There are a lot of issues and errors a computer can go through in its lifetime and there are also a lot of solutions for it. Some of the solutions to a computer issue are too complicated for an average Joe to do. Let’s face the facts – we are not as tech-savvy as we think we are. There is one easy solution to a faulty computer system which is sure to resolve almost any issue - reformatting. Reformatting the hard drive of your computer will allow you to start over from a clean slate. This is usually the solution to bad virus infections and other unmanageable software issues. Most technicians view this procedure as a last resort because it will erase any and all of your old programs and files. If you want to save your important files, you need to back-up your files in an external storage equipment. You can purchase a flash drive or external hard drive for this. There are also a lot of free online backup services that you can find. It is practical and smart that you do back-up of

One of the biggest problems that can happen with your computer is to get infected with a virus. This is such a troubling hassle which can destroy your files and eventually make your computer system crash. Not all viruses, spywares or malwares are that destructive though, as some of them can just be really irritating. One example is window pop-ups that continuously show on your screen. Most of them advertise adult products or sometimes cause your computer to freeze and hang. This is one of the most common symptoms that demonstrate a virus infection on your computer. Viruses are commonly found in unknown websites, emails from strange recipients and infected flash drives. The sad thing is even social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace can also be infected because of hackers. A good example is koobface.  This is a virus program found in Facebook and was created by hackers to get your credit card details and other important information. It would usually contain titles and wor

A lot of people are intimidated with the thought of computer repair. Because computer systems seem to be very complicated, a typical housewife or an average Joe might get scared to try their hand in repairing a problematic computer. One of the best weapons you can arm yourself with is knowledge. Training yourself to be computer savvy is a step towards understanding and overcoming your fear of this technology. You don’t really have to have a mind like Bill Gates to be knowledgeable in computers. As long as you have the right training, you can pretty much work your way in doing computer repair yourself. Maintenance is the key. Simply put, if you don’t want your computer to crash then take care of it. Although computer systems are reliable most of the time, regular maintenance is still crucial. It is just like every other possession that you might have, which when not maintained properly can show wear out signs pretty quickly. If you are able to properly maintain your computer on

I recently started using the Wordpress app for the iPhone and they've added one significant feature. It recovers what you where working on when the app crashes which is very useful because when I first tried the app it wouldn't do this and I got very frustrated several times when I lost articles as a result. If you've got a wordpress blog it's worth checking out as it's free and getting much better with each version. Thanks wordpress team!

I recently downloaded the new Audible iPhone app and let me tell you it is sweet! Pros: 1. Free! 2. Able to playback audiobooks in iPod application 3. Able to download audiobooks you've purchased over WIFI 4. Able to bookmark/notate your favorite spots in an audiobook 5. Hasn't forgotten my position in an audiobook yet like the iPhone's iPod app does frequently. 6. Special swipe and tap interface for fullscreen control without looking at the app. Cons: 1. Not able to change playback speed (a big deal to me) 2. Not able to stream audio content that you've purchased (you have to download and most books are too big fo 3G)

Pros: Easy access to lots of music. Not connected to desktop streaming limitations so you can keep streaming even if you go over on that limit Less obnoxious ads Hours of listening! :) Cons: Needs either a good Edge connection or decent 3G connection to work. Drains battery in about 4 hours. Doesn't work as a background app in pre iOS 4 Crashes semi regularly Loads/opens slowly

I thought today, I'd list out my favorit anti-virus programs, so here they are in order from best to worst in my mind. Anti-Virus products I'd recommend 1. Microsoft Security Essentials - http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ It's free, light on system resources, and effective. The price is right, and I'd say use this with out a second thought. But for those who want other options keep reading. 2. AVG Free - http://free.avg.com It's free, full featured, but heavier on resources than the Microsoft solution. If you're looking for an alternative to the Microsoft option this is a close 2nd. 3. ClamWin Anti-Virus - http://www.clamwin.com/ If you are looking for an open-source and free option this is the one for you. It's very light on resources, but not as full featured as other options. But if you know what you're doing in general and are looking for just a backup system to check the occasional file with, then this is a good option as well. 4. Avast - http://ww

One simple way of backing up the data (information, pictures, documents) before doing computer repairs or upgrades is to copy files to a CD or DVD. But how do you do that? Well, if you are using Windows XP, there is a pretty simple way for creating CDs, but it will take a bit more work for DVDs. CDs vs DVDs - Pro's & Con's CD's Low Cost ($.25-$1 per disc) Easy to create (Windows XP and Vista can put files on CD with no extra software) Fast (5-15 minutes per CD, depending on how much you putting on it) Simple (Drag and Drop) Most Computer have them Small Size (only .7 Gigabytes) DVD's More Exspensive ($.50-$3) Extra software needed Larger (4.7 or 8.4 Gigabytes) Longer time to create (because there is more information to put on the disc it will take longer to make each one) DVD Software Because Windows XP doesn't support the  ability to create DVD's without extra software you'll have to find a software product that will do this. If you are willing