Archive for October, 2008

31 Oct

5 Easy Steps to Green Computing

Nikhilalex asked: You can’t pick up the newspaper, turn on the television, or surf the Internet, without being bombarded by hot topics such as global warming, rising greenhouse gas emissions and the world’s energy crisis. You’re doing your part to help out by recycling and carpooling, but did you know that one of the most […]

31 Oct

Hurricane Proof Computer

Joe Uantu asked: Hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damage each year, including damage to computers. Unfortunately, computers can be much harder to replace if lost than other electronics because of the data contained on their hard drives and time spent tweaking and overclocking them. Being a Katrina evacuee and survivor myself, I know how […]

31 Oct

Computer Security

davidtuffel asked:  What is Computer Security?Computer Security is a branch of technology known as information security as applied to computers. Information security means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The objective of computer security varies and can include protection of information from theft or corruption, or the […]

31 Oct

Do the Media Spread Computer Viruses?

Sunil Chopra asked: Could the mass media hype about computer viruses actually make the problem worse?If you believe what you hear in the media, there are an awful lot of viruses going around. No, I’m not talking about the make-you-sick kind of virus, though they get plenty of airtime, too. I’m talking about the kind […]

31 Oct

A Guide to Basic Computer Terminology

pushpinder kaur asked: A Guide to Basic Computer TerminologyRam? Mouse? One is an animal and one is a rodent right? Ram…that is the zodiac sign for Aries… If this is what these words mean to you than you can surely use this quick glossary of computer terminology. It would be a good idea to read […]

31 Oct

Computer Repair: From Settings and Preferences to Viruses and Crashes

Thomas Husnik asked: Copyright (c) 2007 Thomas HusnikWith the extent with which we use computers today ‘ for both professional and personal use ‘ it’s safe to say we’ve all encountered the need for computer repair in some form. Whether it’s spyware or a network crash, computer repair is what can save us from slowed […]

31 Oct

Desktop Computers

Pooja Lapasia asked: A desktop computer is used for operation from a steady place. They are not portable and are used for varied purposes. Desktop computers are usually used at work places and homes. A desktop computer has compactness issue but it serves as a good all-round performer, having an edge over laptop computers. You […]

31 Oct

Computer Education

Macie asked: Computers are no doubt the most radical invention of mankind so far as it has revolutionized the way we live. It has touched almost every aspect of our lives from performing simple calculations to unlimited access to the boundary less world through internet. The most radical areas of computer sciences include Artificial intelligence […]

31 Oct

Three Things You Can Do to Keep Your Computer Running at Maximum Performance

Sandeep Grewal asked: Although there are many things that can affect the performance of your computer, there are a few simply things you can do each month to help keep your computer running at maximum performance. This article will focus on two problems that impact the performance of your computer and will then explain what […]

31 Oct

Three Things You Can Do to Keep Your Computer Running at Maximum Performance

ravindersingh asked: Although there are many things that can affect the performance of your computer, there are a few simply things you can do each month to help keep your computer running at maximum performance. This article will focus on two problems that impact the performance of your computer and will then explain what you […]