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 [...]
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 [...]
Where to Get Vista Drivers
I see this question posted a lot on forums. I have older hardware, were can I get vista drivers for my device. Before even plugging in the new device into Vista you should go and check out the manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers.
The manufacturer of the product is always the best place to search [...]
Defragment Your Hard Drive Regularly
Difficulty: Easy
How Long: 30 Mins - Days
How often: Depends on analysis, analyze weekly
Fragmentation derives from adding and subtracting files and applications to your hard disk. When files are deleted from the hard disk the empty spaces are filled at random as new items and are stored creating a very unorganized database of files and folders.
Defragmenting [...]
How To Increase The Performance Of Your CD & DVD Drives
Are you still running Windows 98, or Windows ME? If you are keep reading? If your not keep reading anyway. Supplemental cache size, ever heard of it? Well according to Microsoft “The supplemental cache is used to hold path table, directory, and file information. It is a passive cache holding data that has been accessed [...]
Computer Maintenance Checklist
In order to keep your computer running at optimal performance, there are some things you should do on a regular basis from the time you pull it out of the box. You computer is a very fragile machine with a variety of components that work together to produce a users desired output. Computers allow people [...]
Should I Buy a Desktop or Laptop?
A common question people are having these days is if they should purchase the very common desktop computer, or should they go for the portability of a notebook (laptop) computer. The answer to that question depends heavily on the person who’s in the market for the computer. The questions you should ask yourself before choosing [...]
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