• Comparison Between Genuine And Imitation Cell Phone Charger

    Updated: 2012-09-30 21:41:09
    The cover of the imitation charger is exactly like the genuine one with the Sony Ericson words engraved on it. I opened the imitation charger by using a saw, a knife and a hammer. First, I used the small saw to deepen the gap between the top and bottom covers. Next I used a knife to force [...]

  • What is your country internet speed?

    Updated: 2012-09-29 04:53:38
    Ok this has nothing to do with electronics repair topic. This is just out of curiosity to know the internet speed of different countries. Currently my country top broadband internet speed is 20 Mbps (I know some countries are even faster) but I'm only using the 5Mbps and I have to pay about  USD50 permonth. [...]

  • DIY BGA Reworking Video

    Updated: 2012-09-28 14:00:08
    Ok this has nothing to do with electronics repair topic. This is just out of curiosity to know the internet speed of different countries. Currently my country top broadband internet speed is 20 Mbps (I know some countries are even faster) but I'm only using the 5Mbps and I have to pay about  USD50 permonth. [...]

  • Samsung Series 9 15-inch (NP900X4C) Review

    Updated: 2012-09-28 07:40:13
    When we first reviewed the $1,499 Samsung Series 9 15-inch Ultrabook, we marveled at its slim and light design, spacious 1600 x 900 display, fast boot time and long battery life. However, the speakers sounded a bit flat, and the  Samsung Keyboard  and touchpad didn’t impress. The latest model of the Series 9 15-inch, the [...]

  • Geek Friday: Disassembly of Samsung NP-Q470-JS01CN LED Screen

    Updated: 2012-09-28 06:00:00
    Manuals are a great resource to have, but only if you understand the language.  I had to work on a Chinese Samsung laptop recently, and I ended up guessing how to take it apart.  It was a little different. The good news is that replacing a screen on these babies are easy enough, if you

  • Tech News Roundup

    Updated: 2012-09-28 00:32:23
    Well, here are bits and pieces I’ve found here and there that I have not yet reported on.  Links are provided as appropriate. I will be taking a break next week, and I hope to be back blogging in about two weeks from today.  Tomorrow’s Geek Friday post is already ready to go, though, so

  • Apple to Reduce Thickness of illuminated Keyboard in MacBook Next Year

    Updated: 2012-09-27 09:30:01
    DigiTimes sources in Apple’s supply chain are expecting the company to reduce the thickness of light guide plates used for the illuminated keyboards in its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models by 40 percent in 2013. With new injection process, the company will employ the same 0.25mm-thick light guide plates as compared to 0.4mm used in [...]

  • Component Cross Reference Site

    Updated: 2012-09-27 01:11:50
    This website was recommended by Wakheel (one of the ERG members) and this website is about finding the cross reference for diode, transistor and IC. It also have many useful power supplies and inverter projects where you can build it on your own. Please bookmark this site for future reference.  Click on the photo above [...]

  • About Ultra Violet (UV) Marker Pen

    Updated: 2012-09-26 17:19:06
    One of my recent students shared about having a UV marker pen to find out which component already been replaced by the repair tech. It was a smart move by him. Whenever the circuit board have problem (industriall type of circuit board) his company have to send it back to the supplier to repair and [...]

  • New Samsung NB Series NB30 (White) Keyboard Review

    Updated: 2012-09-26 09:29:40
    Item Specifications Letter: English Layout: US Version Weight: 430 g Color: White Status: Genuine and new Samsung NB Series NB30 (White) Keyboard  ! Remark: Ribbon cable included Compatible Models Samsung N148 N150 NB30 N128 N140 N145 Series Laptop. How to Clean The Samsung NB Series NB30 (White) Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard  is perhaps the most likely [...]

  • Thinner and Lighter Samsung’s Series 9 13.3″ Ultrabook For 2012

    Updated: 2012-09-26 07:49:50
    Last generation’s Samsung Series 9 was a great example of Intel’s Ultrabook initiative. The revamped Series 9, new for 2012, is even better. Forget about Apple’s MacBook Air. Samsung’s latest effort stands on its own merits as a great notebook thanks to the compact Samsung Keyboard  . Samsung doesn’t use the term Ultrabook anywhere on [...]

  • How to Find Cheap Used Laptop

    Updated: 2012-09-25 09:35:40
    Buying new laptops is expensive and will only leave you with large bills to pay. Used ones are the cheaper alternatives but you should be careful to do a thorough research before you pay for a used laptop. Here are tips that you can use to get a cheap used laptop which still owns Compatible [...]

  • Laptops Review-Lenovo IdeaPad S2110

    Updated: 2012-09-25 08:35:57
    As more tablets and touchscreens come to market, more solutions are emerging for consumers who like the feel and satisfying click of physical Laptop Keyboards . I happen to be one of those consumers, which is why I had high hopes for Lenovo’s IdeaPad S2110. This $399, 10-inch tablet, which came to market last month, is [...]

  • Electronics Repair Questions and Testimonials- Part 35

    Updated: 2012-09-24 21:14:27
      Hi  M. Yong, Few weeks ago I purchase your book "SMPS Repair guide" and I would like to say a huge thank you  It is a real benefit for me to follow a guide to fix most of power supply on the market. I increased my speed (Save my time !) to analyse and [...]

  • 10 Hidden Tweaks for the iPad

    Updated: 2012-09-24 21:14:16
    Whether you're new to the Apple iPad or you've been using one for years, you might be surprised at some of its less-publicized options and features. For example, you might not realize there's an easy way to lock the screen orientation. Or that if you...

  • Is onsite computer repair that much better than me taking it to the shop?

    Updated: 2012-09-24 20:32:11
    When our computers stopped working properly, we often find ourselves at a crossroads? We have called various computer repair companies and see that there are two separate types of services. We can have a technician come to our homes to fix the problem, or we can take our computer to a shop and have them fix it there. Which one do we chose? By looking at certain aspects of computer repair, this should help make your decision a little easier

  • New Keyboard for Toshiba Satellite A200 (Black Matte) Keyboard RU /US layout

    Updated: 2012-09-24 07:47:59
    Toshiba Satellite A200 (Black Matte) Keyboard Brand Name:laptop keyboard Style:Standard Type:Wired Application:Laptop Compatible with : MP-06866SU-698 PK130190180 Compatible Parts  : Toshiba Satellite A200 Toshiba Satellite A205 Toshiba Satellite A210 Toshiba Satellite A215 Toshiba Satellite A300 Toshiba Satellite A305 Toshiba Satellite A305D Toshiba Satellite M200 Toshiba Satellite M205 Toshiba Satellite L200 Toshiba Satellite L205 Toshiba Satellite L300 [...]

  • Technical Books From China

    Updated: 2012-09-22 20:29:36
    One of my students who use to go to China for business trip brought along one of the technical books he bought from there to the class. I had a glimpse of the book and it was a basic electronics book. The photos are in black and white and the language is in Mandarin/Chinese. From [...]

  • Differences in Wireless Technologies

    Updated: 2012-09-21 21:06:58
    Your family has recently decided to purchase a laptop. One of the things that is most exciting is that you will now have the ability to connect to the internet wirelessly! You go to your local computer store and are taken aback by the amount of Wireless technologies there seems to be. It is like a alphabet puzzle with Wireless B, Wireless G, and Wireless N technologies all available. Here is some background information on the different wireless family standards

  • Completed Another Basic Electronics Repair Course

    Updated: 2012-09-21 19:32:54
    Completed another basic electronics repair course for 4 participants. Two are locals, one from Johor Bahru and the other one from Bangladesh. This course has something different from some other repair courses that i have taught because the sharing from the students was tremendous. I really learned from them too. I always believe these words [...]

  • Beware Of Scam Emails

    Updated: 2012-09-21 18:29:37
    I used to get scam emails about they have been robbed and need money to go back to their country and etc and i will delete it but today I've got an email stated that I have ordered a TV from amazon.com that they are sending the TV to my address. From the screen they [...]

  • HP Announces the 14-inch Envy m4; Windows 8 Notebook Starts at $899

    Updated: 2012-09-21 04:37:03
    Following in the footsteps of its Envy 4 Ultrabook, HP is introducing the Envy m4, a 14-inch notebook running Windows 8. Like the earlier Envy 4, this model has a brushed aluminum design with a soft-touch finish on the bottom and compact HP Keyboard  .  Unlike most ultrabooks, the m4 will have a full-power processor, as [...]

  • Laptops Review-The LB-L450B ultrabook from Mouse Computer

    Updated: 2012-09-21 03:52:38
    The rise of the thin, light and fast starting ultrabook continues, this time it is the turn of Mouse Computer to show off the latest addition to their ever increasing range of laptops, with the Mouse Computer LB-L450B. Like all ultrabooks the LB-L450B will need to stick to the requirements as laid down by Intel in [...]

  • Amazon Kindle Getting Cold Shoulder From Retailers

    Updated: 2012-09-20 21:11:25
    First Target, now “Wal-Mart says it will no longer be selling Amazon’s Kindle”, according to NBCNEWS.com. BTW, who still spells it “Wal-Mart”?  Looking at Walmart’s website, it is “Walmart”, and AFAIK has been for some time.  But, I digress… It appears to me to be a calculated decision based upon the fact that Amazon sells

  • How to Remove The Cover Of Power Adapter

    Updated: 2012-09-20 16:02:57
    After sending out Beh's repair article on how to fix the cell phone charger there are quite a number of suggestion from fellow readers on how to properly remove the power adapter cover without destroying the cover. It is facinating to know that there are so many ways suggested and here are the ways: 1) [...]

  • Microsoft Issues Fixit for Internet Explorer, Schedules Security Update

    Updated: 2012-09-20 02:27:45
    According to TechNet Blogs, an "Internet Explorer Fix it available now; Security Update scheduled for Friday".  This Friday’s critical update is cumulative, so everyone running Windows should apply them.  Already, two different versions of PlugX malware has been found, according to PCWorld article “IE exploit distributes PlugX malware, researchers say”. It should be pointed out

  • IE Zero-Day Updates: IE 10 OK, On the Lookout for EMET Incompatibilities

    Updated: 2012-09-19 21:20:24
    The German government has been urging its citizens to not use Internet Explorer.  That’s just how bad the situation is with this latest zero-day security flaw in Internet Explorer. One thing that was not spelled out previously is that Internet Explorer 10 is not affected by this flaw. Meanwhile, as I reported yesterday, “New Internet

  • Asus launches Padfone in India, along with Transformer Pad TF300TG

    Updated: 2012-09-19 12:29:17
    Asus has announced the launch of its 3-in-1 device called the PadFone in India for Rs. 64,999. The PadFone can be called a 3-in-1 device because it is a smartphone that can be docked into a tablet and can also become a notebook when connected to an Asus Keyboard  dock. The PadFone is a 4.3-inch smartphone [...]

  • Need a Gift Idea for a Child? How About an E-Book?

    Updated: 2012-09-19 06:00:00
    According to The Telegraph, “E-books could become the norm for children as sales soar”.  The article opens with: Sales of children’s e-books nearly tripled over the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2011, figures from the Publishers Association (PA) showed yesterday. Some kids are now being given Kindles by

  • New Internet Explorer Bug Allows Zero-Day Exploit

    Updated: 2012-09-19 02:09:12
    According to the Technology blog on NBCNews.com “Microsoft urges customers to install security tool”, a new exploit has been found in Internet Explorer that allows hackers to take remote control of a user’s PC.  It is one of the latest zero-day exploits that have been found in common software.  As the article explains, a zero-day

  • Malwarebytes

    Updated: 2012-09-19 01:16:04
    Malwarebytes is the king of all spyware removal software! What is Malwarebytes? Malwarebytes is a free malware removal tool that works quite effectively at eliminates viruses and spyware from computers. The problem with viruses and spyware is that they serious hinder system performance. The longer a virus remains on a person’s computer, the worse the performance.

  • VirusTotal Bought by Google

    Updated: 2012-09-18 21:24:56
    Last week, it was announced “Google acquires VirusTotal” according to The H Security blog online. VirusTotal is a free online service that allows the uploads of suspicious files for scanning.  Several engines are used to perform the scan and the results are compared.  It must be stressed that this is for troubleshooting problems that are

  • John D’s Closed Today

    Updated: 2012-09-17 06:00:00
    John D’s Computer Services will be closed today to observe a religious festival.  So, no blog articles today (other than this one, naturally).  However, I have some subjects lined up, including a special Geek Friday article on reassembling a Samsung NP-Q470-JS01CN (the Chinese model). Have a safe and blessed day.

  • Computer Tips – Useful Computer Maintenance tips

    Updated: 2012-09-14 04:35:21
    Here are useful Computer tips for average Computer users. These Computer maintenance tips will help you to run your PC in optimum speed.

  • 5 things you should know before trying to fix your computer

    Updated: 2012-09-14 04:31:54
    5 things you should know before trying to fix your computer

  • Those Darn Errors

    Updated: 2012-09-14 01:48:46
    Home About Back To CredoComputers.com CredoComputers.com News Our news Your . way Those Darn Errors Posted by Jillian on September 13, 2012 Leave a comment 1 Go to comments We all know how unpleasant it is to see error messages . If you have been using Windows all your life , you have probably seen lots of them . already Since some people have learned to look at the bright side , or should we say , funny side of life , they have decided to create something out of those error messages . They have Photoshopped or edited some Windows error messages and made them look so realistic to try to tickle our funny . bone Here’s a couple of our favorites . Enjoy Random Facts Random Errors Is my computer infected Leave a comment 1 . Comments Welker September 14, 2012 at 12:36 pm I feel genuinely

  • computer security help, Useful information security tips to protect your PC

    Updated: 2012-09-13 07:54:00
    This is a step-by-step computer security help tutorial for your home computer security. Learn everything about viruses, intrusion detection, spyware and how to protect your PC from all these threats.

  • Is USB 3.0 worth it?

    Updated: 2012-09-11 21:00:14
    After taking a stroll in Microcenter in search of a new external hard drive, you immediately notice the USB 3.0 logo on one of the boxes. Because you are already aware of USB 2.0, you become skeptical but, nevertheless, excited about what this new technology is. You stand there weighing your options as the 1 TB USB 2.0 external is $60 less than the USB 3.0 model. The first question you have is

  • Best Sites for Homework Help

    Updated: 2012-09-10 19:19:26
    Homework can be frustrating and stressful for both parents and their children. Turn to the Internet for help.

  • How to Handle Facebook Harassment

    Updated: 2012-09-10 19:19:25
    Facebook is a popular way to stay in touch, but it can also be a tool for bullies.

  • Choosing a Computer for College

    Updated: 2012-09-10 19:19:25
    By the time you make it to college, a computer isn't simply an option, it's a necessity. With curricula augmented by downloads and videos, and with many schools using online submissions for coursework, your computer will be your most important tool,...

  • Must-Have Streaming Video Apps

    Updated: 2012-09-10 19:19:25
    With high-speed 3G and 4G networks available in many parts of the country, more people are using their mobile phones not only to make calls and surf the Internet, but to watch their favorite video content as well. From free major network broadcasts t...</p

  • Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online

    Updated: 2012-09-10 19:19:24
    Every year on August 12, International Youth Day celebrates all children of the world while drawing attention to the issues endangering them. The theme for IYD 2012 is "Building a Better World: Partnering with Youth." Technologies like comp...

  • Get a Handle on Twitter

    Updated: 2012-09-05 22:57:01
    Your Twitter "handle" is the username by which you will be identified from by the millions of other Twitter users worldwide. Get tips on choosing your own Twitter handle with help from a personal tech expert in this free video clip.

  • Know Where Your Kids Are

    Updated: 2012-09-05 22:56:56
    These gadgets will let you know where your kids are. All the time.

  • Untag Yourself in a Facebook Photo

    Updated: 2012-09-05 22:56:55
    You can untag yourself, a procedure which removes the photo from your profile. You can also change your privacy settings to control how tags are handled in the future.

  • Ceramic Capacitors on motherboards how to check if shorted

    Updated: 2012-09-04 21:42:18
    How to check the (brown) ceramic capacitors on motherboards. Simple, using a standard Ohm meter in the Resistance mode. Since the biggest problems with caps when they fail is the become either a direct short, or they will never store … Continue reading →

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