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I remember when I first started up my brand new computer�in seconds, it booted, responding immediately at the click of a mouse and each time I pressed the crisp buttons of the keyboard. Now, a year later, I wonder why it takes a very long time to turn it on, open applications and files. Later did I realize that all I needed to do was simple housekeeping�to maintain my computer�s performance. Like in my home�sweep up dust bunnies, and keep it spic and span by throwing away junk. With my computer, I need to do the same�keep it running smoothly by freeing it from cyber junk.
LOS ANGELES – Santa’s lap won’t be the only one occupied this holiday season.
Laptop computer sales jumped in 2007, boosting the entire PC business from a weak showing at the end of 2006, according to research by market research firm IDC. Changes in the laptop specifications like shapes, weight, sizes, and prices translates to more people the world over are finding a comfortable spot for portable computers.
Total worldwide shipment of PCs improved 16% over the previous year during the third quarter of 2007. By contrast, PC shipments during the fourth quarter of 2006 had grown only 8% from a year earlier.
If you bring your laptop with you everywhere, there’s a high chance that it may get stolen and a slim chance that you’ll ever get to find it. However, there’s a way to increase that chance by using Locate PC. It will send you an e-mail whenever your laptop is connected to the internet and another e-mail every time the IP address changes. The e-mail contains information on the network connections, and a dial-up connection will reveal the number and the username that the thief is using. Traceroute commands can also be issued so you can locate the laptop. However, the application has several limitations. Locate PC will only work if the thief boots up your laptop while being connected to the internet. Once the thief reformats the drive and uses a new OS, Locate PC won’t work either.
Here are a few tips you can follow to protect your laptop and prevent data loss due to damage.
Most people treat laptops as though they are indestructible. Remember though that laptops have very fragile hard drives, which can be easily knocked out of their alignment when dropped or even jostled lightly. Keep your laptop motionless and flat during use because vibrations can damage your hard drive.
Store your laptop in a clean environment. Spilling beverages or placing your laptop in a dusty area can cause a lot of problems.
Make sure your data is secure by password protecting your hard drive.
Make back-ups of all important documents, especially if your laptop is your primary computer.
Consult a technician if your laptop doesn’t boot up properly or makes a lot of strange noises.
Samsung is fast becoming one of the most innovative consumer electronics manufacturers in the world and with the release of their OMNIA line of mobile phones comes the latest in display technologies that might set the stage for the laptops of tomorrow. Laptops all use LCD’s which requires back-lighting to make the display visible. Some of the oldest types of back lights used extremely thin fluorescent tubes that are very fragile and a diffusing plastic layer to evenly light the display. Some newer models use high intensity LED bulbs along with the diffuser but with Samsung’s technology, they took it a step further by incorporating Active-Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes (AMOLED), that required no back-lighting. Read more »
When you purchase your laptop, you are most often overcome by excitement when it comes to using it failing to take some simple checks before you begin using it. Though you may have checked it at the store and the staff would surely have done so to make sure they are not at fault to any problems. Things to check are the protective films on the casing and the display which would ensure you have a fresh unit. The battery should also be checked and conditioned according to the manufacturers instructions. The hinges of the display should be smooth without hampered movement. Read more »
Most laptops have a bay for the hard drive allowing access to them should you need to replace or upgrade them. Laptop drives are 2.1 inches wide and are quite thin at less than a centimeter in thickness. Older laptops utilized a thinner version of the IDE connector like a miniature version of it’s bigger kin. Today’s SATA drives use a connector that allows it to interface with the on-board connectors which can be done only if the manufacturer has considered such in its design. Read more »
When buying a laptop, it’s always best to research first. Ask yourself, what’s on the market right now? The best and most convenient option for you would be to surf the World Wide Web for what you (might) want. You might have had your eye on a laptop you saw months ago on a store shelf, but the way technology is, chances are much newer models have come out. That means new features and specifications not included in older models. Also keep in mind what you want. For example, if you want to buy a new laptop, list down what your priorities are—should it be light / have a powerful processing speed / be affordable above all; should it be equipped with WiFi or have a large screen / large memory / touch screen? These are just some things that make for better selection and satisfaction when you actually make your purchase.
The decision to replace a desktop with a laptop can be a tricky question to ask but for ultimate portability, you’re better off with a laptop. The speed and ease of transportability of laptops has long been known making it one of the most used computers the world over. There is however a downside to the compact design which is with respect to upgrades. Though most laptops today allow generic upgrades, not all can be maximized due to design and compactness of designs.
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Playing games on a laptop may be a crazy idea for some, because usually it requires high-end hardware you can only see from a desktop computer. That is, until you get to know iPower GX:
As such, you’ll find a sharp 1920 x 1200 pixel 17-inch display, ideal for gaming and high-definition media playback. It’s supported by a high-end nVidia GeForce 9800M GTS graphics card, with enough power to play the latest titles with ease.
Surprisingly for a company more accustomed to the budget end of the laptop market, this machine also features a powerful Intel Core 2 Quad processor and up to 4096MB of memory, promising outstanding multi-tasking capabilities.
Styling is similar to existing gaming laptops, with a combination of bright colours, glossy plastics and brushed aluminium. You’ll find a 320GB hard drive included as standard, with future options to include an integrated Blu-ray drive and up to 640GB of storage.
Time to game while on the go, eh?