Computer hardware information

Save Yourself the Headache Trying to Find Creative Webcam Drivers

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:30:11 +0000

There are so many different webcams on the market that trying to track down the best one for your system can be more of an ordeal than it needs to be. Today, we have a new option in finding Creative webcam drivers that simplifies the process greatly.

Where to Find the Right Canon Scanner Drivers Easily

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:12:24 +0000

Finding the correct drivers for you system used to be a real chore. But it doesn’t have to be! Find out why.

How to Upgrade to a Solid State Drive From a Standard Drive

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:00:25 +0000

If you’re like most consumers today, you’re probably thinking it’s time to upgrade from your standard hard drive to the latest in storage technology-a solid state hard drive. After reading this article, you’ll be more familiar with solid state drives (SSD), including the advantages and disadvantages of this new technology.

How to Make the Most Out of Your Ink Cartridges & Printer Ink Cartridges

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:09 +0000

The advancement in technology has led to the increased demand and use of devices like Printers. Though the price of printers is low enough to be within the reach of many people, the cost of running the printers efficiently is still very high. First of all one should be aware of the fact that inkjet printers use printer ink cartridges to print on the print medium, which is usually paper. The printing technology involves the pushing out of the tiny droplets of ink through the multiple holes of the ink cartridges in a regulated manner to produce prints of desired text and images.

How to Make the Most Out of Your Ink Cartridges & Printer Ink Cartridges

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:40:17 +0000

How to Make the Most Out of Your Ink Cartridges & Printer Ink Cartridges

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:40:13 +0000

How to Make the Most Out of Your Ink Cartridges & Printer Ink Cartridges

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:30:10 +0000

How to Make the Most Out of Your Ink Cartridges & Printer Ink Cartridges

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:40:10 +0000

3 Handy Tips That Will Help Sarah Save Cash on Her Computer Expenses

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:30:08 +0000

Let’s take a look at a fictional character name Sarah. Sarah works a regular job as an administrative assistant from 9-5 & she sometimes likes to print out articles & news clippings that she finds on the internet.

Since Sarah often finds herself taking her work home, she recently invested in a new computer system for her house. It cost roughly $1,000, but Sarah loves the new technology. Besides being faster at starting up & shutting down, Sarah also finds that the new hardware even looks better than her old computer from just 5 years ago.

But, like most computer owners, after investing her hard earned money, Sarah found that it isn’t the end of the expenses…in fact, computers can get costly if they aren’t taken care of the right way. Here are 3 tips to help Sarah (and you) save money on your computer expenses.

1. Clean your machine. This is one tip that I wish I’d read 20 years ago…After losing computer after computer to dust, dirt & grime, one day I decided to do a little research. You know what I found out? I found out that regular internal maintenance can extend a computer’s life by 100% (or more) in some cases…So, this is what you do…every 6 months, go to your local big box retailer like Best Buy or Walmart & invest in a can of CO2 spray. Next, take your computer outside & open up the box. Now, spray the inside of your computer with the CO2. But, watch out - all sorts of dust & particles will blow everywhere around you. Take a look at just how much ‘junk’ has built up in your machine due to regular use..amazing, isn’t it? All that stuff can’t be good for any machine, can it? Get rid of it & close up your machine & take it back inside.

2. Learn how to defrag your hard drive. Hard drives can fail due to overuse & rewriting of disk space (sometimes you write ‘over’ sections of hard drives that have previously been used). If you are using a Windows machine, try pressing Start > Accessories > and then locate your Disk Clean up & Disk Defragmenting utilities. Run these once a month to keep your system running smooth. The longer you can extend your computer’s life, the less money you’ll be paying in the long run.

3. Start saving money on printer ink refills. If you are someone who does a lot of printing, you know that ink cartridges can get used up very fast. In fact, ink can get used up so fast that it can get VERY expensive very fast if you don’t watch your printing. So, what you need to do is take a look printer cartridges that work for all the major printers but only cost a fraction of the price. Toner cartridge refills are available for just about every major printer on the market.

Now that both Sarah & you are armed with these tips, both of you can use your savings for more constructive purposes…

Good luck!

Three Tips to Protect PC Parts From Electrostatic Discharge

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:34 +0000

If you are planning to tinker around with your computer’s internal components, be wary of circuit damage due to electrostatic discharge or ESD. ESD is a short burst of electrical current that can be precipitated when you touch sensitive computer components such as RAM modules, microprocessors, sound cards and video cards. This electrical jolt may be harmless for you, but it is devastating for computer chips and circuits. Here are some tips that will help you avoid ESD when working on your computer.