The Benefits of a Flat Panel Monitor
By: Morgan Hamilton

Nowadays, many people are getting a flat panel monitor, even if it is really not essential for most computer applications. The resolution for word processing applications is all that is really need from your computer monitor unless you are an artist or graphics engineer. Nevertheless, a flat panel monitor can be nice and can make your computer experience more pleasant. It has also many advantages over the traditional curve screen monitor.

A flat panel monitor consumes much less power than a normal monitor. You can save money because this monitor reduces your electric power consumption. You will not also suffer from the subtle distortion that is common in traditional curve screen monitors. A curved screen can cause eyestrain, even if your mind has been carefully trained to edit it out by hours and hours of fixedly staring at the curved computer screen.

You should try it yourself because you won't really understand the difference until you try a flat panel monitor. I?m sure that your eyes will thank you, and you will then have to track me down and thank me. This monitor also offers a clearer image than other monitors. The colors are more vibrant and the flicker of a normal monitor will not be present. Your mind is also trained to edit out the flicker, but you will notice the absence of it as soon as you try your beautiful new monitor.

Do you watch movies on your computer? If you do, then it makes sense to buy a flat panel monitor. The image will be prettier, and your movie watching experience will be more enjoyable. This is because there will be no distortion that can cause vertigo and discomfort. A flat panel monitor is perfect for your viewing enjoyment.

The savings on space is another reason for a getting flat panel monitor. It lacks the size of a normal monitor because the screen and the body of this special monitor are flat. You can fit it in a smaller space and you will have more room on your desk for other important things.

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Choosing The Best File Recovery Solution
By : Ken Roberts

All files recovery solution are not created equally.But, choosing one specific software or service company can be overwhelming from the sheer numbers available. For starters, why do some file recovery software cost as low as $29.99, while others range as much as $400? Before addressing these details, and how to choose the best file recovery solution for your situation, let's make sure your files have the best chance to be recovered.

Safety First...

If you are reading this article on the computer you are trying to recover files from, do the following steps immediately (Your computer is always running in the background, and could be overwriting the data you are trying to recover):

1. Close any important documents that are open.

2. Print this article to follow off-line.

3. Unplug your computer (Do not turn off your computer, unplug it now.).

Note: Unplugging the computer stops the computer from running all together. Turning off or shutting down your computer might make the computer go through a process that could overwrite data - your files.

What not to do...

1. Do not run the system recovery disk from the computer manufacturer. This software is designed to get your computer running again with no regard to your data. In other words, it is not designed as a file recovery solution. Just ask the manufacturer if there is a possibility that you could lose data. Yes, is always the answer.

2. Do not install file recovery software on the computer you are trying to recover files from, for this could overwrite the files you are trying to recover. You must have a secondary storage device (i.e. hard disk drive, USB device, etc.) to install the program and to recover the files.

Note to Advanced Users: Even if you are trying to recover a particular partition, and already have a separate partition to install the file recovery software on, do not do it. Since there is possible corruption within the file system at this point, you run the risk of overwritting the partition and files you are trying to recover during the installation process. Better safe than sorry. Install the program on a secondary drive.

File Recovery Software...

Which file recovery software you choose depends on what has happened:

1. Have you accidentally delete a file that you want back?

2. Have you lost a file, or found it damaged upon opening it?

3. When starting your computer, has it failed to boot to the desktop,

invoking a blue or black screen, or an error message (write that message down)?

Accidentally deleted files can usually be recovered by File Undelete software, which lucky for you is the cheapest solution at about $30 USD. If you cannot locate a file afer running the program, the file system (where the files lie) may have been altered, deleted, or damaged. This means, File Undelete software cannot work, and you should use a "complete" file recovery product.

Lost or damaged files require a "complete" file recovery software, which usually costs about $100 USD. (Professional grade recovery software which include multiple recovery functions costs as much as $400). If you cannot locate a file after running the program, or if your computer failed to boot to the desktop, you may need File Recovery Services.

File Recovery Services...

A good rule of thumb at choosing a file recovery service company is, if they develop and sell file recovery software - not just sell them, they should have reliable in-lab services (After fifteen years of developing file recovery software, and knowing who is who in the industry, I can attest to this point). Also, full-scale recovery companies only do file recovery and computer forensics. So, ask a computer related question like, can you install a network with thirty computers? Yes means hang up the phone. Remember, you always get what you pay for and nobody works for free.

In conclusion, the saying in the industry is "file recovery is not, if it will happen, but when will it (and will you be prepared)." Prevention is the best solution. So, to ensure the safety of your files in the future (not to mention the hassle of having to go this process again) consistently do the following:

1. Back-up files daily to a secondary storage device, not on the main hard disk drive where you originally saved them.

2. Defrag your computer regularly. Doing so will increase the probability of a successful recovery if you ever encounter this problem again.

3. At least once a month confirm your back-up is working properly. This is a common problem.

About author:
Ken Roberts
You can find more written, audio and video information discussing the data recovery industry at ACR Data Recovery. Ken Roberts has been developing data recovery software and performing data recovery services worldwide for over 15 years. http://www.atl-datarecovery.com/

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A Guide to Laptop Repair
By: Seth Miller

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Hi again. This is giveaway present to everyone. For those who are interested in what is actually search engine optimization, you should read this book. Especially when developing websites.You will find out what you need to do to give your site the best possible chance to rank well in the search engine.
Actually this ebook consist of several major parts. The summaries of this ebook are below :-
PART I( SE Basic Guide)
>What is SE?
>Surveying other sites
>Gathering tools(Google,Alexa Toolbar)
>Picking Good Keyword

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>What SE sees in your site
>Avoiding things that Se hate
>Using OPC-Other People's Content

PARTIII(Getting Your Sites Indexes)
>Directory
>Backlink
>Why won't they index my site?

PARTIV(After You've Submitted)
>The use of Link Popularity to Boost Position
>Reciprocal Link Request
>Giveaway content
>Getting the most out of syndicate
>RSS feed

All I have to say, this ebook got everything you need to know about Search Engine Optimization.So, what are you waiting for.Download it now....
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Huhu....actually, this is for fun. I found this somewhere around the Net.You guys got to try this. If you’re using Windows XP operating system, try this little hidden and secret trick which reveals sort of easter egg or bug by using Notepad.(You must follow the exact instruction below)

1. Open Notepad by clicking on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad.
2. Type “bush hid the facts” or “this fun hit video” (without quotes and do not hit Return or Enter key, either one will work, but not both).
3. Save the file by clicking on File then Save. You can put any filename to the saved text file in .txt
4. Close the Notepad.
5. Open again the saved text file by relaunch Notepad and clicking on File then Open and choose the saved document, or simply double click on the saved text file from Windows Explorer.
6. Check what happen to the text that you have just typed.

Tell me what you got???? Hhehehee..

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One of the best ways to test a new product is to let it loose on the people who are going to use it so that they can find it’s flaws. One of the best ways to test a new security product is to let it loose on the people who are going to hack the system so that they can find the flaws.

This is what WIBU-Systems do right now.Wibu-Systems USA is challenging hackers around the globe to take their best shot at cracking their encryption technology.According to the article posted by Brian Prince at Eweek.com Article, " It's a winner-take-all contest, and the prize is $40,000. It is slated to begin at 6 p.m. EST Jan. 31 and end at 5:59 p.m. EST March 14—or when someone defeats CodeMeter, Wibu's dongle-based anti-piracy tool, and shows the company how it was done. " .

So, if any of you “security specialists or good hacker” out there are interested in $40,000 and you have the skills to pull this off, this may be a good opportunity for you. Also, this could potentially land you a job with the company. Who knows? Give it a try...
Registration for the contest will begin in mid-January at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, and contestants will also be able to register at WiBu-Systems Website.


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While surfing yesterday, I found really nice Toolkit, USB PC Repair System Toolkit.
INFO
This toolkit is available for Windows user only.According to LifeHacker, The Daily Cup of Tech computer help site put together a USB-drive based collection of software that'll help you resuscitate any ailing PC.
DOWNLOAD & INSTALL
1)To get this Cool stuff, to need to download it here>>PCRepairSystemToolkit.
2)Extract the contents to any USB drive 32 MB or greater. Remove the USB drive from your system and plug it back in. You’re off and running! Its really simple.
SYSTEM CONTENTS
Actually, there are 37 applications in total.This toolkit put all these application together and make it work as one.Below is the complete list of the programs in this toolkit :-
>DCoTMenu >Active@ ISO Burner >AutoCompress >Brute Benchmark
>CCleaner >CDmage >DriveImageXML >Double Killer
>DTaskManager >encopy >Eraser >ERUNT
>explorer2fs >File Assassin >Filemon >Hash
>HDD Scan >ICE ECC >LC ISO Creator >LSASecretsView
>NTREGOPT >Patcher >PMMon >Process Explorer
>ProduKey >Regmon >Restoration >Roadkil's CommTest
>RootKit Revealer >SequoiaView >TweakUI >Roadkil's Disk Image
>Why Reboot? >Virtual CD Control Panel >WirelessKeyView >What Changed?
>System Information for Windows.

For more information, you can read it here>>Daily Cup of Tech
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Ways To Hide Files On Your Computer
By: Clinton Brown

At some point in time, perhaps on your family computer, or your own computer, you will develop, collect, and store some important personal files on your hard drive that are strictly for your needs and purposes. These digital files may be so important to you, that under no circumstances, should anyone ever be able to access and see them. Some of these personal and business files may include documents, spreadsheets, emails, pdfs, text files, invoices, pictures, videos, and mp3s. These files may be so sensitive in nature, that you realize a need to prevent your spouse, kids, friends, or anyone for that matter, from viewing and accessing them. Perhaps, you may even need to hide porn or other explicit files. Just imagine if your spouse, or little ones at home, did a file search for all picture files and movies that were on your computer. Hopefully the results wouldn't expose them to anything that you wouldn't want them to see. Just imagine what could happen, if your children at home decided to fool around with your work and files that was listed in the recent documents menu. Ok, you get the point. And thus, this question is raised: How do I hide files and folders so that they won't be discovered?

There are several ways in which you can hide files:
1-Put your files within a folder and apply the hidden attribute to the folder
2-Bury your files deeply in subdirectories within subdirectories and hope that no one browses using Windows Explorer.
3-Change the file name and file extension of your file to something unique and strange, so that no one recognizes it.
4-Purchase a file hiding software security application such as a folder lock or folder hider with password protection.

All of the above methods may be your solution to hide your important files. It simply depends on the significant importance of your files and level of security you need. You can apply the hidden attribute to a folder or file by choosing to do so within its properties. This is a simple way of hiding a folder in Windows XP. However, the files will still show up if a user sets the option "show hidden files and folders" within the folders options. Another way to hide a file is simply by concealing it by dumping it into a folder you think no one will ever access. However, you run the risk of it appearing within the results of a Windows Search and having it displayed in the documents list. Another way to hide a file is by renaming it along with its file extension so that no one recognizes it or is able to open it using its standard program. Although this method could possibly work for you, you would have to waste time renaming it and changing it back to the correct extension.

And thus, the following question is raised: What is a quick and sure proof way to hide files in windows so that they won't appear within Windows Explorer and won't be displayed in the results of a Windows search? Your solution: A simple and easy to use folder security software utility that will allow you to hide files and folders and make them reappear all with a simple hotkey. Supreme Folder Hider is such a solution that will save you time and will provide you with an extra added sense of security. Supreme Folder Hider prevents all file access from Windows Explorer, the command prompt, shortcuts, and most recently used document lists.

Find out more on how to hide files and folders at http://www.filehidingsoftware.com .


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Looking for a high performance AGP card? This GeForce 7800 GS OC definitely a good choice.BFG Technologies takes the full-throttle graphics power of the GeForce 7800 GS graphics processing unit (GPU) and overclocks it to give you a free boost in performance while still providing their world famous True Lifetime Warranty and 24/7 Free Technical Support.
::Specifications::
Color Depth at Maximum Resolution: 16.7 Million Colors + 8-Bit Grayscale Mask (32-bit)
Installed Video Memory: 256 MB
Memory Technology: GDDR3
Refresh Rate at Max Resolution: 85 Hz
Video Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS
Effective Memory Clock Speed: 1250 MHz
Core Clock Speed: 400 MHz
Minimum Power Supply Required: 400w

::The Advantages of This Graphic Card::
-Already Ocerclocked and better FPS
-AGP - top spec's runs cool - beautiful graphics - uses NVIDIA's std driver which is a breeze to download and install (unlike ATI's confusing multiple downloads) - Simple, beautiful, runs like a horse.
-Good graphics output. Shader Model 3.0.
-Good cooling, and neat lighting effect.
-The best 3D rendering performance using the AGP interface.
More on this GC you can go here >>>> GeForce 7800 Gs OC

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By: Steve Wickenden

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All Windows stores its configuration information in a database called the registry. The registry is the central storage for all computer configuration data.

Although the registry appears to be in one file, it is actually placed on your computer in several files. Depending on your system configuration, registry files can be found in any of the following locations:

C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\ on Windows 2000, XP.
C:\Windows\System32\Config\ on Windows 2000, XP.
C:\Windows\ on Windows 95, 98, ME.
C:\Windows\Profiles\ on Windows 95, 98, ME.

How To Back Up Windows Registry ?

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In windows NT, 2000 and XP not possible to back up registry files while the operating system is running. Registry files remain fully locked all the time while Windows is running, But hereYou can use an integrated Windows XP's System Restore feature for registry backup.

But using registry editor (regedit.exe) you can to export partial or complete copies of the registry, while the Windows is up, and the exported files can then be backed up with any other traditional file backup utility. You can follow these simple steps to back up the whole registry or any particular registry subkey:

• Click Start button and then type Regedit in Run option.

• Locate and then click the root subkey that contains all the child subkeys and values that you want to back up.

• On the File menu, click Export.

• In the Save box, you can select the location where you want to save the Registration Entries (.reg) file, type a file name in the File name box, and then click Save.

The exported registry file is about 10-50 MB in size on a typical Windows NT/2000/XP installation.

The Importance of Backup

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If you are new computer user first you should learn about the importance and need of back up. Because without backup yon can lose your data any time due to any virus, power failure and hard disk problem. This has happened to many people. In extreme cases, it has put companies out of business. Computers are becoming more and more reliable. This creates a false sense of security - we begin to think all our data are safe and secure and will never go away. It's not true - and never will be. If you don't back up your computer system regularly. Backups are really a necessity, and you are responsible for making backups of your files.

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If you’re in hurry and want to save your data/computer from other but you don't want to log off? Then don’t worry you can create a shortcut to lock your system with single click.

HERE'S THE SIMPLE STEP :-

To create a shortcut on you’re desktop to lock your computer. Right-click the desktop and do this with the help of given steps:

• Right Click > New, and then click Shortcut.
• The Create Shortcut Wizard opens. In the text box, type/copy & paste the following:
• rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
• Click Next.
• Enter a name(like Lock myPC) for the shortcut or choose any name you like.

Click Finish. (Change the icon if you like)

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Because of the incident of the earthquake at Taiwan,internet goes down.Today,I've made decision to write this article since the internet a bit OK. This time we will focus on Hard Drive(HDD).

Your hard drive, or also called hard disk, is a gigantic diskette in your computer. It is one disk big enough to store you Operating System, games and programs. Without it, your PC is just an empty shell.
CHECK BIOS UPDATE
Better beware of older systems with large hard drives. If you have an older motherboard, your BIOS might not recognize hard drives larger than 2.1 GB. Hopefully, your BIOS is EPROM which means although read only (noticed the ROM?) it can be edited by authorized editors. Nearly all newer motherboards support that. All you need to do is to go online, go to your motherboard manufacturer's website and try to download a flash BIOS update. Install it and it should be done.

FAT32,NTFS?
If you have a large capacity hard drive with more than 2.1 GB, you might have a problem. Older Windows version(95) will only recognize a partition with not more than 2.1 GB. You need FAT32. With FAT32, you can have one large capacity hard drive without partitioning. You will also save some space with FAT32. In short, larger hard drives require FAT32.
But it is recommended to change it to NTFS if your operating system is XP.

Divide Your HDD(Partitioning)- Security Reason

Although you can have one big fat hard drive as one partition, you should consider partitioning as well, if you have a big hare drive. Partitioning is the method of dividing an area on a disk into smaller portions of lesser capacities that can be recognized by the operating system. Picture this: your hard drive is a cake. It is easier to eat a cake divided into pieces than to eat it whole.

Partitioning enables you to achieve greater efficiency and functionality from high-capacity disks (2.1GB or greater).Currently there are a lot of software you can use to create Partition like Partition Magic. This is what my partition looks like:-

1st Partition - Windows OS

2nd Partition- mp3's & movie, anime, video clips

3rd Partition - my work, notes, document

4th Partition - backup files.

#If your PC encounter serious problem and have to be formatted, by partitioning HDD you only need to format the partition that contain your OS(in this case 1st partition) only.So, your previous data/files still in the safe place.

Access or Seek time

If you want to buy a hard drive but are confused with the specifications of access time and seek time, remember that the key to the speed of a hard drive is the average access time. This is the time taken to access a single sector to the time when the drive's head reaches the sector. But beware, some ads quote seek time that is not the appropriate measurement. Access time is seek time plus latency (the time it takes for the chosen sector to come around to be positioned under the read/write head).

HDD Space

-For me, the bigger the better since you can put a lot of data into it.But make sure you manage it very well. Always do maintenance like Defragmenting at least once a month.

That's all information about HDD you have to know if you want to buy new HDD or do maintenance.

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