When it is working correctly, Windows is a great program.  When it has problems though, and you need Windows help, few things are more frustrating.  If you have ever had a series of error messages pop up when booting up or shutting down, then you know exactly what I mean.

Identifying Windows Problems
If you intend to call Microsoft or your computer company, you will need to provide error codes and types for them to start looking into the problem.  Some error messages flash by so quickly you would have to be extremely fortunate to get a glimpse at them.  Overtime, all these little errors combine into one really significant problem.

I’ve called both Microsoft and my computer provider for help.  Days later, I would still be reeling from the barrage of questions, misinformation and interpretation I needed to do.  Worse, the problems weren’t always fixed, often they were just reduced and I have to live with it.

Get a Computer Tech in Your Area
If you are fortunate, you know someone who is really good with computers.  They can often help you solve windows problems.  If you don’t have a friend who is a computer geek, then you are reliant upon other sources; computer stores, service stores, and the like.  Of course, you have no idea who these people are and whether or not they will use their time with your machine to extract private data.

Quick, Stress-Free Windows Help Solutions
Because Windows is such a complex system, designed to run everything in your computer from behind the scenes, it can be overwhelming to think about trying to fix it alone.  It also means that it is prone to errors in the code developing.  To repair these errors and avoid Windows Help nightmares, consider downloading and using a registry cleaner that will search for and eliminate any problems within the code for you.

Download a registry cleaner as your main Windows help; it  takes only a few minutes.  It sets to work fixing damaged files, repairing missing data, and in general speeding up your computer by removing the things that slow it down.  For a few minutes effort, you have a great solution.

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Maingrear unveiled their ultimate workstation for creative professionals. Dubbed as the Remix, the computer packs pure horsepower and well, more horsepower.

Let’s start off with what’s inside. If you don’t find Core i7 CPU, Quadro FX / CX GPU options, up to 12GB of DDR3 RAM, RAID 0 HDD configurations impressive then we’re clearly not on the same page. The computer also has an advanced cooling system, to complement its raw power. It has a liquid cooling system to keep the fans from making too much racket.

The Remix Creative workstation aims to target hardcore photoshop users, graphic designer, video producers and other creative professionals.

Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR boasted that the Remix is based on their years of experience in high performance computing in the PC Gaming and Enthusiast market.

The system of Remix is optimized for Adobe programs particularly Adobe Creative Suite. It also has H.264 video encoding that can read up to 4x faster with the NVIDIA CUDA.

This workstation’s price starts at $1,999. For more hardcore users, the version with NVidia Quadro CX is tagged at $3,999.99.

Source: Engadget

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Viliv S7 was first announced on a developers’ forum August last year, but only during the CES that the existence as well as the specs of the computer is made official.

The Viliv S7 has long been in the watch list of tech bloggers and enthusiasts, and there are very good reasons for this. Primarily, analysts eye Viliv as Sony Vaio P’s true rival. If it is comparable to that classy laptop, then it means that this computer has a few tricks up its sleeves.

Viliv S7 will make you believe that good specs can be package into one small box with ratable screen. This computer packs Intel Atom Silverthorne running at 1300 Mhz with 200 long hours of standby time. The 7” screen display is combined with 1024 MB RAM and Intel GMA 500 GPU. It has a complete connectivity option support like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 and 3G.

It also has ‘Blueray HD Video Playback,’ a hsardware that has video decoding capabilities. It is equipped to handle 1080p.

Don’t get too excited as the price and release date of Viliv S7 is still unknown. At least we are now all sure that it will be out in the market soon.

Source: UMPC Portal

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How’s your cache? If you’re not a techie, then chances are that you might think that I’m asking for your current financial condition.

A cache is a space in your system’s memory that stores data that you frequently use or access. Your computer usually checks this storage first before it goes to other sources for the information that you’re requesting. This saves time since your PC won’t have to go far in order to find the data that you need.

However, your cache may actually slow down your PC if it’s clogged with unnecessary files or data. Hence, it is advisable that you clear it regularly. Clearing your browser’s cache is very simple. Just click on Tools then select Internet Options. There are also third-party software which allows you to sort out the files or data that you want to retain or delete.

Optimizing your PC is very simple. However, it’s not a one-time task that you could just forget about after performing it the first time. Clearing your cache, as well as your registry and hard drive, is a task that you should be doing as often as you clean your room (my analogy would be flawed if you only clean your room once a year )

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Are you familiar with the term “case mod?” In case you don’t know, it means “case modification. I thought that nobody’s really into it. As they say, “it’s what inside that counts.” 

“Case modders” admit that putting disco lights inside their computer won’t even add a single megahertz to the speed of their PC. In fact it may even compromise the performance of the unit if the power demanded by the accessories exceeds the limit or capacity of the power supply. It’s not a performance-enhancing undertaking, but it’s definitely an eye-pleaser.  It’s already a given that case modification is a matter of preference and not of necessity. If your system’s specs are already impressive, then I see no reason why you should refrain from training your wallet on dazzling cooling fans or fancy motherboard lights. 

However, I think that spending big on PC make up and lipstick is unreasonable if your processor is already begging for retirement or if your system lacks the necessary tools or applications for optimization. What good is an aesthetically-pleasing PC when it takes minutes for just a single application to run. 

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I’ve been looking for a healthy, but more daring chicken recipe on the Internet. Although my doctor counts chicken as a personal foul on my diet (I’m sometimes allergic to it), I can’t resist inserting one fowl dish on my daily menu. To exaggerate a bit, I think my body simply won’t function without a piece of chicken. It’s my very own operating system

Just as the human body can’t function without food, so does a computer without software. While you may store virtually almost anything on your hard drive, keep in mind that the files or applications that your computer runs on should be cholesterol-free. System registries, actual and virtual memories get clogged when fed with programs that are poorly written, or worse, laced with spyware or adware.

When people get sick, they take in medicine. It’s quite the same in the case of computers. If your unit gets infected with electronic worms or diseases, all you have to do is find a cure for it. Sometimes, all it takes for a PC to be up and running again is to rid its registry of needless instructions coming from parasitical files or programs.

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