To format your computer is to restore it to a new state. It's like cleaning out the computer completely and starting from scratch. Formatting your computer can bring it back to its former glory by restoring its performance and giving back or your space. many computer users perform this task themselves now by simply inserting their operating system CD and following the prompts.

This makes formatting your computer sound really easy, and it is. But it can be a daunting task when you are performing at the first time. Once you have experienced a successful format on your computer you will feel like a professional computer technician.

Formatting your computer can cost hundreds of dollars if you take it to a computer technician. This is why people like to try and format their computers themselves.

Here are three tips to follow for when formatting your computer:

1. Make sure you backup your files before formatting your computer as it will delete any files that were previously stored on your computer. This means e-mail contacts, actual e-mails, documents, pictures, and so on.

2. Be sure to have the correct operating system CD and the correct serial number to match. You do not want to go through the formatting process to find out that you have the wrong serial number for the particular version of Windows.

3. It is better to delete the old petition that Windows was previously stored on. After that you can create a new petition and install your new fresh copy of Windows on that.

It is your first time in formatting your own computer then it is best to get at an experienced friend to help you or a set of instructions to have by your side. Even know it is easy to format a computer, there is no room for mistakes, and all actions must be precise.

Would you like more details instructions on how to format your computer?

Do you want to save money by formatting your computer yourself? I would love to share all of my knowledge with you. I can help you with all the steps to formatting Windows DIY style.

Here is a great article to read for beginners about "Why you should format your computer "

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Posted on18 February 2011.

All organizations are becoming increasingly reliant upon their computer systems. The
availability of those systems can be the difference between the organization succeeding
and failing. A commercial organization that fails is out of business with the consequences
rippling out to suppliers, customers, and the community.

This series will examine how we can configure our Windows Server 2008 environments to
provide the level of availability our organizations need. The topics we cover will comprise:

• The Art of High Availability—What do we mean by high availability? Why do we
need it, and how do we achieve it?

• Windows Server 2008 Native Technologies—What does Windows Server 2008
bring to the high?availability game, and how can we best use it?

• Non?Native Options for High Availability—Are there other ways of achieving high
availability, and how can we integrate these solutions into our environments?

The first question we need to consider is why we need highly available systems.

Why Do We Need It?
This question can be turned on its head by asking “Do all of our systems need to be highly
available?” The answer for many, if not most, organizations is no. The art of high
availability comes in deciding which systems need to be made highly available and how this
is going to be achieved. When thinking about these systems, we need to consider the effects
of the systems not being available.

Downtime Hurts
Downtime is when the computer system is unavailable to the user or customer and the business
process cannot be completed. If the server is up and the database is online but a network
problem prevents access, the system is suffering downtime. Availability is an end?to?end
activity. Downtime hurts in two ways: If a system is unavailable, the business process it
supports cannot be completed and there is an immediate loss of revenue. This could be due
to:

Customer orders not being placed or being lostStaff not workingOrders not being processed

The second way that downtime hurts is loss of reputation. This loss can be even more
damaging in the long term if customers decide that your organization cannot be trusted to
deliver and they turn to a competitor. The ability to gain business increases with ease of
communication and access. The converse is that the ability to lose business increases just
as fast if not faster.

Mission Critical Systems on Microsoft Windows
Critical business systems are hosted on the Microsoft Windows platform. These can be customer
facing or internal, but without them, the business grinds to a halt. Email may not seem to be
a critical system, but it is essential to the modern business. More than 60% of person to person
communication is via email in most businesses. This includes internal and external
communications. If a company is non?responsive to communications, it is judged, perhaps
harshly, as being out of business. This can become reality if it progresses too long.

24 × 7 Business Culture
The “Global Village” concept has been accelerated by the adoption of the Internet for
business purposes. Globalization in this case means that business can come from anywhere
in the world—not necessarily your own time zone. If your business competes at this level,
high availability isn’t an option, it’s a necessity.

Legislation
Industries such as the financial services and health sector have a requirement to protect
the data they store. This requirement can involve the availability of the data. In other cases,
the systems must be highly available to meet safety requirements.

Once you know why you need it, you need to define what is meant by high availability.

What Is High Availability?
High availability is usually expressed in terms of a number of “9”s. Four nines is 99.99%
availability. The ultimate goal is often expressed as 5 “9”s availability (99.999%), which
equates to five and a quarter minutes of downtime per year. The more nines we need, the
greater the cost to achieve that level of protection.

One common argument is scheduled downtime. If downtime is scheduled, for example, for
application of a service pack, does that mean the system is unavailable? If the system is
counted as unavailable, any Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on downtime will probably
be broken. In hosting or outsourcing scenarios, this could lead to financial penalties.
However, if scheduled downtime doesn’t mean the system is counted as unavailable,
impressive availability figures can be achieved—but are they a true reflection of
availability to the users? There is no simple answer to these questions, but all systems
require preventative maintenance or they will fail. The disruption to service can be
minimized (for example, the patching nodes of a cluster in sequence) but cannot be
completely eliminated. Probably the best that can be achieved is to ensure that
maintenance windows are negotiated into the SLA.

These measurements are normally taken against the servers hosting the system. As we
have seen, the server being available doesn’t necessarily mean the system is available. We
have to extend our definition of highly available from protecting the server to also include
protecting the data.

The Server Clustering Service built?in to Microsoft Windows is often our first thought for protecting the
server. In the event of failure, the service automatically fails over to a standby server, and
the business system remains available. However, this doesn’t protect the data in that a
failure in the disk system, or even network failures, can make the system unavailable.

Do We Still Need to Back Up our server and data?
One common question is “Do I still need to take a backup?” The only possible answer is
YES! High availability is not, and never can be, a substitute for a well?planned backup
regimen. Backup is your ultimate “get out of jail card.” When all else fails, you can always
restore from backup. However, this pre supposes a few points.

Test restores have been performed against the backup media. The last place you
want to be is explaining why a business?critical system cannot be restored because
the tapes cannot be read.A plan exists to perform the restore that has been tested and practiced. Again, you
don’t want to be performing recoveries where the systems and steps necessary for
recovery are not understood.

Backup also forms an essential part of your disaster recovery planning.

Disaster Recovery vs. High Availability
These two topics, high availability and disaster recovery, are often thought of as being the
same thing. They are related but separate topics. High availability can be best summed up
as “keeping the lights on.” It is involved with keeping our business processes working and
dealing with day?to?day issues. Disaster recovery is the process and procedures required to
recover the critical infrastructure after a natural or man?made disaster. The important
point of disaster recovery planning is restoring the systems that are critical to the business
in the shortest possible time.

Traditionally, these are two separate subjects, but the technologies are converging. One
common disaster recovery technique is replicating the data to a standby data center. In the
event of a disaster, this center is brought online and business continues. There are some
applications, such as relational database systems and email systems, that can manage the
data replication to another location. At one end of the scale, we have a simple data
replication technique with a manual procedure required to bring the standby data online in
place of the primary data source. This can range up to full database mirroring where
transactions are committed to both the primary and mirror databases and fail over to the
mirror can be automatically triggered in the event of applications losing access to the
primary. In a geographically dispersed organization where systems are accessed over the
WAN, these techniques can supply both high availability and disaster recovery.

We have seen why we need high availability and what it is. We will now consider how we
are going to achieve the required level of high availability.

Achieving High Availability
When high availability is discussed, the usual assumption is that we are talking about
clustering Windows systems. In fact, technology is one of three areas that need to be in
place before high availability works properly:

People and Processes
These are the two points that are commonly overlooked. I have often heard people say that
clustering is hard or that they had a cluster for the application but still had a failure. More
often than not, these issues come down to a failure of the people and processes rather than
the technology.

The first question that should be asked is “Who owns the system?” The simple answer is
that IT owns the system. This is incorrect. There should be an established business owner
for all critical systems. They are the people who make decisions regarding the system from
a business perspective—especially decisions concerning potential downtime. A technical
owner may also be established. If there is no technical owner, multiple people try to make
decisions that are often conflicting. This can have a serious impact on availability.
Ownership implies responsibility and accountability. With these in place, it becomes
someone’s job to ensure the system remains available.

A second major issue is the skills and knowledge of the people administering highly
available systems. Do they really understand the technologies they are administering?
Unfortunately, the answer is often that they don’t. We wouldn’t make an untrained or
unskilled administrator responsible for a mainframe or a large UNIX system. We should
ensure the same standards are applied to our highly available Windows systems. I once
worked on a large Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 migration. This involved a number of
multi?node server clusters, each running several instances of Microsoft Exchange. One of the Microsoft Exchange
administrators asked me “Why do I need to know anything about Active Directory?” Given
the tight integration between Exchange and Active Directory (AD), I found this an
incredible question. This was definitely a case of untrained and unskilled network administrator.

Last, but very definitely not least, we need to consider the processes around our high availability
systems. In particular, two questions need to be answered:

Do we have a change control system?

If the answer to either of these is no, our system won’t be highly available for very long. In
addition, all procedures we perform on our systems should be documented and tested.
They should always be performed as documented.

Technology
Technology will be the major focus of the next two articles, but for now, we need to
consider the wider implications of high availability. We normally concentrate on the
servers and ensure that the hardware has the maximum levels of resiliency. On top of this,
we need to consider other factors:

Network—Do we have redundant paths from client to server? Does this include
LAN, WAN, and Internet access?Does the storage introduce a single point of failure?Has the operating system (OS) been hardened to the correct levels? Is there a
procedure to ensure it remains hardened?Does our infrastructure in terms of AD, DNS, and DHCP support high availability?Does the application function in a high?availability environment?

Costs
Highly?available systems explicitly mean higher costs due to the technology and people we
need to utilize. The more availability we want, the higher the costs will rise. A business
decision must be made regarding the cost of implementing the highly?available system
when compared against the risk to the business of the system not being available.

This calculation should include the cost of downtime internally together with potential loss
of business and reputation. When a system is unavailable and people can’t work, the final
costs can be huge leading to the question “We lost how much?”

Summary
You need high availability data solutions to ensure your business processes keep functioning. This ensures
your revenue streams and your business reputation are protected. We help you achieve high availability
through the correct mixture of people, processes, and technology.

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Windows 7 boot speed is determined by how fast your computer can process all the important files, settings & information that your system requires to operate. We've found that there are a lot of potential issues that can prevent your Windows 7 system from loading up quickly - meaning that in order to improve its speed, you have to be able to use a tool that's going to fix the various problems that your system may have.

The best way to boost the load-up speed of Windows 7 is to first ensure that you know what's causing the slow speed. The common problems that will lead this system to run slow include the likes of:

Your computer cannot load the software it requires to runYour PC has problems with its registry settingsWindows is out of date and has problems

1) Uninstall Any Unwanted Programs

The first thing you have to be able to do to boost the load-time of Windows 7 is to uninstall any unwanted programs that may be causing issues. We've found that many people will try and run their PC with many different tools that will all load up when your PC does. This creates a sort of "bottle-neck", whereby your system will just try and do so many things at once that it will become damaged. To fix this, you should click onto "Start > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs" and then uninstall any of the programs that you don't use any more.

2) Empty Recycle Bin & Delete Any Unwanted Files

It's important that you're able to empty the recycle bin of your PC, as well as remove any of the files which you don't need / use. This is important because each time you load up your system, 100's of files are being loaded & read. All of these files are continually taking time & resources for your system to process them, meaning that in order to get them to load up quickly, it's really essential that you delete them from your PC. The most common culprits here are the recycle bin of Windows, as well as the "Downloads" folder - where you download any of the images / files that you want.

3) Clean Out The Registry Of Your System

Finally, it's recommended that you clean out the registry database of your computer by using a registry cleaner tool. Windows 7 often has problems with this part of your system, as it's where all the most important files, settings and options for your PC are kept. The likes of your desktop wallpaper, most recent emails and even your files are kept - which are all loaded each time you boot up your PC. This has made made it essential that you're able to use a reliable registry cleaner tool to fix any of the potential issues that your system will have inside.

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Hard drive clicking also known as the click of death.

What does it mean when your hard drive makes a clicking sound?
A clicking hard drive is a sign of physical hard drive failure.

Without getting into a bunch of technical factors here I am going to keep this post short and to the point.

When a hard drive makes a clicking sound it is damaged beyond repair and the data on it is not accessable.

This problem can happen to anybody anywhere and is more common then many people realize.

This also applies to people that use external hard drives as a backup system for their data.
HARD DRIVES FAIL…..period.

The bottom line is anything mechanical will fail and will not last forever.
This is especially true for hard drives including external hard drives.

When you hear your hard drive making a clicking noise unplug the hard drive and do not use it anymore.
You can attempt to copy your data off of the clicking hard drive but you are going to wind up causing more damage to the hard drive which will make it more expensive when a data recovery lab recovers your data.

When a hard drive clicks you will not be able to retrieve your data and you will have no choice but to send your hard drive to a data recovery company or an Orlando data recovery company if you live in Central Florida.

An Orlando Data Recovery company can get your data off of the damaged hard drive and onto a new hard drive.

Always be prepared for the worst and backup your data to a real backup system.
An external hard drive is not considered a professional backup solution and should only be used for a convience rather then a backup system.

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RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks.

I prefer to call them Redundant Array of Independent disks because they use to be very expensive.

A RAID array is a set of multiple hard drives that make up a data storage system built for redundancy or business continuity. In most but not all configurations a RAID storage system can tolerate the failure of a hard drive without losing data however this ultimately depends on how the RAID array is configured.

Each RAID level have pro’s and con’s and it is up to a network administrator to decide which RAID level is best for a specific situation. There are many factors to be taken into consideration and it boils down to Speed – performance and budget.

Here are some examples of some of some common RAID configurations or RAID levels.

RAID Level 0 provides no redundancy whatsoever and is completely foolish to use in a business environment for storing critical data. With a RAID 0 configuration if one hard drive dies the entire RAID array dies and you can kiss all of data on the RAID array goodbye when this happens. RAID 0 is usually popular with computer video gamers that only take performance into consideration and RAID 0 is usually twice as fast as other RAID levels. Re read this paragraph before considering using RAID 0 it to store your precious data. RAID Level 0 splits or stripes the data across drives, resulting in higher data throughput. Since no redundant information is stored, performance is very good, but the failure of any disk in the array results in total and complete data loss. Raid Level 0 is only used to increase hard drive performance.  A RAID 0 configuration uses 2 hard drives and you get the storage capacity of both of the hard drives. Example if you have 2 100 gig hard drives then you get 200 gigs of NON redundant storage space.

RAID Level 1 is usually referred to as hard drive mirroring AKA a mirror. A Level 1 RAID array provides redundancy by duplicating all the data from one drive on a second drive so that if one of the two hard drives drive fails, no data is lost. RAID 1 is very good for small businesses because it is affordable and reliable. A RAID 1 configuration uses 2 hard drives so if you have 2 identical hard drives you get the storage capacity of 1 of those hard drives. Example if you have a pair of 100 gig hard drives then you get 100 gigs of redundant storage space.

RAID Level 5 stripes data at a block level across several drives and distributes parity among the drives. No single disk is devoted to parity. This can speed small writes in multiprocessing systems. Because parity data is distributed on each drive, read performance tends to be lower than other RAID types.

The actual amount of available storage is about 70% to 80% of the total storage in the disk array. The storage penalty for redundancy is only about 20% to 30% of the total storage in the RAID 5 array. If one disk fails it is possible to rebuild the complete data set so that no data is lost. If more than one drive fails all the stored data will be lost. This gives a fairly low cost per megabyte while still retaining redundancy.
A RAID 5 configuration uses 3 or more hard drives. If you have for the sake of an example, 3 100 gig hard drives then you get approximately 200 gigs of actual storage capacity.

Raid 1+10 is commonly known as RAID 10 and is a combination of RAID 0 and RAID 1 – mirroring. What this means is you have 4 hard drives, 2 sets of the hard drives are each on a RAID 0 configuration and are then mirrored together on a RAID 1 configuration. Data is striped across the data mirror which provides both high performance and redundancy together. Any one of the hard drives can fail without data loss as long as the data mirror is not damaged. The RAID 10 array offers both high speed data transfer (write speed) advantages of striped arrays and increased data accessibility (read speed). System performance during a RAID rebuild drive is also better than that of parity based arrays, since data does not need to be regenerated from parity information, but is copied from the mirrored hard drive to another.

Now that you know what RAID is and what common RAID levels are used today never ever assume a RAID system is a backup solution because it is not. An Orlando computer consultant can help you decide which RAID level is best for your business or organization. Don’t ever just blindly purchase a server without the guidance of a professional network administrator. Without professional guidance you may go overboard and waste money on a RAID system that you don’t really need or you may wind up getting a RAID system that offers no data protection at all.

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The iPad has a built in notepad to take brief notes. Think of them as virtual sticky note or a virtual yellow pad. If you plan to take copious notes, such as for heavy research or multiple college classes, we recommend getting a keyboard with your iPad as well as a more robust notetaking app. However, if you just want to remind yourself to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home for work, or write down some ideas for a party, the iPad note app is perfect.

Notes Basics

1) On the Home Screen, Tap "Notes"
2) A virtual yellow pad should appear.

The Notes app has two different views depending on how you hold it. If you hold your iPad in landscape mode, the notepad will appear as a yellow pad you should all be familiar with. However, rotate your iPad to portrait (or widescreen/horizontal) mode. Your yellow pad should not shrink a bit and you will see a white panel to the left. This white panel that looks like white lined paper lists all the notes you have taken. Above the list of notes you have taken is a search bar. The Notes search bar reads both titles and the content of your notes.

You can also access a list of all your notes in portrait mode. Just tap "Notes" on the upper left hand corner while in portrait mode to access your list of notes as well as the search bar.Flipping through your notebook: You can quickly flip from one note page to the next by pressing the left and right arrow buttons on the bottom of the page.Emailing: If you need to email the page of notes. Just tap the button on the bottom of the page that looks like an envelope.Deleting Notes: Tap the "trash can" button on the bottom of the page.New Notes: Tap the "+" button on the upper right hand corner to write a new note

Syncing Notes with iTunes

The iPad Notes app syncs with your notes on Microsoft Outlook as well as Apple's mail program. To sync your notes follow these steps:
1) Launch iTunes on your Computer and connect your iPad to your computer.
2) After the iPad is connected, click the iPad's icon in iTunes. This is found on the left hand side.
3) Click the "Info" tab
4) Click the checkbox next to sync notes if it is unchecked. You might have to scroll down down to find this checkbox.
5) Click "Sync" or "Apply."

John Noel has been a Apple user and technology expert for over a decade. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley holding a Masters in Computer Science. Come visit his website at http://www.myappworld.com/ which helps people use their iPad with tutorials and "how to guides" such as iPad Notes as well as the latest Apple products, apps, and iPad accessories.

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.Here is a simple non technical explanation of what a Microsoft Small Business Server is and is not.

After reading this article you will have a better understanding so lets get started.

Larger companies such as fortune 500 or fortune 100 companies have many servers that do different things.
Examples are:

Multiple Domain controllers / file serversMultiple SQL / database serversMultiple Exchange serversMultiple web serversMultiple DHCP serversand so forth…

Let’s pretend that “some big company” has 40 servers and each server has its own role to do something specific for the computer network. In theory this would mean that this company has 40 separate physical servers setup in a room to control the computers for this company. In today’s world this would be consolidated using server virtualization but that is getting off topic so I’m not going to get into that in this article.

Now let’s pretend you are a small business owner and you need a file server + a SQL database server + an exchange server. Ok so this means you would need 3 physical servers + 3 different server operating system licenses and many of other things and this can get expensive quickly not to mention an experienced network administrator to design, configure, deploy, test and manage this for you.

Now with a Microsoft Small Business Server Operating System you get 1 physical server that has multiple server roles built into 1 nice neat package. So you can have that file server and that database server and an exchange server and that web server all combined into 1 neat little package. This can save the small business owner money IF the server is properly configured and maintained.

Microsoft states the SBS – small business server will support up to 75 computer users / workstation computers. In theory this will work but in the real world if you have 75 computers connected to a SBS server you can expect very poor performance.

From my experience I will say that Microsoft SBS servers are pretty cool IF they are properly configured with the right hardware and software. I have seen many small businesses have an SBS server that were NEVER configured correctly or are just being used as a simple file server. In such a case the SBS server isn’t necessary and is a waste of money for the business owner.

So without getting into technical details this concludes what a Microsoft Small Business Server does.

If you are thinking about purchasing a new server for your business get to know an Orlando computer consultant and find out if a Microsoft Small Business Server will benefit your organization.

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If your broadband Internet connection is running slowly, it suggests that you have some sort of problem / issue with either the actual speed of the connection, or with the actual program that you're trying to use with it. If you're trying to use a high speed Internet connection, and find its running slow, the good news is that you can use the steps outlined on this page to boost its speed considerably:

Step 1 - Test The Speed Of The Connection

The most important step is to test the speed of the Internet connection - to make sure that you're getting an acceptable speed through your system. Most people forget to test this - it's a problem that can make even the most advanced Windows system run slower. You can test the speed of your connection using these steps:

Click "Start"Open the "web browser" you use Click onto "SpeedTest.net"Test the speed of your connection

This will basically allow you to see whether your Internet connection is running at its optimum speed or not. If you perform a test and find that it's running slower than you expected - it's recommended that you contact the ISP to protect the various problems that they may have with it.

Step 2 - Close Down Any Programs You Aren't Using

Another big problem that will cause your Internet connection to run slower will be with the number of programs you have running on your system. This issue is continually being caused by the way in which "other" software will continually prevent your system from being able to access the Internet - making it seem like your connection is running slower. To fix this, you should press CTRL + ALT + DEL on your keyboard, and then remove the applications that you are not using - boosting the speed and reliability of your broadband as a result.

Step 3 - Clean Out The Registry Of Windows

The next step is to clean out the "registry" of your PC. This can be done by using a registry cleaner application to scan through your computer and get rid of any of the potential issues that could be causing the Internet to run slower. The problem with this part of Windows is that it's continually storing a huge number of important settings that all sorts of software / applications require to run... meaning that if you're experiencing a slow connection - it could be cased by the registry database of your system having some sorts of problems or issues inside. To fix this, it's recommended you use a registry cleaner program to clean out any errors that may be leading your system to run slower.

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Sudden computer errors are every PC user's nightmare and fixing them can be frustrating at times that you don't know where and how to start fixing them. In today's world where online activities are soaring human capabilities, why not do the fixing with the help of online PC services?

The popularity of the internet plus the ever improving computer market open doors for Online PC services and throughout the years, they continue to prove their worth. They also established trends that shape the face of online support; you can now ask them for help in real-time through chat and now, they can fix your computer even if they are miles away from you.

If you are not that familiar with online PC services and have no idea why they are important, here are the reasons why:

They are open 24/7

There would be no problem if your computer starts to show errors in the middle in the night, you can contact them anytime, any day even at weekends and holidays.

No need to go out from your comfort place

All you need is the web to access them, forget the hassle of going out to your computer repair shop with your desktop or laptop.

Save time, money and effort

Even if Google has the right answers, it would be time-consuming searching the results page, you can go to the computer shop only to find out that other PC users with problem same as yours are already first in line.

Having a technician to check your computer triggers the risk that the payment might be beyond the service.

With online PC services, the prices are fixed and you don't have to be until the problem is solved plus you don't have to waste your time to go from one shop to another and make an effort to find which has the best price.

They are efficient

With the complexity of the service, it is mandatory that only certified computer experts or technicians have the privilege to help you. They are also well-oriented in giving outstanding customer service.

You can leave the fixing to them

A typical online technical support would tell you what to do to fix computer errors, online PC services have another option that will enable them to access your computer remotely and do the fixing in real-time.

Fixing a computer should not be a burden to your productivity and should not stress you up to the point that it will affect the aspects of your individuality. Computer errors cannot be avoided but they can be prevented and minimized. In a world where internet is the main source of information, take advantage of so that whenever there's a need to fix your computer you know what to do and one way is to find reliable online PC services.

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Lately the market has been filled with so many new computers. Specifically laptops and tablet PC's. The numbers of these are expected to balloon even more. For those planning on buying one this can be a hard decision to make. The choice between a portable system and a desktop computer can be confusing. Do you go with all the new trends? Or do you stick to something tried and tested?

Mobility
A big deciding factor when choosing between these two types of systems is mobility. Basically, portable computers are good if you need to take it along with you. This is ideal for students, businessmen and people constantly on the go. However, if you do not need to have a system with you all the time then there is nothing wrong with a desktop system.

Performance
Generally, desktop computers have the upper hand when it comes to performance. You can get a whole lot more from it than a portable computer. Desktops have better processors, memory and almost everything else. Although there are a number of portable computers that can compete, you generally get better results with a desktop. If you are planning on using your computer to run some major applications, for multimedia or for gaming desktop is the way to go.

Expandability
Portable computers have no expandability whatsoever other than increased ram. It would cost so much to upgrade a portable computer if it was possible. With a desktop computer you have the option for an upgrade anytime. It is easy to add and replace parts. Not to mention that these computer parts are generally cheaper as well.

Cost
The question of cost also comes up. The price of a desktop computer is a far cry from any portable system. If you spent what you did for a laptop on a desktop computer you would have a very powerful machine. In short, you can get a whole lot more on desktop computers for much less than a portable one.

Richard McMillan is a recognised expert in the field of technology. For over 15 years he has been in the computer and electronics industry. During this time he has gained a reputation for his knowledge and insights.

Richard is part of the Computer.com.au team - a comparison shopping site that simplifies the online shopping experience while saving you time and money.

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The computer is a sure way to make our tasks, and even life, easier. In just one click, it can provide great information for us to acquire better knowledge about everything. In addition, computers can give an easy access to get anything we need in no time and can be a sure way to enjoy dating, leisure and a whole lot more.

However, do you know that there are some problems we can get because of too much exposure to the computer? Moreover, how will someone know the level of severity of his addiction to the computer? The answer would be, learn how to get off the computer first. If one will know exactly how to get off the computer, then he can absolutely avoid any risks concerning their health. In this article, you will get to learn how to get off the computer and the virus that come along. You will also get the chance to know the disadvantage of too much contact with the computer and some helpful tips on how to prevent any serious damage that can harm you.

Many of us have a problem on how to get off the computer, especially the kids. They are the ones who are totally addicted with the computer particularly when they are playing their favorite and when they trying the new trend computer games. Once they are facing it, it would be really hard to get off the computer because it is a very tricky thing that gives us challenges, those that will take you to the edge of your seats. This may not only happen to young people but also to older ones who are fond of playing computer games.

Firstly, the vision is at risk if this is happening for almost every single day and for 6 up to 12 hours without rest. Get off the computer five minutes later after you have eaten your meal, or if possible, every after an hour. The first tip would be, you should set a timer to immediately respond to the five-minute break. When you get off the computer, ask yourself always if you have saved your work or your task so that you can instantly identify where you should start and where exactly your stopping point is.

Furthermore, it is important to observe the entire time being consumed. If you know your limitations particularly when it comes to time, you have to value it to more productively while enjoying the moment with the computer. It is not really necessary for you to stop from doing works in your computer or to get off the computer, but what exactly you must do is to put just enough time for it.

You can do it by avoiding distractions like networking while doing certain things. Focus to what you really have to do while in front of it and never allow distractions to come. For instance, if you are researching for something or typing homework, you should not play while doing it. Alternatively, while looking for something in the net, do not get easily distracted with the latest gossip of your favorite and most loved celebrities in every field. Get off the computer just on the very time you feet that you are finished with your goal.

However, although computer is a machine, it can be somewhat become like humans too. The most common warning that one can get is when they go to R-rated sites where they can get viruses. Downloading virus into the computer can happen especially when it is new.

Get the virus off by placing trusted and known updater anti-virus which can be availed online for free trial or for long-term use, and can also be bought in many dealers like local stores and online. It is very easy to install and will only take short hours. Some anti-virus will allow you to install them while working on something, but there are others that will require to temporarily allow the system to receive the anti-virus installment first before you can go back to your works.

Indeed, computers are truly an aid in this fast-growing and modern days-an easy way to get things done instantly. But too much exposure to it will result to abuse or to an addictive manner, which later can cause some health issues. The only way to resolve your problem is to get off the computer after you have reached your allotted time in order for you to be relaxed, to have enough time to do some other tasks and activities and to forget about the medical problem that you may get. Get off the computer especially when you feel that you are already addicted to it.

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Technology today is very advanced and because of that you can find many different gadgets or devices that have become basic needs in our everyday lives. Like laptops, during the earlier years life was different but today we always bring along with us our laptops just to have access to our business or work even during vacation. This is especially true to all individuals who are in the marketing field. We also have to take into consideration adding some very important gadgets to help enhance the performance of your laptops. In this article we will be going to discuss some of the very important gadgets that we should have and always bring along with us if we want our laptop to function at its prime just like a Laptop Keyboard Light.

Security is always your top priority especially when you do travel a lot. It is really very important to secure your laptop not only because they are very expensive it is also because they contain very important documents related to your business or work. Security cables are very easy to use and you can purchase them at a very reasonable price. Most cables are made from very strong alloy and you can simply lock and unlock them with passwords.

Another very important gadget is the laptop optical mouse. These are very handy and useful device for your laptop. Plus they are very accurate and very easy to use, you simply need to attach them to your laptop using a USB cable.

Wireless Keyboard is another very crucial gadget you should have. They will allow you to manipulate your laptop even if you are meters away. They are perfect for those individuals who want to work but not stay in front of the laptop for a very long period of time.

If you love to listen to music and want to be sure that you will have great sounds then you should install a USB 3D sound adapter.

The next gadget we will be talking about is the Laptop keyboard light. Keyboard lights are very important for you to work in dark rooms, especially when you travel a lot in a plane and you do not want to disturb the person next to you and you really need to do work, with a laptop keyboard light it will be possible for you to work even without lights.

These are only some of the great and very important laptop gadgets you can add to your laptop. There are still many different kinds of gadgets available but they are not that important as these gadgets which we have already discussed.

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Not long ago, if you were looking for a new car and suddenly started seeing auto ads everywhere, you might have thought this was a coincidence, or maybe the product of your own increased attention.

But, in the online realm, ad placement is based on pretty much everything except coincidence. Cookies and a variety of other tracking mechanisms allow advertisers, merchants, news services and non-profits to follow individuals' activities so they can deliver specifically targeted content.

We often know about these mechanisms and appreciate the convenience they provide. Few people are likely to be surprised that Netflix keeps track of what movies they watch (if they watch them through Netflix, that is). Netflix also knows, if I fill out the ratings form, which movies I like best. It uses the information to suggest other titles I might enjoy. I benefit from that service.

Frequently, however, Internet users have no idea that they are being tracked. We browse in ignorant bliss while third parties take note of our viewing proclivities and buying habits, which can then be put to use to sell us sports memorabilia, hype a new restaurant or solicit our donations.

If you are unnerved by this, fear not: The government is preparing to step in. Last month the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection met to discuss the idea of a data privacy law, a concept championed by the committee's former chairman, Rep. Bobby Rush, D.-Ill. At around the same time, the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission both released reports examining ways to regulate data collection on the Web. Both reports discuss the possibility of a "do not track" mechanism, which would allow Internet users to indicate to websites they visit that they want their information to remain private.

Most browsers are already equipped with a privacy mode that temporarily stops them from accepting cookies, caching web pages, or recording the user's history. But browser-based privacy screens can interfere with websites that need to keep track of users' activities in order to function fully. Many of the conveniences we take for granted, like forms that fill themselves in, disappear once the privacy shield goes up.

This is why most users enter privacy mode only when they're doing something, well, private. It's not altogether surprising that privacy mode is also commonly called "porn mode." A "do not track" mode could selectively allow information to be tracked to improve the functionality of websites, without allowing that information to be entered into marketing databases - assuming website operators here and abroad respect regulators' rules.

Privacy modes also fail when it comes to defending against new methods of data mining, including "fingerprinting."(1) Fingerprinting, a technique being developed by BlueCava Inc., is poised to emerge as a new industry standard. When computers interact with one another - for example, when one computer accesses a website hosted on another - they broadcast a wide array of information about their configurations, including what fonts are installed and what time zones their clocks are set to. This is necessary to ensure that websites display correctly. In fingerprinting, digital surveillance companies use all of this identifying information to distinguish individual computers and other devices as they roam the Web. The surveillance companies can then create profiles of these devices and, by extension, their users. BlueCava has even figured out how to use fingerprinting to link separate devices owned by the same person.

Since fingerprinting doesn't rely on cookies, existing browser privacy modes don't work. A "do not track" setting, on the other hand, could potentially be used to indicate to surveillance companies that certain computers' "fingerprints" should not be kept on file. In fact, BlueCava has said that it intends to build in such an opt-out mechanism. However, despite this stated intention, it has not yet offered an opt-out to the owners of the 200 million devices whose fingerprints it says it has collected so far. There lies the problem with the "do not track" concept: It only works if the companies doing the tracking are willing to cooperate.

Rep. Rush, who introduced a data privacy bill last July and plans to do so again this year, said he is considering including a mandatory "do not track" mechanism. "Through such a mechanism, consumers could advise would-be trackers unambiguously and persistently that they do not wish to be followed by digital snoopers and spies across websites and their various fixed and mobile computing devices," he said.

Regulation may be neither the only answer, nor the best one. Outlawing certain methods of data collection may simply inspire other, more covert means of surveillance, or drive the surveillance companies offshore and out of the reach of American enforcement. Mozilla Corp., the maker of the popular Firefox browser, recently decided against including a new anti-tracking device with its next version of the browser precisely because it realized the device would prompt data miners to turn to more sophisticated, and potentially more deceptive, means.

Mozilla and other software companies are fairly agile, and able to make changes to their products as needed to anticipate and respond to advances in technology. The government is a bit slower on its feet.

As with many technological problems, the best solution may be technical rather than legal. One possibility might be for some company that is widely trusted by the public to act as an intermediary between users and the sites they visit, preventing users' "fingerprints" from being lifted. Already, many web-surfers in China and Iran use proxy servers to disguise their online activities and gain access to blocked sites. Similar techniques could be developed to combat marketers' snooping.

In the meantime, we will have to remember that the only guaranteed way to turn on "privacy mode" is to turn off the computer.

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(1) Wall Street Journal: Race Is On To 'Fingerprint' Phones, PCs

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You may well have spent upwards of $1500 on that big screen TV with Surround Sound and all the fixings, and you just love watching sports, movies and TV shows in High Definition. Especially if you have a Plasma TV, the last thing you want to do is drop your TV or mishandle it in any way. If you move around often - or even once - what you absolutely need is a high quality storage case made especially for a flat screen. Avoid the trauma of breaking one of your most prized possessions.

A few notes on broken plasma TV screens

Plasma screens are made of glass and once you chip or break the screen, that screen becomes history, sadly. In fact there are a wide variety of ways these can break during any transit or move. They can be smashed into by other furniture or items They can be bashed as you move into or out of rooms. They can be dropped, thus chipping or outright breaking the glass. Here are a few warnings and myth-breakers about broken plasma screens, just by way of general information.

If your plasma screen TV breaks, it may still work, although you will be very unhappy with the broken glass, which will be like watching TV through a heavy spider web (or worse).Here's bad news: Once it is broken, the plasma TV glass is broken forever. There are no kits or solutions to repair plasma screens. If your viewing is impaired it is impaired forever. (Sorry.)One last note: plasma is a contained gas as found in traditional cathode ray tubes (CTR's), and there is no danger of it leaking or causing damage to furniture, flooring or people.

Decrease breakage potential during moving or storage with a flat screen case

If you move, it is best to move your flat screen TV very carefully. The very safest method is to use a tempered plastic or aluminum flat screen case with foam inserts. If you pack the TV in this and move it carefully you can almost guarantee that your TV will not be damaged. If it is important to you to protect your investment and you have paid a significant amount of money for your TV, the addition of a flat screen case costing around $100 to $200 will be a very wise expense.

For movers who regularly move or ship goods, flat screen cases ought to be a required service to offer customers. Moving companies can recoup the cost with just a few moves if charging a reasonable rate to protect customers' flat screen televisions. If you are hiring a moving company ask if they offer flat screen cases especially sized for your TV or monitor. If they don't, find one that does.

It'll be worth the cost to ensure that your flat screen TV remains protected and working so you can relax after the move in your new home, watching the game or a great movie.

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Everyday we are in the need of printing some important documents such as term papers, report paper, business reports, legal documents and etc. This made printers a necessity for both personal and office use. But as we all know the advancement of technology does not stop and now it offers us a variety of choices in deciding for a quality printer, and if you are one of those who are choosing between the old fashioned wired printer or a modern wireless printer. Here are some useful tips to help you choose the right printer.

In terms of practicality I suggest the cabled printers, of course because they are cheaper than the wireless one. We cannot deny the fact that both cabled and wireless printers can actually perform equally. Both can give you the same benefits if you are looking for printer. The only disadvantage that these cabled printers have is that they are wired, meaning there are certain limitation in terms of the distance of your printer to your computer. Your printer cannot accommodate several computers too, since it is only connected to a single computer unit. And the worst disadvantage of a cabled printer is that you might end up seeing your wires get tangled along with different wires in your unit. With these kinds of disadvantages the wireless printer is introduced.

In terms of accessibility and convenience, wireless printers are highly recommended. The mere fact that they are wireless leads us to advantages that only these kind of printers can offer. These printers can be shared by several units, highly recommended for those who want to set up a printer for their offices. Imagine if you buy a cabled printer for every single desk in your office, which would really cost you a lot. it would also be in your convenience to have a wireless printer at home, you can easily print your documents even while you're in bed with your laptops. You can forget the hassle of standing up and plugging your printers on your laptops. These machines are really designed to make our lives easier and more convenient the only disadvantage is that it would really cost more than cabled printers. But a little fortune for huge advantages would not be such a pain in our pockets.

Overall these printers have the same functionalities, the choice is still depends on the type of benefits that you would want to experience.

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I'd assume that most of you guys know what a Kindle DX is already. But for those of you who don't, this is an electronic device that allows you to read PDF books, file documents, daily newspapers, magazines, and blogs. It has a 9.7 inch display and is 1/3 of an inch thick. With 3.3 GB storage, it could save up to 3,000 different books. The Kindle Wi-Fi feature allows you to browse the Kindle Store with over 275,000 book selections. You could also access Wikipedia, the most comprehensive online encyclopedia. But here is some common DX accessories that you owners would want to have:

A Kindle DX cover is top priority over all accessories. You need a cover that is very light-weighted, durable, highly protective of your Kindle, and is stylish. Yes, style should not be disregarded. Covers can have so many different color and textures. Try using leather for that professional look, wool for comfort or go with plastic since it is water-proof.

Headphones are also a must for any Kindle. With the Kindle's text-to-speech function, you can let your it read for you. Go for collapsible or in-ear headphones for minimal clutter.

The Kindle DX's batteries could last up to a week without charging. But if you are on a long trip away from home, be sure to bring a two-in-one charger. Dual-purpose chargers have a DC car charger adapter and an AC wall charger adapter. This way low battery won't be a trouble.

An anti-glare screen protector would also be a useful accessory. When you are outdoors, you will have maximum readability without the annoying glare from sunlight. Not only it lets you clearly read, it could also protect your Kindle from scratches.

Last on the list is a clip-on reading light. At times the ceiling light won't be sufficient for reading or there is no study table in sight. Just use a clip-on reading light for your Kindle and you are good to go.

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GPS technology is not only for vehicles. It is already possible to mobile phones can now be easily detected within a given map. Signals can be received by the cell phones coming from the transmission powers.

These mobile phones with the best GPS 2010 are enabled to enjoy the GPS technologies especially inc case of emergency. This is in addition to text messaging, making phone calls, surfing the internet and sending emails. These new functions of mobile phones are true to both GSM and CDMA based mobile phones.

To use the GPS mobile technology, it is necessary to register the cell phone to the website which activates supports and runs the platform of the cell phone. After the agreement box is fully filled up, you can opt for the download box corresponding to the model and the brand of your cell phone.

Phones fully equipped with GPS systems are the latest models. It is easy to use them. Just start plugging you to the computer and the upload process begins. After setting your preferences, you can test the GPS functions of your cell phones using the Google maps. By this, it would be easy to locate your based on the maps as well as points of interests of the website.

These cell phones with GPS technology are more beneficial to parents who want to keep track of the location of their children. Moreover, with GPS technology it is easier to locate new shops, new restaurants and any place of your interests.

To get the best unit at affordable prices, you can browse in the internet the different Garmin GPS prices or handheld GPS prices. It is so easy and convenient to do this! Just sit in front of your computer and spend few minutes to look for the prices. Make a price comparison so that it can help you in your decision of picking up the best unit.

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Many have sat with their computer waiting for a page to load or a program to open. Six seconds go by and it feels like an eternity. We live in the age where we need everything yesterday. I don't know if you're like me but when I click on something I want it and I want it now. I didn't spend all this money on a nice computer only to sit and wait every time I click on something.

What I've learned after much research and many conversations with many computer experts who work on computers for a living is that speeding up your computer can be easier than you think. The disappointing news is that it's not just as simple as a faster internet connection as many are lead to believe. The cable company never ceases to stop their television commercials from running about nothing short of lighting speeds if you get their high speed internet.

The reality is it boils down to four main parts. I like think of them as wheels of a car. If you have a wrong size wheel or a deflated wheel your car just isn't going to run optimally. This small adjustment can make a huge difference in your day to day speed of operations. These four areas are the amount of RAM, processor speed, hard drive speed or RPM's and finally internet connection speed. Of these four areas the computer will only run as fast as its weakest link. For example you can have the best computer out there but if you're running a dial up internet connection you're never going to get optimal functionality.

Other tips would include never having more than 10 icons on your desktop. If you do by chance, create a folder and drag all major icons in it that you're not using. Next make sure your hard drive is less than fifty percent full. If you have a ton of pictures and songs consider purchasing an external hard drive to store all your space gobbling files. This will help quite a bit. The next lesson I learned is the more RAM the better. Ram can usually be purchased cheaply but the experts suggest no less than 2 gigs as a minimum amount. Finally make sure you run disk cleanup at least once a month to clear out all the junk files that you've accumulated that are bogging your system down.

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With the advent of modern technology, GPS systems are used for the purpose of tracking the location of a vehicle or any object or guiding a driver to the exact location. GPS system can work either in an active or passive mode.

In the past, this device is used by the US Government especially by the Department of Defense. However, at present even civilians are users of this device. GPS system has many uses. First, the stolen car can be easily located with the use of the GPS device. In addition, the speed of the car can be monitored especially if it is driven by your teens. Second, lost pets can be located. Third, the device can give security to your homes, children and elderly.

There are private monitoring companies which charge a monthly fee for the services they offer. However, the US government also owns the technology and it is offering its services for free. The only thing that you do is to purchase the unit and it can provide you the facilities you need.

There are many reliable and efficient units available and you can choose for the best GPS system. Online companies normally offer discounts in the purchase of this device. You can get the best GPS for the money. Remember that in making purchases online; always do a price comparison by getting the handheld GPS prices to guide you in your decision in opting for the unit with an affordable price and a unit which is a dependable one.

Installation procedure for this device is so simple. There is an installation manual which can guide you to do this. Once done, you can use it in all types of environment without any help at all. For car uses, it is not necessary that your car must be the most expensive one. It is adaptable to all kinds of cars because this is not for ornamental purposes but to guide the driver once he is on the road or highway.

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The cl.exe file is used in programs under Microsoft. Specifically, it's extremely vital for applications such as the C/C++ Compiler driver. The file is also very important in supporting files that help facilitate the collection of programs that are based on the C++ language. Given the functionality of the file, it cannot be denied that it is an integral part of your computer. However, from time to time there are instances wherein it also creates a range of problems for computer users. It can affect the operating system and other many of its components. When something goes wrong with the cl.exe file, the computer will display one of the following messages:

-C1001: INTERNAL COMPILER ERROR (compiler file 'msc1.cpp', line 1786)
-BSCMAKE: error BK1506: cannot open file '.\Debug\VCString.sbr': No such file or directory
-Error executing cl.exe.
-Please choose the Technical Support command on the Visual C++
-Help menu, or open the Technical Support help file for more information
-Creating browse info file...
-Error executing bscmake.exe."

The cl.exe file becomes problematic due to a variety of reasons. Most of the time, one of the main reasons is down to the kind of Visual Studio Service Pack being used. If the service pack is outdated then it won't be able to support operations as smoothly as possible. Other reasons for the errors may include: damaged or corrupted Visual C++ installation, rouge downloads and malware infections. Any issues within the registry can also trigger errors related to the cl.exe file. Aside from knowing the causes, it's also important to know how to fix them. Read on to find out.

How To Fix CL.exe Errors

Out-dated service packs are often unable to support proper processes and facilitate the right operations. Thus, they should always be updated. Computer systems that use or process programs using or working with C++ language function best when operating with newer service packs such as the new Visual Studio Service Pack. There are specific services available providing updates for these service packs. Search for them and then download all updates or the latest version that of the service pack if it is provided. It's easy to install and most of the time instructions are provided on how to use and upgrade the components. If this doesn't work, then other measures can be tried.

If updating the service pack did not help alleviate the problem, then reinstalling the Visual Studio Package and the Visual Studio C++ programs may help. Reinstallation of these two programs can often help overwrite problematic components and provide fresh files and settings for the computer to easily access and read. However, before reinstalling both programs, they will have to be removed first. To do this, select Start and then go to the Control Panel option. On the list of options, select Add/Remove Programs and then find both programs mentioned. Select these programs and then choose remove or uninstall. They may have to be removed separately. Follow instructions and make sure to complete each process in its entirety.

Furthermore, it is necessary to clean up the registry to ensure and end to the problems. Why? Because the registry is where all the keys and settings for the CL.exe file are kept, and they may have been corrupted. If so, then Windows will not be able to read them correctly, and errors will result. Use a registry cleaner to tidy up the registry.

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Iedkcs32.dll is an important file with a main function of enabling Internet Explorer to customize browser elements like the toolbars and menus. However, despite playing a useful role, it has been reported to cause problems, and once errors are experienced by this file, message alerts are displayed on your screens especially every time you use Internet Explorer. Once this happens, you will not be able to use the browser.

What Causes IedKCS32.dll Errors?

This error may be due to the inability of Windows to load up the file properly as it might have been corrupted or lost in your system. You have to address this issue as soon as you can so you can continue to utilize your browser and stop the error messages from popping up. Examples of iedkcs32.dll error message displays that you will see on your computer are:

"iedkcs32.dll Not Found""This application failed to start because iedkcs32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem" or "Cannot find iedkcs32.dll""The file iedkcs32.dll is missing""Cannot start Microsoft Internet Explorer. A required component is missing:iedkcs32.dll. Please install the application again".

Windows cannot correctly read the file as this file may have been corrupted, destroyed, or lost in the system as caused by infection of viruses or registry related errors. It is important to pinpoint the real reason of this error so you can fix it accordingly.

How To fix iedkcs32.dll Errors On Your Computer

To start resolving this problem, you first have to do a re-installation of the programs that may have caused this issue. Take note that the file is a component of Internet Explorer, therefore you have to install Internet Explorer again. To do this, press "Start" and then go to "Control Panel" and then select "Add / Remove Programs or Programs and Features" if you're using Windows Vista & 7. Choose Internet Explorer from the options and select "Remove" or "Uninstall" to remove the application from your computer. Finish the uninstallation process by rebooting your PC. Updated Internet Explorer versions released by Microsoft can be downloaded from their website and it is recommended that you install the most recent version.

To be certain that you completely stop this error from occurring in your computer, you have to install a new copy of iedkcx32.dll file onto your computer. This can be done by downloading the iedkcs32.dll file from the internet and then unzipping this file onto the hard drive of your PC. After that, you have to go to "C:\Windows\Systems32" and find the current iedkcs32 file. You have to change the name of the existing iedkcs32.dll to iedkcs32BACKUP.dll. The next thing to do is make a copy of this new file to C:\Windows\System32. Once pasted there, press "Start" and then select "Run" or if using Windows Vista & 7, search "Run". A dialogue box will be displayed and you have to input "cmd". Then on the blank screen, type "regsvr32iedkcs32.dll. These steps will allow your system to now properly read the file and prevent the errors from arising.

The final step is to clean the registry of your system. The "registry" is the central database where all the important files, information, settings and options are kept. As Windows loads up, it reads the files needed for it to run properly through this database. Once corrupted, damaged, or infected, the registry can potentially inflict problems like the iedkcs32.dll errors. To fix this, download and run a registry cleaning tool to make your PC error-free and operate as efficiently as expected.

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Have you heard about the new "Kindle to Chrome" app? If you are like me, you would much rather read just about anything on your Kindle instead of on your computer. However, much of the regular articles and other content that you find on the web may not be as available for you on the Kindle as books and other items are.

That is where the new Kindle to Chrome extension comes in. It allows you to send just about any web page straight to your Kindle to read later!

Personally, I use Firefox as my primary browser. However, I do have Chrome installed, so I am able to copy and paste any url to Chrome that I want to read.

The setup seems fairly straightforward - simply add the extension to Chrome (just Google Kindle to Chrome within your Chrome browser to find it), then set up the Kindle options within the "manage my extensions" screen in your browser. You will need to go to your Manage My Kindle page in Amazon and get the e-mail address for your Kindle (did you know you had one?!) and add it to the options within the extension.

If you have a Kindle 3, you can use your "free.kindle.com" address. If not, make sure you use your "kindle.com" address instead. You can change that in a drop down menu within the app's settings.

Once it is all set up, there will be a little orange check box next to your address bar in the top right side of your browser. Just click on that when you find a story you want to read, and it will go straight to your Kindle!

It will not work on every website, and it does strip out pictures, so you will get only text. Also, keep in mind that Kindle for Chrome is a new app, so it does have a few bugs right now, including the fact that it does not seem to be functioning properly on a Mac. However, it does appear that the developer is working to get those bugs fixed and has been answering questions on the page for the application.

So, if you want to quickly send several articles to your Kindle to read later, the Kindle for Chrome app is a great option. There are a few other services similar to this out there as well, such as Instapaper, which I use, that you might want to check out, but Kindle for Chrome seems to be at least as simple as Instapaper for those of you who like the option of an app built into your browser!

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Are you looking for easy, functional ways to help the environment and simplify your life? If so, you should try the new, unique Boogie Board LCD. It is the current and innovative green alternative to the old-fashioned paper and pen style of writing.

The Boogie Board LCD has a similar effect and ease of use of the '90s-era Etch-a-Sketch, but much more high-tech. It is wireless, light weight, and can easily fit in a purse, brief case, school bag, or athletic bag.

You can use the Boogie Board LCD in a variety of settings: home, the office, the athletic field, or school. It enables you to write meeting notes, take phone messages, diagram sport plays, take lecture notes, make lists, etc. You'll never have to worry about finding the ever elusive pen or pencil, which seems to evade you at just the right moment, because the Boogie Board LCD allows writing, drawing, note-taking, list-making, diagramming, etc. to occur with any non-scratching instrument, even your finger. Nor will you have to worry about how many trees are going to waste by the thousands from pieces of paper that get thrown away every day.

The environment is continuously impacted by the amount of natural resources that get wasted and this is one simple step in the right direction. Words, drawings, or figures are erased at the touch of a button. This makes taking notes or scribbling a play easy to correct immediately, and also makes it reusable time and time again.

The Boogie Board LCD is a convenient and efficient writing tool that benefits not only you and your family in the ease of every day life, but also the environment because of its eco-friendly features.

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Most people own a computer of some sort. Only having access to a desktop may prevent you from being as productive as you'd like. If you to rent a laptop, you could avoid interruption in your productivity, and get more done when you are away from your home or office. Laptops can be an expensive proposition, especially with all the new demands that are placed on computers. Both travelers and business professionals generally like to have a device that has the ability to be productive and entertain, but renting is an excellent option for those who are infrequently on the road. New laptops have most, if not all, the capabilities of today's desktops.

Almost all of them come with wireless capability allowing you to connect to the internet in any number of locations with wireless access. You can turn just about any coffee shop or fast food restaurant into a temporary office using their internet connections. Downloading data and getting e-mails is as easy in these locations as if you were in your own office. It is quite remarkable how convenient it has become to remain connected wherever you go. It is more important than ever to be connected with the flow of information and the expectations of immediate responses becoming the benchmark for action.

Having the ability to produce and respond in remote locations is no longer a luxury. Smart phones have become so pervasive that access to all of your information all of the time is the norm. When you rent a laptop you are able to do that and so much more. Imagine how hard it would be to function in a down economy without the ability to share information almost instantaneously. If you think about it, technology has probably lessened the impact of the recession. How many times have you seen people working on their laptops or getting messages on their smart phones that, in the past, would be shuffling papers around and looking for a pay phone in order to get their work done?

The changes have now included the use of social media in order to disseminate information. Waiting for the six o'clock news is more a lesson in history than a way of informing you of current events. Social media has changed all that and will continue to have an immediate impact in which way and how fast information will become available. Even tablets are entering the technology stream, which will give the need for portability a greater emphasis. As convenient and popular as the smart phones and tablets may become, they will be hard-pressed to completely replace the venerable laptop.

At some point, technology comes up against ergonomic practicality, but the laptop still seems to be the device of choice for the broadest user base. The laptop may enjoy a longer lifespan because of the amount of operational characteristics it shares with its close cousin, the familiar desktop. Because of its functionality and sustainable characteristics, the ability to rent a laptop will likely be popular for many years to come.

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New computer technology comes out continuously. As a computer consultant you probably want to keep up with all the new computer technology that comes along. You're most likely in love with technology - always looking for a new intrusion protection product to play with or another border-gateway protocol. What you have to realize is that your small business clients aren't experimenting with new computer technology and so you shouldn't be wasting your time investigating it.

New Computer Technology Distractions

New computer technology is a distraction you can't afford. It's easy to get caught-up with keeping-up, but, no one is paying you for your raw technical knowledge. They aren't paying you for knowing the latest new computer technology, they are paying you for knowing the technology they are using.

If you've been in corporate IT for a long time you're way ahead of the average small business anyway. The average small business is going to be at least six to twelve sometimes even 18 months behind the new computer technology you see in the average enterprise IT shop.

In the early stages of your business, you have to put learning new computer technology on the back burner. Adjust your priorities and put 90 percent of your R&D on the back burner for the next three to six months. Concentrate on finding paying clients. If those paying clients start demanding skills with new computer technology, that's when you invest your time and energy.

The Bottom Line on New Computer Technology

You're in the business you're in because you love new computer technology. Unfortunately, in the business building stage you can't afford to spend your time learning, you have to spend your time doing - and getting paid for doing it. New computer technology isn't being used in the majority of clients' applications anyway. Put your passion for new computer technology on hold for a while and be passionate about finding steady, paying customers.

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Picture this; you are on your computer doing some important stuff. You stared to click on a program file on your desktop and suddenly an error message with this statement "C:Program Filesyourprogramprogram.exe is not a valid Win32 application."pops out from nowhere leaving you clueless and confused. This is a common error detected by Windows every time it encounters a problem on a certain file or program.

Not a valid Win32 application error messages are common errors that are detected by Windows on installed programs and files as you try to run them on your system. The most common problems encountered every time these error messages pops up are:

? You may have a corrupted file. Windows cannot execute the program that you are attempting to run, the file maybe missing or corrupted. With this kind of problem it is advised that you reinstall the file that you are attempting to run.

? You may have downloader a defective file. You may have downloaded a file that is not compatible with your system. It is advised that you download the file again.

? Copying problems. If you have copied a file from a CD or a USB, there must have been a problem during the copying process. This may cause your files to lack certain elements on it, this is the reason why windows couldn't run it.

? Your file may not be supported by your Operating System (OS). In some cases, there are programs and applications that runs only on some OS. It is advised to check your applications system requirements first before installing them on your systems.

? Your file may also be a virus, worm or a spyware. Most anti-virus programs do not allow execution of suspicious files. So it is advised that you scan the file or application first to verify if it is a infected or not.

? This error is also generated whenever your system has hardware incompatibilities. Some applications are not compatible with your hardware. So it is advised that you either download the latest drivers to support your applications or get applications that are only compatible with your hardware.

Now those were some of the common reasons why Windows generate the "not valid" error message, and some first aid solutions that you can take note every time you encounter them.

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