Archive for July, 2014
Computer Tip – Why would your internet speed suddenly drop?
I have lived many places in the Boise, Idaho area & also lived in Nampa & Caldwell & now Meridian. I have had both CableOne & CenturyLink for internet providers. In any given neighborhood, one of these may give better performance than the other – a lot depends on neighborhood age & saturation of the […]
Computer Tip – What does HDMI mean & how does it relate to computers?
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. If you have a Hi-Def TV, it probably has one or more HDMI connections. HDMI connectors can be Standard, Mini, or Micro formats – http://www.ramelectronics.net/hdmi-cables-and-connectors.aspx Many computers are coming with an HDMI connectors as a video option. Some laptops are now shipped with HDMI as their primary/only external […]
New Windows based computer pricing & features. What about a used computer?
How much does a new Windows based computer cost? What computer should I buy? What is the most I should pay for a used computer? Locally you can buy a new brand name Windows 7 desktop computer with 8GB Ram & 1TB harddrive with a 2-year warranty for $499. $599 will get you a brand […]
Smartphone Tip – steps that can help you get your smartphone back sooner !
Put a picture of yourself as your phone’s screensaver & lockscreen. Then if you leave your phone at a meeting or somewhere else, people can recognize you by face even if they don’t know you. Also, you can usually put your name on the screensaver & lock screens. I added my wife’s cell phone number […]
WHAT – Windows 7 support ending in January 2015?
I have been asked from several people about this. This end of support date only means that Microsoft will not develop any new Service Packs for Windows 7 after this date. They will continue to provide monthly security updates through 2020! Here are a few links to read more – http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2014/07/10/microsoft-windows-7-mainstream-support/ http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-will-end-windows-7-support-2014-7
Can’t Get No VGA Cable in Kuna, Idaho !
Last week while installing a new computer & creating a network in the big city of Kuna, ID, I needed 3 VGA monitor cables. I had passed a computer business on the way into town & went there only to find that it had closed. I Googled computer businesses in Kuna, ID & called about […]
Computer Tip – Poor Wireless Internet Reception !
If your wireless internet is poor in only one part of your business or home, then you might try one of the following: 1 – You might be able to move your DSL or Cable router to another more central location 2 – Run a ethernet cable from your router to the area where you […]
Do you have a computer network? Do you need a computer network?
If you share internet or printers, you may already have a network & could also share documents if you wanted. You might need a network if you want to share printers & documents. A network could also let you backup documents/data to another computer or maybe centralize your documents/data on one computer. Networks can be […]
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