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How to replace the power supply in your PC

Posted on March 17, 2011

To be sure, the power supply is one of the most critical components inside your PC’s case. In fact, when the power supply quits working everything else quits working right along with it. If you suspect that the power supply in your PC might be defective, this article will explain how to replace it with a new one.

First, you need to determine if the power supply is indeed defective. Without a power supply tester or enough knowledge to be able to check one with a voltmeter, there is no way to be absolutely certain that the power supply is really bad – but you can get a pretty good idea. Here’s a quick and dirty test:

1 – Is the power supply’s fan running? If not, verify that the computer is plugged in to a working electrical outlet and turned on. If the PC is getting power but the fan isn’t turning that’s the first clue that the power supply might be defective.

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Help! My PC won’t boot with a USB hard drive attached!

Posted on March 16, 2011

USB hard drives are wonderful devices. You simply connect the drive to an unused USB port, then use it just like any other hard drive. When you’re done you can disconnect it and take it with you. You can then use it again later on a different PC. What a great way to share files between a desktop and notebook computer!

With capacities soaring and prices at an all-time low, it’s hard to find a computer user anywhere who still doesn’t own at least one USB hard disk drive. But some of them are running into a small, but very irritating problem: Some older computers won’t boot up into Windows while a USB drive is attached to the machine. Luckily, there is a very simple fix…

If your PC fails to start up with a USB hard drive attached, enter the BIOS Settings screen and disable the feature known as “USB Legacy Device Support”. The procedure for entering the BIOS Setup screen varies from PC to PC, but it usually involves pressing a designated key such as Esc or F10 just as the computer begins the boot-up process.

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First major malware bug hits Android smartphones

Posted on March 16, 2011

Well, we all knew it was just a matter of time before some hacker managed to create and distribute a virus targeting Android smart phones, and now it has happened.

The “DroidDream” is a malware program disguised in the form of various seemingly innocent downloads. But once downloaded and installed on an Android phone, it sends all of the owner’s personal information back to the hacker. Nasty stuff.

As with your PC, it’s important to install a good anti-virus application on your smart phone. It’s equally important to be extremely careful about which apps you download onto your phone. I suggest limiting your downloads to established and trusted files only.

It seems that the hackers of the world are always out to exploit the latest technology. And since smart phones are actually tiny computer systems, they’re a natural target for mischief. Now that the first Android virus has made its way into the wild, plenty more are sure to follow.

About the author: Sean Miller is a self-admitted “tech geek” and author.

Credits: Photo courtesy of Verizon Wireless.

Why Spring is the best time to visit Washington, DC

Posted on March 12, 2011

A visit to our nation’s capitol should be on every American’s “bucket list”. Every time I return to DC and stroll the sidewalks that so many of our country’s leaders past and present have trod I get a humble, yet proud feeling welling up from deep inside my chest. IMO, there is no other seat of government on earth that can compare with Washington, DC!

The amazing buildings and monuments that grace the city of Washington are beautiful and inspiring any time of year, but they are absolutely stunning in the spring. The sights and smells of the cherry blossoms will team up with the warm, relaxing mid-Atlantic sun to delight your senses and leave you wondering if you have in fact found Heaven on earth.

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How to make a good living on the Internet

Posted on March 11, 2011

With the Internet representing one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, thousands of people are opening up shop on the web every year. Some will succeed. Most will fail. Why? Because they go about it in the wrong way, and then give up when they fail to get rich overnight.

There are a number of ways to make money on the Internet, the two most popular being selling advertising to other businesses and selling your own products. Which is best? Well, that depends on you. Are you good at writing engaging web copy that presents products in an informative, engaging way? If so, running an informational site populated with relevant affiliate links just might be your cup of tea. If not, developing or aquiring and then selling a product of your own would probably be your best bet.

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