Category «Hardware»

Hard drive types explained

I’ve made a video previously on how to access the data on your old hard drive in a dead computer.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Civ3nQM-mHQ  This requires using special cables to connect your hard drive to your computer.  However, you need to get the right connector for the type of hard drive you have.  Is it a desktop or …

RIM Playbook – The new competition for the iPAD

Blackberry is launching the “Playbook” which I’ve linked to below.  It’s a play off the Apple iPAD but apparently much better.  I haven’t been able to get my hands on it yet, but I will hopefully soon and I will share more information on this as I get it.  For now, Here’s a link to …

2GB iPOD Shuffle giveaway contest

Win a 2GB iPOD Shuffle.  You need a Youtube account.  If you have one already, watch the video below and since you can’t comment on it below, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_YrZFG3PbI.  If you don’t have a Youtube account and want to learn how to get one, see my video on getting a Youtube account at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhbRlTnUn0o

iPad is only good for one thing!

I read an article by Jason Hiner which you can find via this link: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=5941&tag=nl.e101I have to agree with what he’s saying. Basically, he says the iPad is good for only two things, the second of which he had to get used to. The first things is reading and viewing which I totally agree with. …

Scan Devices, Please wait… no any device exists!

If you get this error message during POST when you turn on your computer, I have a solution: “Scan Devices, Please wait… no any device exists!” This happened with an Asus P7H55-M/CSM motherboard.  It gives the error after scanning for about 30 seconds, then when going into computer it also slow.  Two seperate issues here. …

Protect your laptop from spills

Many people know there are keyboard covers for desktop computers, but not many people seem to know there are keyboard covers for laptops, and why they are so important for certain people. Many are custom built for your specific laptop, but some are universal if you can find one local to you. The reason you …

I can get a new computer for that price!

How many technicians have heard a customer say they could get a new computer for the price of the repair?  Alot I’m sure.  I know I’ve heard it a few times and my prices are highly competitive.  The thing is, there’s more to the price than just the cost of the computer itself.  Also, the …