Sometimes my computer seems to be running slow. How can I check to see if there are unwanted things running on it? To see if there are any unwanted applications running on your computer all you have to do is press these three keys at the same time: CTRL SHIFT ESC. This combination will bring […]
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Monthly Archives: September 2007
Where can I find a Windows XP desktop?
I’m looking for a new computer but I don’t want to have Windows Vista I want to stick with Windows XP. Do you know anyone who still sells computers with XP? Sure do! Probably the most popular seller is Dell and you can see their selection here. They offer Windows XP on a select amount […]
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Sound crackles with Windows Vista
I want to play music and sounds. Why does my computer’s sound crackle? I’m using Windows vista. So I take it your just sitting there at your computer and you put on a song or video and it just starts to crackle. That’s got to be annoying! First let’s make sure exactly where the problem […]
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How much hard drive do I need?
I’m looking to buy a new computer and I’m wondering how much storage I should have if I wanted to search the net, take pictures using a digital camera and burn music CDs? Considering the the hard drives that come with computers today I’d say the lowest you’d want it to come with is 250 […]
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How much does RAM cost?
I need to upgrade my computer and I’ve been told that RAM is the best option for doing this. How much is 2 GB stick of RAM? RAM is indeed the cheapest and best way to upgrade a lagging computer. The cost for your proposed upgrade will be determined by what type of RAM you […]
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Linksys Router keeps dropping the signal and disconnecting
I have a Linksys WRT54G router and I have a wireless network set up in my house. Recently the router has been randomly disconnecting. Why does it do that and what can I do? This a common problem with all consumer-grade routers. They will work fine for a while but after a year or so […]
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SD Card giving “Memory Card Error”
I have a SD memory card and it was working fine until I put it in the SD slot on my notebook and it said “Memory Card Error.” What do I do? Although it’s a rare occurrence memory cards do sometimes fail. But it may not be a failure…. The most “popular” problem that I’ve […]
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Does the Compaq Presario F565CA have a microphone?
Does the Compaq Presario F565CA have a built in microphone? Yes it does. The microphone (which is stereo) is located at the top of the screen (looks like two little holes.) The laptop also supports using an external microphone via the front audio ports. The Fake Geek
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Is the Viewsonic 2255 any good?
What would be a good lcd 22-24 inch screen monitor for gaming? I’m looking into purchasing the Viewsonic 2255 model, should I go through with it? Thanks for asking! The Viewsonic 2255 is a very nice monitor. I know a few people who are eying it and I’ve heard good things about it. For gaming […]
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AMD vs Intel
who is better amd processer or intel Thanks for the question! The AMD vs Intel war has been going on ever since AMD started to clone Intel chips way back when. (Way back when means way before this Geek’s time.) A few years back the Pentium 4 was getting it’s butt handed to it by […]
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