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Windows Media Center –

2010-11-25T00:47:00.000Z

Windows Media Center is one of those programs that has been around for a while but doesn’t seem to get much notice. Built into most versions of Windows since Vista, but often neglected by a large segment of the computing public. In this Tech Tip, we hope to open your eyes and look at some of the cool things that you can do with Windows Media Center. While this will not be all inclusive (for that, you can always visit the official Media Center website), it is meant to give an overview of some of the cooler aspects. Please note that we’ll be concentrating on the version of Media Center found in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

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How to Maximise out-of-office Productivity

2010-11-24T20:09:00.000Z

Let’s face reality, virtually everyone has a laptop computer and if you’re like most college students and mobile professionals, you like to get work done outside of the classroom and the office. Luckily, most retail locations like Starbucks, Barnes & Noble and even McDonald’s offer free Wi-Fi for all their customers.

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Are Ultra Thin Laptops any good?

2010-11-24T15:37:00.000Z

Portable computing has definitely evolved over the years. We’ve gone from luggable computers to actual laptop and notebook computers, to PDAs, netbooks, and smartphones.

For getting real work done while on the go, nothing beats a laptop or notebook computer. Or does it? Another alternative, that gives you the flexibility and portability of a notebook but without the bulk, is an ultra thin laptop.

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Operating Systems, Hard Drives, Partitions, and You!

2010-11-24T12:36:00.000Z

Your operating system: it’s that collection of data and programs that makes all your desktop PC or laptop computer hardware work together. Where your operating system is installed on your PC’s hard drive, as well as the type of drive it’s on, can have a big impact on your system’s performance.

Whether you’re starting with a fresh, blank hard drive or reinstalling, this Tech Tip will tell you where you should put your operating system and why.

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MSI A6000-029US Core 2 Duo T6600 Refurbished Notebook

2010-11-24T08:03:00.000Z

MSI refurbished laptops are ideal for everyday computing!

With an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz processor and 4 GB DDR2 memory, this can handle your work and play-related commands with ease! Store your music, games, videos, and other critical data on the roomy hard drive. Also, the easy-to-use Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system comes pre-installed!

Upload, edit, transfer and store your digital files with ease using the built-in 4-in-1 card reader. Access CD and DVD media, backup data, and burn CDs and DVDs using the DVD±RW DL drive. Whether you need the Internet for work or play, this MSI has you covered with NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN and 802.11b/g wireless LAN.

Stay in touch with family and friends no matter where you are! Chat face-to-face over the Internet via the built-in webcam! Connect this notebook to a big screen HDTV using the HDMI port!

The generous widescreen HD TFT display is great for movie watching, playing games, or working on spreadsheets!

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Plug Computers

2010-11-24T04:27:00.000Z

What comes to mind when you think of a server? Probably a large, bulky PC (or a bunch of them) crammed into a closet or a room somewhere. Those computers can be loud, will generate a lot of heat, and can drink energy like someone knocking back ice water on hot summer day.

For most home computer users, turning a desktop computer into a server can be overkill. Sure, you can look at computer that are smaller, say the size of the famed Mac Mini. Even that’s kind of big.

But can you go any smaller? Definitely! By turning to a plug computer

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BenQ DC C1030 10MP HD Camera - Geeks.com - Discount Digital Camera

2010-11-24T00:52:00.000Z

It’s easy to capture amazing images with this BenQ DC C1030 Eco cheap digital camera!

The DC C1030 Eco features a 10 MP, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor which captures beautiful images with ease. Zoom in to your subjects with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. Preview your images on the generous 2.7-inch LCD with 230K pixel resolution.

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Using RealPlayer SP

2010-11-23T20:42:00.000Z

It happens to us all – we see a totally cool video on the Internet we’d like to keep a copy for ourselves*. Maybe you’d also like to convert the video to your phone or iPad – or maybe just rip the audio into an MP3 player. Now with one convenient, free program called RealPlayer SP, you can.

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Multi-GPU: SLI & CrossFireX – What the heck is this?

2010-11-23T16:38:00.000Z

If you’re not a dedicated PC gamer, chances are you haven’t been paying attention to the advancements in video card technology over the years. In a short time, video cards have gone from simple add-on cards with a single graphics processor, a tiny heat sink, and some RAM chips, to full-on computers in and of themselves.

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“GeekBusters” - Tech Myths Debunked!

2010-11-23T12:13:00.001Z

In this tech tip, we expose the myth and reality surrounding some of the biggest trends in our technology-oriented world. Hopefully, this will shed some light which can help you better understand how these crazy gadgets work!

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High Speed Internet Access-Antivirus

2006-12-11T23:07:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Antivirus: Finding The Right Antivirus Package

Jay Ashley
It could come as a surprise that even in this increasingly technological age that some people still neglect to take care of their computers against rogue elements seeking to damage or steal their data. Malicious code has evolved to a point where it is increasingly harder to keep them off one's computer.

Viruses and other malicious software can do much harm to one's personal data. Upon infecting a computer, they could do a host of dastardly schemes. They could steal data, destroy important files, and do all sorts of nasty things.

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High Speed Internet Access-Computer Virus

2006-11-26T00:05:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Computer Virus: What To Do When Your Computers Infected With A Virus

Author: Jackson Summers
Can a chip on the Ram blown or CPU overloaded or hard drive or maybe a virus like Trojan or adware cause computer to break down and stop functioning?

What would you do? Get a new computer or send for a repair? First of all, you have to see how old the computer is and check your pocket book. Sometime repair may cost more and you may find similar motherboard or the processor, heat sink and even memory in the ebay. But what happen after purchasing one, if it doesn’t work? Then send it back? Sometimes it may be cheaper to buy a new computer.

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High Speed Internet Access-Windows XP Recovery Kit

2006-11-08T19:51:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Windows XP Recovery Kit: How To Create A Windows XP Recovery Kit

Author: Otis Cooper
We all just love our computers, especially when we want to enjoy those high priced games and when we use it as a business tool.

But what a pain in the 'you know what' when the system fail to perform as it should or worse yet, we experience a disaster with our operating system.

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High Speed Internet Access-ADSL Broadband

2006-11-08T19:49:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-ADSL Broadband: Introduction To ADSL Broadband
Author: James Dyson

Does ADSL mean for all of broadband and how does it actually work? If this is the thing you are looking for then you shall need to be more acquainted with ADSL.

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), a type of DSL, uses the existing copper-wired telephone networks for high-speed
broadband internet. Using ADSL technology it is generally 10 - 140 times faster internet surfing than of standard 56k dial-up internet.

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High Speed Internet Access-Win XP Boot Disk

2006-10-23T21:26:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Win XP Boot Disk: "How To Create Your Own Win XP Boot Disk

Want to know how to create your own Win XP boot disk? Read this article by Otis Cooper...

When you press the power button on your computer and it just sit there with none of those clicking and beeping sounds along with the monitor still having that blank screen,you know that you're going to have a bad day.

A computer that fails to boot can be one of the most pain staking things that can happen to a pc user. And in most cases, the user don't have a clue as to what procedures they can take to get the PC up and running again.

When you do experience pc bootup failure, always start your troubleshooting by checking the obvious.It the cord plugged into the wall outlet and is the other end securely plugged in the rear of the system unit.

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High Speed Internet Access-Firewalls

2006-10-14T08:22:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Firewalls: "What is a firewall?

A firewall is a hardware or software solution that protects your computer network by preventing its access by unauthorised or potentially dangerous software, by using a system of built-in filters.

A firewall is typically a software package, or a dedicated gateway machine. The gateway acts as a security system for networks connected to the Internet. It is a doorway between a user on the network and the Internet. A firewall lets you use all your regular Internet features � email, chat, web browsing,
etc., while making sure other Internet users cannot access your computer"

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

2006-08-11T17:44:00.000Z

I was reading somewhere recently that SophosLabs have discovered a Russian website which is selling a Spyware kit called WebAttaker for around $15.00!

The kits are designed to simplify the task of infecting computers - WHAT??!! As if we humble pc users didn't have enough to worry about, the pesky little cyber crims are now turning hacking and general electronic mischief-making into a corporate project!

Just makes you realise more than ever that you need to ensure you have adequeate firewalls in place, together with good anti-spyware software.

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High Speed Internet Access-Windows Registry

2006-07-06T20:09:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Windows Registry: The most important reason your should fix Windows Registry errors as they occur is that this the one single preventative measure can greatly increase the life-expectancy of your
Windows system by stabilizing the growth of its Registry.

Prevention is Key!

It is a fact of Windows that trying to fix Registry problems after they occur is much more difficult than preventing their occurrence in the first place.

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What the heck is a broadband speed test anyway...?

2006-06-27T18:48:00.000Z

If you are really concerned about improving your Internet speed, before you do anything you really need to do an Internet speed test.

But what is it and how do you do it? A speed test estimates the performance of a network connection by using sample data files and test Web servers. But don’t worry about all this jargon!, its actually quite simple...to find out how exactly what an Internet speed test is and how to do it, click the link below.

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Onspeed: A Cheap Alternative To Broadband?

2006-06-21T20:02:00.000Z

by Richard Prosser

Are you a dial-up user looking for a faster connection, but don't like Broadband prices? If so, you should take a look at a new service called OnSpeed, which has received rave reviews in Internet technology publications.

What OnSpeed does is to re-route web pages and email via its own servers, compressing the data on the fly prior to sending it onwards to your PC. A small program then decompresses the data, so that you can view it in the normal way via your browser or email client.

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Here's Why You Need A Broadband Speed Test

2006-06-19T14:29:00.000Z

A broadband speed test is a tool people use to measure how fast their Internet connection is operating. There are plenty of high speed Internet speed tests available online for free to keep you informed on how fast your broadband Internet is functioning.

How to Perform a Broadband Speed Test

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High Speed Internet Access-Spyware

2006-06-18T21:32:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Access-Spyware:

There is a strong chance your computer is infected with spyware...

If you are like most people on the Net, you've most likely downloaded music on the Net.

Did you know that when you use these file sharing services, they infect your computer with Spyware or Adware?

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High Speed Internet - DSL Advantages & Disadvantages

2006-06-17T10:59:00.000Z

High Speed Internet Advantages

DSL is just one of many ways to connect to the net. There are many advantages DSL has to offer other forms of Internet connection. One of the most obvious advantages is DSL offers a fast connection. Rather than wait hours for a document to download using dial up, with DSL you can download large files in just minutes. Here are some other advantages DSL has to offer high speed Internet fans:

DSL allows you to use an open Internet connection and use your telephone line for phone calls at the same time.

DSL speed is typically a lot faster than a traditional modem and doesn't require new wiring. In fact you can usually use the phone line you already have installed in your home to get DSL up and running.

Most companies provide you with a DSL modem during installation as part of the DSL package.

If you own your own business you'll be able to upload and download large files much faster using a DSL connection.

Disadvantages of DSL

Of course, there are disadvantages to anything as is the case with DSL. While most users consider these disadvantages minor they are nonetheless worthy of note:

The closer you are to the central office of the DSL provider the better your connection will work. Thus if you are located far away you may have more trouble connecting using your DSL line.

Typically connection speeds are faster when receiving information and data than when sending data using a DSL connection.

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All About high speed internet access

2006-05-29T13:39:00.000Z

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high speed internet access - All About high speed internet access: "The Quick And Easy Way To Discover Anything About high speed internet access
- In Just Five Minutes!"

...Well ok, maybe not in 5 minutes, but hey, hang around, have some fun and learn how to get faster internet and improve the performance of your pc on this blog and on my website www.Speed-up-the-Internet.com. I'm revamping this site at the moment - up and running in a couple of days. Stay tuned!!

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Faster Internet Starts Again!!

2006-05-27T11:13:00.000Z

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I'm re-starting this blog - the Google boys lost the last one!

Once again, lots of tips and tricks for improving your Internet access and your computing experience. Come back for more tips.

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