Category Archives: Hardware

How to perform computer maintenance

The computer is a device that make part of our daily life, we us it every day for several tasks, work, game, entertainment etc.  More than any other device computer need a good and continues maintenance, to keep it running … Continue reading

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Download Modem Drivers

A driver is a software program or component that is compatible with a device, like a modem, that allows you to have the device installed and function in the computer.  Of course, it is a must that you continue to … Continue reading

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Updating HP Pavilion 6730 drivers

I got the pleasure of getting my aunts computer dropped off for a cleaning up and speeding up maintenance the other day.  This seemingly simple task was severely exacerbated by the insane amount of games and toolbars that this computer … Continue reading

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Real Computer Maintenance

 We have all read hundreds of articles on how to make our computers run faster, how to tweak the operating system, or how to secure them. The one thing you don’t see many of are articles on simply keeping your … Continue reading

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PC VS Mac

According to some recent benchmarks the Mac hardware out performs PC based systems when running Windows. Consider they use almost identical hardware it makes you wonder why this is. Well for starters the Mac does not have the x86 memory … Continue reading

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Troubleshooting Driver issues in Vista

People are still scrambling some what with software design and implementation for Windows Vista. Even software such as device drivers for hardware can be problematic. After experiencing some issues with device drivers on my own computer I figured I would … Continue reading

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Vista memory utility

Windows Vista has the ability built in to check for memory problems. Issues with RAM can cause your system to become unstable, lose data and fail randomly. Checking the memory should be the first step in any diagnostic process. To … Continue reading

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Power management a problem in Vista?

There seem to be many forums inquiring as to why laptop batteries are not charging. Well there is at least one legit reason for this. Microsoft has designed the power management in Windows Vista to extend battery life.  The way … Continue reading

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Intel’s New Notebook Processor

On Monday Intel announced the release of the new Intel Dual Core note book chip. The new chip was released to better compete with AMD in the fast growing notebook market. Intel has released the new Core 2 Extreme X7800 … Continue reading

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Intel or AMD

Which CPU do you prefer for your particular use? Intel and AMD have been rivals for what seems like forever. Each users preference is different just as each users particular reason for choosing a processor brand for a particular application … Continue reading

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