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If your computer seems sluggish lately, it may need a faster CPU, or more memory.

In this article, I’ll show you how to do these upgrades!

Before you begin you will have to configure your motherboard to work with your CPU (also known as the central processor unit) and the MEMORY MODULES.

Referring to your motherboard owner’s manual, locate the small black plastic jumpers associated with the type and speed of the CPU (central processor unit) and memory modules you are using.Some newer motherboards are jumperless. These boards can be configured later in the SETUP or BIOS program.

Remove and replace jumpers as per your motherboard owner’s manual. If you are replacing your current central processor unit you will have to remove your old one first.

On an ATX SLOT 1 system the CPU is a large module that will be standing vertical on the motherboard. Push the CPU latches inward before you carefully pull the CPU up and out, then unplug the CPU fan connector.

On an AT type board, locate the CPU. The CPU is a large square chip with a fan mounted on top. On its socket will be a release handle, pull up on the handle and the CPU will be released enabling you to pull it out. Unclip the fan and heatsink so you can reuse them with the new CPU.

Now you can proceed to installing the new CPU. I will start with instructions for the ATX type slot 1 system first. On an ATX system you’ll have to install a retention mechanism, also known as the CPU mounting support, that usually comes with your motherboard or CPU. If you were not supplied with this mechanism you will have to purchase one separately before you continue. Install the pegs into the motherboard.

Some ATX slot 1 processors come with the heatsink and fan already mounted, if yours doesn’t you will have to purchase one separately and snap it onto the CPU. Slide the heatsink supports onto each end of the heatsink. Push the CPU latches inward and slowly slide the CPU into the mounting support making sure that the heatsink support holes align with the pegs. Slide the clips out until they snap in place with the pegs and then slide latches out. Plug the CPU fan wire into the motherboard connector marked CPU FAN.

On an AT type system locate the large white socket on the motherboard. Make sure the release handle on the socket is in the up position. Mount the heatsink and fan onto the CPU by snapping the plastic clips over the CPU chip. Turn the CPU upside down, pins facing up. Orient the pin layout to match that of the socket. Place the CPU gently over the socket and press down. Push the release handle down to lock it in place.

Now you can proceed to install the memory modules. Memory modules are small circuit boards that contain integrated circuit memory chips. Check your motherboard owner’s manual to see what type is required for your particular system.

Locate the memory sockets on your motherboard. If you are upgrading your present system you may have to remove some expansion cards to gain access to them. There will be 2 to 4 sockets depending on your particular motherboard.

To remove the old modules check to see if there are clamps on the sockets, if so gently pull them out to release the module. Tilt the module towards the clamps and gently pull it out.Never exert force on the modules. If there are no clamps on the sockets use 2 non-magnetic Flathead screwdrivers by using one to release it and the other to pry it up gently. Loosen one side at a time.

The modules will only fit one way. You will need to refer to your owner’s manual to determine the proper placement of the socket. Some install on a 45-degree angle while others install straight up. Gently press it towards the back of the socket until it snaps in place. Remember it will only fit one way. Press down easy until it snaps in place. Do the same for the remaining memory modules.

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At the time computer was invented, every eye used to end up glaring at it. But with laptops coming in the computer market, the old-aged CRT monitors and bulky desktops are now things of the past. A laptop not only offers a higher degree of flexibility, portability and reliability than the desktop computers but also comes at an affordable price. Since most of the laptop users are executives and professionals, they are designed with a predefined sleek and easy-to-carry body to offer complete portability.

In the present day scenario, the laptop market is benefiting from numerous positive factors. The emergence of new market players, high competition, positive customer preferences, rise in income levels, favorable government policies and market trends all have led to a significant growth of the laptop rage.

The Acer Aspire 5052ANWXMi-Turion notebook, Acer Aspire 5053ANWXMi-1GB X2 notebook, Acer Aspire 5583NWXMi notebook and Acer Aspire 5583WXMi notebook are some of the most advanced, sophisticated and power-packed laptops in the present day laptop market. These latest laptops in the Indian market have seized a significant share of the laptops’ sale in the last few years. All these latest Acer laptops have been able to win the hearts of their customers with exceptional and consistent performance.

If you are planning to take a laptop from the numerous one available in India, you must exercise complete caution followed by a detailed market survey. This will enable you to choose a “great deal”, which will mean that you will be able to get complete value for your money. You need to consider important factors such as brand name, quality, performance, resolution, space constraints besides price and substitute products. If you can follow these instructions then you will not be a disappointed customer.

If you are in doubt about the selection of a reliable as well as affordable laptop then you can have a look at the advanced and feature-rich Acer laptops One thing is for sure, you will not be left disappointed after getting them to your home or office setup.

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In the earlier times, the CRT monitors were believed to be the end of the road as far as display was concerned. However with the advent of time and continuing innovations, there was a significant growth in the world of computer markets. The TFT technology was introduced into the markets some few decades ago and ever since then it has been attracting huge interests from consumers. A 17-inch TFT monitor has approximately 1.3 million pixels and the same number of transistors which minimize the chances of transistor’s malfunctioning. It offers fast redrawing of the display by refreshing and repainting the pixels at an exceptional speed per second.

Let us understand how a TFT monitor scores over a CRT monitor. A TFT monitor offers a higher degree of resolution, contrast ratio, active pixels and portability than a CRT monitor. It is more space-conscious and offers an exceptionally high delivery of image solutions on a continuing basis. Nowadays, most of the latest TFT monitors offer flexible viewing angles for the ultimate delight of the users.

These advanced monitors offer enhanced response time and crisp text in addition to refreshing colors for the performance of multimedia applications. Most of the latest TFT monitors are friendly to the human eyes and are lightweight. These monitors deliver exceptional performance and brightness, making them a clear choice for highly lit areas. The thin-film transistors used in these monitors reduce the long-sustaining crosstalk between the pixels and improved image stability.

The present day TFT market is prospering with growing and healthy competition, positive attitude of customers, rise in customers’ income and emergence of new market players. All these factors help the market to sustain itself in the long run. If you are looking for some of the most advanced monitors in the present day market then you can have a look at the Acer AL 1500, 1700, 1900 and 2400 series monitors.

Do not waste your time on low quality monitors, get the high-quality and cheap TFT monitors These will help you to extract optimum results out of your spending on them.

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Digital menu boards and the arrays of small and large screen plasma displays narrowcasting dedicated audio-visual marketing feeds about available products and menu items are fast becoming the preferred way for fast-food and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to market their products and provide information to customers. This overview is designed to help new and potential users of this rapidly developing technology understand the equipment employed in digital signage networks (DSN).

What Is a Digital Signage Network?

A digital sign, or digital signage, is one or more LCD or plasma screens that are connected to a dedicated network which display a QSR’s marketing messages over what is known as a “narrowcasting” channel. (Narrowcasting, as opposed to broadcasting, in that the wireless frequencies that the signals are transmitted over is higher and not used for public - i.e., TV or radio - transmissions.) The network can be housed within a restaurant or it can be located offsite and controlled remotely from that external location. Much like the Internet that we interact with everyday, the DSN transmits messages and images from a central computer to the restaurant’s menu boards.

The hardware (plasma display screens, monitors, players and peripherals) and network connections that make up a DSN are discussed below. Some or all of the software - i.e., the operating systems for the network, the digital advertising software and the marketing programming and content - may be produced and/or managed separately by the bigger users, but more typically is created and supplied by the same digital signage company that provides the hardware.

DSN Screens

When selecting screens, you need to be aware of the differences between commercial and consumer-grade products. The LCD or plasma TV you have at home is not the same as the one you need for your restaurant.

QSR screens are used for considerably longer, extended periods than those used in a home. As a result, a longer lifespan is needed. The life expectancy of a consumer-grade screen is estimated to be about 50,000 hours, which will last the typical home movie viewer for many years. For QSRs, many of which operate close to 24 hours a day if not continually, that life span is not nearly sufficient.

LCD or plasma screens that are designed for the consumer market are outfitted with connections that suit their intended use - watching TV or movies, gaming etc. They lack the computer inputs that a DSN requires.

Orientation is another factor to consider. For movie watching, landscape orientation is the norm. In a QSR, a portrait orientation may be required to fit a screen into a specific location or conform to a certain type of message. Only commercial-grade screens can have their orientation changed.

Cost is another factor with screens. The price of large LCD screens is coming down, making them more competitive with plasma. Still, the initial costs of installing a full menu board of LCD or plasma screens can overwhelm a small business. To mitigate costs, some small restaurants opt for a combination of digital and static menu panels, a solution that allows them to gain the benefits of digital signage while keeping costs in check.

DSN Media Players

The other hardware consideration is the media player. A media player is the computer used to create and store the content for the digital menu board. According to industry tradepaper, Digital Signage Today, there are three main considerations for media players:

Solid-state vs. Rotating Disk Drive - Solid-state players do not have moving parts. Rotating disk drives do move and require adequate ventilation and fans, factors that are important when deciding where to locate the media player.

Future Growth - As you develop your DSN, you need to know that your media player can handle future changes to technology and the increased volume of data being created and stored.

One or More Players - Smaller locations tend to have one media player to control the output on multiple screens. The advantage? With only one central computer, there is only one piece of hardware to maintain. On the other hand, if there is only one central computer, a breakdown means downtime for the digital menu board. More computers mean you have a backup should one machine fail. Be sure to weigh this consideration carefully when implementing your network and shop around for a robust hardware system. System downtime can have significant revenue implications due to loss of the customer efficiencies and marketing advantages that digital signage provides in the first place.

Connectivity

Broadband Internet access has made it possible for DSN Media Players to be run with wireless connectivity.

Unlike old dial-up methods for accessing the Internet, narrowcasting does not require a phone line. Narrowband access means that a QSR can use a wireless router, connected to the media player, to send the menu board content to a variety of screens in the restaurant.

For restaurants whose digital menu content is controlled remotely, cellular networks can be used to transmit the data from the central location to local menu boards.

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With continual advances in technology, the hardware in a digital signage network is becoming more cost-effective to obtain and easier to use. The technology seems to be proliferating almost exponentially. Look around, visit other QSR outlets and ask the management and staff how their system is working for them. See if you can talk to the person who is tasked with dealing with the digital signage itself and interacting with the digital signage provider. See if they have a technical background and whether they get the technical support they need, when they need it from their provider. Once you have some familiarity with the different setups that are available and want more information on implementing a digital menu board system in your restaurant, talk to a vendor with experience in the QSR industry. Ask questions. If you do not have a technical background yourself don’t be daunted by the ‘techie’ nature and feel of the systems, the more user-friendly the system the better, obviously - but the best digital signage providers should be able to set your restaurant up with both hardware and software that you can easily handle with their help.

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Do you need a new DVD or CD-Rom Drive in your Computer?
Do you know how to add or replace the drives?
In this article you’ll learn how to add or replace CD or DVD drives.

CD-ROM drives are currently more popular simply because the CD-ROM Disks themselves (which stands for Compact Disk Read Only Memory) hold much more data than floppy disks.DVD (which stands for Digital Versatile Disk) holds even more data.Let’s take a look.

Floppy Disks Hold 1.44 - 2 Megabytes of data.
CD-ROM Disks hold 650 - 680 Megabytes of data.
DVD-Rom Disks hold over 7 Gigabytes of data.
DVD-RW disks hold 4.7 Gigabytes of data.

As you can see the differences are astounding.
The other difference is that unlike Floppy Disks, which are magnetic and are read by magnetic heads, CD-ROM and DVD Disks are optical and are unaffected by any stray magnetism.In fact, since the disks are read by a laser beam and make no physical contact with the player, CD and DVD DISKS can last a lifetime if properly cared for.

There are 2 different types of CD-ROM drives:
SCSI, which will need a SCSI interface card and the more popular IDE drives.
The IDE drives connect similar to your IDE Hard Disk Drive with the exception being the audio cable.

Open your computer tower case.
Locate a free multicolored power supply cable.
Connect the wider flat ribbon cable to the secondary IDE Hard Drive connector on your motherboard, making sure the dotted colored edge goes to pin # 1.You can also use an available connector on the cable already connected to your Hard Disk Drive.

Connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the DATA connector on the CD-ROM DRIVE.
If you have a sound card, connect the audio cable to CD Audio In, on the sound card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the Audio Output connector on the CD or DVD Drive.

Remove one of the faceplates on the computer case and slide the drive into an available bay.
Secure it with 4 Phillips screws using a non-magnetic screwdriver only!

Unless your DVD Drive comes in a kit with an interface card you can install it the same way as the CD-ROM Drive.After you’ve checked all your connections, close up your computer tower case and install any supplied software.

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Have you run out of storage space in your computer?

Perhaps it’s time for a bigger hard drive!

In this article you’ll find out how to replace your current hard drive.

In actuality the computer wouldn’t even run without a hard disk drive, its BIOS or basic operating system would be looking for it the minute you turned it on.

The hard disk drive is a sealed unit with multiple rigid magnetic disks inside.
It is sealed to prevent any foreign particles from entering inside it, which would render the drive useless.
Hard disk drives come in many sizes, anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to several gigabytes.

Now that’s what I call a memory bank!

I wish I had one of these babies in my head, then I’d never forget anything again.

Obviously you’d want to get a large enough hard drive for your needs.

Like memory modules, the bigger the better.

But remember, the larger the hard drive the more it will cost you.

There are currently 3 types of HARD DRIVES:

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics).

EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) and,

SCSI (Small Computer Serial Interface) - A SCSI expansion card is needed.

The most popular being the EIDE drive.

Most current motherboards support EIDE drives, but check your motherboard owner’s manual to be sure.

On the back of the hard drive you’ll notice 2 connectors.

The smaller one is to supply DC power to the drive.

The larger one is used for data communications to and from the computer.

You’ll also notice there are jumpers, much like your motherboard and expansion boards.

If this is the only hard drive in your system you’ll want to set it as your master drive.

Most of the time the drive will be already configured at the factory for master drive # 1.

Connect one of the remaining power leads from the power supply to the DC power connector on the drive.

The power connector is keyed so it will only fit one way.

Connect the larger flat ribbon cable to the motherboard and to the data connector on the drive, making sure the dotted colored edge goes to pin # 1 (usually near the power connector).

Slide the drive into one of the bays and secure it with 4 Phillips screws using a non-magnetic screwdriver only!

To remove or replace the drive, simply reverse the procedure.

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You will know that its probably about time to fix your registry. When you notice that your computer is starting to run very slow. Your computer registry hold a ton of information and your registry is what keeps your computer performing at its best. Taking regular care of your computer will keep it running in top condition. It will also help your computer to perform to its best. No one likes a slow computer, it can be so aggravating and frustrating.

There are a ton of reasons why registry problems occur. If your the type who uses your computer on a regular basis you are going to have more problems than someone, who just uses their on occasions or every now and then. As you go on your regular schedule and use your computer and download things your registry will start to have problems and it will start to fill up with viruses and things. Also it will start to show error screens and it will corrupt your computers system. The reason this happens is because your computers registry will get used to the everyday things that you do. A couple of those changes alter your computer files, where your data is kept. There are a lot of files that are larger than what your computer is used to. This causes your computers registry to mess up.

A couple of the errors you will most likely notice would be start menu items, that are not being used. You will notice broken paths and short cuts. You will occasionally notice missing application id’s. To keep your computer performing smoothly you have to keep your computers registry clean. Also the sooner you decide to clean it, the better. There are some registries that are complicated and there are some registries that you can do your self. Keeping track of everything is very hard to do. Also if you do not know what you are doing you could really mess up your computer to the point of where you would have to pay a professional to fix it or you may have to go out and buy another. That is why it is more convenient to use a registry cleaner to remove all of your computers problems with a couple clicks of your mouse.

The registry cleaner scans your computer and finds all the malicious threats and attacks that may be causing harm to your computer. It finds viruses, spyware, adware and worms that also slow down your computer it even removed those annoying error pages. A lot of registry tools come with restore points so you can restore your computer to an earlier time before your computer had all those viruses and stuff on it.

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RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. An RFID tag consists of a microchip with an antenna. It stores information and can be tracked from external sources. These chips can be as large as a paperback book or small enough to be embedded in the paper of a paperback book’s page. Hitachi has the distinction of creating the world’s smallest RFID chip at only 0.05 x 0.05 mm. They are used in passport control, the tracking of products, inventories, credit cards, driver’s licenses and to track the playing cards used in important poker tournaments. It’s assumed that they will one day replace aging barcode technology.

For all intents and purposes, they appear to be highly practical devices, so why would you want to destroy one? The most obvious reason is for purposes distinctly nefarious, including intentional misinformation and malice. Well-intentioned reasons escape me. Nevertheless, as human beings are naturally destructive creatures and take as much pleasure in breaking as in creating, someone has compiled a list of ways detailing just how to go about blocking or killing RFID chips. Thankfully most of them are impractical.

According to boingboing.net, the most dangerous way is to destroy an FRID chip is to microwave it. Microwaving is a well-known method of destroying just about anything. Not for nothing is microwaving food referred to as “nuking”. Nuking an RFID tag poses a fire hazard, but it’s effective in that both the chip and antenna are completely melted. As methods of destruction go, however, it is rather obvious. Anyone looking at a nuked RFID will be able to tell that it has been tampered with, which means that trying to use it again is impossible, or at least impossibly stupid.

The next two methods are only slightly less overt. If you happen to know exactly where the chip is, you can stab it with a knife, or you can cut the antenna so that the chip can no longer send or receive any signal. Again, the signs of tampering are visible to the human eye, making this impractical for anything other than malicious damage.

The last method given is the simplest, and apparently the most effective. All you need to do is hit it, several times, with a hammer, and any kind of hammer will do. According to the delinquents responsible for this list, hitting an RFID chip with a hammer not only destroys all of the data stored on it, but it does so with no visible side effects.

All of which brings me to a second question: is the information destroyed in any of the above mentioned ways lost forever or can it be retrieved?

Say for instance you accidentally microwaved your credit card (possible, if not probable) and melted the RFID chip, would you be able to take it to a specialist and get it fixed? In the case of the almighty nuke machine, I would think that your chances are pretty slim. In the case of accidental stabbing, cutting or hammering, I would venture that the odds are somewhat greater. Better to play it safe, however, and keep all credit cards far away from anything sharp, heavy and flammable.

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Use of a virtual drive will save your original media from accidental damage.

In the computing world there are a lot of ‘virtual’ devices. Virtual Drives emulate a physical drive; it could be a CD ROM or DVD. You make a copy of the CD or DVD store it on your hard drive and when you need it you ‘mount’ the copy or image of the original instead of putting the disk in a physical drive. The emulator is not limited to the speed that a physical CD or DVD drive, it has the same speed as the hard drive it is stored on. Although for a network share the limiting factor will be the speed of the network that the computer is connected to.

There is a problem with some programs though; the publishers of Games have software on the disk that prevents either coping or verification of the disk. This means that if you have a game on a cd and the cd is required to start the program then using an image will not work. There are different schemes for securing the cd from hidden tracks to hidden keys for the program to read when it starts.

For normal programs that you have that are of high value or that your business installs on a regular basis a Virtual Drive program would be very useful. With the program you could make an image of the program disk, store it on a server and then mount the disk and share the virtual drive for access to those individuals that do you installs.

Another use for a Virtual Drive is for experimentation. You could lay out your cd or dvd and make an image of the data to see if it will work with out burning an actual disk. With the price of disks these days that may seem to be a bit too frugal but consider the time factor and if it isn’t the way you want it to be or you want to add more to the disk then deleting an image does make economic sense.

How does it work? There are a lot of different programs that do CD or DVD emulation, one of them is called Daemon Tools, another is called FarStone Virtual CD. Both are excellent programs that will create and mount a cd or a dvd. The first step is to create the image. Then you mount it or insert it in the emulation. Then you would use it the same as any other media. You could take a list of unrelated directories and make an image such as for a custom computer install, instead of having four or five cd’s with the installation files create one image with all the installation files. Then mount the image and share it across a network making the configuration of multiple computers at one time possible with out handing out separate sets of media to each technician doing computer installs.

If you are a ‘road warrior’ and fly a lot you could make images of your favorite audio cd’s or make images of movies, mount it while you are in flight and you have a movie or your favorite music. You are not limited to just programs when you make an image, you can make images of an Audio or video cd or dvd. The possibilities are limitless.

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When you build a computer, you are boss at this job. You make the first decision and the final one. You have the power. Along with this power, you also have the opportunity to save a bit of money. With pre-built computers, someone else is the boss. They have the power. They make the decisions and you pay them for those decisions. If you are first, willing seize that power and secondly, have the patience to be a smart shopper, I will show you 4 Ways to Save Money When You Build a PC.

Buy OEM - If you read my article “How OEM Parts Can Save You Money on Your PC Build or Upgrade”, you know that I explained exactly that. If you didn’t, buying Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM parts for short, is an excellent way to save money. Basically, manufacturers sell certain items in bulk to resellers. These items are not retail packaged and typically do not have user manuals. By eliminating the cost for packaging, the cost for the product drops, sometimes drastically. Don’t concern yourself with manuals or software, because you can download these from the manufacturers website.

Rebates - Rebates are another way to save money when you build a PC. Now, be mindful, rebates can sometimes take as long as 8 weeks and even longer. It’s not instant savings, but more like putting your money into a savings account that has a 0% interest rate. Manufacturers may offer rebates for new, discontinued, hard sell or basically any item it manufactures. That’s irrelevant. What’s relevant is the savings. Some rebates offer a 100% savings. I have to warn you though, rebates are tricky. Manufacturers are banking on the fact that you will either not submit the rebate, or not comply with the rules for submitting the rebate. I encourage you to read my article entitled “7 Steps and 5 Tips to Getting Your Rebate Check”. It’s a good read.

Open Box - Open box items are essentially brand new items that have been removed from their retail packaging for some reason or another. Sometimes it’s a display item. Sometimes it’s been returned, but never used. What ever the reason, open box item prices may be ridiculously reduced. With that being said, here are the pros and cons. Pros: reduced cost, same warranty, new item. Cons: may be missing parts (ie. cords, adapters etc.), may have been used, may lack literature. It’s really boils down to you, Boss, to weigh the pros and cons and make the decision.

Sales - I know this seems obvious, but it’s not. How many times have you purchased something, just to see it somewhere else on sale? I’m not talking $5 off, I mean a good sale. This is where planning, research and patience plays an important part in you saving money. The first computer I built was so expensive, because I “failed to plan”, so I “planned to fail”. I didn’t fail in building the computer. The computer is beautiful. What I failed in was saving money. Don’t you make that mistake. Search out sales, be it at local computer stores or online. Plan. Be patient. Shop. Save.

So, there you have it. Four incredibly easy ways to save a substantial amount of money, building your own computer.

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