We are all aware that every moment, our technology is getting better and better. Technology is being used and utilized for our convenience. One of the proofs of convenience from technology is what they call “e-banking” which means that you could easily access your bank account anywhere at any time.

Years back, we don’t have any choice but to go to the bank to transact but because of the advancement of technology; banking now could be done at the convenience of... continue | comments (0)
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Have you experienced your computer being infected by a virus which wiped away all your files or a failing hard drive that suddenly can’t be recognized? Viruses and drive failures could result to corruption of personal and important files. Some can’t prevent the said problems and one of the solutions that we could do is to backup your files every now and then.

Backing up is the method of copying your files to another drive or disk. This would serve as... continue | comments (0)
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If you are one of those computer users that can’t resist eating and drinking besides your computer, this article might please you. Most of us are aware that electronic equipments are sensitive to dust, heat and especially water. In offices, computers are used in working and there are times we couldn’t prevent accidents or spilling liquids like coffee, juice and water into your keyboards.

Based from personal experience, I was also guilty in drinking and eating besides my computer especially if... continue | comments (0)
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Social networking sites are usually used to communicate with friends and share status and pictures but during the time of calamity here in the Philippines, Facebook and Twitter was used to help one another. During the flood, the said social networking sites were used to help those who are in need. I was amazed how the said social networking sites played a big role during that time.

With the help of the said sites, it made it easier for our rescuers... continue | comments (0)
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UPS or an uninterruptible power supply is a device which immediately provides backup power during power failure. A UPS is normally used for computers or other devices such as networking equipments. This will allow the users to save everything to avoid data loss and properly shut the computer down.  Having a UPS in a company is a must.

Based from personal experience, it is really a must to have a UPS for companies in order to prevent downtime. This is also... continue | comments (0)
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Many of you might already experience having a hard time looking for files on your desktop. There might be the search function that could help you though sometimes, you still need to look for it manually. I personally experienced having some problems in searching a certain file before. I don’t have any choice but to look for it on every single folder available.  Searching a certain file makes it more difficult especially if you forgot the filename. In order to... continue | comments (0)
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Many of you might not be aware on how to check if your computer can run specific games that you want. It would be really frustrating on your part if you bought a game that you could not use because your system doesn’t meet the minimum requirement needed. I was once a victim of this one. I bought a game which I didn’t know that it requires a high end video card for it to run properly on my computer.... continue | comments (0)
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What are AIO printers? AIO printers or all in one printer is a printer combined with scanner, fax and copier. These kinds of printers are not just used in offices but also at home. As the term implies, almost everything you need is already in this device and not to mention the amount of space you can save by using this device.  AIO printers may be a bit expensive compared to a regular printer because of its added functionalities but... continue | comments (0)
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CISCO recently announced an increase in CCNA, ICND1 and 2 and CCDA Exam prices. You can read Cisco's statements regarding the increase below.

If you’ve used Vista before, you definitely know what a widget is. Widgets was basically introduced in Vista and normally was used for clock or news feed only. Widgets can also be used to monitor your system. Below are some examples of widgets that could be helpful for you.

Traffic Gadget – If you live in the US, this could be useful because it could provide you traffic updates and even help you choose the best way going to your destination.

Desktop... continue | comments (0)
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What is the difference of a pirated software from the original one? There might be someone out there who is still asking for this question. As we all know, pirated softwares are illegal. Most of us wants to save money especially on softwares but is it worth it? You can even acquire a software for a couple of bucks or even free but the big question is, “is it reliable?” I’ve been a technician for a few years already and... continue | comments (0)
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Internet savvy likes chatting and even making call from their friends from any part of the world.  In the previous years, Yahoo messenger is the common and well used software applications to chat and make calls. 

Recently, Skype dominates the cyber world through chat, calls, and even video calls.  It even surpasses the popularity of Yahoo messenger.

In the past, Skype has released different versions in two options: free and premium.

In this article I’m going to introduce the new Skype version 5.3,... continue | comments (0)
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In previous years, when you heard the word Google, everyone will think about it as search engine.  As the years pass by, Google continuously developed new applications and provided new features among the existing applications.

Nowadays, Google has started dominating beyond the cyberspace by moving to the mobile world.  Most of the mobile companies are continuously manufacturing cell phone units that use Google’s mobile operating software-Android.

Just recently, after Android’s success in mobile applications, Google has launched its new mobile application,  iPhone... continue | comments (0)
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Windows update is a feature from Microsoft which enables you to receive new updates or patches from them. Your computer might be working fine without any updates but it is really advisable to use this feature once in a while. To understand it well, I’ll be explaining why it is important.

Bug Fixes – If you’re experiencing any bugs, updating your computer might do the trick. This is common especially if the Windows that you are using is new or still... continue | comments (0)
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Most of you might already be aware that almost everyone on earth knows how to use a computer but not anyone knows how to maintain a computer. Having a computer is also like having a car because you also need to take care of it and maintain it every now and then so that it can perform at its best. In this article, I’ll be sharing some tips on how to boost your computers performance without upgrading anything.

Clean your computers... continue | comments (0)
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Many of you might not be familiar with DD-WRT. To start, DD-WRT is a linux based firmware which can be flashed to your router for additional features. This is an opensource program which means that it is free of charge.

Using DD-WRT on your router is almost the same as your current firmware. It also has a web gui which makes it easier to configure. You don’t need to be a computer geek to be able to use this one. Below... continue | comments (0)
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As we all know, Windows 7 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. As I’ve said in my previous articles, Windows seven is almost like the speed of Xp but the graphics of Vista. So if you’re still using Xp or Vista, you could use these steps if you want to switch to Windows 7.

Before you proceed with the steps, make sure to backup all important files before anything else.

Step 1: Put the DVD in the drive and make sure... continue | comments (0)
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Microsoft Outlook is commonly used as an e-mail application though it also has added features like notes, contact manager, calendar, task manager and more which makes it more useful especially for business people. This is program is part of the Microsoft Office.  In this article, I’ll be showing the steps on how to integrate your Gmail account on Microsoft Outlook.

Step 1: First of all, in order for your Gmail account to work on outlook. You must first enable IMAP in... continue | comments (0)
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As we all know, all programs installed in a computer can also be removed. Uninstalling a program is a very easy thing to do though some users do it the wrong way which can even result to a computer crash. Normally, users uninstall a program because they are not using it anymore or the disk space is very low which uninstalling is pretty much needed already.

First of all, when uninstalling a program, make sure that you backed up any important... continue | comments (0)
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VPN or Virtual Private Network is normally used by offices or for users that are always on the go, with the help of a VPN, you can securely access the files and resources which are based in your office or on a central network.  Your IP address will depend on your server. If your VPN server is in Indonesia, then you’ll also be getting an Indonesia IP. That’s how VPN works. In this article, I’ll be showing you the simple... continue | comments (0)
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For those who are not familiar with remote access, it is the ability of a computer to connect to another computer and control it via network or internet by using a username and password for security purposes. Remote access has many use, it can be used to access your files and folders at home, access your office server or even in troubleshooting someone’s computer.

Remote access is already available in various windows operating systems though there are also some programs like... continue | comments (2)
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As we all know, the motherboard is the one holding all components inside the computer. It is where everything is connected. A computer can’t run without the motherboard because from the term itself, it is the main part of the computer. In this article, I’ll be giving you some of the signs of a failing motherboard.

Random restarts / shut down – This is one of the very common signs of a failing motherboard though you must also check carefully because... continue | comments (6)
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In computers, a device driver is used for a certain device for it to work.  There are devices that supports plug and play like the mouse, keyboard and some web cams but most devices really requires drivers for it to function well. In this article, I’ll be discussing about the importance of having updated device drivers.

Errors / Bugs – Having an outdated driver is not good for your computer because it can cause unwanted errors which can cause your computer... continue | comments (2)
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This laptop was manufactured by Asus, one of the leading computer brands in the world. This laptop is basically made for gaming. If you want to have a gaming laptop, this might be the perfect one for you.

Specifications:

Processor: Inter Core i7 1.6GHz Quad- core

RAM: 8GB DDR3 1066Mhz

DISPLAY: 17.3” Full HD

VIDEO CARD: 1GB DDR5 ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics

STORAGE: 640GB

WIRELESS CONNECTIONS: WIFI 802.11 B/G/N, Bluetooth

CARD READER: 8 in 1 card reader that supports SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, MS-Pro Duo w/ adapter,... continue | comments (0)
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Graphic cards or also known as video cards are the one in charge of displaying pictures in our screens. There are two types of video cards, the built in video card and the dedicated video card. Built in video cards are already embedded at the mother board while the dedicated video card are bought separately. When it comes to performance, dedicated video cards will be better compared to a built in. Most gamers are using dedicated video card to give... continue | comments (0)
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There would be times that you’ll be experiencing network problems at home. If you don’t know the basics, your best solution might be to call someone who is good in computers. After paying him, you’ll realize that your LAN Router was just turned off or your LAN cable is not connected to your computer. These are some of the basics which most people are not aware about. If you know the basics, this would eliminate paying someone to turn your... continue | comments (0)
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As we all know, printing back then is really expensive. A single printer cartridge would already costs you thousands of pesos depending on the brand. That is also why printing services back then was also expensive.

The new technology in printing arrived and this is called the Continuous Ink System Technology which became popular in 2005. This technology was the solution for the very high prices of ink cartridges.

Nowadays, there are already many stores that offer conversion of printers into the... continue | comments (0)
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Most of you might already saw what a Galaxy tab looks like. This tab was produced by Samsung, one of the largest cell phone companies in the world. They released the Galaxy Tab last September 2010.

Features:

-          1.0 GHZ ARM Cortex-A8 processor

-          7” TFT- LCD Display

-          WIFI

-          3.2 mp rear camera and 1.3 mp front camera

-          Android 2.2 (Froyo)

-          GPRS

Besides being a tab, this device also support phone functions which make it unique compared to other tablet devices besides Apple’s Ipad.... continue | comments (1)
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Years back, when laptop computers were introduced, their prices are really high. One of the very first laptops that were introduced back then was the Osborne 1 which costs around $1,795. Just imagine the price of that. The said laptop only has a 5” screen and can also display less than 52 characters per line. It may sound funny now but without it, laptops won’t be developed.

Now, at the modern age, things are getting cheaper and cheaper. Computers advances almost... continue | comments (0)
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As we all know, troubleshooting is what we call the process of repairing a defective computer. As a computer technician, there would also be times that you’ll be experiencing funny moments with a computer. In this article, I’ll be sharing some of the troubleshooting bloopers that I’ve experienced back then.

No Power – There was this time that I was asked to check the power supply of a computer. After checking it, I told the owner that it must be replaced... continue | comments (0)
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Most of you might not be familiar with dual WAN routers. A dual WAN router is a router that offers two slots for WAN which allows you to use two ISP providers at the same time. Dual WAN routers are mostly used by companies to prevent internet downtime. As we all know, internet in our country is really not that stable compared to other countries and that is why having a dual WAN router can really be important.

With the help... continue | comments (0)
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Laptops are made for portability.  Their size allows you to bring them wherever you go. As we all know, laptops depends on batteries besides the main power adapter. The life of the battery will depend on the user. In this article, I’ll be discussing ways on how to maximize the battery life of your laptop computers.

Lower your brightness – Diming your screen can help you maximize your battery life. This will increase your battery life by a few percent.

Turn off... continue | comments (0)
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Due to the advancement of technology, wireless devices are slowly growing. There are different wireless products in the market nowadays; there is the wireless mouse, keyboards, headsets and more. And now, they’ve already invented the wireless printer. In this article, I’ll be discussing you on how to install a wireless printer.

So what’s new with the wireless printer?

Basically, from the term itself, it eliminates the need of wires on the network for printing though it will still depend on you.... continue | comments (0)
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Most computers in the world are using Windows, the operating system developed by Microsoft, one of the biggest companies when it comes to computers. You might already be familiar with windows but it might not be enough. In this article, I’ll be sharing some of the shortcut keys for windows which can really help you work faster.

Shortcut keys are designed not just to work faster but can also be an alternative if the mouse is not available. Some of the... continue | comments (0)
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Key logging is basically a way of capturing every stroke made by a user. This is a program installed at a computer that can collect data by recording the strokes of the user which can be used to acquire passwords and info’s. In this article, I’ll be discussing some tips on how to prevent being a victim of key loggers.

To avoid key logging, never enter important details in an internet café because it is really not safe. Internet café’s are... continue | comments (0)
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Most of us are aware that even teens are now using social networking sites. They already have the most famous “facebook” at a very early age. But most of us are not aware about the danger of the said social networking site. In this article, I’ll be talking about some tips on how to protect your teens from the dangers of Social Networking in the Internet.

Do not accept unknown friend requests – It may be a social networking site but... continue | comments (0)
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As we all know, USB’s or flash disks are used for data storage. They are small devices which can fit your pocket. They are the modern version of diskettes which are smaller and have bigger storage capacities. In this article, I’ll be sharing some of the coolest USB devices that are available in the market.

USB Baller – Most of you might think that ballers are only for nba players. But now, the modern baller already has a USB flash disk... continue | comments (0)
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For movie enthusiasts out there, are you aware that you can turn your desktop into a home theater system? Yes, it is possible. In this article, I’ll be helping you make your own home theater system.

In building a home theater system, you just need to add or replace some components:

Monitor – If you already have an LCD monitor, good for you. As we all know, the bigger the better. In my own opinion, I would prefer having a 22” monitor... continue | comments (0)
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For internet café owners out there, you might experience times that your profit would be below the usual especially if your internet connection is down. So as an owner, you must think of ways for you to be profitable even if your connection is down. In this article, I’ll be sharing some tips on how to gain extra income for internet café’s.

Computer repairs – This is basically one of the most effective ways of gaining additional income in a internet... continue | comments (1)
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In a school or a company, monitoring the network especially those who has a big network with hundreds of computers is not an easy task but with programs that could help you, it would be easier. In this article, I would be sharing a free program but with limited license that would help you monitor your network easily. This program can really be helpful especially for those who are working as an IT support or as a network engineer.

While searching... continue | comments (0)
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In a company, there would always be some employees who would take advantage of their jobs. There would be some that would just play games instead of office works. This is one of the biggest problems of companies. Delaying work could result to missing deadlines given by the boss. To prevent this kind of problems with employees, a program that could monitor employees could be helpful.

If you want to monitor your employee’s computer, there would be programs that could help... continue | comments (0)
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As we all know, internet café’s can be found in almost everywhere here in the Philippines. Most owners of café’s are businessman’s who doesn’t have any a background in computers. Putting up an internet café without any computer background is not advisable. You must also learn the basics of computer for you to be aware and can’t be easily fooled.

In this article, I’ll be giving some tips for owners to prevent being fooled by your staff. I’ll also be giving... continue | comments (0)
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