How To Boot A Pc From Your Usb Flashdisk
Probbably some of you have the same annoying problem. I often have to boot under DOS in order to perform some maintenance things - re-format or re-partition hard disk, do virus diagnostics or recover files. I love using fdisk, or McAfee viruscan in command line mode. I love typing "fdisk". For that, MS-DOS command line is nice. Booting from a flashdisk is faster than floppies, and a flashdisk a lots more space than a floppy. So, now, how to boot from a flashdisk without complicating or
How To Connect Dual/triple Monitor + Advantages
I'm sure 95 % of you are running your system with one monitor. Primarily because that is the default for any computer. What if i told you that running your system with dual monitors or even triple monitors will increase your user performance extensively? Ways it helps: - can play some games while instant messaging, writing emails, watching movie on other screen, looking up something online, etc... - Helps with working on websites or other programming, because code can be on one side, whil
There are several ways to erase the contents of a hard drive. But the technique you use will depend on what you want to use the hard drive for afterwards. For instance, if you just plan on reinstalling Windows, it isn’t necessary to do a Department of Defense level shredding of your data [b]Erase your hard drive for reinstalling Windows[/b] In newer versions of Windows, you can simply boot to the Windows CD and during the setup process, tell Windows to delete the current partition and install o
Wireless On The Xbox 360 Without An Adapter.
Alright, I'm not sure if anyone owns an Xbox 360, or uses one at this forum. However, the other day, while playing video games on my 360, I came across some valuable information. If you have ever been looking to go wireless with an Xbox 360 this may help you out. You may have realized the very high cost of wirelss 360 use. The adaptor for wireless is $80+ and of course you will need a wireles router (about $30), aswell. However, while I was playing Gears of War, a popular game on
[size=3] How to repair a broken computer. Use a structured approach. [/size] The fastest and best way to repair a broken computer is to use a structured approach. With a structured approach is ment an approach in which each component of the computer is delt with each after the other. Ways to make sure a component is not the part that causes the trouble are: 1. Use software to test the component of the computer. 2. Use a new component in stead of the studied component. 3. Use another compone
Proper Airflov Through A Computer Case
Having correct airflow through your PC case is critical to your system running properly. Heat buildup in a computer case can cause lockups, slowdowns and even shutdowns. You should carefully consider the direction of the air when building a PC or when modifying an existing computer. [b]Which way should the case fans blow?[/b] The CPU fan attached to the heat sink should blow down onto the heat sink and processor. Fresh air can be pulled in this way, but you will want additional fans installed t
How To Take Your Computer Hard Drive Apart
I have seen several posts on Astahost asking how to take an old hard drive apart. Your reasons for destroying a drive may vary. For instance you may just be curious or perhaps you are after the extremely powerful Neodymium ([url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neodymium_magnet"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neodymium_magnet[/url]) magnets inside. If you have never played with really strong magnets before, the process of getting the magnets out of the hard drive is worth it alone. As a standard
Here's my Story :: [quote]Story :: A was installing WinXP on PC B's Flash Drive (FD) was in the USB Slot. While the WindowsXP Setup is partitioning, 'A' realised that the light on the FD was blinking .. indicating activity so he plucked it out immediately. Now 'B's FD is corrupted .. I recovered almost all the data from the corrupted FD using Ontrack's EasyRecovery 6.0 .. It is the most amazing software ever developed .. it could virtually recover all data in a dri
Anyone who runs a computer with many fans knows the frustrations of having your fans run full-bore when your simply checking your email; this all is because fans only connected to 4-pin connectors that arent connected to the motherboard will only run a single speed level.. making it noisy no matter what. Now theres 2 retail solutions to this, sound deadenting material, which is expensive and takes a good level of expertise to do correctly, or fan controllers, which for many fans can cost quite a
"How to overclock?" This is one of the most common questions in amd users... Introduction First off, overclock process depends on several factors such as Front Bus Frequency (FSB), Multipler, vCore voltage, RAM, Cooling System and Power Supply Unit (PSU), Motherboard and processor itself. FSB, multipler and vcore voltage are changed in BIOS so, why are the other factors important to overclock? That's because: 1. The user has to rise the vcore voltage to get high results and when
Choosing Computer Parts & Assembling 101
now lets get one thing strait to start out with, ill repect the first guide of how to build a computer, but at the same time will say it does not go into details that much. [u]EQUIPMENT[/u] Through this i will specify the characteristics of a-) a budget computer - common price - b-) a midrange computer -common price c-) a high end computer -common price- so for example if im talking about cooling a-) Stock Processor heatsink/fan, 2-3 case fans.- Processor heatsink/fan included w/ processo
PC that i used : proc: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 MB: Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6 mem: Team Xtreem DDR2 1200MHz CL 5-5-5-15 2 GB GPU: XFX GeForce 8800 GTS cooling: Thermaltake Bigwater 760i PSU: silverstone olympia 1000 For Proc : Q6600 FSB = 1066. Real clock = 266Mhz x 9 ( multiplier ) = 2.4Ghz if you want a 3Ghz proc. speed, just raise FSB value to 333Mhz. NOT raise FSB value extremely.. or your proc. will blow up.. raise it continously.. ( 5mhz/10Mhz ) if your motherboard can change multiplier value
WinHex is a hexadecimal editor that allows you to read sectors on a mounted volume with support for FAT, NTFS, Ext2/3, ReiserFS, Reiser4, UFS, CDFS, UDF file systems. The basic program is available free for download, although there are levels of licenses that can be obtained for to unlock additional features. These include their individual licenses Personal ($56.00), Professional ($105.00), Specialist ($255.00) and X-Ways Forensics ($929.00) which cover the cost for one (1) l
How To Change The Color Of The Leds On A Dell Xps System
I happen to find this by accident when trying to fix my computer, but anyways In this tutorial I will show you how to change the LED colors on your Dell XPS system may it be either laptop or Desktop, you will be able to get rid of that red color and change it to 16 other colors. This is a simple process and you don't hae to worry about messing anything up, but what is also neat is that (at least on the laptop) you can have 4 different colors going on at once. [b]Step 1:[/b] If you have you
From prior experience, I learned that picking the right case can be crucial in the overall well-being of your computer. I went out and spend $150 on a piece of crap case that I thought was cool when I saw it on the shelf. I'm writing this to help all of you not make my mistake. There are 3 main things to think about when looking at cases. 1: Compatibility. This is a mistake that I've made many times. An ATX motherboard probally won't fit into a Micro ATX case. Also, some ATX or
Any One Teachers, Need Help w/ Projectors & TVs ?
Your computer is a powerful tool to demonstrate your thoughts, but often the screen is too small for a whole class to see. There are several options for projecting your screen and they all follow some basic hook up procedures. The main options are: 1. Scan Converter which shows your computer desktop on a TV screen 2. LCD panel to place on strong overhead projectors 3. Projector which shows your computer desktop on a screen projection 4. (Different setup procedures not listed) Softwar
How To Lay Out A Proper Airmap In Your Pc
Hello, Working in computers for the last 13 years, I have noticed one thing over and over and over. Too many PC's die simply because the hot air inside them had no where to go. In general computers generate a good ammount of heat, and this same heat will cause failure in your componets very early on in their life. So what we want to do is this, we want to make sure that your PC has a fresh supply of clean cool air. (Note!!!! This does require you are inside you PC ca
Make You Mobile Harddisk Cooler | Extend It's Life
Hi, I'm going to show you a way to help makes your external harddisk runs cooler and thus extends it's life. I've been using this method for quite a while. Very good indeed. This method doesn't open up your harddisk itself, so warranty for your harddisk is untouch. As for those external harddisk which is bought as one whole unit, then you'll have to check and see if you can disassemble it without voiding it's warranty. [b]Warning[/b]: This tutorial is for those who is
Well, It seems you want to build a computer. To start off, you'll need nothing more than some money to burn. So lets go! Well, it would be hard to select a computer without a case. You'll find some good cases as well as all other computer software at [url="http://www.newegg.com"]www.newegg.com[/url]. [url="http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Category.asp?Category=9"]Cases[/url] come in many varieties and it's hard to pick. The case has little impact on performance, so pick it
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