Jeffrey Jettison asked:




Turning the Big Screen (or any TV) into your PC monitor is a great idea for many reason’s. It can make playing game’s easier and funner. It’s like seeing “World of Warcraft” for the first time. You can also sit back and be alot more comfortable. Watching your PC on a TV screen is alway’s better for movies, for obvious reason’s. Some people enjoy the set-up when working. Either building website’s or creating power point presentation’s or whatever the project is.

There a few other reason’s that converting a TV into a PC monitor is catching on. For one, many like using the surround sound or even the stock TV speaker’s when watching movies or listening to music download’s. Or you can switch over to a show or football game while working on whatever project your stuck doing. Not to mention, you dont have to worry about getting food or drink’s all over the keyboard or mouse.

When your used to staring at the standard size PC monitor , it can be quite exciting to read your email on a 36 inch Television screen.

It truly is fantastic to flip your TV into a PC monitor. It’s even better when you try it on your Big Screen. If you have seen it before , than you already know. If you haven’t , then you might want to learn how now. It’s not too hard , but writing this down might be a good idea.

Basic Conversion Instructions

First thing’s first, you are going to need a “VideoCard”. A video card is simply hardware that is used to generate and output images to a display. Some main function’s of the video card are video capture, TV tuner adapter , Mpeg decoding, connecting multiple monitors and connecting joystick’s. You can usually purchase one for around $30.00. That will get you a 256 MB card that is more than enough for most function’s.

Assuming that your PC has an “S-Video” port ,you will need to plug an “S-Video” cord into the “S-Video Out”. Then connect it to your television set in the “S-Video In” port. For sound you will need an RCA cord. Hook the RCA “Red and Black” into to the corresponding port’s on your TV. Make sure you hook up the opposite end of the RCA into your PC or laptop. If you dont have one , your PC speaker’s will work for this.

Now we are ready to adapt the PC setting’s and Video Card setting’s.

Right Click anywhere on the desktop screen Click “Properties” Click “Settings” Then Click “Advanced”

Now. in your “Graphic Card” setting’s you will High light the “Display Settings” tab. Once there choose the “Single” display option. The dual will leave your PC screen blank or all you will see is the screen saver.

Next select the “Clone” option for the TV. That will send the PC signal through the “S-Video” cable to the TV screen. Now press your “TV-Video” button on your TV remote. What you are searching for is the “Video” option that will display your PC’s screen. Once you have the Money Shot , (Well , you know what I mean) that mean’s your TV is set-up correctly. That also mean’s it is time to click the “Apply” tab in your “Video Card” setting’s.

That’s it , click “Yes” to confirm and you are done. It’s time to have some fun with your PC to TV connection. Once you can perform this operation like the “back of your hand” , it’s one of the coolest function’s available.

Deborah

David A Hook asked:




Fixing registry problems is the most efficient way to speed up your computer. Computer registry is the very core of the entire Windows system, it just like a database that stores the configuration and settings of all the computer components. Everything you installed or saved on the computer including software, hardware, drivers, files, documents are in here.

When you open a program, Windows will search on the registry for the relevant information, and the registry will give the Windows direction and determine how to run the program. If there are problems going on in the registry, programs or even the entire computer will not run probably.

Normally there are three ways to fix registry problems.

1, Call a technician for help, if you don’t care about the money spend, it is no doubt the easiest way to fix registry problems. Actually what the technician use is just the same as you do, the same software, the same process, the different thing is, that charge you a lot of money.

2. Open registry editor and edit it manually, this could be a direct way or risky way to fix registry problems, because moving the wrong key could bring you irreversible problem and you may need to reinstall the system again.

If you are confident and have enough computer knowledge, you can go to start-run-enter regedit to open registry editor, then go to HKEY Local Machine, you can remove the leftover entries of removed programs there. If there are any corrupted entries, you may have to spend a lot of time to dig them out and remove them all.

3. The best solution to fix registry problems that I recommended is run a free registry scan. It will help you find out all the registry problems which slow down the computer in a very short time,

These registry problems include:

Registry Errors that bring you pop-ups.
Spyware which hide in the registry
Invalid or corrupted entries which left by programs you’ve removed.

A free registry scan can help you reveal these problems and fix them instantly. Registry scan will not only search the registry, it also scans through the entire Windows to locate errors which link back to the registry. You will find your computer starts quicker and respond faster as well as run more smoothly than before after you have these errors fixed.

Bonnie

Kenny Leones asked:




Ever dream of getting the best tablet PC but were afraid that this piece of technology may not be what you expected? Feel that you just might waste your money without knowing what it can and cannot do? The only way for you to feel confident about your purchase would be to research the item and read reviews to help you make a decision.

What is a tablet PC?

The tablet PC is a new way of looking at portable and mobile computing. A tablet is basically a laptop that behaves like a clipboard. The tablet has a swiveling screen that can lay flat and act like a piece of “paper” to be written on.

When the tablet hit the market several years ago, it created a fan base following that many people have come to love. It simply offered them something new and useful.

This being the case what factors should you consider when shopping around for the best tablet PC? First of all you have to decide if you would want to buy a slate or convertible PC. This is crucial because the tablet PC may not meet your expectations here on this.

A convertible PC is your best choice if you need to use a keypad most of the time to enter data. However if you do most of your work with a pen and keypad entry is very minimal, then tablet is for you. Of course a keyboard and other accessories may be attached but that defeats the purpose of a tablet. Tablet Personal Computers are advisable to use if what you need is something light and thin and doesn’t bog you down when you carry it.

Most people who use the slate-type notebooks are people who need to input data occasionally or frequently using a stylus or similar input device. This means that the item can be exchanged between users and it saves on inventory costs. If you need work done for the whole day then you should go for the tablet for its screen can be rotated or tilted to view from different angles.

Screen size is another thing that users look for. For some, bigger is always better. Slate PC’s usually have a 10.4″ to a 12.1″ because the item is supposed to be carried in ones arm while being used. It requires one arm to carry or view but both to view and input information. While tablet PC’s have smaller screens, it can be hard to view full page notes or pages. You may have to zoom in on them to read and can become tedious.

When you compare the features of the slate and tablet PCs, aside from the screen size is the resolution. Resolution is the amount of data that can be displayed on the screen. Most slate and tablet PCs have SXGA but larger screens may have the same resolution but may appear to be pixilated.

Warranty and after sales support is crucial for any purchase no matter what you get. Would you rather speak to a real person or a voice menu? When you have problems navigating your item, will they assist you? For people who are not so familiar with the technology this is a must have. In the end, you have to decide which factors are for you so that you can obtain the best tablet PC.

Henry

Thomas Morva asked:




Remote computer repair is a field that is fast picking up and becoming the preferred choice of customers looking for repairs for their PCs. These remote computer repair specialists can repair most of your PC problems by remote control, as long as you have a high speed Internet connection. Specialists usually charge an hourly service fee.

One can locate remote computer repair specialists through a simple search on the Internet. Their online resources give you a good idea about the jobs they have undertaken.

A remote computer repairperson watches everything on a PC screen while working on your problem. Technology has advanced so much that you can even assume control anytime, just in case you feel that there is a breach of security. In certain cases, the instructions are given from a remote location and you follow these instructions to repair your computer. Most of the remote computer repairers disconnect the connection program, until and unless you want to reinstall the program for future use. Although the entire method is popular, it is always preferable that you get good references from the remote repairing company. This way you will able to verify their credentials better and ensure the safety of your data.
Remote computer repair is of great help in things like spy ware removal, trouble shooting, virus and pest removal, software installation, up gradation, cleaning up of disk, and PC optimization. Needless to say, the success rate is also pretty high when it comes to remote computer repair. Another advantage with remote computer repair lies in the fact that it will save you money in the long run, since the technicians are working from their own location.

Gladys

Jane Joyner asked:




Steve Jobs has done it again. First the iPhone and now the iPad. According to some estimates, over half a million iPads have been pre-ordered. So, what’s all the hype about? Is iPad all that spectacular or is Steve Jobs just good at building up excitement and anticipation? Well, I will let you be the judge. Let’s dive in and see what all Apple’s new brainchild, the iPad, has to offer.

First, this a powerful hand-held device. It does not matter if you are a gamer, a business professional or an avid web-surfer, the iPad can handle it. It has a very sleek and stylish design that will catch anyone’s eye. It only weighs 1.5 pounds. Not only that, it’s extremely user-friendly. It makes surfing the web a piece of cake.

Well, just tap and go. And with its revolutionary, 9.7-inch, high-resolution, Multi-Touch screen, you will be able to view the whole web page without any problems. It’s just like your PC, but smaller and much more capable. The iPad gives you a good web-surfing experience. But that’s not all you can do with the iPad. You can also view photos, watch movies, download music, read books and much more, all with the tap of your finger. A lot you need is right in your hands, literally.

And the iPad can run over 140,000 apps that are available in the apps store and it can also run the apps that you have already downloaded onto your iPhone.

Geraldine