Hardware
BIOS Beep Codes
Those are IBM, AMI and Phoenix BIOS POST (Power On Self Test) Beep Codes:
Standard Original IBM Beep Codes
1 short beep System is OK
2 short beeps POST Error - error code shown on screen No beep Power supply or system board problem Continuous beep Power supply, system board, or keyboard problem Repeating short beeps Power supply [...]
For The Safety Of Your Laptop Batteries
The laptop battery is an indispensable organ of the laptop. The battery is what gives your laptop the convenience of being portable. These batteries can be recharged over and over again.
Laptop batteries should be charged only when they fall below 80% in its capacity. These are usually manufactured for a long lifetime and can be [...]
The Future Is Quantum
I like the word quantum. It’s a very future sounding word. Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett likes it too, and uses it in his novels to describe anything that can’t really be described or understood. Considering his stories take place on a world that drifts through space balanced on 4 giant elephants standing on a turtle, [...]
Computer Repair - From Settings And Preferences To Viruses And Crashes
With the extent with which we use computers today ‘for both professional and personal use’ it’s safe to say we’ve all encountered the need for computer repair in some form. Whether it’s spy ware or a network crash, computer maintenance is what can save us from slowed computer performance, corrupted files, data loss, and time [...]
How to Fix a Scratched Disc
If your disc has been scratched, here are the steps you should follow.
Step 1: Clean it. Your first step should be to wash the disc gently under warm water.
Step 2: Try playing the disc. Try to play it in your normal player. If that doesn’t work, try a different drive.
Step 3: Burn a new copy [...]
Backup Your Data with USB Flash Drives
Everyone should know the value in backing up your data weekly, if not a daily basis but how many of us really it?
My computer of choice is a MacBook Pro and with the new Leopard operating system, I can have a program called “Time Machine” backup every time there is a change in my data [...]
How to Clean Disc Drives
When your CD or DVD (disc) drive starts giving you problems, your first thought may be to replace it or take it to the repair shop, but a good cleaning may be all it needs.
Below are three methods to clean the disc drive. The easiest method is the least effective. The hardest method is the [...]
How To Build A Custom PC
Learning how to build a custom PC from scratch can prove to be a tough task if you are not sure about the basics of how to build a computer. In this article I would like to lay out the basic procedures which are involved in building a computer without the illustrations. You will find [...]
How to Clean a Printer
Does your printer have frequent paper jams? Does it put ink where ink shouldn’t be? Is the outside of your printer dirty or covered with smudges? If so, it is time to clean your printer.
First, there are some general rules that apply to cleaning just about any electrical device. It is best to turn off [...]
How to Clean the Motherboard
If you have not done the inspection mentioned in the previous article - How to Clean your Case, now is the time to do so. Look at the blades of the fan in the back of the computer. Also look at any vents. Is there clusters of dust there? Is there grime caked on to [...]
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