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		<title>Three of the Most Common Computer Problems</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[3 of the Most Common Computer Problems …and What to Do About Them With computers being such an integral part of our day-to-day lives, it&#8217;s little surprise that computer problems can quickly turn our worlds upside down.  Having a computer that won&#8217;t turn on, one that&#8217;s unbelievably slow or one that is acting plain weird can be a frustrating yet all-too-common experience. Thankfully, with a little effort on your part and access to an expert computer support team, the most common computer problems can be resolved quickly and efficiently. Computer Problem Number 1: The Computer Won&#8217;t Turn On Believe it or not, one of the most common computer problems involves simply getting the computer to turn on.  So if you hit the power button and nothing happens, there are definitely a few things you&#8217;ll want to check. First, as obvious as it may seem, check the power supply.  Is your computer plugged into to the power strip and is the power strip turned on?  Ensure that the power cable is firmly seated in the power slot on the back of your computer as well. If your power cables are all plugged in and connected, it&#8217;s time to start looking elsewhere [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 8: Test, Test And Then Test Some More</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before you close the case and throw away the receipt, power up and test everything! Ok, you have reinstalled or replaced the defective part. Now you should test it. And test it and test it. Turn your machine on and off several times. Testing keeps down the frustration levels. Go online and poke about for a while. Open the word processor and write a letter. This is the time to run any diagnostic programs you may have. Make certain things are running smoothly before you put the case back on and put the whole thing back under your desk. Don&#8217;t lose your mind if something is still flaky. Just go back to step 2 &#8211; go take a break! Simply walk away, clear your head and start over. Start with the simple and obvious. Did I tell you how frustrating it was when after having spent over an hour working to replace my modem; I accidentally loosened the power cable on the monitor? So, I when I got everything repaired and turned on the computer all I got was a &#8220;BLANK SCREEN&#8221; followed by a major hissy fit until I figured out what was wrong. Trust me when I say [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 7: Reinstall, Reconfigure or Replace</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The only three things you ever have to do to repair any computer&#8230; Now that you have a good idea of which part has gone bad, you may begin the decision-making process of whether or not to reinstall/reconfigure your software (and any accompanying device driver software) or to replace a failing hardware component. But before you do you need to understand that computer problems especially hardware failures come in two flavors: 1) It never really worked&#8230; The &#8220;It has never worked&#8221; problem most often crops up when installing new hardware or software in older computers. Or you try installing non-standard components (putting your very old parts or very cheap parts into a new machine). Or you attempt to put your brother&#8217;s copy of Windows XP on a PC that originally came with Windows 95. Hmm&#8230; When you mix &#8220;cutting edge&#8221; technology with an older, slower operating system or device drivers, you often create a troublesome &#8220;it has never worked&#8221; problem as a result. For example, some older BIOS/motherboards simply can&#8217;t handle the huge 100+ gigabyte hard drives available today. Putting one of these babies in your ancient computer would be like trying to put a V-8 Hemi motor inside a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 6: Learn how to troubleshoot</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay, you&#8217;ve checked the simple stuff and now you know for sure something is &#8220;bad broke&#8221;. Here&#8217;s what to do to next. There are two ways of diagnosing computer problems: METHOD #1 &#8211; TROUBLESHOOTING TO THE &#8220;BAREBONES&#8221; This method, while not the quickest way to identify defective hardware parts is the most basic and the most foolproof. A &#8220;Barebones&#8221; is a computer that has been stripped down to the minimum items needed to boot up (power supply unit, memory, video card and motherboard + CPU). No, you really don&#8217;t need the metal/plastic computer case. I have run a barebones computer setup sitting on a cardboard box! METHOD #2 &#8211; TROUBLESHOOTING WITH FLOWCHARTS With this method, you can just follow the diagrams and let them lead you to the correct answer. This method is very quick, very straightforward and requires the least amount of time messing around in the computer case. It also one of the only ways a home computer user can analyze a defective laptop! Flowcharts can also be used determine software problems as well. You can download a free special report that details both the &#8220;barebones&#8221; and flowchart methods here]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 5: Identify and Isolate the Problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[But first check the obvious&#8230; More times than we would like to admit, computer problems are often caused by simple human error. This is good because then the problems then are very easy to solve. Is the power on in the room? I know&#8230;just how dumb do I think I think people are&#8230;? Well, I heard this story from girl who was my classmate. Seems a guy complained to her IT dept. that his PC was dead when he came in from lunch. After pulling her hair for a few minutes, my classmate discovered that ALL the power to his office had been accidentally cut off by a building maintenance man. But since the office was always filled with natural light this guy never turned on any overhead lighting so he hadn&#8217;t noticed the room-wide power outage. Okay&#8230;enough said? Is the computer plugged in? Check all the power plugs, surge protectors or power strips. Pull out each one and firmly reseat it. Check the wall outlets too. Listen for the POST error beeps. If you hear something other than the normal 1 short beep (System OK) look up the error code. It the monitor screen black? Check both ends of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 4: Figure Out What Happened</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Play Detective and look for clues&#8230; The most difficult part of troubleshooting a computer is to find out what actually has happened or what is going on right now. I know it sounds crazy&#8230;you were standing right there when the dang computer went on the fritz. You know what happened, right? What you saw was a &#8220;symptom&#8221;. And, like a doctor diagnosing an illness, a symptom is simply a sign or indicator of what is really going bad in the background. Getting a symptom description (looking for a pattern) is simply a way for you to understand what is really happening to your machine. You should always document every error message and note what programs were open when the problem occurred, even the time of day! I&#8217;m not kidding with that last idea. I saw one computer once that only acted strange after lunch! It was in a very hot, poorly vented office and would routinely overheat in the afternoons. Get it down on paper because you will forget all the details! (Trust me on this one). Detail any error messages you see. The &#8220;Blue Screen of Death&#8221; will have a message explaining what is going wrong. Break out your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 3: Never Underestimate a Positve Attitude</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Good Attitude Is Everything Now that you are calmer and refreshed, we can get down to work. First, let&#8217;s talk about your attitude. Do you have the RIGHT one in place? I know I just fussed at you for having a &#8220;right at any cost&#8221; mindset before. But this kind of attitude is different. Understand this: most computer problems can be fixed with the proper tools and a positive attitude! I have come to the conclusion that anyone with a basic education, a simple toolkit and a positive mental focus can fix almost any computer if they know the steps to take. Attitude is everything. I admit that there are better PC techs than me out there, but I can usually whip them in a fair fight because I very rarely quit or give up when it comes to working on a computer problem. I have solved complex problems where other, more experienced people have failed, simply because I kept plugging away. I can persevere like this because I have the &#8220;right&#8217; attitude. A negative attitude automatically blocks creative ideas and closes the door on alternative pathways. It whispers, &#8220;This is too tough. I can&#8217;t do&#8230;I had better quit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step 2: Calm Down&#8230;Don&#8217;t Panic</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t make things worst&#8230; Okay, so now that you have stopped and studied the situation, and you&#8217;ve have determined that it&#8217;s not a simple or obvious &#8220;glitch&#8221; and it looks pretty serious. What&#8217;s next? OK, now is the time to go get a cup of coffee, tea or a glass of your favorite cold beverage. Huh? Yes, I want you to simply walk away and clear your head. What? You got work to do! Yes, I know. But if the PC is &#8220;bad broke&#8221;, you standing over it, fretting, and wringing your hands will not bring it back from the dead or off the critical list. Don&#8217;t Panic! YOU can do something about this. Remember you only have to do one of two things: reinstall something or replace something. Just one of two little things! I will let know when it&#8217;s time to panic. If you must stay busy, get those phone calls done, do that filing you have been putting off or do some isometric chair exercises. Panic and mental fatigue create confusion and frustration worse than anything a broken computer can do to you. Just stop now and go get something to drink! Take a walk! In addition, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; Step1: Don&#8217;t Ignore Problems&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stop and look at what is happening to the machine! Stop banging on the keyboard, talking on the phone. Just slow down and study the situation. Don&#8217;t ignore it and think you are too busy and you will &#8220;worry&#8221; about it later. Stop when you know you are in trouble. I learned this helpful lesson from one of those adventure shows on &#8220;Tee-Vee&#8221;. A wilderness park ranger was explaining that children were often easier to find than adults when they become lost while hiking. It seems that lost kids will usually stop wandering around once they realize they are in trouble. They then would either start walking in a tiny circle to see if they could orient themselves or if they can&#8217;t; they will either sit or lie down and start crying for help while waiting for help from a grown up. Adults, on the other hand would almost never backtrack or stay put (admit to being in trouble.). They would always push on thinking &#8220;civilization&#8221; was just over the next ridge or down in the next valley. They just end up putting more and more miles between themselves and help they need. The same thing happens with folks and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston, We have a PC Problem &#8211; 8 Things to do right now</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 03:50:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eight Things You Should Do When Your Computer is Misbehaving Before you pick up that screwdriver and download one of the mini-guides you should read over these 8 tips on what to do when things start going badly. Step 1 &#8211; Don&#8217;t Ignore Problems Admit something is wrong with your computer. You can&#8217;t fix it if you keep overlooking the situation. Step 2 &#8211; Don&#8217;t Panic Don&#8217;t let your &#8220;feelings&#8221; carry you away. Anger, aggravation and confusion are normal when your computer goes bad. Take a deep breath and relax. Step 3 &#8211; A Positive Attitude Helps A good mental attitude will help more than you will believe. Stay positive &#8211; stay focused. Step 4 &#8211; Find Out What&#8217;s Happened Try and remember what was happening at the time your machine went bad. And write it down &#8211; else how will you remember it? Step 5 &#8211; Identify and Isolate the Problem Without doing this properly all your repair efforts will be wasted. Step 6 &#8211; Learn how to troubleshoot Use the Troubleshooting checklists to narrow down and determine what went wrong. Step 7 &#8211; Reinstall, Reconfigure or Replace The only three things you ever have to do to repair [...]]]></description>
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