Windows-Based Articles

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Constantine Lekendiros @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 6:28 PM

Laser printers are very popular these days. Although most people still own inkjet printers soon enough the inkjet technology will be obsolete and every one will be buying laser toner cartridges. Laser toner cartridges are what a laser printer uses for the ink. They are essential for printing with a laser printer. Laser toner cartridges contain laser toner. Laser toner is a dry substance that somewhat resembles powder. It’s not like any other powder out there. Laser toner is electrically... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Patrick Omari @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008 @ 9:16 PM

Building a games PC can be a stressful and confusing process. There are so many parts to choose from and sometimes the will to build it yourself can dim and you start to become tempted to buy one ready made from manufacturers or retailers such as Dell or PC World. While it is definitely the easiest option it is much more expensive to buy a ready made PC than it is to build one yourself. By building a PC you\'ll understand just what is inside and how your machine works. It\'ll be... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Saturday, 2nd August 2008 @ 6:11 AM

Computers are not super machines that can stand alone and maintain itself without the use of preventive maintenance software. It is a machine that needs to be taken cared of and overhauled from time to time to achieve maximum performance. Just like any machine, a computer needs periodic checks and hardware preventive maintenance. Though it is easier to spot problems and concerns with the other components of your computer, but what goes on inside the CPU is almost always out of reach; unt... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Saturday, 2nd August 2008 @ 1:29 AM

Runtime errors are generated when computers running certain program applications encounter issues. An example of this is the runtime error code 7. This type of runtime error has to do with \"out of memory\" problems. Conflicts with the Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) programs or other open apps, memory issues, computer viruses and software trouble are the main causes of runtime errors. Dealing With Runtime Errors Most runtime errors can be fixed. Troubleshooting runtime e... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 2:41 AM

Every computer user should know at least a bit of computer troubleshooting. There will always come at time when you need to do some computer troubleshooting of sorts to meet an urgent need of your computer. Before resorting to taking your computer to a computer repair guy or calling a technical support, it is best to try a few simple computer troubleshooting techniques first. If you have been using your computer for more than a year now, it is expected that you know your computer ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 2:40 AM

There are many reasons why a computer slows down after years of usage, but the most common reason is the lack of computer maintenance from the user. Owning and using a computer requires basic knowledge on the hardware and software, and computer troubleshooting. The bit of know-how is important to sustain the life of your computer and its performance. If you have a computer that has the best hardware and software features, you still need to check the integrity and the performance of your m... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 1:22 AM

Computer error beeps could be your worst nightmare. It usually indicates computer problems or errors within your computer\'s system. Computer error beeps are also early warning signals that aim to trigger the user that there is something wrong with his computer. If you encounter computer error beeps, you should immediately save a back-up copy of your files. Use a CD or flash drive in saving your files to make sure you\'ll have a spare in the worst of times. When you expe... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By jon crain @ Saturday, 19th July 2008 @ 8:08 AM

Are you ready to purchase a new computer? Great! The choices can be daunting, though. Just looking at the price aspect, you can spend anywhere from three hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, quite easily. The first choice youll need to make is whether to buy a desktop or a laptop. If you need any amount of mobility at all, we\'d suggest a laptop. If you don\'t plan on moving your computer around or using away from your home or office, you might want a desktop. Desktop ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Jordan McPelt @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 8:03 PM

If you have ever looked at the list of processes that are running on your PC, you will find nearly a dozen different processes that are all running under the same name: svchost.exe. These are usually not related to any process that you have started yourself, and you can\'t get rid of them. So what are they? Microsoft says that the svchost.exe processes are just a generic name for services that run from dynamic link libraries. In simpler terms, when Microsoft switched service files to... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 1:13 PM

Overclocking is the process of making a computer component run at higher clock rates rather than the standard clock rates.It is basically of three types Processor , Graphics Card and RAM .In the following article overclocking of a processor is shown by taking amd 2800 as the base. Processor overclocking is the most common type of overclocking done by Pc users these days. It is achieved by manipulating the CPU Multiplier and the FSB(front side bus of the motherboard).Increasing the FSB is... more...