Recently I received my new iMac. It has a 20 inch monitor, duo core 2.4 Ghz Pentium processors, 2GB of memory, 256MB video Card, and an extended warranty and support plan for three years. The whole package cost about $1850. Immediately my fiancee, Mercy, opened the iMac and set it up while I was on [...]
Quantum computing in a nutshell is a way of allowing concurrent states of computation or communication to take place. In our traditional computer we have the ability to be in 2^n different states, but not in more than one at a time. Quantum computers are supposedly going to allow the average user to be able [...]
When a customer comes to me for computer repair and tells me that their computer powers on but doesn’t show any video on their monitor, I immediately tell myself “it is very likely the RAM that’s the problem”.
First you’ll need a ”cross head” screw driver. First remove the screws. Then either remove the side-panel from the tower [...]
Internet Explorer 8 Beta Review #1
After installing the Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 and rebooted my machine I opened IE8 and it prompts you for preferences to things like your search provider and such. Then the initial page has an arrow that explains the function to be able to emulate IE7 if you wish while [...]
I’ve always wanted to be a comic. Bitstrip.com made that possible. I made my first comic strip below.On this site what you can do is create your own character/avatar, give him/her emotions, insert props, comments, thoughts, colors, and other characters. Comics to me are a way of making a thought or point a semi-reality. I hope you guys [...]
There are two major categories for Internet access: DSL/Cable and Dial-up.
This tutorial will cover DSL/Cable Internet connections. PERFORM THESE STEPS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Method 1
Reboot your computer and continuously keep hitting the F8 key. Windows will then prompt you with a list of selections. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking”.
Log-in Administrator
Select yes at the window prompt
Open [...]
Like many, I need to have business cards to give to customers and potential clients that need computer services. I have uploaded and image of my latest business card that I had VistaPrint print for me.
Most business cards have a business name, company saying or motto, website, email, phone number, mailing address. Be sure to [...]
My computer repair business is called Emmanutech. I started the business in June of 2007. While residing on the Big Island of Hawaii, the market isn’t really big. The total population of the whole island is about 150,000 or so. Since I live on only one side of the island the market is probably around [...]
Right click your desktop with your cursor and select either “properties” for WinXP or “personalize” for Vista.
Then look for the word “screensaver”. The interface for XP and vista differs so bear with me. Then select the screen saver you woul like to appear when you have not used your computer for X amount of minutes. [...]
Yesterday I bought a Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 from Office Max. Cost me about $110.00. I bought it to use with my ustream broadcasts. I wanted a webcam simple enough that didn’t cost a whole lot to practice with and make recordings about my thoughts on technology, computer repair, and related topics.
The video quality is not bad. The [...]
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