A computer is a complex machine and the amount of usage can be a guide to determine need for maintenance and protection. To extend life of computer, it must be regularly serviced as we do for various machines and tools that we use such as automobile or any machinery in factory. Like your scheduled oil change or tune-up, your computer needs regular maintenance. The following steps about maintenance of personal computer can help extend life of your personal computer.
1. Check physical environment: You need to check whether your computer is placed in an environment with correct room temperature and sufficient ventilation. There must not be much humidity as that may spoil delicate parts. Good ventilation allows machine to cool faster, though your computer has an internal fan. Appropriate environment can go a long way in extending life of your computer. For the hot summer climates, your pc needs adequate air conditioning. Anything over 75 degrees can damage the overall effectiveness of your machine and possibly cause hardware malfunction. Sufficient fans
Help cool the system, the motherboard, and the CPU.
2. Check electric setup: Electricity is an essential factor that determines the longevity of your personal computer. Surges, spikes and sags in electric supply can damage computer thus shortening its lifespan. To extend life of computer, make sure good electrical condition prevail for your computer. It is advisable to have uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with surge protector to meet any contingencies like power outage or poor quality of electricity. This can be a lifesaver if the power cuts off for any reason. Read more...
Tips to extend the life of notebook battery
There are many kinds of notebook battery,different types of batteries will certainly not the same.Now lithium-ion battery commonly used in laptop or similar products.Shortly before personal computers, A4-based notebook computers in the temporary use of the premise of using a nickel-metal hydride battery.Until the mid-nineties, using a nickel cadmium batteries.After the user has bought the notebook,first please read the operation manual,to confirm what kind of the battery,if does not have the instruction booklet,we can check the battery specifications through the home page of the notebook company.
The “memory effect” is the biggest problem of nickel-hydrogen batteries and nickel-cadmium batterie,if the battery has not run out on charge. When next time using the battery,there will be no power on that place started to charge.If circulates this process unceasingly,the battery’s life will become shorter and shorter.
Although the “momory effect” of Ni-MH battery is smaller than nickel-cadmium battery,but the half-way charge repeated is the reasons for shortening the life of battery.So please try to be all used up the battery before recharge.
Lithium-ion battery without the “memory effect”, so even the off half-way charging there will not be too much a problem.
The method to extend the battery’s life.
Although the lithium-ion battery without “memory effect”, but improper use will greatly affect life expectancy. When use a lithium-ion battery should pay attention to the following points:
1,Fully charged state not to use AC power | Regulators drive;
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Computers are playing great role in improving the traditional mode of working style. Since many decades these computers are being enhanced in terms of their performance. They are now much more faster than previously introduced computers and still they are on the verge of improvement. There are various categories of computers such as laptop and desktop computers. Laptop computers have gained much more popularity due to their portability. The advancement of technology has turned bulky computers into light weighted PCs and they can now be carried easily in the form of laptops.
This form of PC has solved many problems which hurdled due to its bulky nature. They are much light weighted and are small enough to place on one’s lap. Thus it is named as laptop or more commonly known as notebook. They are composed of all basic component of a desktop computer that includes a keyboard, a display, a pointing device and a battery. All these components are integrated into a single portable unit. Their batteries are rechargeable and the device is fitted with AC/DC adapter. Once charged, the battery has enough capacity to power the laptop for several hours thus serving the user for a longer time. They are made quite compact, generally their measurement ranges from 10 x 8 inches (27 x 22cm, 13 inches display) to 15 x 11 inches (39×28cm, 17 inches display) and above. And their thickness may vary from 0.7–1.5 inches as modern notebooks may weigh 1.4 to 5.4 kg. Initially when these mobile computers were launched they were pretty heavy but now manufacturers are concentrating in reducing the weight along with improving their technical features. All of the modern notebooks are designed in the flip form factor so as to protect the screen and the keyboard when closed. Read more...
September 27 2009 by
admin in
IT |
With the existing new technologies and innovations emerging every other day, the information technology is an increasingly interesting platform not just for developers, but also for all sorts of non-technical common people.
With the need for making things easier in the daily life and with the technological advancements, more and more daily activities are shifting online. Having said this, the web can be a very useful tool as well as an intimidating proposition at the same time.
Computer based technology and information systems are actually quite large and vast spread in their utility, have broader spectrum and details. For instance when anyone uses the web for browsing, sending or receiving e-mails, playing online games or even sharing multimedia files with others, all the data has to pass through a set of complicated networks and soft-wares. There are many processes involved that are responsible for management of such systems.
The prime concern of computer related technology is to provide effective and efficient environment, utility of information, softwares and even knowledge and solutions to the common man in a user-friendly manner.
Even the vast majority of people who are still unfamiliar with the technology of computers and the internet, surely find it handy in providing a great means of communication to the whole wide world.
Internet plays a role of a large knowledge base and a crucial place for the latest news, trends and information. Internet even is a big boon to the business or research persons. Read more...
September 23 2009 by
admin in
Computer |
Your computer has died, and there is no hope for its resurrection. You have already replaced it, but now what do you do? What options are there for disposing of your old computer in a safe and environmentally friendly way? The answer is computer recycling.
Why Recycling Computers Is Important
Computers and other consumer electronics items make up around two percent of all of the materials in today’s landfills. We already know that recycling in general is important, as the landfills are not getting any smaller, but recycling computers and monitors is especially important. These items contain lead and toxic metals that can cause serious damage to the environment, particularly if they end up in the water supply.
Additionally, your computer contains personal information that you may not know how to completely remove. You do not want a computer guru finding it in the dumpster and taking your personal information off of it. This can lead to identity theft and a lifetime of problems.
Advantages of Recycling Your Computer
Recycling your computer responsibly carries many benefits. First, by working with a responsible recycler, you are ensured that your personal information is completely removed from the machine. This will protect you from dumpster divers who are just waiting to find a hard drive to tap into. Read more...