Computer Random Hang-up Problem

You may have experienced having your computer intermittently hangs-up, or may re-boot itself for no apparent reason. This can be annoying, and can mean you have lost valuable work that you we in the process of creating.
If this has happened once, then your chances of explaining the cause are remote in the extreme. If you find it happening regularly, then it is clearly in your interest to find and fix the problem.

There are a few things you can check for yourself that may save you a trip to the repair shop.
With most modern computers, the system comes with built in circuitry to monitor the state of the computer. One of the checks built into your system is to test the operating temperature. The computer may shut down if this moves outside the desirable operating range.

For your system to run at the correct operating temperature it is important that air circulates freely in and around the case. If you have the computer case installed inside an enclosure, then this may be the first thing to consider changing. Similarly, I have seen computers covered with books, manuals and paper documents. These again can hinder air circulation, and these items should be removed. Take a look at the slotted vents in the sides of the case. These slots can become blocked by an accumulation of dust. Because the computer is usually always drawing some power, it has a constant electrostatic charge. A computer is second only to a vacuum cleaner in its ability to suck in dust and fluff.

Taking the cover of the case will also show the dust build-up inside the computer. Be careful removing dust accumulations from internal components. This is probably best done with a soft artist’s brush or an aerosol can of compressed air.

Next, take a look at the internal cooling fans. Modern computer usually have a cooling fan perched on top of the processor. This fan should be clear of dust, and running freely, without obvious scraping noises, when the computer is operating. It is OK to start the computer with the case cover removed, just be careful not to poke things into the various components. There will also be a cooling fan inside or attached to the power supply. This again should be free of dust and running freely. Some computers may also have an additional case fan. This will be screwed on over one of the slotted case vents, and typically be running from a cable connected to the mother board. Not all machines have a separate case fan, but if it is there, it is there for a reason. Apply the same checks to this fan.

If you have identified faults with your cooling fans, this may require a trip to your local repair shop. The repair technician may also suggest that the CPU heat sink be removed and re-placed with fresh heat transfer compound, which is a straightforward job for an experienced repairer.

Fraud prevention on credit card - Do’s & Don’ts

Many people may have an email from Citibank on very important tips about how to prevent fraud on credit card. I thought I should share this cool tips with everyone as I believed most of us are carrying as least one credit (some even more) in our purse or wallet or pocket. As what mentioned in the email, “As the credit card is a very powerful tool, it is important that you know how to protect yourself and learn how to prevent fraud in order to ensure that you truly enjoy the benefits it has to offer”. YES! This is our responsibility to protect our own interest. Here goes the Do’s & Don’ts….

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Tips for reworking your mobile phones after being dropped in water

People cannot imagine a day without their mobile phones nowadays with phones occupying a very significant place in our lives. Mobile phones are prone to damage due to their rampant usage as also many times we have observed that there is whole lot of mayhem when it is dropped in the water. Well here are the 7 useful tips for bringing your mobile phone back to normalcy after it has been dropped into the water.

1. The first step you need to take is the immediate shutting off your mobile once it is recovered, although in most cases you will not have to do that as they itself get off automatically. Patience pays off - do not dare to experiment anything new and test the phone whether it is working or not until the phone is absolutely dry which takes around 2-4 days generally.
2. Then you need to remove all its vital parts that include a battery, phone covers, faceplates, SIM card and others.
3. The next big step includes the removal of salt as soon as possible which will demand a bottle filled of distilled water. You actually need to re-submerge the phone to make sure that the metals in your phone are immune from the rust problem. I say it again as you do not dare to check whether the phone is in the working condition or not.
4. Then pleasingly soak all the parts of the phone with distilled water except for the SIM card and battery as also the LCD screens.
5. Take help of the direct sunlight as you need to keep the device to air dry for 2-3 days under direct sunlight. Do not in any case, attempt to experiment and use a hair dryer for providing immediate heat to fasten the process.
6. For those who are in a big hurry, use a electronics cleaner as also rubbing alcohol in place of distilled water.
7. Last but not the least, you will observe a miracle after 2-4 days of air drying the device as you need to plug it into the charger or battery and then test the device. Hopefully your patience will pay off!!!

Believe me, the method is a tested one.

Windows startup Time Errors: simple ways to resolve them

Missing DLL files??



Sometimes you get error message as soon your windows starts and desktop displays. This error message is something like, This application has failed to start because (whatever name).dll file is not found. I observed that many people just use there bootable CDs to repair the OS or Reinstalls it. Its a bad habit to reinstall the OS everytime for such small errors. This is nothing but the specified .dll file is currupted or deleted from your system.

1. Simple procedure to resolve this issus is inserting the missing .DLL file into C:/windows/system32/ folder.
2. Search for that missing file on internet and you can easily get free .DLL file.
3. copy it and restart the machine.
4. If its showing another missing files, install all those and restart the machine.

That's it..!!

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