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Slimmer but Pricier

Read the news and you will see a couple of new desktops in the market. Particularly in focus are the slimmer models from Dell which promise to be great space savers and are sure to compact the usual peripherals, much of which we see when we try and open our CPU. One has to wonder why old desktops need such space when in fact you can compress it by as much as 50% if you think about it.

Some point to ventilation or perhaps provisions for added parts that may be needed. But look a bit closely, unless you are a techie geek, chances are you will make do with what your CPU has to offer. There is no sense in pushing it if you don’t have the proper space for it.

One thing that these new slim line CPU’s carry though is cost and price. For sure they are going to cost mainly because they are in fashion and the fact that some of their inner components are specialized in nature, compressed as well and made from delicate technology manufacturers.

But the fact remains, will the demand for these slim lines be sufficient enough to justify the cost in manufacturing

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Written by PC Freak on September 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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Clean Your Desktop for Better Performance

If you talk about speeding up your computer, there is more to pointing at the usual memory and chips that you have. Neither can you blame improper defragmentation which are normally recommended if you want your computer to perform better so that you can enjoy the speedier processes of running applications or even surfing the web.

But perhaps there is one problem that has become the bane of all and it has to do with creating too much applications on your desktop that were made due shortcuts for easier navigation. Indeed, having a shortcut icon or widget on your desktop is easier rather than going to the start menu but also remember that your desktop load has a bearing when you want to speed up things for your PC.

Other than being organized, why would you want to have plenty shortcut icons on your desktop when in fact an additional process doesn’t really take much effort? It is hard to classify this as a form of being lazy. But the fact that most people want to make life easier is really something that has to be acknowledged.

The common understanding that computers should make life easier is at times taken

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Written by PC Freak on September 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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How to re-create Show Desktop icon on Quick Launch toolbar


Manual steps to re-create the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar

The Show Desktop icon is not an ordinary program shortcut. If the icon is deleted, the procedure for re-creating the icon is not obvious. To manually re-create the Show Desktop icon, follow these steps:

1. Click Start , click Run, type notepad, and then click OK.
2. In Notepad, type the following text on individual lines:
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
3. On the File menu, click Save As, and then save the file to your desktop as Show Desktop.scf.

Note Notepad might automatically append a .txt extension to the file name. Remove this extension if present. The file name should be Show Desktop.scf.

The file must now be moved to the correct folder in the user profile to appear in the Quick Launch toolbar. To manually do this, use one of the following methods.

Method 1

1. Use the mouse to drag the Show Desktop.scf icon to the Quick Launch toolbar or another location where you want the shortcut to appear.
2. Click Move Here.

Method 2

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Written by Maaruthi on September 6th, 2008 with no comments.
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Back to School, Back To Computers

For most students, it is back to school. And when that school opens, expect a lot of research and computer work to ensue. Hence, it is going to be a busy season for kids but also for the computer.

Among the usual things to expect would be typing of reports and for the aspiring professionals, programming using their chosen language. To some, it may also be Adobe Photoshop time as they would need to prepare graphics for presentations to be shown at school. Enumerate a lot of those and you can just imagine what a PC would say. “All those tasks for one computer?”

Normally, most students are equipped with the latest computer technology so breakdowns may be seen as remote. But just the same, in whatever task they are doing, it would be wise to make backups just in case the unfortunate thing of crashes would come forth. This is the best precautionary measure that a student should take since factors like viruses or hardware failures can occur at times they least expect it.

For families with more than one child using the computer, time and schedule of use may be a problem. Normally, they would take turns but

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Written by PC Freak on August 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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When Thinner Becomes a Problem

If you think the smaller and thinner desktops are a distinction to have then you better consider the aftermath as well. Computers and gadgets can break down to and if a certain part such a chip or diode suddenly gets fried, be ready with your cash to have it repaired. Sure there will be the usual warranty stuff but in some rare cases, you will be surprised that these would not be covered by the warranty for the advanced desktop you purchased. Bummer as it may seem, that is a reality.

The probability of experiencing such a mishap is remote but you cannot discount it from happening. It may stem from accidentally means or through improper handling especially when you move it from one place to another. Overuse is another area for consideration as room temperature levels may play a vital role in determining how long such a device can hold.

There is no doubt most gadgets are becoming thinner these days and apparently it will all come to a point where we all love them due to space considerations. But the technology for manufacturing these things does not come cheap and today, there is no telling to what extent

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Written by PC Freak on August 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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Dell Releases Eco-Friendly Mini Desktop

Eco-Friendly Mini Desktop Pc ‘Studio Hybrid

Here is something that is sure to get the attention of people who want unique PCs that also have a touch of eco-friendliness tagged alongside them. PC manufacturer Dell has reportedly unveiled the Eco-Friendly Mini Desktop PC Studio Hybrid which has a bamboo-clad concept as well.

Dell is release Eco-Friendly Mini Desktop Pc ‘Studio Hybrid. Designed with a bamboo-clad concept, the Studio Hybrid comes in six different colors. Measuring 72×211×197mm at 1.8kg, the Studio Hybrid is powered by Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 processor, Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium, up to 4GB of RAM and 320GB HDD. It also supports WiFi, five USB ports and HDMI/DVI ports.

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With these specs on hand, any person looking for a great PC to invest in that is likewise different from the traditional ones in the market would be happy to get one of these. A good addition to the home-based people who love to do most of their computer work at home, all you have to do is choose the color and do some computing.

Not a bad deal for people looking for a new PC and

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Written by PC Freak on August 22nd, 2008 with no comments.
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