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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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The CPU is the part of a computer that controls the operation of the computer. All arithmetic and logical operations, decoding of instructions and the execution of instructions are performed by the CPU. Early computers used several chips to handle the task. Some functions are still handled by support chips, which are often referred to collectively as a chip set.

Get information about clock speed and FSB Speed of Intel Pentium series processors.

Intel Pentium

Clock Speed: 60-166 MHz
FSB Speed: 33-66 MHz
L1 Cache: 16 KB
Introduction: 1993
Transistors: 3.3 Million
Package: PGA
Socket: Socket 7

Intel Pentium Pro

Clock Speed: 150-200 MHz
FSB Speed: 50-66 MHz
L1 Cache: 256 KB
L2 Cache: 256 KB - 1 MB
Introduction: 1995
Transistors: 5.5 Million
Package: PGA
Socket: Socket 8

Intel Pentium-MMX

Clock Speed: 133-166 MHz
FSB Speed: 66 MHz
L1 Cache: 32 KB
Introduction: 1996
Transistors: 4.5 Million
Package: PGA
Socket: Socket 7

Intel Pentium II

Clock Speed: 233-450 MHz
FSB Speed: 66-100 MHz
L1 Cache: 32 KB
L2 Cache: 512 KB
Introduction: 1997
Transistors: 7.5 Million
Package: SEC
Socket: Slot 1

Intel Pentium Xeon

Clock Speed: 400 MHz-3.06 GHz
FSB Speed: 100-533MHz
L1 Cache: 8-32 KB
L2 Cache: 256 KB-2 MB
L3 Cache: 0-1 MB
Introduction: 1998
Transistors: 7.5 - 140 Million
Package: SEC and PGA
Socket: Slot 2 , Socket 603 and Socket 604

Pentium Celeron

Clock Speed: 850 MHz-2.4 GHz
FSB Speed: 66-400 MHz
L1 Cache: 8-32 KB
L2 Cache: 256-512 KB
Introduction: 1998
Transistors: 7.5 - 44 Million
Package: SEC and PGA
Socket: Slot 1, Socket 370 and Socket 478

Pentium III

Clock Speed: 450MHz - 1.33GHz
FSB Speed: 100-133MHz
L1 Cache: 32KB
L2 Cache: 256-512 KB
Introduction: 1999
Transistors: 9.5 - 28 Million
Package: SEC and PGA
Socket: Slot 1 and Socket 370

Pentium 4

Clock Speed: 1.3-3.06GHz
FSB Speed: 400-800MHz
L1 Cache: 8 KB
L2 Cache: 256 - 512 MB
Introduction: 2000
Transistors:
Package: PGA
Socket: Socket 423 and Socket 478

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When you have the new PC components items available, next step is to Assemble the PC together. This is the most interesting part and also the most rewarding part when your system is up and running, all credits to Yourself!!

Essential Tools required:

1) A screwdriver (Cross-shaped)

Optional Recommended Items:

1) Torchlight (To illuminate hard to see areas)

2) Antistatic wrist strap (To discharge of any static charges)

Let’s start now. Firstly, discharge yourself of any static charges by touching the metal casing or attaching the other side of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal casing.

1) Open the case

2) Install the motherboard

Find the motherboard standoffs that should have come with the case. Insert the I/O Shield that came with your motherboard. Now locate the screw holes on your motherboard and find the corresponding holes on the motherboard plate (or tray) in the case. Put a standoff in each of these holes on the tray and position the motherboard so that you can see the holes in the top of the standoffs through the screw holes in the motherboard. Now fasten a screw through each of the motherboard screw holes into the standoffs underneath. These screws should be snug but not tight. With the motherboard in, we are now able to start adding in other components.

3) Install the CPU.

As I mentioned earlier, the processor (CPU) and motherboard go hand-in-hand, so you should spend some time planning and researching what you really desires and buy compatible CPU / motherboard components, just like the importance of buying the right shoe size for yourself. Given that this is a minimum system upgrade, you are saving up quite a bit through reusing other components; I suggest you build a better performing system so that it can serve you for several years to come.

Before start, please read the manual provided with the motherboard/CPU carefully, understand the different parts, and the installation diagrams before proceeding. Then again, it is not very difficult with only 3 simple steps to success.

1st step to success: Install the CPU

I will be using Intel Socket 775 as illustration as it is the latest socket used so far.

-Remove the protective socket on the new socket protecting the pins

-Open the lever and lift up the metal flap so as to install the CPU

-While carefully holding the CPU at the edges, look for the notch in the corner and match it up with the socket. Slowly lay down the CPU in the socket, before lowering the metal flap, and closing the socket lever to secure the CPU.

2nd step to success: Install the CPU heatsink

If you like to go to a cool place to enjoy some aircon when you are hot, the same can be said of the CPU which you have just installed. We need to dissipate the high heat generated by the CPU so that it would not overheat and fry.

-I am recommending getting hold of some thermal paste which you can apply evenly on the CPU surface for better heat conductivity and dissipation. (To note: Intel® boxed processor already come with their integrated thermal solutions, and so does not need extra efforts)

-Align heat sink onto the Socket containing the CPU, with the fan cable orientated closest to fan power connector, and check for any entanglement.

-Press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with the other 3 fasteners.

3rd step to success: Power up the heat sink

This is done by connecting the fan cable from step 2 to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard, which is located very close to the CPU. Tie up excess cable to prevent interference with fan operation or other components.

Congrats, by the time you finished this, the rest should be a breeze already =)

4) Install the Memory

With a new motherboard and faster processor, we will then need more RAM (random access memory) to enable and facilitate this faster performance. Again, you should spend some time planning and researching on memory which is compatible with the new CPU and motherboard you have installed to bring out the best overall performance. To install the RAM modules, you need to unfasten the clips located on each side of the memory slot. Align the RAM module in the socket, such as to match the indent located on the memory chip and the memory slot, for the right facing direction. Push down on the memory module until both clips refasten and a click sound is heard. To change memory, simply press down the both clips at the same time, and the RAM will come out easily.

TIP: Start adding RAM at the slot labeled “Bank 0″ or “DIMM 1″. If you don’t, the system will think there is no memory available and wont boot.

TIP:For newer systems supporting hyper treading technology, you are encouraged to use the dual channel memory functionality by placing 2 sticks of the same memory on alternate slots (i.e.: slot 1 & 3 or Slot 2 & 4, often differentiated by color as well. ) This has been proven to enhance the performance as well.

After installing the new motherboard / CPU, and memory, you are already DONE installing the New essential items you have bought. YEAH!! Now that is left is to migrate the remaining items from the old pc to your “Brand New” PC. =)

5) Install the Power Supply

There will be a bracket at the top of the case where you can mount the power supply, and secure the power supply using screws. The power supply will consists of the following connectors: ATX power connector, ATX_12V connector, IDE power connector, and FDD power connector. Look for the 20 or 24 pin ATX power connector, and plug it into the motherboard allocated power slot. There may also be an additional four or eight pin power lead on the motherboard that needs to be plugged in, which is usually located near the processor socket. Do double confirm with the motherboard manual for details.

TIP: You might want to consider getting a new power supply which rating is at least 300W so as to support any future upgrades you have in mind.

TIP: You need to select the right power supply settings (115v or 220v) depending on your country settings. For newer power supplies, it is equipped with automatic detection, so that will not be an issue at all.

6) Install the Floppy drives/Hard-disks/DVD writers

Floppy disks, Harddisks and DVD ROM/writers communicate with the CPU through data cables commonly called FDD/IDE cables, although newer harddisks now connect via SATA cables for faster data communications.

Note: FDD Cable for floppy disk drives appears smaller and has fewer wires.

Note: Using multiple hard disks If you have intention on using multiple hard disks, you must adjust the settings on the multiple disks to inform the computer system which is the main disk and the other supporting/additional disks. If not done properly, the system can get confused, and the disk may not boot at all. Do read the simple instructions as shown on the harddisk surface for the right way to place the jumpers so as to distinguish between the master drive (main operating system) and the slave drives (other files/documents). This instruction varies across different harddisk manufacturers. This configuration should be done before inserting the IDE cables.

First, remove the front casing of the computer, and remove the 5.25″ plate so as to expose the front of the DVD drives later. Similarly do it for the floppy drive plate. Insert the IDE cables into the floppy drive/ harddisk/ DVD data connector noting the orientation of the notch in the centre, so as to insert in the right directions. The remaining connector is to be connected to the motherboard. Next, to power up the drives by plugging in the 4 pin molex power connector from the power supply in step 5 into each hard drive and optical drive. For the floppy drive, the power plug is also 4 pins in a row but significantly smaller than that of the hard disk. Need to take note of the power connector orientation as well.

Final securing all disks and optical drives with screws before securing back the front casing cover.

TIP: Recommend that the IDE hard disk be connected to the IDE 1 connector and the optical devices connect to the IDE 2 connector. Maximum of 2 IDE devices per IDE connector. If using multiple IDE hard drives, you should enter BIOS later on and set their boot sequence accordingly.

7) Install the Video Card

For older motherboards, we typically see AGP video card being used, which will be installed onto the AGP socket, which is often brown in color. For newer systems, PCI Express video cards are more commonly used due to better data transfer performance and better resolution performance. Both AGP and PCI Express slots can be identified easily, and is usually located adjacent to the CPU unit.

Now, insert the card into the slot with some force, and check that it is fully inserted with no protruding edges, before screwing it in at the top of the metal bracket. If it has a power connector, connect it with a 4-pin molex connector.
Remaining Internal Connections

-Connect the audio cable from the DVD to the motherboard CD_IN connector (if required)

-Connect the power/reset buttons, and signal indicators (those external blinking lights) to the F_Panel connector on the motherboard. (i.e: Power indicator, hardware indicator, internal speaker, etc…). Read individual motherboard manual for clearer inserting of these signal connectors.

-Double check on proper power connection to all hardware components

- (Optional) Install extra items such as front mounted USB, firewire and/or sound ports.

At this point We are 90% done with our DIY PC Assembly already !! Do not put back the casing covers as yet.

9) Final External Connections

-Connect back the outer devices including items like

a) Keyboard

b) Mouse

c) Monitor

d) Printer / Scanners

e) Speakers

f) External power supply cable

10) Bring on the POWER!!

This brings us to the last stage of the PC assembly process. If you have done everything right, now is the time to sit back and savor the fruit of success.

With the casing still open, and all external peripherals connected, turn on the computer and observe for any abnormality such as fan not spinning, or beeps alarms from the PC. If so, turn off the power and spend some time checking through the connections, and also the manual for some tips on troubleshooting.

Well, if you observed no abnormality till far, and you have seen the splash screen from the motherboard, CONGRATULATIONS!! You have succeeded in building your own PC in this PC Assembly DIY guide by flashG.

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Since the computer revolution which occurred several decades ago where storage capacity and processing power skyrocketed, computers are still evolving. According to Moore’s Law, computer power doubles every 18 months and the cost goes down by half. No wonder computers have become so cheap these days.

Many people fail to understand several myths that exist regarding CPUs. Years ago no one heard of two-core central processing units. But today they are very common. A multi core processor will process information faster since it can run two applications on different cores as opposed to normal computer processor.

At the same time in some instances an Intel 1.5GHz Duo Processor, that Is with two cores, will not work faster then an Intel 3GHz processor. This occurs when the user doesn’t run more than one applications or when the software is designed not to take advantage of two-core technology.

So, generally, a two-core processor, an example given above, will not always work faster than a one core processor. If however the application is designed or programmed to take advantage of duo core technology, then this application would run faster as opposed to if it were run on a normal processor.

Second misunderstanding about CPUs is that their speed doesn’t matter. Some argue that as long as you have a modern video card and decent amount of RAM, CPU power will not matter. This is not true. The faster processor you have, the faster applications will work, and higher RAM and video card will contribute to that process.

In overall terms, CPU is the most important part of computer that is the “brain” of your computer.

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If the decision is to be an internal hard drive, then a little research is required. The first thing you will need to do is to find out what kind of extra hard drive is required.

To find this out you will have to either check out the specifications in your computers manual. Or you can open up the case and take a look inside.

Before you enter into the workings of the computer, you must be aware of the dangers of static. One of the ways to reduce the risk would be to wear an anti static wristband.

Most machines only have one hard drive, therefore it should be fairly easy to add another.

The cable system is very important when adding an extra hard drive to the computer. There are two common cable systems used to connect drives to the motherboard. One system includes the IDE drives, which are also known as PATA or Parallel ATA. These cables are flat or thick and are as wide as your finger.

The other system has the SATA drives or the Serial ATA drives. For these drives the cables are thin and are about the diameter of a pencil.

The common and mass-market computers will generally have the PATA or the SATA drives. Although is also possible that your computer has SCSI hard drives, in which case you will need SCSI cables.

If your machine already has two drives, then it becomes a little difficult to install a third one. it is much simpler to add an external drive.

An external enclosure system is probably the easiest way to add an extra hard drive to your computer. The system is fairly simple here a standard hard drive is enclosed within a desk-friendly case and then plugged into your computer usually via USB. You only have to format your new hard drive and it immediately registers as an extra hard drive on your computer. Now you can perform normal actions like adding, changing, creating and deleting files.

The biggest advantage of an external enclosure system is that it is possible to change the extra hard drive without any trouble if you need even more space. You can also transfer the hard drive to another computer. The biggest advantage is that you don’t even need to open up the old machine and it also removes the risk of static.

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If you are having computer problems and wondering what to do about them, you may find yourself needing to call tech support to see if they can help you work it out. The only problem with this is that calling tech support can be really frustrating for many reasons.

Often times you are left on hold for longer than necessary. In addition to this, there is the infuriating system that requires you to press one for this and press two for that. Or, there’s is the person on the other line that talks to you like you are some kind of computer genius, and you have no idea what he or she is talking about.

Of course, all calls in to tech support aren’t always this painful, but if you know a few tips for troubleshooting some of the basic repair issues that tech support would walk you through anyway, why not try them first?

1. Reboot your computer.

Many times when your computer is giving you a problem, rebooting can miraculously cure whatever is ailing it. If this is not the case, and you keep receiving the same error message as before, you will want to write this down, just in case you do wind up needing to call tech support.

2. Consider the power source.

A very simple to solve problem is often related to power. It can be easily fixed if for some reason some of you cables or equipment was accidentally unplugged. Always double check to see that everything that needs to be plugged in is.

3. Reinstall the drivers.

Sometimes by reinstalling Windows drivers, you can also repair your computer issues yourself. If you are under the impression that you computer issues are hardware related, you may have encountered corrupted drivers. If so, this install may be what you need.

These are some of the basic things to consider before you call tech support. They are all do it yourself solutions, and should help you out in a pinch. If you think that there is something more serious going on, beyond the scope of these tips, then by all means get yourself some outside help.

Fred is a computer repair technician with Atlanta Computer Repair company Nerds Next Door. If you have any questions, or would like information about computer repairs in Atlanta, visit our website at http://www.AtlantaComputerRepairs.net

You can find just about anything by doing a search online these days. Computer repair is no different. The only problem is knowing which computer repair company to choose when there are so many sites listed for doing this type of service.

And what about the computer repair service that is an individual who says that they repair computers. Can you trust them? Their prices are usually less than the larger computer repair service companies. And for that reason, if for no other, these individuals look like an attractive option to get help with your computer.

Basically, the good news is, if you do your homework, you can definitely go with the more affordable, smaller repair company or individual. You will simply need to ensure that some basic service features are in place.

For example, you will want to know what the person’s experience is and whether or not they have any certifications. You will want to know who it is that you can talk to about giving you feedback on the repair service that you are considering using. You can also look the company or individual up on the Better Business Bureau in your area, and see what types of comments, if any that you can find there.

If you find a service that you like and the fees sound right, be sure to get a guarantee for your fees. For example, if you find an individual that quotes you a rate of $25 an hour, and she says that she can be done with your computer in 2 - 3 hours, what happens if she later says it actually took her six or seven hours to get done?

Another thing to make sure of is that there is an understanding that if your computer does not get fixed, then you will not pay for it. This guarantee, has also been called a “No Fix No Fee” guarantee, especially for repair persons that charge by the service and not by the hour.

Fred is a computer repair technician with Atlanta Computer Repair company Nerds Next Door. If you have any questions, or would like information about computer repairs in Atlanta, visit our website at http://www.AtlantaComputerRepairs.net