Speed Up Your Computer in 4 Steps [How to]
Lets get that computer tuned-up (if you have an Apple computer, you might want to read about speeding up your Mac with Onyx). In this writing, I will not be talking about computer repair, but regular computer maintenance. Performing these updates and running this software will keep your computer clean, secure, and fast Overview: First [...]
Using Defraggler to Speed Up Your Computer
Step 2: Defragmenting your computer’s hard drive using Defraggler. You’ve heard of defragging your hard drive, but this tool is different. It allows you to quickly and simply defragment the important files – Something Windows built-in defragmentation tool doesn’t have. Also, this tool is made by Piriform, the same authors of CCleaner, so you know [...]
Using Spybot Search & Destroy to Speed Up Your Computer
Step 3: Speed Up Your Computer Using Spybot Search & Destroy Spybot S&D detects and removes spyware, cleans useage tracks, and protects from known-spyware threats. It is a great tool (just remember to update the software regularly). Even if you don’t see the symptoms, computers may still be infected, and spyware is getting more and [...]
Test an LCD Inverter Without Opening Your Laptop: Using a MultiMeter
So, your computer monitor is really dark or faint, and changing the brightness (using the ‘Fn’ key, for example) isn’t working. Now what to do? Simple. If you have a multimeter with a KHz option, use that to test the inverter. A cheap multimeter will register the KHz differently; if your multimeter KHz option only [...]
Replacing an LCD Backlight
Replacing an LCD backlight is not an easy job. On a scale of 1 to 10 of DIY repair, I would rank it an 8.5. Replacing a dead backlight is a cost-efficient way of repairing an LCD without breaking the bank. Most backlights run $4.99-$15.00 (shipping included) on a site such as eBay, and some [...]
Computer Tune-Ups, Safety, and Updating
Updating your laptop or computer is an essential part of computer repair, and basic computer maintenance. Let me start with this analogy: If you have a messy desk such as random soda cans, spills, papers, and everything basically strewn about, it can be difficult to get things done efficiently. The same goes for the operating [...]
