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How computers work can be very foreign to many people. Most people just log on and go about doing whatever they need or want to do on their computers. They never give a second thought to how they are able to do what they are doing. Thoughts about servers and desktops never pop into people’s heads because all they are worried about is getting on to the internet fast and having their computer do the tasks and functions that it is supposed to do. With cloud computing services, if the system is truly good, there will never be a need to second guess what is happening with your computer.

Cloud computing services are an old concept of thinking but a new implementation to the computer world. In the past, every computer that wanted to be able to do certain functions would need to have all of the programs installed directly on to the computer you want to use. With the cloud, this is no longer needed. Computers can log on to a central server and be able to use everything that is on that server. This makes for more effective computing and makes the programs and computer work run for efficiently.

With cloud computing services, a group of networks are shared and can be accessed quickly by anyone who has the need to use these services. These networks can be accessed quickly and effectively without a second thought. This is mostly done in a work environment where many computers are linked up together and all need to have access to the same programs. Instead of having all of the programs and functions installed on each and every computer, these computers will be granted access to the programs and functions they need when they need them. This helps to save time and space.

The usage of cloud computing services is a dream scenario for any IT department of a company. Their job is made that much easier because they only have to concentrate on one central server area instead of work on each individual computer. If there is a server issue, they can go directly to the server and fix what is wrong. They do not need to go to any specified computer and try to troubleshoot the potential problem. The IT department can focus their efforts on one location and not go to each computer and try to figure out different individual problems.

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Computer repair is tricky. Sometimes hardware failure within a computer can happen and the computer can still run. When this happens it is still very important to fix the issue promptly. If hardware repairs go undone the unfixed issue is most likely going to cause further issues down the road. There are many hardware issues that a computer can have diagnosis them is something that will take a bit of detective work.

What happens if all of a sudden the mouse and/or keyboard to your computer stop working? The first thing that should be tried is unplugging the units and plugging them back in to the machine and then reboot the computer. If the keyboard or mouse is wireless try to reinstall fresh batteries and make sure to reconnect to the central unit via pressing the reset button on the mouse and keyboard.

The same thing can happen with your monitor. If the screen is blank and nothing is coming up check to make sure the connections are plugged in. It is more common to have a connection wiggle loose than one would think. That is why it is very important before getting upset and running to the computer repair shop that all the connections are looked at. However, on your screen if it is just blank in spots what is happening is that the pixels are dying. In this case you can either repair the monitor or replace it.

What happens if the computer has decided it needs a day off and does not turn on all together? This is tricky. First look to make sure that the modem is on and what colors that the modem is flashing. For instance an orangey-reddish light is blinking this means that there is a battery issue. With a blinking light that is greenish-yellow the computer is on standby and is waiting for direction. However if the light is solid not blinking and the orangey-reddish color the data on the computer is not being processed and there could be an issue with the central processing unit or the mother board could be having issues. In this case the wisest thing to do is unplug the tower and take it in to a computer repair shop.

If you notice a loud noise coming from the fan it could be that is has a build-up of dust or that it is not properly functioning. This is actually an incredibly important part of the computer as it cools off the inside workings. If the computer is allowed to overheat it can possibly ruin other parts of the computer. The best option is to take the computer in to a local computer repair shop and ask for the computer to be tuned up. This process allows the technician to go through and thoroughly clean out the inside of the computer case. A tune up usually offers an update to the computers security and goes through and cleans up unused programs that have found their way on to the desktop of the computer. As with a car a tune up is one of the best things to be done to your computer to keep it running well and error free.

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Computers are getting faster every year, but is a fast computer necessary, you may rightly ask. Think about the purpose of your computer. Do you use it for work? Or is it just a gaming computer? Maybe you just use it to browse on Facebook and YouTube. Whatever the purpose, we will see that a faster computer means a better computer as well.

What difference does a fast computer make? If your computer is slow in processing information and commands, the results in turn will be slow. This can be frustrating if you are using a computer for your work. Time is valuable, and computers are not meant to be time consuming. Your productivity at work must not be affected by a slow computer machine.

Gamers more than anyone know the importance of a fast computer. There is nothing worse than playing your favorite game and it starts stalling or taking an age to load! Moreover, to have an enjoyable online playing experience, you need a fast computer, or game-play can be interrupted and become slow.

People wishing to browse the Internet and perhaps download things and watch streaming multimedia, need a fast computer as well. A slow computer, means slower loading of pages, longer download times and interruptions when watching an online video. This makes for an unpleasant experience.

How can I get a fast PC? There are many things that you can do, such as defragmenting your hard drive for example. This is the process of reorganizing files stored on the hard-disk surface. Disk defragmentation means to re-arrange existing files on the drive and move them closer together in order to be accessed faster by the operating system. A fast PC is a well organized computer. Defragmenting also can save the hard disc heads from wearing out.

If your wardrobe is bursting with clothes, it’s likely harder to find things. You may have to clear it up. This is the same with a computer. Regularly clearing unwanted files and programs, can give you a faster computer.

Software and hardware need regular updating. You can get Windows updates directly without clicking anywhere. While some driver and software is updated automatically by Windows updates, you may have to do some manual driver updating as needed. This can help several hardware areas of your computer to run better, which will affect the speed of the whole computer.

PC optimization software is perhaps the most powerful and easiest option to improve your computer’s speed. There are some specialized system optimization software which are engineered just for this purpose. That is, to examine your computer and find all problems and performance bottlenecks in order to speed-up and tune your computer for maximum performance and speed. Such software are usually a collection of many utilities in a single package, working with harmony to offer a complete and comprehensive optimization solution.

To see how valuable and effective these programs are, one of the utilities they have is a registry optimizer. This tool will search all the registry entries and find unnecessary data and delete it. Also, it will compact and defragment the registry for real enhancement in speed. As we know, the registry is a specialized database where the operating system keeps a record of all details of the computer, like programs installed, where data is located, what programs must start at boot time etc. So having an optimized registry is essential.

If you are interested in having a fast computer, you need to take action. If PC Optimization software may seem daunting to you, don’t despair as they are easy to use. You should be careful though to use the best system optimizer software to ensure you have a fast computer for all your needs. We recommend System Mechanic Professional for all your computer optimization needs. Check out this Spotmau Review for more information about this PC maintenance tool.

Building your own custom desktop computer is a task that even a non-tech savvy person can accomplish. It’s not as scary as it sounds as long as you follow the steps and ask questions when you need to. The advantage of making your own computer is that you get to choose everything. From how the case looks to what video card to include and what your budget is, you are in complete control. This is a great opportunity for both advanced computer users looking to build a crazy gaming computer or just the basic office user that wants to save a few dollars.

The first step is to do your research and order your parts. Here are the relevant components for a basic computer build:

– Optical Drive/DVD drive
– Hard drive
– Case
– Power Supply (PSU)
– Processor (CPU)
– Motherboard
– RAM (Memory)
– Operating System

These are the core components of a computer. However, you can very easily add to the core by purchasing additional parts like a video card or a wireless internet card. As a base, that’s all you will need.

I recommend starting by choosing a processor. The processor is basically the engine of the computer and will determine what sort of motherboard you will purchase. For example, if you are purchasing an Intel E8400 Wolfdale processor, you will need to purchase a motherboard with a LGA 775 slot to accommodate the processor. You can visit cpubenchmark.net to see a performance and price per performance rating for today’s processors. Generally, you cannot compare the speed rating of two CPUs. That means that just because one processor boasts 3.2 Ghz, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is faster than another processor running at 2.9 Ghz.

Once your CPU is selected, it’s time to choose a motherboard. You need to be mindful of the following compatibilities:

– CPU socket type.
– Number and type of RAM slots
– Number of SATA Connectors (one for each hard drive and optical drive you will plug in. Leave room for expansion!).
– Number of PCI slots for additional cards (USB cards, modems, wireless network cards, HUBs…)
– Number of USB ports built in.
– Presence of on-board video card.

The CPU socket type is determined by the type of processor you purchase. As of this writing, you will be purchasing type DDR3 RAM. You will get at least 2 RAM slots but can upgrade to 4 or more if you anticipate needing that many. RAM sticks offer different capacities so you can mix and match. For example, you can purchase one stick of 4GB or purchase 2 sticks of 2GB to reach a total of 4GB of RAM.

The number of SATA connectors will limit how many drives can be installed inside the computer. Typically, 4 will suffice for most users. The number of PCI slots depends entirely on whether you plan to use them or if you will even need them. Plan one slot for each type of card you will add. Finally, consider how many USB slots will be built in and whether that is enough for all your devices (mouse, keyboard, printer, camera, microphone, cell phone…)

Most basic users can get a motherboard with an on-board video card. This will be sufficient for basic computer use and viewing of most videos. However, if you are planning to make video intensive use of your computer such as playing 3d video games or editing movies or pictures, then you will definitely need a stand alone video card instead of a on-board card. Video card (GPU) benchmarks are available in the same fashion as CPU benchmarks.

Your drive choices will be pretty simple. Grab a SATA (connection type) DVD burner and a hard drive that suits your size and speed needs. Typically, you will want a 7200RPM (rotation per minute) hard drive or better and as much space in gigabytes as you anticipate using. If you have a lot of pictures or video, upgrade to a 500GB or higher hard drive. Once that drive fills up, you can easily add a second internal drive or expand the computer with an external USB hard drive.

Your biggest consideration when choosing the computer case will be aesthetic. Find a case that you think looks good and has a solid build (with good reviews) and add it to your cart. The last hardware item will be the power supply unit. While some cases come with one, most do not. You will need an appropriate wattage to support your machine (300+ for basic machines, 500+ for high performance machines). Additionally, you will need enough connectors (RAILS) to power all your devices. At the very least, you will need two SATA power cables (one for each drive).

Just to be safe, add an order of thermal paste/thermal compound for your CPU.

Once you have received all your parts, it’s time to get started. The first step to assembling your new computer is to open the case and lay it down on your work bench. This is done by removing the big screws on the back that hold the side panel in place. You can ignore the side panel until you are done assembling the machine. If you ordered a case without a power supply unit, go ahead and unpack your PSU and place it in the case and use the four screws to hold it in place.

The next step is to unpack the motherboard and install the MOUNTING SCREW HOLDERS in the case. Generally, these are golden pegs that you will place in the case to support the motherboard. Your machine will not power up if you do not follow this step! Correspond the screw holders to the holes on the motherboard where the screws will go. Once your screw holders are all in place, remove the rear connector panel that comes with the case and replace it with the one specific to your motherboard. Slide the motherboard into place through the rear panel and on top of the screw holders and screw the motherboard to the case.

Remove the processor slot cover and unlock the slot by moving the lever. Open your CPU and follow the instructions provided to install the processor and the fan that came with it. Once your processor is properly seated and locked, you should add a layer of thermal paste between the processor and the fan. Seat the fan and lock it in place according to the instructions and connect the power cable to the motherboard (there will only be one slot where it can fit).

Unpack your DVD drive and your hard drive and slide them into place. You will be able to screw the drives in place through the side of the mounting brackets. Once the drives are installed, proceed to place the RAM sticks into their slots. They only fit one way and inserting them will cause the latches at either end to lock the RAM in place automatically.

Take two SATA cables and connect each one to each drive and to the motherboard. Now, connect the power supply to the motherboard in two spots: find the rail with the 2×2 connector and plug that in to the appropriate 2×2 slot on the motherboard. Then, take the 2×12 Rail and plug it into the appropriate spot on the motherboard. Find two SATA rails and connect them to both drives. Finally, open the motherboard instruction manual and find out where the front panel connectors are. This is where you will connect the thin cables that are coming from the front of the case. They control the power and reset buttons as well as the lights on the front of the computer case.

Once all is said and done, connect any case fans to the appropriate power supply rails and then replace the computer’s side panel and screw it in place. Plug the computer into the wall socket and connect your screen, mouse and keyboard. Say a quick prayer and press the power button. If all of your components work and you followed these instructions correctly, your machine will now be powering up! Visit the bios to configure basic system settings and then insert your operating system CD into the DVD drive and proceed to install the OS of your choice.

Despite the length of these instructions, building your own computer can be a pretty quick affair. It takes an experience computer builder about 30 minutes to go from a bunch of boxes full of parts to a newly built custom desktop computer. Don’t let the mass of wires intimidate you. They only fit in one spot and once you figure out what goes where, you will be very comfortable working with your new computer.

Keep in mind that building your own computer means that you are in charge of maintaining the machine. The parts you purchased will have individual warranties so keep your receipts and keep their packaging. If you have any issues or questions, visit an online computer repair community to receive help troubleshooting your issues.

Written by Karim Salmi with VitalTech Computer Repair Rockville Maryland.

Many people could care less how long their computer takes to load while others pull a strand of hair out for every minute that has passed in wait. Businesses with no in-house IT department or regular support person to call on suffer the most from ultra-slow computers as time=productivity and slow computers=lost productivity.

Regardless of your location while reading this article; either at home or behind a desk or cubicle, let’s look at several ways to speed up computer start up times, quickly and easily.

1.) How OLD is the computer you are trying to speed up?

If your computer was purchased anytime before or near the housing boom, you need a new computer! Seriously, computers that are older than five years old may not necessarily be worth tuning or tweaking.

speed up computer start up times As new operating systems are released and newer software, computers are created to be faster and more efficient to accommodate the increase in power needed by more current software (just think of computer games and how each generation of games require much faster computers for more realistic graphics.

Generally speaking computers that are older than three years old may not necessarily get any “faster” than they already are.

2.) Does the computer have a hardware problem causing slow start up times?

Does your (Windows) computer take a long time to load BEFORE it gets to the Windows logo screen or does it take a long time to get to that logo screen? When first powering up a computer it should POST, or Power On Self Test. This occurs when there is white (and colored) text against a black monitor that resembles DOS mode.

This is where the computer tests the hardware and components to verify everything functions. If the computer is hanging during POST or shortly after-prior to loading Windows-there could be a hardware problem. In this instance clearing CMOS is the easiest solution. Otherwise, problems could exist including: motherboard problems, a low CMOS battery, failing memory, incompatible hardware and other issues.

If the PC doesn’t slow down until it gets past the Windows logo, there is a Window related issue going on that needs further diagnosis.

3.) Get rid of unnecessary programs that start-up when Windows loads!

Countless people make the mistake of allowing several thousand programs (icons) to load up in the lower right hand corner of the taskbar. This is bad for several reasons. First, the more programs scheduled to load with Windows, the more time it will takes Windows to load these programs into memory. So, the “wait” time can seem much longer as these programs and icons have to finish loading. To fix this problem:

Go to the Start menu and click the icon. Next, type msconfig in the search box (Vista and Windows 7). Afterwards, hit enter and wait for the System Configuration box to appear.

When the box appears, click on the third tab labeled Startup. Here, look at the tabs labeled Startup Items and Manufacturer.

Here you can uncheck anything that doesn’t need to start with Windows. You can pretty much narrow down what is what by looking at the names of the manufacturers. When in doubt, makes no changes at all. However, any changes made aren’t permanent and can be easily reversed with no harm to the computer.

Uncheck any app or process that doesn’t need to start with Windows. Afterwards, click Apply. Next, click OK. Allow the computer to restart.

4.) Check the hard disk free space

Some computers don’t slow down much when the hard disk starts to run out of free space while others slow to a crawl. Look to see how much free hard disk space is remaining on the computer. If less than 30% free space exists on the drive, freeing up space may be necessary to speed PC start up times.

Additionally, adding a second hard drive specifically for data storage can dramatically improve performance. Not all hard drives will be affected by storing data close to capacity and the operating system will usually warn of low disk space well before you notice any slowdowns. Most modern computers will have a performance loss due to loss of disk space but it usually isn’t noticeable unless the hard drive is small in size (older drives).

5.) Check for driver issues!

Drivers are software programs that are responsible for correct hardware operation. If your computer takes forever to load after getting to the Windows logo drivers could be the culprit. Go into Control Panel, then Device Manager.

Click it and look to see if there are any yellow exclamation marks on any hardware.

If not, manually check out the manufacturer of your computer’s website to see if any updated drivers are available for any hardware in your computer. Also, check your Windows updates as updates could be available which will help.

6.) Check for viruses, trojans and others!

One primary cause of slow computer start up times is malware! Make sure your computer has none. Malware can slow a computer start up time dramatically and damage the computer in many ways while it’s on!

In the event you need a more detailed, step-by-step guide to fully remove any and all malware, feel free to download your copy of The PC Technician’s Virus Removal Manual. Virus Removal Manual Download [http://www.virusremovalmanual.com]

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