TRUST COMPUTERS

When you put On your Computer (Desktop or Laptop) and it refused to come Up, no indicator light turned ON, what would be your first suspect?

Greetings to you all from TRUST COMPUTERS

Your Keyboard(s) is/are always exposed to threat, especially when you eat directly at the front of your PC and food particles finds its way and sinks into the inside of your keyboard, preventing some keys from working.

Stop eating directly at the front of your PC's keyboard if you don't want to replace soon.

Don't forget to Turn Off your Wi Fi, Bluetooth Device if you're not using them. They also consume Power

So many Computer users still don't know that the useful Life-Span of the PC Batteries to be achieved is in their hands

UPGRADE your anti-virus software to the most current version and, UPDATE your anti-virus software frequently.

Reason is because:
New viruses are always introduced on the Internet, and your anti-virus software must be up-to-date to fight against it.

Got it?

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME OR OFFICE:

• Never attempt to dismantle your system by yourself! Avoid risk of shock.

• Don’t eat, drink or smoke near your PC unless you are prepared to wipe up the inevitable spillages.

• Always remember that water and electricity don’t mix.
When your hardware’s (Computers) are wet, allow them to dry completely before switching it back on.

You don't expect your Laptop battery to run down at normal time if your WiFi Device is turned ON.

WiFi is one of the Add-On Device to PC's, it add to the loads and functions of the systems.

Your WiFi also consumes battery. Turn it off if not in use.

If you are leaving your Laptop for few minutes, put it on Standby.

If you are leaving it for a longer period, you should put it on Hibernate, or you Shutdown.

This exercise is to Save more Energy in your Laptop Battery.

The reason why a Magnetic Screwdriver must not come near the inside of a Computer System Unit is to prevent Interference with the workings of the Hard Disk Drive and the Motherboard.

Magnetic Interference on Hard Disk can cause damage on the data.

The conditions present in the inside of your computer are Strictly Controlled.

A Magnetic Screwdriver may be perfect for retrieving lost screws, but it shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the inside of a Computer.

Your Computer and Magnet

MAGNETISM:
If not for the magnetic skills, your PC’s Hard Disk couldn’t permanently store data, nor could Flash or External disk’s transfer files from here to there and back again.
But while magnetism is undoubtedly a force for good, it can also do damage to your data when allowed to interfere with the strictly controlled conditions present in your computer system.
Be aware that magnets in any form and data stored on magnetic media do not come in contact with one another. Never stick a magnetic paper clip holder on your PC case lest it interfere with the workings of the hard disk drive.

Keep Flash Disk away from magnetic sources like printers, fridges, cars, mobile phones, Hi-Fi speakers and of course, plain magnets. It is also unwise to stack them on top of the PC case.
A magnetic screwdriver may be perfect for retrieving lost screws, but it shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the inside of a computer.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF WINDOWS ISN'T SUPPORTED?

An unsupported version of Windows will no longer receive software updates from Windows Update. These include security updates that can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, which can steal your personal information. Windows Update also installs the latest software updates to improve the reliability of Windows—new drivers for your hardware and more.

SUPPORT END DATES:

Here are the dates when support will end for PCs running Windows XP and Windows Vista without the latest service packs:

-Support for Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014. For more information, see Windows XP support has ended.

-Support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) ended on July 12, 2011. To continue support, make sure you've installed Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2).

-Support for Windows Vista without any service packs ended on April 13, 2010. To continue support, make sure you've installed Windows Vista SP2.

If your version of Windows is still supported, you should always be sure to install the latest updates or service packs for Windows. You can download and install these through Windows Update.

WINDOWS WILL CONTINUE TO RUN

Even if you have an unsupported version of Windows XP or Windows Vista without any service packs, Windows will continue to start and run. But it will not be supported for security updates when online.

WYSIWYG

Do you still remember this acronym?
WYSIWYG means: What You See Is What You Get.

This means that the Text or Image you see on your monitor is exactly what comes out of your printer.

Plug-and-Play does not require a Software Driver before it can be installed.

Your Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, USB and any other devices you install or connect without requesting for its Driver are Plug-and-Play devices.

What is a SOFTWARE DRIVER?

A Driver is a software program that enables your PC's Operating System to communicate with Hardware Devices.

Most upgrades involve installing drivers. Without one in place, the computer will recognize that something has been bolted on but can't do a thing with it.

New drivers are often written throughout the lifespan of a device and it pays to check the manufacturer's website from time to time.
An updated driver will often fix problems with an earlier version or even add new functionality.

However, updated drivers can also introduce new troubles.

Boosting the performance of your Computer system? Check the following:
1. Motherboard
2. Processor's Speed
3. Memory
4. Storage devices
Your Computer will be as fast as you want, provided these listed peripherals are checked.

Did you know?

The Computer Keyboards are 60 times more germs infectious than your toilet seats.

Now you know!

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Wipe the keyboard with disinfectants before use.
2. Wash your hands after use.

Please Take note:

Those whose PC's are still running on Windows XP (SP2 or SP3), Microsoft no longer support Windows XP when online.

To continue receiving security updates for Windows, make sure your PC is running from Windows 7 and later.

Upgrade to Windows 7, Windows 8 or later if your PC hardware can meet with its System Requirements.

It is important to recognize the difference between:
1. A computer failure
2. The loss of data

A COMPUTER FAILURE:
In the case of a software problem, its usually possible to reinstall Windows (and any of your programs that you need to) from scratch. And with luck, all your documents & files will survive.
However, a better idea is to take precautionary measures. At the very least, you should be able to make emergency copies of your files before taking more drastic(and dangerous) action, such as re-installing Windows.

THE LOSS OF DATA:
Losing data is an altogether more serious situation. No matter how careful you are, any computer upgrade, repair or maintenance carries with it a risk of damage. The only sensible approach- and believe me, I speak from hard & bitter experience - is to make backup copies of all your important files. In fact, make multiple copies, do it regularly & keep them somewhere safe.

Every strange message that appear on the screen of your PC must be well understood before you click at its options.

To those that work in office:
Always REPORT any Abnormal Situation (Strange or Familiar) noticed on the PC you are using to your Superiors.

Prevention and early detection of Situations are better than cure.

Always use your Laptop(s) in a COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT. The Temperature of the environment matters during PC usage.

Heat condition of over 80 degrees can make your batteries to discharge more quickly.

It can also affect the performance of your PC; your PC may either Hang Still, or Switches off

Always be conscious of your PC's safety, Prevention is always better than cure.

Always use Genuine Softwares

Microsoft will be releasing 7 Versions of Windows 10 any time soon.

Which Versions do you think will be best for your PC?

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If you are leaving your Laptop for few minutes, put it on Standby.
If you are leaving it for a longer period, you should put it on Hibernate, or you Shutdown.

This exercise is to Save more Energy in your Laptop Battery.

Don't let pirated software into your home.

When you buy or use PIRATED software, you are taking a huge risk. Internet criminals may steal your passwords or gain access to your personal and financial data, like credit card details or family photographs. They may even read your private email.
That's why you need to ensure your PC is running on genuine Microsoft software.

To find out, simply logon to: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate to check whether your Windows® software is genuine and licensed.

If it is genuine, your family or your business will experience a much safer online experience and your PC will outperform PC's running pirated software.

PROTECT YOUR PC AND PERSONAL DATA. BUY GENUINE SOFTWARE.

Some of us don't know that when your Laptop is running on battery, the brighter its screen, the faster its battery runs down.
Try to reduce the its screen brightness, use your Laptop Power-Control Utilities to automatically reduce back-lighting when your PC runs on Battery.
It will save you some energy.

Protect the Life-Span of your Laptop Battery.

The use of your CD/DVD Devices while at work can also help to rundown your battery.

If you are so keen to playing music CD's while working with your laptop, then convert your songs into MP3 and play them on your Hard Drive, thereby reducing the work load of your PC.

Your DVD/CD takes a lot of energy from your battery. Try to resist the temptation to play CD while you work with your PC.

If your Hard Disk Drive is always busy unnecessary, or your program's e.g Ms-Word is set to Auto Save your work every 5mins, consider changing the Time Setting to 10 or 15mins.

You may also choose to do away with the Auto Save.

Doing this will help to protect the Life-Span of your Laptop battery.

If you are not using a device attached to your PC or built-in with it, turn it off. Such devices are: Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, all USB enabled devices plugged into your PC, etc

Turn them off when not in use, they also contribute to run down your battery.

HOW TO PROTECT THE LIFE-SPAN OF YOUR LAPTOP BATTERY

So many Computer users do not know that the USEFUL LIFE-SPAN of their laptop battery is in their hands.

The question is: How do you protect the life-span of your laptop battery?

HDMI PORT

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video interface for transfering uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-Compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible Computer monitor, video projector, digital Television or digital audio device.

HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

How well do you know your PC and its Screen Resolutions?

Was your PC's CD OR DVD Drives actually meant to play music and videos?
When you consistently use it for entertainments, what do you expect?