Application program: A computer program that accomplishes a task or a group of tasks. Examples are work processors and spreadsheets.Bit: Stands for binary digit. The amount of information obtained by asking a simple yes-or-no question. The smallest unit of information on a computer system, stored as a 0 or a 1. Byte: Data is stored [...]
Many people have asked me how to make a website. Usually they ask if I can do it for them because they’re too scared to even try. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s it’s actually pretty easy to make, design and build a website, with your own domain name, of course! The first step [...]
Since writing the first article, about the computer monitor not coming on with the computer, I have come to the realization that the problem with RAM is not ALWAYS the solution (although in my experience it is about 90% of the time). The problems associated with the monitor not coming on could be numerous, so [...]
I have been asked by many, many people “Can you make my computer faster?”. My answer is always an astounding “Yes! But you might not be able to afford it”. Before you go buying things to make it faster make sure to try these basics. 1. Delete all unnecessary files and folders. I reccommend using [...]
The best computer backup program is still Norton Ghost. I still use Norton Ghost 2003 for all my backing up and disk imaging. Basically Norton Ghost can backup your entire hard drive to an image file, kind of like taking a snapshot of your system. You can put that image file on a DVD/R or [...]
So, your computer doesn’t work anymore? Got a bad motherboard? Fried the processor? Looking to upgrade? You don’t need to go out and buy a whole new computer. If you can build your own, or you know of someone that can build one for you, you can save a bunch of money. Everything depends on [...]
Most people tend to buy printers based solely on price. Unfortunately buying a printer like that will cost you a LOT MORE in the long run due to inflated ink prices. What I suggest to my clients is to work backwards and find cheap ink cartridges, then find the printer that they go in. For [...]
