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Articles in Home | Computers Data Recovery (78) Databases (2) E-learning (8) Hardware (112) Information Technology (52) Intra-net (17) Networks (13) Operating Systems (7) Programming (6) Security (97) Software (400) Title|Newest|Oldest What To Do When Your Keyboard Fail  By : Otis Cooper - Do you think the keyboard is important?Try using your computer without it.Your computer will be almost useless without the keyboard.And like all other PC peripherals,the keyboard can and will put you down. The keyboard is a simple peripheral and when it does go on the blink,you will be much better off pyrchasing a new one rather than considering repairing it,unless the problem is something simple like a stuck key. TROUBLESHOOTING BASICS As we look into problems with ... Inkjet Cartridges  By : Julee Mitchelsin The question that I lay before you today is, “are inkjet cartridges better or worse than their major competitor the laser cartridge full of so called toner?” There are many facets to this issue, not all of which will be covered in this very short work of art called an article about ink. I do however hope to cover some of the more important points that will help you to decide on what kind of printer you want to purchase namely an inkjet or a laser printer. Inkjet printers w... Buying Printer Cartridges  By : Robert Palmer Printing has become an absolute necessity for people all over the nation and world these days. Whether a person needs to print an essay for a school project or a business plan to present to their peers, having a reliable method of translating work done on a computer to a sheet of paper is a must. Things To Know About Printer Cartridges  By : Robert Palmer When a person first thinks of a printer cartridge, he or she may quickly dismiss it as being just something you buy when your printer has run out of ink. 92298a, C4127x, C4096a, Q2610a - Toner Cartridges That Will Stand The Test Of Time.  By : Dean Gutch The HP 92298A printer toner cartridge is the ideal choice for any individual, small business or home office using Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4, 4M, 4 Plus, 5, 5M or 5N. The HP 92298A is a high quality printer toner cartridge offering a powerful 6,800 page yield on a average five percent average coverage print. This cartridge delivers crisp, sharp results using microfine black toner. The HP 92298A's durable package design measures just 13.9 x 6.14 x 9.72 inches and weights ju... 5 Tips To Buying Ink Cartridges For Printers  By : Matt Shupe $As a general rule, black ink cartridges are more affordable than color toner. When considering which to purchase, take a moment to think about how you will be using your printer. Will your printouts require color or will they work just as well in black & white? If the answer is ‘yes,’ you will save a considerable amount of money in purchasing the black ink cartridges. $If you are cost conscious and also have a great concern for the environment, purchasing recycled ink car... Printer Cartridges  By : Robert Palmer The invention of the inkjet printer and ink cartridge in 1984 has made the job of printing your photos, documents, spreadsheets and changing printer ink cartridges a simple task. Ergonomics: Computer And Keyboard – General Overview  By : Leon Groom Using a keyboard may seem like a safe activity but it often leads to arm, eye and hand strain. Ergonomics is “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.” (Merriam Webster Dictionary). Ergonomics can help those who are chained to their computers avoid chronic pain and injuries. Repetitive tasks such as sitting and typing can cause a myriad of back, neck, arm, and hand pains ... Computer Games Genres – Something For Everyone  By : Gabriel Adams Just like songs, movies and basically any other form of entertainment that you might imagine, video games are divided into different categories, commonly referred to as genres. Not surprisingly, the bounds and criteria that apply for each genre are not strictly defined; thus, it is not uncommon that genre types might overlap or that a game belongs to more than one genre. Considering all the above, it is still possible to define some standard genres; below you will find some o... Using A Computer Flat Screen Monitor  By : Ron Eletrick Are you in the hunt for a new computer monitor? Do you know what style of monitor you want? Maybe you’re an architect and need a wider high resolution screen. Do you or your children play video games? If so this may dictate which screen you purchase. Below we talk about why you should use a computer flat screen. There are several advantages listed below. You may think that a computer fat screen is just a technology gimmick, but it is not true. There are many scientific rea... Finding Sony Desktop Computers  By : Ron Eletrick What is your choice – a laptop or a desktop? This is a very relevant issue in these times. It is quite a daunting task to find the correct computer especially since vast variety of them exist nowadays. The magic word currently is “notebook”. Evidently, many of laptop have been reduced in size and hence called notebooks. Have you had the opportunity to test out any of the new notebooks? You preference in size and style may differ but laptops, notebooks, desktops essentially... The Four Rules of Home Computer Security  By : Paul McGillivary Computer security is on everyone's mind. Most of the solutions out there are geared towards enterprises. But how do you secure your home computer from hackers? We'll look at four rules of making your home computer hack proof. History Of Apple Computers  By : Jenny Andrews B The Macintosh computer began life as the Apple I in 1976 when two friends, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs with the aid of some friends built the first of fifty computers for the Byte Shop for $500 each. This first Apple computer came equipped with a display screen (a rarity at the time), and was the first computer with a fully assembled circuit board. Eventually, the little group made and sold two hundred Apple I for $666.66 each. With loan of $250,000 Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs... Starting Up Your Computer For The First Time  By : Simon De Vries When you buy a brand new computer, take it home with you, run through the installation process and then the moment of truth – press the on button. It is vital that you realize just how important this very first step actually is. How this first step proceeds, will determine how you computer will run forevermore. Many different things can cause computer issues including problems with the manufacture of the system components, incorrect installation of the software or human er... Choosing A Computer For Freelance Graphic Design  By : Jonathon Hardcastle For many years, when a freelance graphic designer chose a new computer, Macintosh was the automatic choice. Macintosh computers provided the memory, processing speed and storage necessary for large design files. Most graphic design firms and printing companies used only Macintosh computers. Today, that trend continues but PCs are making inroads in what used to be territory exclusive to Macintosh. Therefore, the decision on what computer to purchase is not as clear cut as it o... The Truth About Computer Rental  By : Paul I. Etkin Computer rental is sometimes necessary for people with serious business or personal obligations. When you are on to an important project, responsible for speaking at a business meeting, or perhaps making a presentation, you may suddenly need computer equipment that you do not normally have. There are many ways to obtain a computer if you need one, and one of the most common ways to do so without having to fork out cash in full is to try a computer rental. Acquiring a compu... How To Correct A Slow Running Computer  By : Otis Cooper - You push the power button on your computer and 5 minutes later you're finally ready to start computing.It seems as though it takes forever and a day for your computer to get going,Why? Most likely,the main reason your system is dragging the ground is because of all the junk that runs in the background that you don't see.These are applications you may have installed over time. Such utilities as scanner drivers, and hard drive monitors can swallow up memory and cpu proces... How To Find The Best Desktop Computer Deal  By : Paul I. Etkin If you are unable to find desktop computer deals that truly strikes your fancy, the best advice is to simply to wait for five minutes. After all, computers are consistently getting more and more powerful, not to mention cheaper, and nowadays it is no longer that hard to find a decent enough, mid-range box for less than 400 dollars, which is a pretty good deal if you ask me. There are two important aspects of sourcing for good desktop computer deals. One of them is of course p... Learning About The Apple Computer  By : Ron Eletrick Are you interested in an Apple computer? That is great news. Below we will review the Apple computer and computers in general. The personal computer has evolved so much in the last decade. Most importantly the actual speeds of these home computers are off the charts. Apple computers have some unique characteristics that differ from other personal computers. Can you remember the days when there were no computers? Nowadays, one cannot even think without a computer, computers... Advantages And Disadvantages Of Building Your Own Computer  By : Daniel Travers A first glance inside a computer case will likely scare most people away. It appears to be an impossible tangle of wires and circuit boards. However, it is actually pretty straightforward. And most computer components fit together with simple connections so if you can use a screwdriver and follow instruction, you can build your own PC. Advantages to Building Your Own Computer If your only consideration to building a PC is tying to get one on the cheap, then you may want... Can People Learn How To Lead Via Computer Simulations  By : Jonathon Hardcastle Frequently the successes and failures of social organizations, like states, corporations, clubs, army troops, teams, etc., are associated to a great extent to the leadership abilities of their constituents. In every small or large, formal or informal, social organization leadership consists one of the most significant parameters, which determines the organization's cultural values, its operation and its development. For several centuries this topic has been of major concern i... My Computer Hates Me!  By : John Dow I got a call the other day (I’m in the computer repair business both onsite and online) from a computer user that would have been funny except I get them often. I answered the phone and there was a short pause then the person on the other side said “my computer hates me”. It was a sad voice, one that wallowed in desperation. I could tell they actually thought that their computer was out to get them. They had accepted their destiny with no hope of any solution. I have to ad... Advances In Technology And Computers  By : Robert Michael Advances in technology have changed how we communicate with others and the ways in which we do it. Computers have played an immense role in making some tasks less tedious and speeding up response times to inquiries, and research methods. The word computer makes us first visualize that mechanized device that most of us use every single day of our lives for personal and professional reasons. In fact many people suffer computer withdrawal symptoms when they are away from thei... Why Do Men Fall In Love With Their Transparent Computer Case?  By : Kyle Greatbatch Some people prefer a transparent computer case because they want to see the inside of their computer and how it functions. This could be helpful in repairs or in technical learning. Others just prefer the postmodern look and would rather look at a naked computer instead of a bland gray covering. If you want to see what happens inside of your computer, while protecting the valuable pieces inside you’ll want to choose a clear computer case. Leaving your computer uncovered ca... Contact Lenses For Computer Users  By : Michael Wright Most occupations today involve the use of computers. It is estimated that over 143 million Americans use computers each day, and of these around 88% suffer from computer related discomforts. It is also estimated that over 54 million children use computers every day, in schools and at home. As our eyes are not suitable for continuously staring at the computer screen, many have developed Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS is the number-one workplace disability, a collection... Inkjet Cartridges: An Overview  By : Stefan Rockhaus Inkjet cartridges came into light in about 1980, to print images on blank paper. These cartridges can be slightly more expensive when compared to other types of ink cartridges, because they have the capability to be refilled. Inkjet cartridges are used to visualize images or any print transaction, and other activities related to printers. These inkjet cartridges work along with inkjet printers. By using these cartridges, the inkjet printer places small droplets onto blank ... Harmful Viruses And Other Malwares In Computers  By : Jeff Clark A computer virus is often termed ‘malware’ because it is a type of malicious software. Other types of malware are worms and Trojans. Let’s take a look at each of these below. Viruses A virus usually arrives onto your computer hidden inside of another program which is often delivered by email attachments. It derives its name from the fact that just like a living virus, it needs a host to live and breed on. When you run the infected host program, you then launch the virus... Apple Computers - Compatibility With Windows Applications  By : Julia Tanner In the early days there was little compatibility between Apple applications and Microsoft Windows applications. However, much has changed over the years, and many applications can be seamlessly shared between the two operating systems. This is especially true of the Max OS X Tiger which enables not only the sharing of files, but can co-exist peacefully on the same network. Sharing printers, scanners and other peripheral devices between Macs and PCs is now almost a non-issue, ... Will Spyware Destroy My Computer?  By : Jackson Summers Be aware that Spyware creates more problems to our computer then you can imagine. Although viruses cause many physical system problem, Spyware is just as harmful. So take serious heed, computer user! As you know Spyware cannot be contacted through email to other computer, but if you are not careful when you download the software you are in serious trouble. Remember, pop-up advertisement can cause trouble too. Sometime without your own knowledge, Spyware is downloaded in... Computer Desks: The Advantages  By : Katerina Mitrou So you've just purchased a new computer for your home office but you forgot something important – you didn't take a trip to that store in your neighborhood selling computer desks to purchase a piece of furniture for your new machine. Many people don't even realize the importance of a computer desk, and that it has many advantages over regular office desks when it comes to housing your computer and its various components. Let's face it – a computer can be awkward and it doe... Comfortable Work: Computer Desk Furniture  By : Homer Stand With so many things to think of in a home office, you also need to consider how to furnish and decorate it for comfort and beauty. Feeling overwhelmed, you will probably find there are tons of things to pick from. Since you will spend most of your time at your desk, the computer desk furniture is probably going to be the critical piece of furniture for your home office. To be the most useful to you, the computer desk furniture has to do a great deal of things to fit your e... What To Do When Your Computers Infected With A Virus  By : 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? The... Why Choose A Core 2 Duo For Your CPU In Your New High End Computer ?  By : Art Fellon It must have been difficult for Intel to watch AMD's Athlon 64 and then the Athlon 64 X2 and FX pretty much take over the performance PC market, putting the once-untouchable chip giant into a position where its only competitive response was to cut prices. Those were dark days indeed. But now, with the release of the long-awaited codename "Conroe" -- the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processors -- Intel looks set to start a new age of desktop domination. Most onlookers expe... Remotely Accessing Your Home Computer  By : John V. W. Howe Windows XP operating system contains the software needed to remotely access your home computer from any Internet connection. This is a powerful tool when you are traveling and need to have full access to your home computer to keep your business running efficiently The History Of Microcomputers  By : William Piker The history of microcomputers does not compare with the history of ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). Microcomputers (now commonly held as PCs) have been around for only 25 – 30 years. It is good to have some knowledge of this history both to give some perspective of where we are today and to know where a number of our basic computer standards that we take for granted – as if they came from heaven, originated. The very first microcomputer machines were as exciting as a do-it y... Fall Time Sizzle Brings Blackouts, Sags And Spikes To Your Computer Systems  By : Art Fellon Why tempt fate? Fall Time weather as well as summer time can not only zap your newer computer systems but also your vintage computer as well as irrereplaceable vintage computer software as well as the time and energy spent in setup, hardware replacement and running computer systems. Why does the summer season bring so much trouble – brownouts, sags and electric currents spikes? Summer heat does wonders. Not only does it allow you to acquire a lovely tan but if causes... Talking Computers  By : Kadence Buchanan Just a few decades ago, the possibility of creating talking computers was considered strictly in the realm of science fiction. But today, talking desktop computers are so commonplace that they hardly elicit any response from modern and sophisticated consumers. It's really pretty simple, as any of the computer school-trained friends and acquaintances we have are wont to tell us. Computers talk simply because they are running software that converts text to speech, thereby al... Computer Work At Home  By : Victoria With more than 50,000,000 people in the world possessing a computer and the internet, it is extremely interesting that the internet is still in its stage of infancy. What is even more interesting that around half of those computer owners, use their machine to being their own online work at home business. The internet is set up for success, which is why so many people have experienced it. You have so many users, advertising methods, and marketing techniques, that success onlin... Parenting Teenagers - Teenagers, Computers And Internet  By : Christina Botto Lately parenting forums have been buzzing with parents looking for ideas how to keep their teenagers from spending a lot of time on the computer and Internet. It seems that teenagers these days are hooked on the computer just as they were hooked on watching television just a decade ago. Whether they are logging into MySpace, downloading songs from iTunes, blogging, chatting with each other over IM, or spacing out surfing the Web, mounting evidence shows that teen computer use... Is Your Computer A Mini Me?  By : Gabriel Adams Can you imagine living without a computer these days? Although we each use our laptops or computer desktops for a wide variety of reasons, we can all agree on one thing. And it's that our computers have become a virtual extension of who we are and what we do. Take our choice of hardware for example. We bet that if you visit a friend's home or place of employment, you could easily make an educated guess at what that person's job responsibilities or hobbies are. For instance... Interactive Computer Games  By : Daniel Thomas Times have changed since we used to gather around the kitchen table for a game of cards. These days, weekly poker games or impromptu euchre parties are played online. The computer age has changed everything -- including the way we play. The terms "video games", "computer games" and "PC games" are often used interchangeably. Although not always identical, these are generally computer-controlled games that players can interact with. A Personal computer game refer to the game... Google Adsense: Computer Knowledge and Direct Deposit  By : TR Brown Do I Need to be Computer Savvy to Use Google Adsense? You dont have to be a techno-geek to use Google Adsense. In fact, you dont need any more technical knowledge than you do to surf the web. Google Adsense is very user-friendly with a comprehensive support site to answer any question you might have. What Is Computer Virus ?  By : Alex Kubik A computer virus is a malicious computer program that, when executed by an unsuspecting human, performs tasks that primarily include replicating itself and in some cases deploying a payload. A decade or so ago, viruses were pretty simple. They got into a system and infected a file or two. It was a basic as ordering coffee when coffee was easy to order. "One coffee pleaseblack." Today, the catalog of viruses you have to defend yourself against is frighteningly complex. I... Computer Desks: Features To Look For  By : Pat Stevens An office worker spends as much time at his desk as he does in his bed. Still it’s doubtful whether he or the corporate buyer thought as much about acquiring the desk as they did their beds. Maybe the only considerations were that the desk had to house a computer, fit into a certain space, and cost less than X amount. Shopping that way is only a start, because the computer desk has evolved into one of the most sophisticated pieces of furniture in the office. There are many va... Computers have assumed stellar role in our everyday life  By : Robert Palmer Ever since computers have assumed stellar role in our everyday life, we have recognized that we would need more than one computer at home, depending on usage pattern of family members. And if there are two or more computers at one place, the need of networking them would arise sooner than later. Spyware - How to Protect Your Computer from it  By : Markus Wahlgren These malicious software have the ability to monitor keystrokes, change the default home page on the Web browser, read cookies, scan files on the hard drive, install other spyware programs and even spy other applications... Learning More About Notebook Computers  By : Susan Miller A notebook computer is a portable personal computer that can be carried along and used almost anywhere, much like a notebook. The notebook computer typically weighs about 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) and is small enough to fit into a briefcase. The notebook computer usually has all the functionality of a desktop, but is less powerful, more expensive, and greater portability. The first notebook computer available commercially was introduced to the public in 1981 and was named t... The Next Generation Of Computers Is Quantum Computers.  By : Robert Michael Taking the Quantum Leap While it may seem that the evolution of computers is about at its end, that is not the case. The next generation of computers is quantum computers. The reason behind continuing computer evolution is the continuing thirst we have for speed and capacity of our computers. Way back in 1947 an engineer and computing expert, Howard Aiken, predicted that all the United States need to satisfy its need for computers were six digital electronic computers. ... The Advantage Of Having Laptop Notebook Computers Around  By : Benny Carlson My first personal computer was a Compaq desktop with a huge monitor. Though it performed whatever task I wanted done, gave me my first exposure to the Internet, and I used it to perfect my typing skills by writing a few papers, I am very relieved that I was rid of it. Nowadays, people prefer smaller systems, which are less than an half inch thick, like those we see on commercials. In our very modern and space conscious world, small size means ultra convenience, so these da... Notebook Faq: Checking Out Notebook Computers  By : Nasir Tawfeek * What is a notebook? A notebook is a lightweight, compact, portable computer, a little smaller than a laptop. However, they have the same features as laptops, like battery pack, disk drives and a pop-up display monitor. *How is a notebook different from a laptop? There is a big difference in a laptop and a notebook, especially in terms of physical appearance. Here are some of there differences: - A laptop is much thicker than a notebook. - A notebook can fit... 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