Archive for July, 2009

How to Remove Computer Viruses?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Do you want to learn how to remove computer viruses as quickly as possible? If you feel that your PC has been attacked by a virus or any other forms of malware and is behaving very strangely, you will be glad to know that they are fast and easy solutions ...

Sony launches its wireless, headphone-only MP3 player

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Music fans have something to cheer about - an affordable, attractive, wireless, all-in-one walkman has been launched by Sony! The latest offer from Sony, the NWZ-W200 series MP3 player, is a compact and lightweight device costing Rs. 4990! Sony's simple, ultra-potable, head-phone-only MP3 player is perfect for music lovers on the ...

Computer troubleshooting: the power supply

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Without power supply a computer cannot function. One of the most important components of a computer, as it gives life, so to speak. However, a failure of the PSU (Power Supply Unit) can bring with it a plethora of uncertainties as the usual computer troubleshooting method is immediately nullified ...

PC repair shop caught trying bank fraud

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

t's no surprise that computer repair shops might snoop for porn on laptops they fix, but an investigation by Sky provides anecdotal evidence that unscrupulous repairmen are prepared to attempt bank fraud as well. Sky planted surveillance software on a brand-new laptop, before rigging an easy to diagnose fault by dislodging ...

Wonderful Collection of Dead Computer Logos

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Univac is a nerd’s nerd, a collector of objects so odd that even we are somewhat shocked. Shocked, but also very impressed. What does Univac collect? He pries plastic parts from the cold corpses of dead computers. Above, you see his collection of cadaverous key-caps, along with logos from pretty ...

Computer repair firm supports the Fredericton Food Bank

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

For every billable hour in both July and August, Hemi-PC, Fredericton's same-day PC repair service, will donate $5 to the Fredericton Food Bank, as well as 10 per cent of all consignment sales. "We tend to see big ramp-ups at Christmas for donations and help to the food bank, but in ...

Xobni: New Outlook Plugin With Premium Service

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Xobni, the Outlook plug-in that helps organize your inbox, introduced a paid version of its service Wednesday, which promises more powerful inbox search capabilities. Xobni Plus is now available for a one-time fee of $29.95 at http://www.xobni.com/order. Plus allows users to filter searches by date, folder, subject, and more, and as ...

Top 5 Tips to Prevent a Laptop Computer Repair

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

When you're on the go and having laptop problems, RESCUECOM's laptop repair service can respond, 24/7, to your wireless, virus and software issues. 1) Small Fixes to Avoid Big Problems RESCUECOM's techs see a great variety of computer repair problems every day; one of the most common computer repairs deals with ...

Speed Up Your Windows XP Netbook

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Most modern desktops and laptops have power to spare, but netbooks are notoriously pokey. Consequently, you should turn off any operating-system features that can make your Lilliputian PC even slower. If your system runs Windows XP, as most netbooks do, here's an easy way to squeeze some extra speed out of ...

HP Introduces Web-Connected Touchscreen Printer

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

In a bid to inject some spark into stodgy home printers, HP has introduced a new all-in-one touchscreen printer that can directly connect to the web and print coupons, maps, movie tickets, news and weather information without the need for a PC. HP has also taken the idea of apps, popularized ...