ConsumerTechBlog - Archive for October 2009

Archive for October, 2009

How to Remove Pen From Your LCD Monitor

Posted under Tech Tips on Sunday, 25 October 2009 by John

Where I work, there is a lot of people touching the LCD monitors that we use. Some are smart and use their fingers, while others, are not so smart and insist on using things like pens or markers to touch the screen. I know, it's tough to watch. Most of the time the screen will not mark up, but...

MSN Tech: Most Extreme Laptops

Posted under Product Tech on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 by John

Today I was reading the tech.msn.com site and see they have a list of the 10 Most Extreme Laptops and thought I would share them with you. I will post the name & extreme spec and give my 2 cents on the whole deal. (PC World) Dell Adamo XPS Coming soon Price unknown .40-inch...

How Do You Feel About “Space Based Solar Power”?

Posted under Tech Questions on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 by John

That is correct. Solar Based Solar Power is one thing that might be considered and would change everything! I see the picture and I think to myself "what if this things is tilted 10 degrees in the wrong direction"? Is there any possibility of this thing creating a major disaster on...

How Do You Feel About “Space Based Solar Power”?

Nothing Wrong With Fake Security Software, Except That it’s Fake!

Posted under Tech in the News on Monday, 19 October 2009 by John

Yes, it is true, Symantec has reported that millions of computers actually have fake security software installed. Even though most of these computer owners paid for the security software, it may be fake and actually makes their computer even more vulnerable. Typical names of fake security...

Nothing Wrong With Fake Security Software, Except That it’s Fake!

Computer Tips I Use

Posted under Tech Tips on Saturday, 17 October 2009 by John

Do you struggle with your computer? Are you always looking up websites that may, or may not, help you with your computer? I thought I would put a couple of easy to do computer tips out there for everyone to read. Maybe these will take a little of the stress off you while using your...

How to Set Up Dual Monitors

Posted under Tech How To's on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 by John

Do you have a newer computer? Maybe less than 3-4 years old? The reason I ask is because you might not be aware that you have a graphics card that is capable of setting up dual monitors on your system. You might not think that another monitor will do any good for you, but let me tell you from...

Extra Cooling for Your Video Card

Posted under Tech Tips on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 by John

This week I was running into an issue where my video card would get so hot it wasn't able to work correctly. I have a BFG nVidia 8800GT OC card that has a fan built into it. The card is about 1 year old and I haven't had much more than a hiccup with it's performance since installation. After...