drive you're going to install Windows on (let's say the C: drive.) Move all your documents and settings off the machine. Back up your Firefox settings with MozBackup, export your Quicken file, SyncBack profiles, Apache configuration and absolutely anything else that you want restored after you're done. Just make sure it's off the machine that's going under the knife.

Step 2. Audit your current PC setup.

Once upon a time, I did tech support for Windows 95 PCs, when "Plug and Play" was a fairly new concept that was rightly referred to as "Plug and Pray" amongst my disgruntled technician co-workers. Today, Windows XP is eons ahead of 95 in terms of its amazing ability to detect all the hardware in your computer and install the right drivers for it. HOWEVER, it's still not perfect. PC's come with a whole wide range of video cards and network adaptors and Bluetooth thingamajiggers, and it's very possible you'll install XP and it won't know exactly what brand of TV tuner card you've got and how to find the driver for it.

So, before we do anything, we're going to take an inventory of all the hardware you've currently got installed. I used to print a report from Device Manager for this purpose (Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Action, Print) but a handy little utility called Belarc Advisor [via Nicholas Roussos] does a nicer job than Device Manager. Belarc will create a report detailing your system, its installed hardware components, software applications and serial numbers. Download the free Belarc, run a report and print it out. Keep it nearby for reference later.

Note: for those of you who do not have the driver discs for all your hardware - go ahead and print out the report from Device Manager in addition to the Belarc report. You'll need all the help you can get, you brave souls.

Step 3. Take a deep breath, and say goodbye to everything on your C: drive.

Seriously. It's all going away now. Nervous? Revisit steps 1 %26amp; 2.

Step 4. Insert the Windows installation disk into your CD drive. Shut down your PC. Then, boot from CD.

This part is important: do NOT run the Windows installation from Windows itself. Shut down first, and then boot up the machine from CD. My Dell has a little message as it's booting up that says "Press F12 to boot from CD," so that's what I did. If you're not sure how to boot from CD, check your PC's user guide for more info.

The reason why booting from CD is important is because we're going to delete the C: drive partition where Windows is installed and re-format it. You can't do this if Windows booted from C:, because it can't delete the partition from which it is running.

You CAN install Windows without deleting the partition and formatting, but that means all your program files and other riff-raff that's collected on your C: drive will still be there when you're done, just taking up unnecessary space. That's not the point of all this. Be sure to boot from CD.

Step 5. Step through the Windows installation.

You'll be greeted by WordPerfect 5.1-like blue screens with white text on them, which seem scary, but aren't. All the directions are clearly spelled out on each of them. Still, we'll go over what to do.

At the Welcome to Setup page, press Enter. Press F8 to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. You'll be asked if you want to repair your existing Windows XP installation. Press ESC to bypass the repair and install a fresh copy. All your existing disk partitions will be listed, like this. [read the entire article]