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Entries from October 31st, 2010

What Is an IP Address?

October 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking

It is a default private IP for various NAT/network devices such as routers. In order to resolve the issue of shortage of IP to be used on the Internet, these IP addresses were devised. RFC 1918 defines the ranges of the private IP. An IP, where IP stands for Internet Protocol, is a numeric identification [...]

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Taking a Look at the Components in Desktop PCs

October 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions

With so many brands of desktop PCs any novice computer user can easily be confused with all that is available on the market. It is important to understand the components in desktop PCs so not only you can understand the benefits but also makes it easier to decide what you will need for your PC. [...]

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How to Keep Your Computer in a Good Shape

October 29th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain

These days everyone owns at least one personal computer or laptop and the use of it is either for work or entertainment. Almost everything we do is related to a computer, we trust them with our photos, work, secrets and much more, we aspect everything from our computers, to be up and working at any [...]

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Computer Beeps Continuously

October 28th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Troubleshoot

If your computer continuously beeps and will not boot into Windows you have some type of hardware problem. The beeping is a BIOS code being issued from the motherboard. The code is designed to inform technicians to the exact cause of the problem so it can be addressed. Some computers will use these beeps, while [...]

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Hardware Changes to Speed Up Your Computer

October 27th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain

There are numerous software applications in the market that will help you speed up your computer. However, you may be forced to make hardware changes to your computer if none of the options work. If installation of software applications does not improve the speed of your computer to your satisfaction, then you should opt for [...]

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Symptoms Of A Bad Video Card

October 26th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Troubleshoot

While it’s easy to assume a video card is bad because there is no video displaying on the monitor, there are several reasons why that might be happening. So how do you narrow it down to the video card itself? There are several troubleshooting techniques to use to determine if a graphics card is bad, [...]

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Computer Will Not Boot

October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Troubleshoot

Whether you’re a novice or an expert PC technician, we’ve all had an experience when a new PC would not boot. There’s no worse feeling than pushing the power button on the front of a new machine an hearing absolutely nothing. This article will focus on some of the common problems with new builds and [...]

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The Best Way to Speed Up a Computer

October 24th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain

Recently I’ve found my computer’s performance slipping, taking ages to do simple tasks like opening a new program, tasks which it used to do just like that immediately. If you find that your computer’s performance has suffered lately, consider this article on the best way to speed up a computer. First off, a lot of [...]

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