tech-ER - Discharged - Season 1 (43)
This tech-ER article covers some troubleshooting steps that you can follow to fix or ascertain the root cause of "no sound" on a computer.
What can I do to become more Eco friendly at home?
Written by abid ali
Being environmentally friendly is the norm nowadays; you cannot expect to be a productive member of society much longer if you are unable to take care of the world and the house you live in. In this tech-ER article, we will tackle the subject of using the tools that technology lends us to make our homes and lives a little greener - not just for ourselves, but for our children and grand-children too!
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What's up with the new Windows Live Messenger 2011?
Written by abid ali
Well to start it off, if you haven’t heard of Windows Messenger, more commonly known as MSN, I don’t know where you have been hiding for the past decade. It is by far the biggest instant messaging software in the world; it was created by Microsoft in 1999 and since then, has taken off. In this tech-ER article, we'll walk you through some of the cool and not so cool features in the latest incarnation of Windows live messenger.
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We are going to be featuring something that is very familiar to all of us- Facebook. While it is something that many of us use multiple times a day, as hard as it may be to believe, there are still a few people out there who are not Facebook fiends. For them, I am going to be doing Facebook 101 today. There is a lot you can do with Facebook, and it’s important to note that I will merely be scratching the surface of this great social network.
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How to Stay Protected when Buying Online
Written by Brittany Trumble
Now as you saw from last week’s episode about online vouchers. There are plenty of ways you can find great deals online. Websites, like Ebay, Amazon, and other online stores really allow us to do our everyday shopping online. But I think what a lot of people have a problem with is giving out there personal information (mainly their credit card information) online. And who wouldn’t be right?
Websites have become a very important part of our society. People use them to collect and distribute information. They are also largely used for entertainment and pleasure. However there are only a small percentage of these people that not only understand how websites work but can build one themselves.
The iPad is a tablet computer.
A "tablet computer", or simply "tablet", is a complete computer contained entirely in a flat touch screen that uses a stylus, digital pen, or fingertip as the primary input device instead of a keyboard or mouse
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I have been recieving a lot of questions regarding Skype. Typically how Skype works and what the big fuss is all about. Skype is a rather new and rising social network that is become quite popular, it already acquires millions of online daily users.
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How to Save Money Using Online Discounts
Written by Brittany Trumble
With the holiday’s just around the corner, everyone today is looking for a way to save some money in whatever way they can, if you’re one of those people who love finding amazing deals, then you are going to love these money saving websites
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The war is officially on.
- The motion control wars. Before we begin I’d like to clarify that even though I will include the Wii in this segment as a reference point, the war I’m talking about is more between Playstation Move and Xbox Kinect mainly.
Imagine your internet like driving on the highway from Point A to Point B. While driving, several things could happen that might slow you down – some of them might be your own doing and some might be external and you have no control over them. Dim lights
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Websites have become a very important part of our society. People use them to collect and distribute information. They are also largely used for entertainment and pleasure. However there are only a small percentage of these people that not only understand how websites work but can build one themselves.
Websites have become a very important part of our society. People use them to collect and distribute information. They are also largely used for entertainment and pleasure. However there are only a small percentage of these people that not only understand how websites work but can build one themselves.
The traditional way of teaching math has changed in some modern day schools. This change makes it a little challenging to for parents to help their wards with homework, assignment etc.
Do vocal processors make you a better singer?
- The short answer for you Alice is Yes and No.
- Taking vocal classes or singing classes like what you’re doing now is the right way to go in order to make yourself a better singer.
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I'm back, with a fasinating new Tech-er show topic! This week, I will discuss how to watch Telivision shows and Movies on the internet!
This is a popular topic, as we have had numerous viewers write in, explaining they knew it was possible to watch thier favorie tv shows and movies on the net, but didn't know how. Thanks for writing in guys, and keep it up! I hope this helps :)
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Can you tell me about some useful iPhone apps
Written by Brittany Trumble
Hey tech-ER's! Listed bellow are all the applications I discussed in tech-ER episode 9 during iPhone Jeopardy. A great thing about apple applications is that they can also be downloaded on the IPod Touch and IPad as well (not just the Iphone). Have fun with these useful apps, there listed here from Free to most expensive.
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What do i look for in a projector for a home-Theater
Written by romaine waite
Things to consider when choosing a Projector for your home theater setup...
Lumens
Brightness is a significant component in the quality equation. Light disperses over distance: The farther your projector will be from the screen and the larger the image you are trying to project, the brighter the projector you'll want to be using.
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We discuss the process of manually transfering songs from an iPod to iTunes in this tech-ER issue. This is sort of the reverse of the norm, of transfering songs from iTunes to an iPod. However it a question that we get asked quite frequently and a situation that alot of us have found ourselves in. So without further ado the steps are...
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which game console should I buy - PS3 vs. Xbox 360 vs. Wii
Written by Lou Attia
Choosing a game console partly depends on a few factors.
The consoles I will tackle are the three major ones, the Wii (pic), the Xbox 360 (pic) and the Playstation 3 (Pic)
I won’t go into detail about the hardware differences between them but instead I’ll give you tips to help you choose the right console for you.
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a mouthful of a phrase! Seriously, SEO is the process and art of making a website more visible in search engine results. Perhaps we should start off by first explaining what a search engine is and then go on to explain why people or company's bother with SEO.
- I got an email from one of our viewers… not from Anna this time.
- This is from a viewer using the initials JRT. Don’t know what your name is but one more R in there and you’d be JRR Tolkien.
- Anyway they’re buying a new computer and were wondering if they should venture down the MAC road for the first time.
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Hey all! This week, I'm introducting you to the world of eBay! It's not as scary as it may sound to those who are unfamiliar with this site...trust me ;)
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Hot Blackberry Applications For Your Phone
Written by Brittany Trumble
If you watched our Blackberry Jeopardy episode and want to know more about the applications we discussed, look no further! We have them all hear listed for you. They are listed here in order from least-to-most expensive, with all the important facts and tips to know about these cool and clever applications.
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This detailed guide will help keep your kids and teens safe while they are online. I am sure that most parents are aware that being online is part of nearly every kids day. For most, it’s the main way of communicating with friends, gaming, and research. Children and teens spend hours doing this every day. So you can’t help but wonder, how safe are they in cyberspace?
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Some people would say that comparing iPhone to Blackberry is like comparing apples to oranges… well apples to berries in this case. It’s all fruit right?
I want to make it clear that I’m comparing general features and usability not specific models.
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Hello my fellow non-Techies!
I want to teach you how to upload your home videos to the internet! Sweet eh?
When searching for a digital camera there are a few factors that I encourage people to keep in mind when they buy a digital camera (while there are 9 ’steps’ they are not necessarily a sequence you follow)
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Purchasing a home or business laptop can be a much more confusing and sometimes frightening experience. Most users today have some experience with a desktop computer but not as many have experience with a laptop, what is properly known as a portable computer. Portable computers are an excellent solution for anyone who needs to be portable and have all of their information on a small computer.
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What is Office Suite? And how can it make my work easier for me?
Written by abid ali
An Office Suite is a collection of Software that have helped make life efficient for hundreds of millions of people around the world. Office suites are also sometimes referred to as "productivity suites".
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This guide is focused on the sound side of the theatre system if you tuned in last week Lou talked about the difference between Plasma & LCD. So based on what you have at home I want to show how to enhance that visual experience with sound. And just in case you missed it you can find Lou’s guide at tech-ER.
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The music business is changing, as we all know, and no one is purchasing albums anymore. We are all downloading our music...off the Internet...FOR FREE!
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Social media is a phrase being tossed around a lot these days, but it can sometimes be difficult to answer the question of what is social media. If MySpace is a social media site, and Twitter is a social media site, and Wikipedia is a social media site, then just what is social media?
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Can you explain some texting shortcuts used by kids these days?
Written by abid ali
Kelly sent us an email. She wants to know the meaning of the emoticons that her daughter uses in her messages.
“My daughter sent me this text.” – ‘Mom, I will be home soon. Stop calling. :@’
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Catherine: **My “friend” uses his laptop often when he is sitting on his bed and only realizes how hot it has gotten when it shuts down on him because he is so busy doing “important stuff” on it.**
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How can I set up my own small business website?
Written by Lou AttiaSteps to set up your own small business website
Nowadays no one can deny the sheer power of the Internet.
Ranked as one of the top 10 inventions of ALL TIME and with the computer being number 1 on that list.
How to make your cell phone battery last longer.
Written by romaine waite
Do you ever notice that when your cell phone is new, it seems like you can go weeks without charging it, but then, you find yourself charging is more than once a day just to be able to use it! This walk through will assist you in preserving that "like new" battery life for a bit longer.
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Computer performance has slowed... what can I do?
Written by romaine waiteThis is the number one complaint from most users. There are several reasons why this has occurred. However, most can attribute to lack of maintenance. Fragmented data, corrupted registry, spyware, and load of unnecessary programs and services running can all eat away at your PC speed and performance. Manage your programs and cleaning your registry would easily award you a 30% gain in performance speed.
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How can I connect my laptop to wireless network ?
Written by abid aliLots of people asking us how do you connect to the internet wirelessly? Today I will explain to you how the WHOLE wireless communications works. We use wireless technology in our everyday lives without even knowing it
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Lou Attia Episode 2 segment on “Tech ER”
Question: Should I Buy an LCD or a Plasma TV?
Answer: The decision as to what type of flat TV to buy (LCD or Plasma) is really up to you; but I’m here to run you through some of the advantages and disadvantages of both. Let’s start with Plasma.
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1- Spelled Blu *dash* ray without an e
2- Next Generation optical disc (Spelled out on the screen) AND It was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) which is a group of the world's leading consumer electronics, computer and media manufacturers.
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How can I use the Internet to stay in shape?
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