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Thursday, August 11, 2005
DVD Writing: 6 Tips for that Perfect Burn
For many, DVD writing (or “burning,” as it is commonly called) can end up being an expensive trial and error process, especially when burning video for playback on set-top DVD players. This Tech Tip is intended to eliminate the need to spend that hard earned money in order to achieve that “perfect burn.” Please note, as with many things computer-related, many people hold strong opinions of certain subjects, and this is definitely one of them. This tip simply enumerates what we have found to work for many people. While this Tech Tip deals largely with DVD video playback compatibility, we at Geeks.com encourage you to use your DVD burner responsibly and to observe all copyright laws for the area in which you live.
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Thursday, August 04, 2005
Canned Air Computer Maintenance
Many people don’t think of their computer when doing a bit of cleaning around the home, but perhaps they should. We’re talking about an effort far less unpleasant than doing windows or cleaning the bathroom, and the use of a can of compressed air can take care of a bulk of the work for you.
Cleaning your system on a somewhat regular basis can easily help extend the life of components, increase system stability, and reduce noise. This Tech Tip will take a look at a few areas to focus on, and all you really need to do is open your case and pull the trigger!
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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Memory Basics
All computers require memory to operate, but understanding the different types and how much you should have can be an issue. This Tech Tip will take a look at some of the common forms of modern computer memory and the different features they bring to the table.
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Thursday, July 21, 2005
SCSI Hard Drive Basics
The common computer utilizes either ATA or SATA hard drives, as was discussed in this previous Tech Tip. There is another standard for connecting hard drives which doesn’t find its way into too many personal computers, but is quite prominent in servers and high-end work stations: SCSI.
SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface, and if you don’t want to pronounce each letter individually, it’s OK to call it “skuzzy.” SCSI, like ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) or SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment), can be used for connecting more than just hard drives to a computer system, and some of the other peripherals that can support SCSI include tape drives, optical drives, printers, and scanners.
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