• Gadget Teardowns

    Updated: 2012-10-31 09:23:40
    If you do not know how to open certain electronic equipment or would like to know what type of components use inside an equipment then head on to Gadget Teardowns website under Ifixit dot com. It has sharp photos to guide you step by step how you can easily open up an equipment be it [...]

  • How to Replace / Remove A Keyboard from Asus G60

    Updated: 2012-10-31 06:07:58
    1. Turn off your Asus G60 . In our case. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. 2. The purple squares point to the five retaining clips that keep the Asus G Series G60 Keyboard  locked in place. Second picture shows a closeup of the retaining clip. Push this back using a small flathead screwdriver or [...]

  • Are You Missing Facebook Messages?

    Updated: 2012-10-31 04:29:47
    I stumbled across an interesting CNET article on “Where to find your ‘other’ Facebook messages”.  Intrigued, I took a look, and sure enough was a message from someone I just recently friended.  To be fair to Facebook, it may have been that the message and friend requests crossed paths.  However, it is annoying that I

  • Laptops Review-Dell Latitude 6430u Notebook

    Updated: 2012-10-31 01:34:19
    Microsoft held a gigantic event in New York City to herald the coming of Windows 8 on 25 October. On hand were a multitude of devices, from desktops to laptops, tablets to smartphones, plus various pieces of hardware that could fall in any number of categories, all running the new W8 OS. Most of the [...]

  • Geeks On-site Computer Repair Blog

    Updated: 2012-10-30 22:57:02
    Unlike Windows 7, which felt more like a step up from Vista, Windows 8 feels more like a giant leap forward. The only word to describe this feat would be: Gamechanger. In a lot ways, Windows 8 makes incredible strides that blur the lines between a tablet/phone interface and a desktop/laptop interface. While that may comes as welcome surprise to the “Swipe Heavy” generation, many traditionalists may be off-put by the drastic changes to their once bellowed Windows. This review will primarily focus on the good changes being offered by Microsoft’s newest installment.

  • Windows 8: The World Is Ready

    Updated: 2012-10-30 06:50:11
    My desktop and notebook are using Windows 7 and this software is very stable as compare to Windows Vista. There are many advantages of Windows 8 as compare to Windows 7 and you could check the improvement from the Wikipedia link HERE.

  • Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances -3rd Edition

    Updated: 2012-10-30 06:50:08
    If you would like to add additional knowledge or income in fixing major appliances like oven, air conditioning, washing machine, etc then this book is suitable for you. I knew about this book release from one of the appliances repair forums and many of them gave  thumbs up on this new edition (3rd edition) which [...]

  • Speaker Positioning for Home Theater System Setup

    Updated: 2012-10-29 22:10:41
    Having good speaker positioning is absolutely key to any great home theater system.

  • Save on Data Costs While Traveling

    Updated: 2012-10-29 22:10:40
    If you're hitting the road, data costs for your mobile devices can add up. Here are some ways to save.

  • Reverse The Throw It Away Mentality

    Updated: 2012-10-29 05:53:46
    Found an interesting article about teaching people to have a  "Reverse the Throw It Away Mentality". Below is the excerpt of the news "“Before, if something broke, you fixed it. Things were not made to be disposable,” Payne said. But now, he added, companies make products to be thrown away. “We’re incredibly wasteful.” Payne is [...]

  • Laptops Review-Flexible Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Laptop

    Updated: 2012-10-29 01:40:43
    Lenovo caught the attention of a lot of folks with the introduction of the Yoga laptop for Windows 8. The Yoga is a full laptop that has a screen you can flip all the way behind the base, turning it into a touch tablet. The Yoga 13 runs full Windows 8 and not the tablet-oriented [...]

  • Electronics Repair Questions/Answers and Testimonials -Part 37

    Updated: 2012-10-27 01:52:16
      Thank you Jestine for your continued support with sending monthly Repair Articles.  You might want to know that as a result of your electronic repair guides, i am now successfully working for a giant mining company in its IT and Communications department. I'm learning new things but it seems others are learning more from [...]

  • Geek Friday: Is Dust the Enemy of Personal Computers?

    Updated: 2012-10-26 06:00:00
    Previously, I wrote Part 1 and Part 2 of “Geek Friday: Cleaning Your Computer”.  In Part 1 I explained how to do regular cleaning of a computer, and in Part 2 I explained a little about how a desktop or tower PC can be cleaned occasionally with more thoroughness.  In Part 1 I also explained

  • Video: Teardown and Repair of an HP 8648C Synthesized Signal Generator

    Updated: 2012-10-26 01:50:41
    This video link was recommended by Arjunaidi and it was about dismantling and gving some good explanation of HP8648C Synthesized Signal Generator. This is an hour long video.  

  • Another Criticism of Hiring Screening Software

    Updated: 2012-10-25 19:25:37
    I previously wrote about “Stupid Hiring Practices, Not Lack of Qualified Candidates”, criticizing the screening processes for job applicants because too much was automated in the employment process. Frankly, no human being is perfect, and many have this concept of the perfect candidate that will never materialize.  An automated process is a two-edged sword.  Sure,

  • Common fault Of IC Voltage Regulators

    Updated: 2012-10-25 10:56:15
    Those days you could only see the common 3 legs 78 and 79 series of voltage regulator ICs in circuit boards but now it is common to see IC voltage regulators that have more than 5 pins. Some have single output and some have multiple output voltages. The common fault for a voltage regulator IC [...]

  • CRT Monitor Block Diagram

    Updated: 2012-10-24 14:28:05
    I know that many repair tech no longer repairing CRT Monitors because the trend now is repairing LCD TVs, Plasma TVs, LCD Monitors, Laptops, Tablet and even SmartPhones. For those who are still or would like to venture into repairing CRT Monitors you will find that the block diagram above is very useful. With the [...]

  • Color Your Apple Keyboard – The Silicone Apple MacBook Keyboard Cover

    Updated: 2012-10-24 08:52:19
    Ever since I posted this review, I’ve constantly been getting questions on how I got my MacBook Air’s keyboard keys turned into blue. Those who asked had no idea I simply used a silicone keyboard cover. I’ve been using silicone covers for years now on every single keyboard I use, whether it’s the Apple Wireless [...]

  • How to Clean a Dell Laptop Keyboard

    Updated: 2012-10-24 08:32:36
    The Dell Development Company, L.P. produces a variety of computers and computer accessories for both personal and commercial use. Its mobile computers are divided into laptop, tablet and netbook categories. Although the functionality of these devices vary, the method of cleaning them is the same. Cleaning a Dell laptop keyboard is especially important because it [...]

  • ASUS Shows Off More Than A Dozen Windows 8 Laptops, Hybrids and Slates

    Updated: 2012-10-24 08:28:25
    Analysts say manufacturers are concerned about Windows 8′s impact on a sluggish PC market, but you’d never know it looking as ASUS’ holiday lineup ( Asus Keyboard Cover  ). Today, the company officially introduced more than a dozen new Windows laptops and tablets stretching across four different product lines — and that doesn’t even take [...]

  • How Does a Laptop Keyboard Work?

    Updated: 2012-10-24 06:44:20
    Dome Switch Modern computer keyboards operate using switches embedded underneath the keys. When a key is pressed, the rubber dome underneath the key casing is compressed and hits the conductive contact below, completing the circuit. A chip in the computer receives the signal and then tells the software which key has been pressed. The particular [...]

  • How to Replace the HP Pavilion Keyboard

    Updated: 2012-10-24 04:55:53
    While laptop computers generally have very durable keyboards, it occasionally becomes necessary to replace one. Unfortunately, replacing the keyboard in the HP Pavilion is not as simple as replacing a keyboard for a desktop computer, which can simply be thrown away. However, the keyboard for the Pavilion is designed to be a user-replaceable part, and [...]

  • Laptops Review-Toshiba Satellite M840

    Updated: 2012-10-24 04:54:32
    Toshiba Satellite M840 is a case of two distinct halves – one brilliant, and the other not so. Straight out of the box, and the shiny golden brown colour will not impress everyone. It does have an imprint, but that will hardly impress those with a more formal bent of mind. The big Toshiba logo [...]

  • A crystal Caps Lock key, daily horoscopes and floral trim: The ladies-only laptop that you can ‘open without chipping your manicure’

    Updated: 2012-10-24 02:28:18
    Fujitsu has launched a new laptop, designed solely for women. The brand’s new Floral Kiss model was made by women, for women – its design concept of ‘bringing elegance to PCs’ developed primarily under the direction of Fujitsu’s female employees. According to the press release, the small size and design with compact Laptop Keyboard  of [...]

  • Geeks On-site Computer Repair Blog

    Updated: 2012-10-23 18:00:58
    The FBI virus has recently made its evil introduction to the cyber world. It strikes fear into the hearts of those who come across, but what exactly is it? It is actually known as Raventon Ransomware and is more spyware than it is virus. The intention of the virus is quite simple: money. But this is no ordinary virus infection. It has potentially to cause serious damage to your computer and compromise all of your data.

  • Looking For Multimeter That Have High Frequency Measurement?

    Updated: 2012-10-23 08:16:23
    The frequency meter is use to check on the value of the frequency in crystal and circuit. Not all  digital multimeter have the frequency mesurement. Even if the meter have the frequency range, the measurement range would be usually low about 1Mhz.  The highest frequency range that I have came across on ordinary digital multimeter [...]

  • Cinnamon Trolling for Scammers Claiming They’re “Windows or Microsoft Technical Support”

    Updated: 2012-10-23 02:55:07
    On Ars Technica, Jon Brodkin wrote an article “‘Can you fix my Windows 95 computer?’: How to troll a tech support scammer”.  This came to me right after yet another person called to tell me that “Microsoft Support” called them to tell them that their PC was sending “unusual traffic”. Usually, the user is instructed

  • The Hardest Part Number To Find Is SMD Parts

    Updated: 2012-10-22 16:08:00
    Yes this is true the hardest part number to find either for the datasheet or spare parts is the SMD component. Most electronics suppliers website only selling the bigger components (conventional components) and even if they sell the SMD parts it would be very less choice to choose. Not only that, finding the SMD components [...]

  • The Importance of Responsive Web Design

    Updated: 2012-10-22 06:00:00
    I have published on Helium the article “Web design tips: Reasons why you need a responsive website design”.  An excerpt from the article: There is no doubt that the landscape of the World-Wide Web is changing.  On 11 August 2011, Seth Weintraub of CNNMoney wrote “The numbers don’t lie: Mobile devices overtaking PCs”.  The technological

  • Geek Friday: Making a Useful Tech Troubleshooting USB Flash Drive

    Updated: 2012-10-19 06:00:00
    There are probably about as many lists of useful PC utilities for a desktop/laptop support technician as there are websites that cater to them.  In fact, some sites, such as Major Geeks, specialize in offering downloads of useful software in addition to forums for solving problems.  Just a quick look at that site reveals a

  • What Are the Best Computer Cases?

    Updated: 2012-10-18 15:46:13
    LifeHacker has had some questionable articles of late, but at least some of their authors are still putting out some decent pointers to such things as the “Five Best Desktop Computer Cases”.  Some companies on there are among my faves, such as Cooler Master and Antec.  I notice Corsair, which usually has good reviews on

  • Roaring Lion

    Updated: 2012-10-16 22:55:30
    CALL US : 202 670-9966 Don't let your PC or MAC get worse Same Day Computer Repair Home Services Locations About Us Contact Us Testimonials Downloads Tips Blog Live Phone Consultation Call Us Now : 202 670-9966 Roaring Lion Filed in Computer Repair Computer Tips Computer Upgrades Laptop Repair MAC Repair Mac Lion OSX What else is left to say about Apple these days Ipad Check . Ipad2 Check . Iphone 4 Check . Ipod Check . Lion OSX Unchecked . As thousands to millions of people frantically flock to their nearest Apple stores in search for iPads and iPhones , things certainly look bright . From the plush , white lit interior of the Apple stores to the sleek white rear of the iPad 2, light is everywhere for the forbidden fruit company . However , there is still a major cloud in one area that

  • LifeHacker Recommends Using Your Friends in a Job Search

    Updated: 2012-10-16 02:52:06
    And, I stress “using”.  In a pretty sleazy article, LifeHacker asks, “Is Deleting Friends on Facebook Harmful to Your Job Search?”  In other words, friends are people that you use, not people with feelings and with whom you wish to associate with. Every person you delete on Facebook is one less networking opportunity down the

  • Solving Spooky Tech Disasters

    Updated: 2012-10-15 18:25:04
    Zombies and ghosts might send a chill down your spine, but when it comes to true terror, look no further than your computer.

  • Sites to Get Food Delivered to Your Door

    Updated: 2012-10-15 18:25:03
    Can't take your fingers away from the keyboard long enough to pick up the phone? Turn to the Web.

  • Web Proxy Site

    Updated: 2012-10-11 15:32:14
    Computer is important part of our life. We perform many of our tasks on computer and the computer is not complete if it does not have a internet connection. We can not do many of our daily tasks without internet such as sending and receiving Emails, Banking and may more. As internet is a sea [...]

  • Issues with Mac Optical Drives

    Updated: 2012-10-09 17:51:57
    CALL US : 202 670-9966 Don't let your PC or MAC get worse Same Day Computer Repair Home Services Locations About Us Contact Us Testimonials Downloads Tips Blog Live Phone Consultation Call Us Now : 202 670-9966 Issues with Mac Optical Drives Filed in Computer Repair Computer Tips Laptop Repair MAC Repair Maryland Computer Repair Maryland Laptop Repair Maryland MAC Repair Virginia Computer Repair Virginia Laptop Repair Virginia MAC Repair Washington DC Computer Repair Washington DC Laptop Repair Washington DC MAC Repair Issues with Mac Optical Drives Everyone and everything is going digital As a result , older mediums such as CDs and DVDs are becoming less common and eventually , like its predecessors the cassette tapes and VHS , obsolete . Even newer disc technologies such as Blu-Ray may

  • What You Should Know About Windows 8

    Updated: 2012-10-08 19:58:10
    When Windows 8 launches on Friday, you'll be able to buy something called Windows RT. Should you?

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