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That Damn PC: Hardware, Software, Virus, Malware, PC Troubleshooting,

Archive for the ‘Diagnostics’ Category

September 6th, 2007

Build a sub $400 PC

Sometimes, we just need to build a PC that doesn’t have the fastest processor or graphics card but performs very well in day to day activities such as email, browsing and the occasional multimedia need. A post by Joel Durham over at Extreme Tech sheds some light into what parts to choose, what migration strategy […]

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September 1st, 2007

Startup Cop 3

Startup Cop Pro is the one of PC Magazine’s favorite applications when it comes to Windows startup management. Using Startup Cop, you can easily disable any program that starts when Windows boots, or specify exactly when a program should be launched rather than allowing Windows to randomly start it. In addition, it notifies you when […]

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August 21st, 2007

Is my PC infected with a Virus?

A lot of people have complained to me throughout the years that their PC has been infected with a virus. I ask them “How do you know?”. They usually reply with a vague answer or “My PC starts slowing down” or “I’m having program errors”. More likely than not, the culprit wasn’t even a malicious […]

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August 8th, 2007

Tips to keep your PC from overheating

Ever wondered why there are a lot of cooling supplies, fans, and thermal items being sold side by side PC related components? It’s because as we get faster processors, bigger hard drives and beefier videocards we will need sufficient cooling to ensure these expensive components keep on purring.
Heat is uncomfortable for us, but for […]

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May 30th, 2007

Got a keyboard problem?

Do you think you have a keyboard problem? Do you type in “qety” when the word you really wanted to type in was “qwerty”? I had this exact problem on my laptop and thought it was just a bunch of sticky keys (dont ask…), turns out my laptop’s board needed replacement. Thank god for warranties…. […]

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