Computer Hardware and Software Problems

There are many computer problems due to software, especially due to issues with the Operating System. Here are some of the common issues and how prope

Computer has become very slow

There are many reasons for this issue.

Windows registry problems Corrupted files Software taking lot of memory (such as Antivirus software) Hard disk failures Infected with virus and spyware

PC is rebooting automatically at start-up

The main reason for this problem is a program, which is causing your PC to re-boot as soon as the program is loaded. That program may be corrupted or not installed properly, which is causing the issue.

To resolve this, you must run the Windows Regedit utility in the safe mode. Here is how to do it.

How To change Computer OR Laptop RAM

The amount of RAM you need depends on the operating system you are using. For systems running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, you should have the minimum recommended amount, but more can be better, depending on your needs. If you just use your PC for surfing the Internet and writing letters, you may need only the minimum amount of RAM required to run the version of Windows you have installed on your computer. But for the best performance—especially if you keep several programs open at the same time while you’re working—consider increasing the RAM on your computer to at least 2 gigabytes (GB).

The computer works fine for a few hours and then freezes

The computer works fine for a few hours and then freezes

Cause: If your Systems CPU is Overheating this symptom is typical of overheating. Overheating processors are a major source of PC freezes and crashes. Mainly two types of CPU overheating main processor and graphics processor the main processor or the graphics processor can overheat and bring the entire PC to a grinding halt. The CPU, and graphics processor has its own heat sink and fan. An overheating main and graphics processor would point to some problem with the cooling system.

Solution:

Firewire vs. USB

Firewire vs. USB

FireWire (IEEE 1394)
vs
USB (Universal Serial Bus)

FireWire vs USB
FireWire (IEEE 1394)

A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 400Mbps (in 1394a) and 800Mbps (in 1394b). Products supporting the 1394 standard go under different names, depending on the company. Apple, which originally developed the technology, uses the trademarked name FireWire.

FireWire (also known as i.Link or IEEE 1394) is a personal computer / consumer electronic serial bus interface standard offering high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data services. The IEEE 1394-1995 standard for the High Performance Serial Bus defines a serial data transfer protocol. The capabilities of the 1394 bus are sufficient to support a variety of high-end digital audio/video applications, such as consumer audio/video device control and signal routing, home networking, nonlinear DV editing, and 32-channel (or more) digital audio mixing. Read More

USB 3.0 vs. USB 2.0

USB 3.0 vs. USB 2.0