Windows-Based Articles

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

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 [more...]

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

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...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

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

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 [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Sunday, 6th April 2008

We live in a world where everything is controlled by computers. We need computers for everything. God forbid our computers should stall or crash, we would be in deep trouble. Almost all our work depends on the speed of our computer and how good it is. All of us need machines that are going to be the least troublesome. We [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Friday, 4th April 2008

When you ask anyone about computers, usually their fantasy is of a super fast computer that doesnt ever stall or crash. Unfortunately for us, that still remains a fantasy. In our world today we have good computers but even our good computers continue to stall, hang, crash and work extremely slow. Since the invention of computers, computers have only gotten [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Thursday, 27th March 2008

One of the main benefits of overclocking a computer is increasing the speed. As time goes by and programs are added, the speed of a computer is diminished. Even a brand new computer could always benefit from the ability to run faster. With a click of your mouse, programs will launch without much delay and while typing, [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Phoenix Delray @ Saturday, 26th January 2008

If you are searching for a cheap desktop computer, you are not alone. Personal computers were made possibly by two major technological innovations in the microelectronics field, and have since become an essential part of both home, and workplace culture and usage. The first major innovation was the integrated circuit, or IC, which allowed for the miniaturization of computer memory [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By David Urmann @ Sunday, 25th November 2007

The technology moves fast and leaves us with gizmos and gadgets, which are more and more functional, and at the same time smaller than we have ever thought they could be. What\'s more, the technology also adds these gadgets the mobility so that they can be used as and when required, wherever they are required. One such device following the [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Michael Stollery @ Monday, 16th July 2007

As more and more of us have turned to digital photography there has been a huge surge in demand for printers that can deliver photo print quality reproduction that we have been used to with a developer shop. With the development of improved technology delivering a wider range of printing options you will find a bedazzling array of photo [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Michael Stollery @ Thursday, 8th March 2007

Any business owner or manager knows how important printers are to success. When the printers are down productivity suffers, and even the most robust business can grind to a halt. While many large companies can afford to hire professionals to troubleshoot and maintain the printers in the office, many smaller business owners find themselves wearing the hat of [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Chris Kaminski @ Friday, 23rd February 2007

Now that Vista is officially out, many of you are dying to run out and buy it. I know that many will upgrade without first checking system requirements or system compatibility. This article is for you. When you try to install Vista, you may quickly find out that something will need to be upgraded. Most likely it will be RAM, [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Michael Stollery @ Friday, 10th November 2006

The cost of inkjet printer cartridges is on the rise year after year. The printer manufacturers are subsidising the cost of the printer knowing that in the long run they are sure to make more money selling high priced cartridges. There are several ways that you can save money on the cost of printer cartridges. The first thing that you [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard Sherland @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006

Please read this article it could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on ink cartridges. I\'ve been in the cartridge refill business for 6 years now and there\'s one thing that I have learned. There is a lot of BS going around about ink cartridges. I\'m here to set you straight and save you plenty on ink. Of coarse [more...]