December 13th, 2011
by Edy
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There’s always something to spoil your free fun. The one fun thing that’s available for free – a public Wi-Fi network at a coffee shop or a train station – that you’ve always enjoyed making use of, the spoilsports have to always warn you about it.
Everyone has to tell you that these things aren’t safe and that there can be all kinds of malware that the jump from one computer to the next over such a network.
Not only do people just idly browse the Internet when on a public Wi-Fi network, they even do stuff that’s supposed to be private or personal – their banking, buying stuff over the Internet, their taxes.
Now no one’s going to ever listen to advice on how they are never to do this. If something seems harmless on the surface, people are going to do it no matter what.
So here are a few tips on how best to secure yourself if you do find yourself unable to resist the temptation of the public Wi-Fi network.
There are nearly 100,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots around the country. When you do anything on such a network, your laptop sends out a wireless signal with all of that data right there.
Both the router that enables the hotspot and any spying person can pick up that signal. Coffee shops could provide an encrypted signal; but that would mean having to help customers connect; and no coffee shop wants to be burdened with tech support. So basically, hotspots offer no security whatsoever. Read the rest of this entry →
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September 29th, 2009
by Edy
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If this is your first time, the best tips on buying a new computer are to assemble your own.
What are the advantages of assembling your own computer?
- You can adjust your computer to your preference
- You can maximize your computer’s optimum performance
- You can choose the best of each components
- You can create a smaller budget for a great pick
- You can discard the component you don’t need and buy the ones you do
- You dictate your own specifications
- You can upgrade one component anytime it fails
- Each components have its warranty
These tips on buying a new computer may look substandard but actually it is best to try this out. Technology in the computer world grows faster than you thought. If you buy a computer package, usually it also fails as a whole. Read the rest of this entry →
September 24th, 2009
by Edy
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Personal Computers are always the best choice! Technology today offers a lot of microprocessor systems, and one of which is your Personal Computer.
But Personal Computers offer a greater performance than all the others. So here are some considerable tips on buying a Personal Computer.
Tips:
- Know your purpose – will you use it for office use, games, etc…
- Canvass before you buy
- Don’t listen to sales talk, probably they’re just sales
- Assembled and customizable computers are better than branded PCs with fixed components
- Choose LCD monitors rather than CRT monitors – LCD is more energy efficient, or check out some of the advantages and disadvantages between the two
- When you buy computer parts, make sure they are all compatible with each other
- List your products well, read some reviews, and ask some knowledgeable friend or an expert
These are some of the tips on buying a Personal Computer. It is always good to study and learn things first before you put your investment on it.
Computers have a lifespan of about three to five years the most, depending on the manufacturer of each component.
The durability of each component usually depends on the manufacturer. At some point, the cheaper it gets, the weaker the component is. But that’s not always the situation. That’s why you need to seek out reviews or seek for some tips on buying a Personal Computer.
Always have the attitude of comparing products when you buy computers. When you do compare, you see the advantages and disadvantages of each component that you want to buy.
Therefore you have a greater list of choices to choose from. This makes it easy for you to pay for the right kind of thing. Remember to buy only what you need and not want you wanted.
September 3rd, 2009
by Edy
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So this is your first plan to buy computer? Definitely you need tips for buying a first computer! Here are some questions you need to consider first.
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Where do you plan to use it? At home or at the office?
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What will be its purpose? Is it for work, games, or simply home use?
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Who will use this computer? Would it be you, your son, an employee, your boss, etc…?
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Do you already have a brand or two in mind? What is it?
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What type of budget do you have? Is it a fixed budget or is your budget adjustable to your needs?
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Do you have a friend who can help you decide? If none, that would be fine.
Now here are your tips for buying a first computer.
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August 27th, 2009
by Edy
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When you think trash, you surely don’t think about your old, trusty personal computer. But that’s exactly what will become of it when you make the inevitable move toward your next laptop or desktop.
And, yes, buying a new computer is inevitable, considering the pace at which computer technology zips along. Just think—about a handful of years ago, a fast microprocessor for a laptop was at 233 MHz. Now you’re looking at about at least 2 GHz! That’s Giga, with a G.
So eventually, you will want a computer that can handle the latest software, the latest games, and the latest interactive Web sites, and then you’ll have to throw away your old computer, right? Wrong.
Try selling your used computer instead. Throwing out your computer is one of the worst things you can do. For one, your computer may be useful for someone out there, even if just for scraps. Read the rest of this entry →
November 6th, 2008
by Edy
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Just because there is a supercomputer displayed on a computer showroom doesn’t mean you have to buy it.
A computer can last longer but since technology advances quickly and software requires new technology that after four or five years, your new computer is considered outdated.
So what should you? Upgrade? Replace? Sell it? It is not funny if you will still keep your old computer. You can still use it for testing purposes, word-processing and internet surfing.
If you are deciding whether to upgrade or replace your computer, think again. There are things that you still need to consider with this kind of decision especially if you have a tight budget for a new computer. Read the rest of this entry →
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October 27th, 2008
by Edy
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Monitor is an external hardware of the computer, which displays pictures. There are various uses for the monitor.
The most commonly used application is to watch the programs displayed. It can also be used as a television when this is connected to a television tuner.
Monitors can be used with televisions and some televisions can be used with computers though both these concepts differ greatly.
The resolution of monitors is adjustable to make the vision comfortable with smaller letters and graphics. Read the rest of this entry →
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September 16th, 2008
by Edy
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Recently I came across a recording of an interesting program on the TV broadcasted in the UK, which featured some highly qualified techies who explained the usability, quality and difference of other parameters between the CRT and flat-screens (of all types).
The answer basically was that CRTs are much cheaper and a good CRT has easily twice as better picture quality compared to a top range flat-screen costing several times more in price.
I have closely analyzed 5 CRT’s, and I find the IBM one the best for image quality. The cheapest being Daewoo is also good enough as long as it’s calibrated, but you still obviously see a big difference between the two. Read the rest of this entry →
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July 30th, 2008
by Edy
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There are many things used to describe configuration of the computers. Majority of these words involves the size, estimated use and ability of computer.
While the term computer can be applied to almost any device, which has a microprocessor present in it, many people genuinely think of a PC as a machine that gets input from the user through mouse and keyboard, also processes it in a fashion and shows the result on the screen.
There are lots of types of different PC for everyone to use. The major types are, Desktop, Laptop, Palmtop, Workstation, Server, Mainframe, Minicomputer, and Wearable. Read the rest of this entry →
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