The day of looking up to the wall to check the time or glancing at your watch to see if your lunch break is close is over. Modern technology has simplified our lives while at the same time complicated it a bit more. The convenience of modern technology in some cases outweighs the inconveniences. One prime example is a widget. Widgets are little tools that are constantly updated on your desktop, cell phone, laptop and other similar devices. These magnificent little programs can update you and inform you of nearly anything. Regardless of the operating system you use, you can … [Read more...]
When Computers go Haywire
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you are having problems with your computer rebooting on its own, there are some situations you should look into before you pay out money to get your computer fixed. There may be a hardware problem with your computer. If you have changed your RAM recently, it could be an issue with the way it was installed. Check to see if it’s installed properly because a loose component like the RAM will cause your system to reboot until the issue is fixed. Make sure that your virus protection is current. Sometimes when a protection program is outdated, some virus can seek on your computer and … [Read more...]
The Most Important Score Your Website Will Ever Need
February 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you own a business website then you have probably heard the term net promoter score. This term is used a lot when it comes to marketing and being able to gauge the success of your business. However, even though this term is used a lot not many business owners know what it is. Here is a closer look at what it is and why it is important. A net promoter score is a scoring system that allows companies to see how successful their company is from a customer's point of view. This system goes on the belief that every website visitor can be separated into three different groups. There are … [Read more...]
Utilities for Your PC
February 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You might be familiar with different types of software on the market, but how about their utilities? Yes, there are utilities that assist the software to run its best. A disk compressor's job is to compress the data information on your pc’s hard drive to make more space for future storage. Some of the most popular ones on the market are Stacker and Double Disk Pro. Disk checkers and cleaners, such as CHKDSK, are tools to simply scan your computer’s disk to make sure there isn’t damaged or if you have any unnecessary files stored to take up space. If so, the scanner goes to work to … [Read more...]
What Can a Computer do for Me?
February 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many who are in the market to buy a computer have trouble in figuring out if they want a laptop or a desktop. The way technology is changing it’s hard to know what direction to go in. It is simpler then you think! Bottom line, it’s all about your needs and choosing the right computer to fulfill it. Laptops are very portable and don’t take up much space. You can do the same amount of work, if not more, on a laptop as a desktop. Only difference is that a laptop will run you few hundred dollars more for the same features. A desktop would be the way to go if you are trying to save money. … [Read more...]
Software Savings
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Computer software is a plethora of choices. You can by software for almost anything, from preschool games to code software. Since the dawn of computers, software has come a long way in intricacies; they have also come a long way in price as well. They key to not going broke while buying the latest and greatest software is to really search out the deals by using the tips and tricks listed below. The first tip is the most obvious but sometimes it is helpful to hear it again. Be patient. The deal you are waiting for is right around the corner. It may take a week or maybe … [Read more...]
Enhance with Plug Ins
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The software available now in this modern age is a miracle in itself, but now the age of technology has introduced another application to software that can expand your computer capabilities and improve your over all computer experience. You view movies and pictures in different ways using the newest tool called plug ins. Plug ins work with your current software to enhance its already amazing components. You may add a different type of video viewer to a program you already have installed so that you can watch video that was made using a different format than what your current … [Read more...]
Standard Hardware Saves Money
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you purchase a personal computer or a computer designated for business use, you must consider if you are purchasing a computer that has the hardware capabilities you are in need of, this can affect price, experience and desire for a new computer. Any computer that has extra hardware already installed is going to cost more money. But is it worth it? What are you going to be doing with your computer? Are you using as a media player? Are you going to be using for correspondences and work, just entertainment or all of the above? CD ROM/Reader: Do … [Read more...]