Five Easy Steps to Setting Up a Wireless Printer

With wireless networks becoming the norm in network computing both at home and in offices, it is not surprising that these users of wireless networks are now turning as well to setting up a wireless printer to address whatever printing needs that they may have. After all, since wireless printers do not require Ethernet or local area network cables, it is more economical to install them instead of laying out meters upon meters of network cables either at home or in the office.

Setting up a wireless printer is not a complicated matter to accomplish. It can take as short as five steps to get the whole thing done.

Step #1: The Location of the Wireless Printer.
Since more than one computer would be making use of the wireless printer. It makes sense to figure out the best place to put it. The wireless printer should be set up at a place at home or in the office that is accessible to everyone and where there is ample space for paper, printer ink and other such paraphernalia.

Step #2: Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?
There are two connectivity choices when it comes to setting up a wireless printer, and these two choices are none other than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Most new computers and printers nowadays are equipped with either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capacities, but if not, it is easy to get a wireless card that can be plugged using a USB port. The only difference is that Bluetooth printers has a smaller range than Wi-Fi.

Step #3: Enable Printer Sharing
The server computer’s operating system must be informed that the printer that will be added to its network is a wireless printer. In Windows Vista, this is done by accessing the network settings in the Control Panel and then activating file and printer sharing in the local area network settings.

Step #4: Share the Printer.
The other computers on the network must also be set up for using the wireless printer. To do this in Windows Vista, open the Control Panel in the classic view and then open Printers. Right click on the printer that is going to be shared, and then open Properties. In Properties, check the box that allows the printer to be a shared device.

Step #5: Continuous Troubleshooting
Wireless networks are prone to interruptions, and so it is important for whoever it is that is maintaining the wireless network at home or at the office to keep the connections to the wireless printer active. Nothing is more irritating that setting up a wireless printer and then encountering numerous glitches afterwards.

About the Author:

This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Reviews. More information on the subject is at Five Easy Steps to Setting up A Wireless Printer, and related resources can be found at PrintCountry FAQ.

Tips and Tricks for Hp Printer Ink Refill Kits

Brand new printer ink cartridges cost a considerable amount of money in general, and while printer ink cartridges from Hewlett-Packard can be said to be more affordable than most, they are still a little bit expensive. Thus, it makes sense for the average computer user to give using HP printer ink refill kits a good thought.

Buying and using HP printer ink refill kits do translate to savings for the average computer user. However, the downside of this is that if these refill kits are used incorrectly, it can lead to irreparable damage to the printer.

To make the task of refilling printer ink cartridges using HP printer ink refill kits easy for the average computer user, here are a few tips and tricks.

1. Always buy an HP printer ink refill kit that is specifically manufactured for the particular model that you have. Each printer unit requires a specific formulation of ink to function properly. Feeding your HP printer with the wrong type of printer ink will permanently damage your printer.

2. Never wait for your printer ink cartridge to go bone dry before you refill it. Always watch out for signs that the ink cartridge is running out of ink. If you wait too long, the printer ink left inside the cartridge will clog the cartridge outlets and damage it. Refilling a damaged ink cartridge will result at best in bad print quality and at worse in irreparable printer head damage.

3. Make sure that you follow the instructions on your HP printer ink refill kit to the letter. If you do not follow the instructions carefully, you will only end up with a damaged cartridge, or worse, a damaged printer head.

4. In filling a colored printer ink cartridge, be certain that you fill the cartridge chamber with the correct color of ink. Failing to do this will result in skewed printing results.

5. No one wants to get messed up while refilling an ink cartridge with a refill kit, so always line your workplace with cloth before you begin. Cloth will absorb the ink and keep it from seeping onto the surface of your workplace.

6. Got ink on your hands while refilling your printer ink cartridge? Do not worry about it. To remove ink stains from your hands, just wash it first with soap and water to get the excess oil of the ink off your skin. Follow it with a wash of mild bleach mixed with water. And then, wash your hands again with soap and water to get the bleach off.

Using HP printer ink refill kits are very handy and can result in considerable savings. But here is a caveat for you, though: If your printer is still under warranty, you will lose your warranty in case it is damaged by printer ink from the refill kit. Also, you can only refill an HP printer ink cartridge once or twice because the risk of ruining the printer gets too high.

About the Author:
This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Reviews. More information on the subject is at Tips and Tricks for HP Printer Ink Refill Kits, and related resources can be found at Refilling Ink Cartridges.

Tips to Reduce Cost on a Notebook

The technology used for manufacturing laptops and notebooks are advancing at a neck-breaking speed. Since companies are spending a fortune on the hi-tech research and development of the laptops, their prices can`t drop beyond a limit even if their sizes will. Laptops or notebooks are still being considered as high-end and expensive products. This article will guide you how to reduce you cost while buying a new notebook.
Here are some tips to consider for reducing the cost of that new notebook:

Overall Brand Quality:
Don`t compromise too much on this aspect. Bigger brands tend to offer better services. Hence, if you skimp on this aspect, then might have to take a big risk. However, there are some sites available on the internet that offers effective tools to find the best deal.

Processor:
It is always wise to pick the fasted processor. This is something you should never plan to upgrade later as doing so will require some addition cost. Compromising on this aspect is a bad idea as this has direct bearing on the speed of your work.

Memory:
You can save some money here because you can always upgrade the memory of your laptop as and when you need so. For example, getting 512 MB in the first memory slot (DIMM) will let you add an additional 512MB (in a second memory slot) later on for a total of 1GB, which means you will still make use of the 512MB that came with it.

Screen:

This is a personal consideration which is based on your use. Usually, older eyes prefer lower resolution of a less expensive screen. However, quite a few notebooks have 1 or 2 native resolutions that look good. But, these are high resolutions and most people over 40 find them difficult to read. Hence, to be on the safer side, you must compare before swipe your credit card.

Hard Drive:

If you want to skimp here, do so in terms of size but not speed. Insist on 7200 rpm and do not be influenced by varying views on this.

Video card:
Using a top video card makes sense when you are into graphics work, enjoying your favorite flicks or using Windows Vista with aero interface. Then you should consider including this top hardware feature seriously. However, if you are not doing any of them, then you might save a lot on this aspect.

Warranty:
Since repairing laptops are an expensive ball game, the longer the warranty, the more secured you are. Hence, if you think you will be able to skimp on this aspect, then it`s purely your call.

Operating system:
This is one area where you can substantially cut cost on you laptop. There is no point in paying extra for Windows Vista Ultimate if you are not going to use its features in your daily application. However, skimping down to Vista Basic would not be a good idea if you are planning to use the cool Aero interface. Hence, compare before you buy.

While buying a laptop, compare its cost with its performance. A laptop could cost you more if it is a high performer. However, you should consider the features you are going to use on a regular basis. It is pointless pay extra for the sake of features that are of little use to your purpose. Hence, consider your needs and pick the features you require to be there in your notebook. This will save you from hesitation and making potential errors while buying a laptop.

About the Author:

This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/notebook.php

Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br

Basics of Dual-core Process Computer

The computer has been one of the most amazing and fruitful discoveries man has ever made. It has revolutionized the way man does his things. The way he eats, drinks, sleeps and even thinks. And computer itself has evolved over the years. From the Eniac I to the hand-held palmtops in executives` hands today, computer has changed with the technology. And it has changed our lives too.

The latest addition to this revolution of technical upgrading of computers is the dual-core processor technology. It refers to the CPU (Central Processing Unit- the brains of the computer) that possesses two independent and complete execution cores for each of its two processors. The concerned CPU contains two combined processors along with their cache memories and their respective controllers integrated into a singular circuit (commonly known as a silicon chip).

The dual-core process computer is suited to multitasking and handling miscellaneous tasks (often unrelated to each other). Because its CPU has two completely independent execution cores and both have independent interfaces to the front bus, it has excellent capacity to execute several programs and tasks simultaneously. Similarly, dual-core process computers may have more processor cores which is actually named as a multi-core process computer. These are highly efficient machines to conduct intensive tasks of computing or program execution at the same instance of time.

The Pentium dual-core process computer is the most preferred brand of computer in the market. It has x86-architectured microprocessors integrated onto its circuit. The 32-bit Yonah processors are a base for mobile computers while the 64-bit Allendale processors are maintained for the desktop computers. Both have absolutely different architecture as far as microprocessor technical build is concerned.

By early 2007, Intel decided to launch dual-core process computers in the field of notebooks or laptops too. This was a very important and vital decision as there were no other rivals in this phase if the market of computer architecture. Intel had only decided to launch the dual-core process computer system applying to notebooks on the behest of notebook or laptop manufacturers. The first processors to appear in notebooks using the dual-core process computer technology were the Pentium T2060, T2080 and a 32-bit Pentium M based on the Yonah core with a 1 MB L2 cache, instead of the usual 2MB cache memory.

Intel had forced a return of the Pentium brand to the market arena on 2006 with a host of low-cost single core Conroe-L core architecture processors with a 1 MB cache. These were numbered `1` to distinguish them from dual core process computer cores that had been labeled with the digit `2`.

More recently, on June 3, 2007, Intel released desktop dual-core processors from the Pentium brand. They were named as E2140 and E2160. September 2007 saw the late release of a better and updated model named E2180. These processors support the Intel64 extensions, because of their Allendale derived Core architecture. The power of these dual-core process computers was very imminent as most companies` demands exceeded supply over these multi-processor machines.

Dual-core process computer systems have taken over the world of computing today. As of its multi-tasking ability, it has gained world-wide acclaim due to its efficient, quick and yet superior quality program execution and task completion abilities. Heavier programs and complex games may be run with these dual-core process computer systems at the regular pace of conventional single-core processor systems did with light programs on the execution chart.

The age of computers had begun a long time back. But the age of sleek and efficient computing with the help of razor-edge technology has just begun with the dual-core process computer systems.

About the Author:

This article can also be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/computador-pc.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br

Vista Tweak - Does it Really Work or Just Another Myth?

When it comes to tweaking tips or tools, you will find that most of them helped a bit but no significant improvement, then you might draw a conclusion that: They are just myths, and no way you can really speed up your Vista! Even so, I am telling you, this is not the case, you are doing it wrongly, and I will show you the correct way...

Myth #1 - One click and done!
There are no software or tricks can be automatic tune up your Vista speed without some manually tuning parameters, you may gain some performance advantage, but certainly not to the maximum level, manually tuning is always a requirement.

Myth #2 - Internet or Network tuning
Most of these software and tuning tips applied in XP will not necessary suitable for Vista, such as MTU and RWIN parameters. You need to disable Vista TCP auto tuning to get them work, but not necessary maximizing the hardware potential as compare to TCP auto tuning, unless you know how to manually tune them, then the tools will make sense to you.

Myth #3 - You computer will be faster.
However, Vista is running faster, but not your computer. Your PC will always be the same, but saving the resources for Vista and its' application makes overall performance on Windows faster. If you are enthusiast enough, strip everything else and kept only the core. You might lose comfort to your Windows but gain enormous performance over it.

Myth #4 - More RAM more speed.
This is a bell curve situation, where your RAM amount reached the peak of your needs, it starts to stabilize and drop in performance when application requires more processing power than memory. That is why Vista pre-cache application in memory to accelerate the launch time and speed, it assumed you have more memory than your application needed. For the low memory system, caching will become a nightmare, because no more room for application to run, and Vista needs to use virtual memory such as page file and ReadyBoost to run the application.

You need to try and record each tuning steps to confirm the effectiveness. To save more time on tuning rather than myth, you may want to try "Unleash Vista Power Advance Guide".

(C) Copyright 2008 Kok Choon - Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety as long as all links and author resources box in place.
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Why Wipe Free Disk Space?

By Sam Miller

Computers have found very many applications in today's world, in almost every field of human activity. Offices, schools, libraries, and other organizations that need to keep track of and organize huge masses of information have found that computers perform this task admirably. Scientists and engineers have been able to leverage the massive computing power now available to help solve problems once thought unsolvable, and to develop new technologies through simulation. Writers, visual artists, and even musical composers have also found that computers can provide new and exciting ways for them to practice their respective crafts.
Because of this, it has also become quite important to look at the different ways of storing digital data. Digital data here refers to that information stored in methods that make it accessible to computers, such as on hard disks or compact discs (CD's). Apart from increasing the amount of data that could be stored on a particular digital storage device, discussions of data security have also arisen.
Computers have been made to handle confidential information, which is meant to be protected from unauthorized access. Password protection is now an option with most programs that work with digital files, and so is of course keeping the computers in question physically secure. Sometimes, however, it may become necessary to delete certain files in such a manner as to leave no traces on the medium.
This is where the disk wiping or file shredding operation comes in. These processes are distinguished from ordinary deletion by the fact that they are more permanent. The data disposed of using either of these two processes are much more difficult to recover than data merely deleted. This is so because when a file is deleted, it is actually not removed from the hard disk. Instead, what happens is just that it is marked "deleted", and the space it occupies on the disk surface is marked "available".
In other words, the file information remains on the hard disk, available for curious eyes to recover and view. In the file shredding operation, the area on the hard disk where the file is stored is actually overwritten with random data. This helps to mask any traces that the file has left on the hard disk, and makes recovering the shredded file's information virtually impossible.
A disk wipe is simply the same operation, but performed over the entire area of the hard disk, to more or less permanently delete all data on the disk.
Some programs have the function of wiping free disk space. This may seem useless, at first encounter, but it actually does have its own uses. Some programs such as word processors or spreadsheets may create temporary files that hold information. Also, previously deleted files that have not yet been wiped are still on the disk, available for recovery. By wiping the free disk space, these temporary files are removed, and the previously deleted files become gone for good. Wiping free disk space would be a useful habit to form, to help guard against the unintentional recovery of deleted data, thought lost.

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How To Fix A Corrupt Registry

By Sherman Choo

A Corrupt Registry leads to intermittent problems such as blue screen of death. An easy way to fix the registry is to use a fix software. So instead of having to go into the registry "regedit" and try our luck with strange programming code, we allow the registry cleaner software to do the work for us.
Here's an idea of the result of a faulty registry:
Runtime Error - An error that occurs during the execution of a program.
ActiveX Error - An error caused by certain browser settings and misconfigured system files.
DLL Error - Missing or corrupt .dll files often occur when removing or installing a program.
.exe Error - Often occur during system or program start up due to unneeded files in the Windows registry.
General Protection Fault - Occurs when a program that is running violates the hardware rules in some way.
Windows Explorer Error - A dirty registry may cause Windows Explorer to get stuck in a loop.
iExplore or iExplorer Error - An error related to your Internet Explorer browser often causing it to shut down.
Access Violation - An error that occurs when an application tries to access storage not designated for it.
System32 Error - An error often caused by missing or corrupt system files.
Windows Installer Error - Caused by 3rd party "shell extensions" resulting in a white screen and/or crash.
And the infamous Blue Screen of Death - Occurs when Windows cannot recover from a system error. Usually requires a reboot. (This one is the most frustrating)
There are a couple of registry cleaners in the market, here are the common 5.
1) Regfix Great interface and very in-depth scan. Our test machines ran blazing fast after cleaning them with Registry Fix.
2) Regcure This is a solid registry cleaner for non-technical people. The waiting time to open folders increased after I ran this.
3) Error Nuker Did not catch some of the errors on our test machines.
4) PC On Point
PC On Point is gaining in popularity. Not quite as thorough as our top picks but fixed the key errors
5) Error Doctor Found a lot of errors during our testing but many of them were non-critical issues like Windows Shortcuts.

If you don't have a serious registry problem and simply want to increase the speed of your computer Registry Fix works well. http://www.registrycleanercompare.blogspot.com
For more critical issues, like the BSOD, use RegCure to scan for registry errors
Listing of the Top 5 Registry Cleaners in the Market.

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Review of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Its First Year in Retrospect

It has been a year since the first announcement of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 printer, the new generation of 44 inch width, inkjet printer from Epson. Like many of the new releases from Epson, the printer was highly anticipated; offered breakthrough new features; and was impossible to get for about 7 months. The initial rush has past, the printers are readily available, and it is time to take a moment to reflect on the good and bad points of Epson’s latest printing wonder.
I think there are far fewer negatives than positives, so I will address them first.

1. You have to perform an ink swap to switch your dark black ink from photo-black to matte black. For a brief time Epson offered the Stylus Pro 4000 which had 8 inks including both the matte black and the photo black, there was no need to swap dark black inks if you changed from photo paper to mat paper. This new generation still uses 8 inks but has added a light light black ink instead of offering the two varieties of dark black inks. The additional of light light black ink has enable the printer to produce finer gradations of tone and finer detail in the highlight area, but having to swap out the dark black inks to optimize printing on photo paper as opposed to matte paper is an inconvenience and an unfortunate waste of money.

2. There are quirks with the LCD menu on the printer. One in particular, comes up frequently with a message that says “Power Cleaning?” Y or N. Having been prompted many people select yes to this prompt, thereby executing a power cleaning cycle which wastes a good bit of ink and maintenance tank capacity. I have had a number of clients really upset about this situation and I hope Epson will rectify it soon in a firmware fix.

3. Dark ink density not improved when using matte black ink on matte papers. The new K3 inks made a giant leap forward in providing richer blacks when using the photo-black ink on photo surface types of papers. The K3 matte black ink on matte papers seems not to have improved black density, and some users report that matte black is less dense on matte papers than the previous UCM matte black ink. I find the blacks to be the about the same density as with the previous inks, but had hoped for more from the matte black K3 ink.

4. Epson designed the new 220 ml ink cartridges to fit inside the ink bays, unlike the previous 220 ml cartridges that stuck out to the point where you could not close the cover. Well you can close the cover with the new cartridges but the new cartridges are pressurized and occasionally arrive leaking. This has led us to always check cartridges for leaks before sending them out. If you are using the new 220 ml cartridges, check them for leaks as soon as you receive them.

5. A final negative, although not affecting the quality of the printer, was that for nearly 7 months of last year, dealers like myself, that focus mostly on the Epson printer line, had no Epson printers to sell. Epson announced the new printers, stopped supplying the previous models, and was unable to ship the new generation of printer for what seemed an eternity. Our belt was tightened more than a few notches.

That’s it on the negatives, so here’s some of the positive highlights:

1. The printer is about 2.5 times faster than the previous generation, but Epson hasn’t sacrificed quality for speed. Epson built the new model with a print head that is more than twice as large as the previous print head, thereby more than doubling the speed.

2. Time consuming and confusing manual nozzle checks and print head alignments have been streamlined and are now carried out automatically, at the touch of a button.

3. Metamerism and bronzing, which were significant problems with the previous UCM inks, have been virtually eliminated. If you don’t know what these are, consider yourself lucky and know that you won’t have them with the new printers and K3 inks.

4. Deeper, richer blacks when using photo-black on photo surface papers. This represents a significant improvement over previous models and inks.

5. A new advanced black and white mode in the driver that produces stunning black and white prints.

6. Improved color gamut- not earth shattering improvement like in black density but still a nice addition to the color palette.

In my opinion, the positives far outweigh the negatives and this new generation of Epson Stylus Pro printers will take their rightful place in Epson’s track record of award winning, superior value and outstanding quality, large format inkjet printers.

About the author:
Kirk Economos is President of Meridian Cyber Solutions, digital equipment and printer dealership headquartered in San Francisco, that offer products and services nationwide. Kirk is also a practicing fine art photographer and fine art printer. Kirk Economos recommends you visit http://www.meridiancyber.com/C_1037.aspx to get an in-depth price catalog for the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 printer. For more information you may call (888) 782-7878.
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What Does MICR toner mean? All You Need to Know About MICR Printing

By Lena Butler

Remember Frank Abagnale, Jr. (or Hollywood hottie, Leonardo DiCaprio, to you!) in the movie “Catch Me, If You Can?” A lot of scenes there showed him cashing Pan Am Airline checks that he wrote using a typewriter. Well, that is not possible now with the emergence of MICR or Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.
Banks have started to find ways to streamline their handling of checks as more people grew mobile and (perhaps have grown rich) found more use for bank checks. To automate the processing of these, a standard electronic processing, handling and reading system was established. This is now known as Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines MICR or Magnetic Character Recognition as the accepted machine language specification used in payment transactions on paper – that’s bank checks for you. These are characters printed (MICR Printing) in a special magnetic ink (MICR Toner) that is then read by high speed magnetic equipment that is especially made to recognize these. MICR printing follows an agreed pattern or syntax that, besides authenticating the check, provides the bank with the necessary information like the account number, bank routing number, check number and even the amount requested.

Printed with an E-13B font or CMC-7 font, these MICR characters have to follow a standard arrangement of numbers and symbols for these to be read by a high speed check sorting and reading machine. Just like some barcode fonts, these symbols have a pre-determined prefix and suffix that serve as codes for these machines—there’s no way Leonardo DiCaprio’s character could decipher this as MICR printing follows a lot of strict conditions such as the positioning of the printed lines in relation to the Clear Band Area of the check.
MICR printing involves a special formulation ink called the MICR toner, and these can be printed using a laser printer or printed on a printing press or w/ impact machines. The MICR toner is magnetically charged so that the reader-sorter machines can recognize them through each character’s unique shape. And since it is a machine that optically recognizes these characters, it become important then to have an even or consistent print quality, correct placement of characters on the designated printing area to ensure readability.

MICR Toner
You can use your regular desktop laser printer in MICR printing as long as you use MICR toner. MICR toners are specially formulated magnetic inks that are not the type that you usually use with your printers. These may be readable to the human eye but what the reader-sorter machines are looking for are the magnetic signal or the electronic “fingerprints.” Trying to pass a check in a bank with invalid MICR codes will have them rejected at the clearing center, may cause you a lot of delays, or worse, the bank teller may suspect a modern Frank Abagnale, Jr. who is totally clueless about Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.

About the author:
This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Ink Related Articles. A longer version of this article is located at What Does MICR toner mean? All You Need to Know About MICR Printing, and related resources can be found at Printer Ink Cartridges.
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Finding Places To Access The Internet For Free

By Ron King

In an increasingly wireless world, there are lots of places where you can connect your laptop to the internet when you are out and about. These places are called "hotspots," and if you know where to find them, you may never want to go home again.

How To Find Public Hotspots
The first place to look for hotspots is big public institutions. Libraries are increasingly offering wireless access. And, if you're a student, chances are that your campus is already wireless-enabled, or will be soon.

Searching Out Private Hotspots
The private sector, though, is the real growth area in wireless hotspots. Businesses are falling over themselves to provide free internet access to their customers. Cafes, hotels and airports are all starting to offer wireless access to anyone nearby. All you need to bring is a wireless ready laptop.

You may wonder how it benefits businesses to offer free wireless internet access. They are willing to pay the minimal cost in exchange for the new customers it brings in, especially in areas where internet access is hard to find. Customers see wireless access as a big added value, and they vote with their feet and wallets for places that provide it.

Tracking Down The Hotspots
Even though there are thousands of hotspots, they don't advertise this service well. Doing an internet search for hotspots in your town could really surprise you. In a town of any size, it would be surprising if there weren't lots of hotspots to choose from.
There are plenty of websites you can go to to find hotspots. The most comprehensive, though, is generally thought to be JiWire.com. Or you can type your zip code into Yahoo Maps and choose 'WiFi Hotspots' from the menu on the right of the screen.
Can't be bothered with all this? Then just look for a Starbucks. They are everywhere, and almost all of them offer wireless internet access. Borders and Kinko's are also good places to try. Failing that, just ask at a place of your choice.

Not All Hotspots Are Free
Some of the larger hotspot networks require a small fee to a wireless Internet Service Provider to use them. You usually buy a prepaid card where the access is offered -- it's easy and affordable. If you want to save your money, just stick to the smaller, independent places.

Get Your Own Free Hotspot Software
If you like visiting hotspots, you might be interested in an easier way to find them. Just download and install hotspot locator software on your computer. This software has a database of known hotspots that you can search at any time, whether you're online or offline. Just type in a zip code or the name of the town, and the software will give you a list of the nearest hotspots, sorted by distance from you. Each time you make an Internet connection, the software downloads the latest hotspot list, to keep your database current. How cool is that?
This hotspot locator software is available free from hotspot provider sites. T-Mobile Hotspot, for example, at: http://www.tmobile.com/hotspot.

About the author:
Visit http://www.havewireless.com for more info. Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer. Copyright 2005 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the resource box is left intact.
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Common Printer Ink Questions Answered

By oliver turner

What are the options available for refilling my printer?

There are mainly two ways you can refill your printer – with printer cartridges or with ink refill kits. There are OEM cartridges, remanufactured or recycled cartridges and compatible cartridges. The cheapest option is, however, buying a printer ink refill kit and refill the empty cartridge.

Do remanufactured cartridges harm the machine?
Remanufactured cartridges do no harm to the printer. Remanufactured cartridges are nothing but recycled OEM cartridges. You only have to buy a remanufactured cartridge that is meant for your specific printer.

How many times I can refill a cartridge?
Many suggest refilling should not be done for more than 4-5 times. Printer cartridges come with printer heads and once these heads wear out, the cartridge needs to be changed. As long as you are satisfied with the print quality, you can go on refilling.

How to save printer ink?
Printer inks are very expensive and the best way to save money on printer ink is to use it economically. Plan and print. Often people take printouts simply to realize later that it is not required. Take printouts of only those documents, which are necessary.

Where to buy printer ink?
Printer inks can be brought from retail stores or from online stores. Buying from online stores will save you a lot of money – both on the product and on shipping and traveling expenses as well.

Does my printer warranty remain valid even if I use compatible or remanufactured cartridges?
Printer manufacturers like Hewlett Packard, Canon, Epson, Lexmark etc suggest that you use only OEM cartridges. Generally your printer warranty will be void if you use compatible or remanufactured cartridges. If you have ever used remanufactured or compatible cartridges, the printer manufacturer will not take responsibility for any damage done to the computer.

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All About Multifunction Printer, Scanner And Copier

By Roberto Sedycias

Multifunction printers are the best for small offices and or the home. It is a real miracle - one unit that prints, copies and scans. It saves on space and money. One point has to be kept in mind that it does all these functions but not all of them well. If the requirement is for high grade scanning then this three-in-one model might prove to be inadequate. It is all right for moderate use and not for intensive application.
As regards the speed the printer might prove to be too slow for professional use. This is especially so in the case of colour printers. While using a multifunction printer and trying to get some fast assignment completed then the rate of 22 pages per minute as against the crawl of 12 pages per minute does matter.
Multifunction printers that have more memory turn out to be more costly. This inadequacy becomes apparent when one tries to do three things together - scanning, printing and copying. If the requirement is heavy then it is best to opt for a multifunction printer that has 16 MB - to say the least.
The quality of the image depends on dpi or dots per inch. The standard (600x600) will suffice for printing but is unsuitable as regards quality of photo. Scanner resolutions must be noticed, as these are usually low in multifunction models. There is a wide gap as regards quality between interpolated and optimal resolution.
Multifunction printers that have to be fed with one page at a time can become a real headache and eat up the whole day. It is best to buy a multifunction printer that is fitted with a document feeder system that is automatic and at each go holds 15 sheets at the minimum.
It is advisable not to just pick a multipurpose printer off the store shelf, have it packed, pay and walk off with it. Always play around with it in the store giving a good amount of time and attention. Carefully scrutinize the specifications and see how the printer actually behaves when put to the test. Each operation should be tested separately. After all it must meet the specific requirements of the buyer - no matter how small it is.
Most of the multifunction printers are manufactured with the prime function of photographic output. But being three-in-one the other utilities are kept in mind.
The scanner function is of great importance. There are two main types technologies involved in manufacture of scanners. CCD or charge-coupled-device performs better as regards quality of image especially when dealing with books. On the other hand the other technology of CIS or contact-image-sensor makes the machine more durable. Other points to consider are sheet-fed versus flat-bed machines.
The flat-bed ones allow scanning of thicker objects. Try to include in the purchase package an OCR or optical-character-recognition. It converts the pages that are scanned into text documents that can be edited. This will save a lot of time - running into hours - if the original soft copy is misplaced. For those who want to store old photographs purchase with this multipurpose printer attachments that will enable scanning of slides and films.
The speed of making copies can never be up to the mark unless the unit has these gizmos. Always bear in mind that documents have to be lifted and replaced innumerable times. Apart from speed other areas of importance are user friendliness and storage of memory. But with all the attachments included it will be child`s play to manage multiple copies; only few buttons will have to be pressed.

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This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page: http://www.polomercantil.com.br/multifuncional.php, http://www.polomercantil.com.br/impressora.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for PoloMercantil.
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How Different Similar are Dell and Lexmark Printers and Printer Cartridges?

By Lena Butler

You must be wondering why Dell printers look like new Lexmark printers. Lexmark International is the manufacturer of laser printers for Dell. Even the ink cartridges of both laser printers look the same but they are not interchangeable and will not work if used in the other brand.

Lexmark International, Inc.
Lexmark International, Inc. is one of the leaders in developing, manufacturing and supply of printing solutions, e.g., Lexmark inkjet printers and laser printers. Lexmark, which was founded in 1991, is also widely known for its multifunction products and associated supplies and services. While it provides color laser printers and other IT products for home and office printing needs of consumers in more than 150 countries, it also does business to business with other big names in IT-based technologies. Lexmark reported revenue of more than $4.1 billion in 2001. More information about Lexmark International, Inc., could be found in its website at www.lexmark.com

Dell Computer Corporation
Dell Computer Corporation is one of the primary names in information technology as far as providing for the IT and internet requirements of various customers around the world are concerned. Following direct business model, Dell is best known for its customized products and services that answer specific customer requirements. It has an extensive selection of software and peripherals which it designed and manufactured. It reported a quarterly revenue of $32.1 billion. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation and it does not claim any proprietary interest in the names and trademarks of other entities. More information about Dell Computer Corporation can be found at www.dell.com

Case in Point: Dell Color Laser Printer 5100cn
Dell Color laser 5100cn, is moderately priced compared to Lexmark C762n. At less than $1000, this laser printer from Dell comes with Ethernet capability and prints both sides of the paper. It has sufficient speed that is capable of handling an office workgroup setting.
Lexmarks’ C762n comes with usage tracking, it is capable of printing banners and other excellent features that Dell printers of the same category do not have. While Lexmark C762n comes with an impressive array of upgrades, Dell Color Laser 5100cn also has some upgradeable features without putting a hole in your pockets. One of Dell Color Laser 5100cn’s best features is its built-in duplexer that can churn out double sided print-outs. This is an expensive feature to the more expensive Lexmark C762n.
One of the best advantages of having Dell printers is that it offers to recycle your old printer for free, regardless of brand. It also has an online support that provides access to knowledge base and driver downloads. All in all, Dell Color Laser 5100cn gives you satisfactory performance in terms of print-outs in both black and white and color office printing needs. What make it better is that Dell printers come in at a lesser price compared to Lexmark printers.

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James Kara Murat, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Ink Related Articles. A longer version of this article is located at How Different / Similar are Dell & Lexmark Printers and Printer Cartridges?, and related resources can be found at PrintCountry Printer Reviews.
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Best Christmas Related Project Ideas Using Your Inkjet Printers

By Lena Butler

Here are some exciting ideas that you could use with your inkjet printers during Christmas holidays. That’s right, inkjet printers—your color printer, to be more specific! It is time to disassociate color printers with work and use them for fun, and for helping you save during Christmas.
It is easy to pair the word “Christmas” with “shopping,” right? And when these two words are joined, they could result to another word, “exciting!” However, for some, “Christmas shopping” means, “Expensive!” Inkjet printers can come in very handy in terms of helping you save in Christmas decors, and a whole lot more!

CHRISTMAS DECORS
Banners – do you know why even the most expensive restaurant caterers or event organizers place those bold letter banners to announce the occasion? They aren’t only useful for photo souvenirs, they also set the mood. Individually print each letter of the phrase “Merry Christmas” on A4 size glossy paper with your color printer. Buy differently colored glossy paper for more funky effect and use different font and size for each letter and cut them out.

Standees – want a life-sized Santa Claus in your living room? How about your 5-year old boy in his favorite superhero costume? There are so many photo editing software that can help you place your boy’s face on any costume—how about a Santa Claus costume? There are software that can help you print sharp images with your color printer and join individual print-outs into a life size image.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Personalized Christmas gift wrappers – your gifts become more memorable if they come with personalized wrappers. The designs you can come up with are limitless. Choose lighter colored glossy paper that would fit in your inkjet printer and tape these to the box for a tight wrap.
Christmas cards – Search for the nicest winter photo, superimpose your family photo, print using your color printer and send it to the in-laws or your boss (nothing impresses a boss better than a nice family photo on Christmas!)
Calendar – what could be better than a personalized calendar on someone’s office desk? You must have a photo of the recipient (better if you’re in the same picture too) tucked somewhere. Find the most memorable one, add it as a graphic design to your downloaded calendar template from the internet and print it with your inkjet printer. Frame and send with it your best wishes.
Business Cards – This could be the least expensive but the most appreciated gift you could ever send. There are a lot of business card templates in the internet and they come with some desktop publishing software. You may even design your own. Use the appropriate thick paper (glossy or matte) print in your color printer, carefully cut them into individual cards (50 pieces would be enough) box them and send.

QUALITY TIME WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY
With your inkjet printer, you can have fun and memorable time with your hubby and/or with your kids. Is there a story teller among the family members? Is there an artist in the house? Write the story as it is being told, scan the drawings that your kids draw for each particular scene or page, lay-out them in half the size of a legal page, print them using an inkjet printer or color printer and bind them. Who knows, you may be sitting on the next children’s book best-seller!
There are endless uses you can make with color printers besides using them for business. Just explore with your inkjet printer, and you will be surprised to find out you hardly even scratched the surface yet.

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This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Reviews. A longer version of this article is located at Best Christmas Related Project Ideas Using Your Inkjet Printers, and related resources can be found at PrintCountry Printer Ink Related Articles.

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An Inkless Printer in Your Pocket: The Zink Printer

By Lena Butler

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of those big events that tech and gadget geeks from all over the world look forward to every year to get a glimpse of the new gizmos they could salivate on and hopefully get a hold of before the year ends. In the last CES, one of the many gadgets that certainly wowed cellphone and photo geeks is an as-yet nameless product that we shall call the Zink printer.

What is the Zink printer? The Zink printer is one of the newest offerings of Polaroid, that camera products company that we are all familiar with, and of Zink, or Zero Ink Printer Company. The Zink printer promises to become a craze by the time it is released before fall. Why? First, because it is a portable cellphone printer that can easily fit in your pocket. Second, it is an inkless printer – with the Zink technology, it does not consume even a drop of ink.

How Does the Zink Printer Work?

Yes, the Zink printer does not use even a drop of ink. That is because this inkless printer makes use of special paper that was developed by Zink. This special Zink paper has numerous tiny crystals colored in yellow, magenta and cyan, the basic colors needed by inkjet printers to produce color prints.

The way the Zink printer works to produce color prints is quite simple. When a photo is printed using this inkless printer, the Zink printer’s head applies the appropriate heat and pressure on the Zink paper, as accorded by the image being printed. This heat and pressure causes the yellow, magenta and cyan crystals on the Zink paper to melt and blend together to capture the desired image on the paper.

Are photos printed with the Zink printer durable? The answer is yes. The Zink paper is designed so that any image printed on it will be highly resistant to light and heat, therefore more durable and more long-lasting that even Polaroid prints. The Zink paper’s polymer overcoat is the one that makes this possible.

Using the Zink Printer as a Cellphone Printer

What makes the Zink printer so great is that it can be used as a cellphone printer. Any image you can capture on your cellphone camera or digital camera, you can now easily print on the Zink printer.

As mentioned above, the Zink printer is so small it can fit easily into your pocket. Having a portable cellphone printer such as the Zink printer will make it a joy for photo geeks to exchange snapshots. What is more is that the Zink paper can come in variants with adhesive backing, which would make for lovely and colorful customized stickers and labels. A pack containing 10 sheets of the Zink paper is said to cost only $4.

The Zink printer promises to be a hit when it gets released this fall. As a cellphone printer, it is poised to add another dimension of fun and convenience to taking pictures with a cellphone. As an inkless printer, it is a more affordable and handier way of getting the prints that you want.

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This Article is written by James Kara Murat, the contributor of Printer Ink Related Articles. More information on the subject is at An Inkless Printer in Your Pocket: The Zink Printer, and related resources can be found at HP Printer Ink Cartridges.

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external SATA to shed the power plug

by Stephen Shankland If your power strips are as overloaded as mine with cords and bulky transformers, you'll be glad to hear that eSATA--a standard that gives external hard drives the data transfer speeds of internal drives--is untethering itself from its power cord. eSATA is an external version of the Serial ATA technology used to hook up internal PCs, but today external eSATA drives need their own power supply. But on Monday, the Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) announced it's working on a version that will let external drives draw power over the cable that connects the drive to a computer. The standard, called Power Over eSATA, is expected to be completed in the second half of 2008, and the first devices supporting the standard could arrive as soon as this year, too, the consortium said. The technology should be able to deliver enough power to run a single 2.5-inch drive, said Knut Grimsrud, the SATA-IO president and an Intel fellow, and likely will become a regular part of eSATA products. "I would expect the powered eSATA (to) quickly become commonplace for applications where eSATA is used," Grimsrud said of the new technology. The power link could help eSATA catch up to the two most common connection technologies, USB and IEEE 1394 "Firewire," which can power external hard drives. But the groups behind those standards aren't standing still--and of course those connections can link to many other devices besides hard drives. Specifically, Intel and others are working on a new fiber-optic "SuperSpeed" version of USB that should make its transfer speed to at least 4.8Gb per second, 10 times faster than today's 480 megabits per second. And the 1394 Trade Association is preparing a 3.2Gb/sec specification that should be ratified by February. That should quadruple the current top-end 800Mb/sec IEEE 1394 speed. Another weakness of eSATA today is hot-plug support, the ability to plug a drive into a running computer. "Some operating systems and/or device drivers might not yet have enabled full support for the hot-plug features that the SATA technology provides," Grimsrud said, and some legacy hardware configurations or product deficiencies can make it difficult. The Power Over eSATA technology will use the same connectors as current eSATA, but will require new cables to carry the power, Grimsrud said. The current eSATA has data-transfer connections only on one side of the plug, so the Power Over eSATA technology likely will add the power connections on the reverse side, he said.

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Microsoft to buy Yahoo! for $44.6 billion (£22.4bn)

Microsoft has offered to buy the search engine company Yahoo for $44.6bn (£22.4bn) in cash and shares. The offer, contained in a letter to Yahoo's board, is 62% above Yahoo's closing share price on Thursday. Yahoo cut its revenue forecasts earlier this week and said it would have to spend an additional $300m this year trying to revive the company. It has been struggling in recent years to compete with Google, which has also been a competitor to Microsoft. It is a shotgun marriage, but the person holding the shotgun is Google Tim Weber, business editor, BBC News website"We have great respect for Yahoo, and together we can offer an increasingly exciting set of solutions for consumers, publishers and advertisers while becoming better positioned to compete in the online services market," Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said. Chairman quit There has not yet been any comment from Yahoo. Its chief executive, Jerry Yang, announced on Tuesday that he intended to lay off 1,000 staff as part of a restructuring plan. Terry Semel, who stepped down as chief executive last June, also quit as non-executive chairman on Thursday. Microsoft said that Yahoo shareholders could choose to receive either cash or shares. YAHOO'S FALLING PROFITS Oct to Dec 2007 down 23%July to Sept 2007 down 5%April to June 2007 down 2%Jan to March 2007 down 11%Yahoo shares have fallen 46% since reaching a year-high of $34.08 in October. They rose 54% in pre-market trading. "Ultimately this corporate marriage was forced by the rise of Google, which has grown into a serious competitor for both Microsoft as a software company and Yahoo as an internet portal," said Tim Weber, business editor of the BBC News website. "It is a shotgun marriage, but the person holding the shotgun is Google." 'Exorbitant premium' According to its letter to Yahoo, Microsoft attempted to enter talks about a deal a year ago, but was rebuffed because Yahoo was confident about the "potential upside" presented by the reorganisation and operational activities that were being put in place at the time. "A year has gone by, and the competitive situation has not improved," Microsoft's letter said. But there has been some concern about the price that Microsoft is offering. "To me, the premium seems exorbitant, for what is a dwindling business," said Tim Smalls from the brokerage firm Execution LLC. "I personally don't see how the synergies of Microsoft-Yahoo is going to take on Google." Other analysts were more enthusiastic about the offer. "It is a fantastic offer. It is game on," said Colin Gillis from Canaccord Adams. "This consolidates the marketplace down to Google versus Microsoft. These two companies will be going head to head."

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e-Ink Technology - All You Need to Know

By Lena Butler

When it comes to ensuring superior reading experience under a wide range of lighting conditions nothing beats e-ink technology. Introduced by the E-ink Corporation this technology is today commonly used on most electronic paper display devices.

What is an EPD?
EPDs or electronic paper displays are displays which have the distinct characteristics of high contrast paper, use very little power and have a thin and light appearance. It is very easy on the eye and gives the reader an impression like you are reading from paper. The main advantage is that unlike paper which doesn’t update the content, an EPD can!

A little about e-ink Corporation
E-ink Corporation is a privately held organization that is the largest manufacturer of EPDs. Started in the year 1997 by Mr. Joseph Jacobson, today e-ink technology is a revolution in itself. The E-ink Corporation has significant partnerships with many top companies such as Amazon, Sony and Motorola.

Where can this technology be useful?
E-ink is such a novel technology that it can be used in areas which haven’t been tapped into yet. For transportation signage this technology can be very useful, especially since factors like sunlight and viewing angle can hamper vision. For e-books this e-ink technology is being used these days as conventional e-books can strain the eyes. Even commonly used on cell phone displays this revolutionary technology is also being used by product designers to unleash their imagination!

Future goals
The E-ink Corporation has further plans to diversify the use of this technology. It aims at creating RadioPaper which will be a lightweight display that will also enable easy download of news content or even novels at the touch of a button. It will also have the same readability as ink present on paper but will have the added advantage of updated content. The ultimate goal of E-ink Corporation is to transform even convention surfaces to make them into display areas which use this e-ink technology.

Catalogs which are never dated
Imagine a world where you had billboards with dynamic content, catalogs which never needed replacement or updating or even newspapers which never became dated? Well, this isn’t out of a science fiction novel. It is a very real possibility with e-ink technology.

About the technology
Here’s a little something for those of you who absolutely dig technology. The concept behind e-ink is to use black and white present by the millions contained within microcapsules. These microcapsules are then electronically charged after which the particles sink or float. The ink can be used to coat any surface, even on potentially large areas. The content used will always get updated on a continual basis – thereby facilitating dynamic content with e-ink. Since the technology provides tremendous ease of reading there is no more need to actually print out information as you can read perfectly on the device itself. It’s in fact as good as reading a piece of paper! The e-ink technology can work on a myriad of surfaces and textures from metal, plastic to paper.

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James Kara Murat the contributor of PrintCountry Articles. A longer version of this article is located at e-Ink Technology - All You Need to Know, and related resources can be found at PrintCountry Printer & Printer Ink Information, Facts & Downloads.
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Learn to Touch Type for Beginners

By Jill Shu

Needless to say, it is very necessary for you to learn to touch type in the computer age. However, you don’t know how to learn to touch type correctly, and what is the right way to learn to touch type by yourself. That's the question.

Nowadays, many beginners who want to learn to touch type make the mistake of trying to type fast instead of trying to type accurately. However you have known it's quite incorrect to put your attention on typing speed, rather than typing accuracy when you are learning to touch type. So you consider learning to touch type in a right way.

Naturally, you think about using a typing tutor to guide you. Recommended by a friend, you notice a typing tutor – GS Typing Tutor. In the typing tutor, you find the typing tutor's beginner guide is very useful for you to learn to touch type as beginner.

First, the typing tutor teaches you how to place your fingers on the keyboard correctly. Using the raised bumps on the F and J keys as a guide, you learn to gently place the fingers of your left hand on the A S D F keys and the fingers of your right hand on the J K L ; keys. Meantime, you realize to keep your elbows close to your body, your wrists straight and your forearms level. While your fingers are gently touching the home-row keys, the thumbs should be slightly above the space bar.

Second, you learn how to strike the keys. In GS Typing Tutor, the keys are color coded to match the color of the finger. You start to learn to touch type with typing course from the home keys to other keys. Matching the color of the finger to the color on the key, you can use a quick tapping motion to strike the keys, and return the finger to its home key after each use.

Third, you know if you want to touch type, you have to practice, practice and practice again! At the beginning practice, you don't worry about the typing speed and accuracy. Speed and accuracy will develop naturally through practice once your fingers have been correctly trained. So you always use the correct finger pattern without looking at the keyboard when leaning to touch type. By practicing to type correctly each time you type something on the keyboard, you'll build up conditioned reflexes for each character on the keyboard soon.

Fourth, you should take complete typing courses to improve the typing skills. By practicing to type keys correctly, now you turn to words even sentences exercise. In GS Typing Tutor, there is a complete typing course available. You can practice typing courses from finger position exercise, and common words exercise to general words exercise and sentence exercise. It's a correct way for you to take every step of typing course very seriously, and your typing accuracy and speed will develop naturally.

Now, strictly following GS Typing Tutor courses, you can learn to touch type easily and fast. Find more, refer it to http://www.typingstar.com/

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Get Rid Of Porn Dialers

By Arvind Singh

Porn dialers are malware that infect a computer system and use the internet connection to dial a premium-rate telephone number, such as a "900 number" in the U.S. and leave the line open that adds up the cost of the call to the user. This is a common way of stealing money from the victim. Apart from dialing expensive phone numbers the dialers also download explicit sexual content without the knowledge of the users that also cost the user dearly.

Basically, dialers are very small programs (about 40-50 kb in size) that can be used to dial toll phone numbers as well as for browsing websites that needs to paid for viewing. This system was developed to make payments, especially for smaller amounts, for services where it is useless to pay through credit cards. Many users found the process convenient as the cost will add up in their phone bill and they would pay the amount through their service providers. But hackers adopted this technique and started to deliver porn dialers to innocent users either through Trojan horse or other means. They use the dialers to connect to high cost numbers or websites without the users concern and charge the amount through his or her telephone bill.

Trojan virus is the most common way for installing the porn dialers to any computer that is online. In fact one of the main objectives of the Trojans is to install unsolicited dialers to the victim's computer. First the Trojan is delivered to the victim's PC through any file that he or she downloads from the internet. In most cases Trojan are spread through freeware and media file downloads. When the downloaded file is executed by the user the Trojan is installed in the computers HDD. Once the Trojan is installed it automatically downloads the porn dialer and installs it.

As the porn dialers are not identified by the anti virus software, you need to install dedicated dialer removal software to detect and remove the porn dialers. To ensure best effective protection from these dialers, it will be better to use an anti virus program that is equipped with Trojan removal and detection tool. It will give you ultimate protection from the deadly Trojans that is the main medium for installing dialers. Moreover, using a dialer detection tool will give you an enhanced protection from malicious auto dialers. So hurry up and go for it by downloading it free from the internet.

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Refilling Ink Cartridges Secret's Of A Pro

By Richard Sherland Sherland

We will provide tips and tricks to refilling the newer cartridges. The newer cartridges are harder but with the techniques we will show you will have a greater chance of success.

The new cartridge is much smaller now this changes things a lot with regard to refilling. The problem is that the entire sponge must be filled with ink in order to hold the recommended amount of ink. This is hard to achieve for the amateur because of air in the sponge.

The professional filler fills the cartridge under a high vacuum this removes the air and then the ink is injected. Only after the sponge is filled completely is air let back into the cartridge. This works very well and if the empty is a good one it almost always results in a working cartridge. Now we are talking about the small cartridges produced in the last 2 or 3 years. That is like the small the HP 56 and 57and The Lexmark 16 and 26.

So what can you do to increase your chances of success? First thing is don't try to fill the cartridge to it's full capacity. For instance the HP 56 originally had 19 ML so only put in 8 to 10 ML of ink. Trying to fill it full will only result in leaking and other problems.

Because of the air problem I recommend that you insert the needle as far as possible and angle it toward the print head. Another thing that can help is to use a gravity feed. Remove the plunger from the syringe and put in the correct amount of ink. Let the ink slowly enter the cartridge by gravity.

Don't try and fill a cartridge that been sitting around for weeks or months. Even the professional have problems with these. Fill the cartridge at the first sign that it's going dry.

After filling your cartridge you may find that it won't work at all. When you touch it against a paper towel nothing at all comes out. There's a channel between the print head and the compartment that has the sponge. If this channel gets empty it can take some effort to get it filled with ink. You can buy a cartridge primer to solve this problem. These clip onto the cartridge and the syringe hooks to it. You pull out on the plunger of the syringe and this sucks ink into the empty void I was talking about. You can find these by doing a search on Google or another search engine.

The other way of forcing ink into the cartridges uses centrifugal force. Don't do this where ink can get on anything! How the cartridge at about shoulder height and bring the cartridge rapidly down to about your knee. Stop abruptly and the ink tries to keep going forcing it up into the print head. You may have to do this several times before your successful. Keep checking by touching the print head against a paper towel. Ink should come out freely. Buying a primer is by far the best method.

The other reason the cartridge won't print at all is that it is dripping ink. A dripping cartridge won't print right and in most cases it won't print at all. If you have over filled then you can suck some of the ink out. Or you may let it set for 2 or 3 hours a will usually do the trick.

Remember we are talking about cartridges that aren't dried out. If your cartridge are dried out I would recommend buying new or refilled cartridges, as you will probably have a lot of problems. Also we are talking about Hp And Lexmark cartridges. For the others I recommend buying new compatibles, as it's cheaper in the long run than refilling.

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Richard Sherland has been in the cartridge refill business for six years.He is affiliated with Global Inka factory printer cartridge and computer accessories manufacturer he also has an ezineFree information on many subjects

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Cost-Effective Alternatives for Replacing and Refilling Your HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge

By groshan fabiola

Hewlett Packard hardware products are world renowned for their reliability, good performance and durability. By combining professionalism and high quality with affordability and ease to use, HP has quickly become a very popular brand, nowadays being one of the leading producers of a wide range of competitive hardware components. Undoubtedly, the most requested and appreciated products ever released on the market by Hewlett Packard are HP printers. Efficient and user-friendly, HP printers are a very good option for both home users and companies, being equally adequate for extended, draft printing and casual, home printing.

HP has always taken full advantage of the pronounced technological advance characteristic to the last few decades, permanently looking to satisfy their customers with new, state of the art and reliable printer models. Although there are a wide range of HP printer models that have become true symbols for the professionalism of their manufacturers, the HP LaserJet printer series is nowadays the most appreciated and highly-regarded category of printers in the world. HP LaserJet printers are easy to use and account for a wide range of features that render them suitable for inexperienced and professional users as well.

HP LaserJet printers combine high-quality printing with features such as high-speed and draft printing, they are highly competitive and have a long period of life, requiring little maintenance. However, regardless of the model, HP LaserJet printers also have some disadvantages. The main problem with HP LaserJet models is the high cost of replacing or refilling the toner cartridge. Furthermore, in some cases it can be very difficult for HP LaserJet printer owners to find compatible toner cartridges, especially for older printer models. Due to the high costs of replacing or recharging their toner cartridge and due to the difficulty of finding appropriate, compatible toner cartridges in the first place, to have an HP LaserJet printer can be very frustrating and demanding. However, there are various companies that account for these issues and provide customers with the best services regarding HP printer toner cartridge refilling and replacement in exchange for the lowest prices on the market.

The cheapest and safest way to refill or replace the toner cartridge of your printer is to request the services of a specialized, professional company. With the help of a reliable company that specializes in cartridge refilling and replacement, you will be able to save a lot of effort, money and time. In order to ensure that you will benefit from high-standard services, all you have to do is do a little research on the Internet and find the company that best satisfies your needs. Once you have found what you are looking for, you are guaranteed to receive the best toner cartridges and other printer-related products for only a small part of their actual cost.

Whether you are interested in buying remanufactured toner cartridges, compatible toner cartridges, refilled toner cartridges, laser printer toner or inkjet cartridges, the best thing to do is rely on a company that specializes in providing such services for their customers. Regardless of the brand, series and model of your printer, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for! Ask for the services of a solid company that specializes in toner cartridge refilling and replacement and you will definitely be satisfied!

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Refill Your Ink Cartridges to Save Money

By Editor 123

As the most popular printing technology, inkjet printing is making millions of people really crazy with its attractive features. People having small and home users are finding it quite helpful in their day-day-day life. Using inkjet printers can award you many qualities including versatility, inexpensiveness and producing excellent printing quality.

In recent years, the price of inkjet printers has dropped to a considerable limit but the cost of replacement ink cartridges remains extremely high.

Ink Refills
As an effective solution to this, refill kits have established their importance and worthiness in the printer market. This system has provided a new way to millions of users by empowering them to refill the cartridges on their own.

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Transfer XP to Vista

By John Stevens

With the Vista operating being sold everywhere it’s hard to find a PC without it. Many people are finding a need to transfer their XP files and user profiles over to their Vista operating system. The good news here is it’s not really hard to do. If you are not technically inclined there is software you can purchase but if you’re a do it your selfer just follow these instructions.
The free way is using the Windows Easy Transfer software. You have the option of transferring all user accounts, files, and settings to the new computer or transfer your user account, files, and settings only. You can also use an advanced option to transfer specific folders.
1. “All user accounts, files and setting” This will transfer over all users, files and settings. If you are on a domain you must set that up first. If you do not know what a domain is then you most likely are not on one.
2. “My user account, files and setting only”. This option will just transfer over your user account info, files and settings not other users.
3. “Advanced options”. This is the option you want for more advanced features such as only transferring a select number of user's accounts, files and setting. You will also be able to select the folders you want to transfer over as well as program settings. Be sure and install the programs you want first on the new computer before running the transfer on the new computer. If you do not then the programs setting will not transfer over.
You can use this method over the network, via a transfer cable or even external media like cd’s or a hard drive.

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Guide to Overclocking Intel Core 2 Duo Processors

By Jason Kuhn

What is overclocking?

Overclocking is pushing your CPU to run at a faster clock speed than the manufacturer has it set at.

What is involved?

FSB For Intel Core 2 Duo’s typically you overclock by simply raising the FSB (front side buss). This speed is set at 266Mhz for the E6xxx-X6800. The FSB is set at 200Mhz for the e4xxx series. Raising the FSB is the only way to overclock your Core 2 Duo, unless it is an engineer sample chip or an X6800+ (Both of these have unlocked multipliers.)

Multiplier To overclock your Intel Core 2 Duo by using the multiplier, you simply change that number to a higher number than its stock multiplier. For example an engineer sample chip E6300 has a multiplier of 7x, but you can change it to a higher value, say 9x. If you leave the FSB at 266, then 9x266 = 2400Mhz = 2.4Ghz.

PCI-E When you overclock your CPU by raising the FSB, you not only overclock the CPU, but you also overclock your PCI-E. On most motherboards you can lock your PCI-E to 100Mhz (recommended).

RAM By overclocking your CPU by upping the FSB, you also cause your RAM to be overclocked. But is that a bad thing? Yes and no. For cheap value RAM you can not overclock your RAM much at all. You would be lucky with 50-100Mhz. By simply changing your RAM/CPU divider you can adjust your RAM speed also. Typically a good stable overclock consists of the RAM and the CPU running at a 1:1 ratio. For example if your CPU’s FSB speed set to 400Mhz and your in a 1:1 ratio, then your RAM will show up as running at 400Mhz in the BIOS. Because it is DDR2 the RAM is actually running at 800Mhz effective, which is PC6400 stock speeds.

Socket 775 Motherboards usually support different types of DDR2 Memory. Motherboards natively support 533Mhz DDR2 all the way up to 800Mhz DDR2. It is possibly to run faster memory like DDR2-1000 and even higher like 1200Mhz, but this is only possibly by changing the CPU/RAM divider or overclocking the CPU via FSB.

When looking at RAM, and the speed of the RAM there are two things to take into account. What is the rated speed of the RAM? DDR2 memory typically ranges from 533Mhz to upwards of 1200Mhz. The memory frequency is not the only thing to look at when comparing the speed of RAM. The timings or latencies are also important.

Most value RAM has very “loose” latencies. 5-5-5-15 is quite common for value RAM. Mid end RAM is usually somewhere around 4-4-4-12. Mid-High end RAM has timings like 4-4-3-5 or 4-4-3-8. High end RAM will have low latencies like 3-4-3-9. The most important number is the first number. The lower the first digit the faster the memory.

By default, most motherboards will set the RAM timings to 5-5-5-15, so it is necessary to go into the BIOS and change these timings to the timings recommended by the manufacturer.

Loosening up your RAM timings will allow for a higher overclock. For example if your memory is rated at 4-4-4-12 and is PC6400 and runs at 800Mhz, then “loosening” the timings to 5-5-5-15, might allow for an overclock of upwards of 900Mhz. While at the stock 4-4-4-12, 850Mhz was achievable.

On some motherboards, like my Gigabyte DS3P, all the memory latencies and voltages are locked by default. To view these advanced settings in your BIOS, I pressed Ctrol+F1. This unlocked a hidden menu with advanced features.

NB (North Bridge) Straps The northbridge has a series of straps. As you overclock, and the FSB increases the NB strap occasionally will change. What changes in the NB is the NB’s latencies. If you ever hit a wall and can not even overclock 1Mhz more then it quite possibly could be your NB strap. To get around this you could try a large jump of 10 or maybe even 20Mhz and see if your PC posts. If you are able to run your CPU and NB at a high strap with tighter timings, it is often times faster then running your CPU at a slightly higher clock. For example depending on the CPU, FSB, and multiplier a Core 2 Duo overclocked to 2.8Ghz may be faster than a CPU overclocked to 2.9Ghz. The NB strap idea is fairly new, and there isn’t all that much information out there.

Vcore (CPU voltage)

The CPU voltage is commonly referred to as “vcore.” The stock voltage for the Intel Core 2 Duo chips is 1.325v. When overclocking, almost always the voltage needs to be increased. But don’t increase the voltage unless you need to.

If you hit a wall and you can’t overclock any further then up the voltage a bit. I usually up it by my vcore by .025v. Once I reach an overclock that I am satisfied with, I will lower the voltage by as little as possible, until Orthos fails. This way I can figure out the lowest vcore required to run my CPU at the speed it is at.

The more volts you put through your CPU, the more heat it is going to create and the more watts it is going to consume.

It is not recommended to exceed 1.5v on air cooling, simply because temperatures are usually far too high. If your overclocking on water cooling or better cooling then 1.5v or a bit higher is nothing to be afraid of, as long as the temperatures are good.

Fans, heatsinks and thermal compound.

It is not recommended to overclock very much on the retail heatsink provided by Intel. It is a relatively small heatsink and will not handle large amounts of heat generated by a high OC.

It is recommended to overclock using an aftermarket heatsink. Some good ones include: the Tuniq Tower 120, Big Typhoon, Artic Freezer 7 PRO, Thermaltake Ultra -90, Zalaman 9700. Larger heatsinks have a larger surface area, and thus disperse heat a lot better than smaller ones.

To improve temperatures for any heatsink you can do a couple of things. First, be sure and use some good, high quality thermal compound such as Artic Silver 5. Second, you can lap your heatsink. Lapping is the process of sanding down your heatsinks surface. This gets rid of some of the small machine marks and tiny pits in the heatsink. Lapping is done by using different grits of sand paper – 400 all the way up to 2000 or higher. Lapping is not very hard but takes a lot of time and patience. Lapping a heatsink will typically yield performance gains ~2-8C.

Monitoring temperatures

There is a handful of software out there that will allow you to monitor the temps of your CPU. Probably the most trusted program is called TAT (Thermal Analysis Tool) and can be downloaded directly from Intel. It usually gives accurate readings for most Core 2 Duo CPU’s. It measures the temperature of both CPU cores and this data can be monitored by TAT.

Intel recommends that the temperature of both CPU cores does not exceed 60C. The general rule of thumb I follow however is I like to stay under 65C max load, because I know in every day applications I will never even come close to reaching 60C. Gaming, encoding and other tasks never fully max out both CPU cores at 100% full load like Orthos does.

Software needed:

To safely overclock, you will need some sort of CPU monitoring program. I personally recommend TAT. Other programs such as Gigabytes Easy Tune, can be terribly off. I had Easy tune at one time reporting negative temps, while on air cooling. :p

The second program you will need is Orthos. Orthos is a program designed to torture your CPU and put it under the most extreme conditions. It tests stability and halts and lets you know when an error has been detected. Orthos is a mod of Prime95. The earlier versions of Prime95 would not stress a core2duo CPU, because it was designed for single core processors. Orthos is a mod that basically runs two instances of Prime95 in one window.

Another piece of software that I’d recommend is Super Pi. Super pi is a small CPU benchmarking program. It doesn’t put nearly as much stress on your CPU as Orthos, but is a good program for monitoring increases in performance. Super pi calculates Pi – 3.14159… from 64k all the way up to 32M or 32 Million digits. Usually pi is calculated to 1 or 2 million digits for benchmarking purposes.

Another program that is not required but is recommended is memtest86. Memtest86 is a program that puts stress on your memory and will scan it for errors. If you are ever going to be overclocking your memory or playing with the memory timings, this program is highly recommended.

The following software can be downloaded from: http://www.asusreviews.com/Download.html

Lets Get started!

The first step is to enter your BIOS. To do this, boot up your computer and while it begins to post hit the Delete key.

There are two main ways people go about overclocking. The first way is by increasing your FSB by 10mhz at a time and running Orthos and monitory temps, and increasing voltage when needed.

The second way is to just jump into a moderate overclock. This is my favorite way, especially with the Core 2 Duo line and all of its potential. When I overclocked my e4300, I immediately overclocked from 2.4Ghz from the stock 1.8Ghz. I did this by upping my FSB to 266. I then ran Orthos and continued to overclock the FSB 10-20Mhz at a time until I hit a problem. Once I got an error or could not post, I’d add some vcore to the CPU. Then would boot up and run Orthos again.

When trying to figure out your CPU’s max overclock, set your memory to a 1:1 ratio. That way you are not putting unnecessary stress on your RAM. Once you figure on your CPU’s max overclock then play around with the memory/cpu ratio and tighten up your timings if needed.

What kind of overclock can I expect for my Core 2 Duo?

On high end air cooling, and the right RAM and a good overclocking motherboard, you should expect something around the following:
E4300 – 2.8-3.2Ghz
E6300 – 2.8-3.4Ghz
E6400 – 3-3.6Ghz
E6600 – 3.2-3.8Ghz
E6700 – 3.3-3.8Ghz
X6800 – 3.4-3.9Ghz


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Windows Vista, To Upgrade Or Not?

By Shane Goll

Since the release of Windows Vista many people have been arguing over its positives and negatives, and whether to make the "upgrade" or stay on Windows XP. I've been reading a lot about the pros and cons of Vista lately, and when I first made the switch on my laptop I really did not realize how many flaws Vista has in it, now through some rather disappointing experiences I do.

Vista without a doubt looks pretty with Microsoft's new sleek interface "Aero" running on it out of the box, but it comes with a price. It requires both 1GB RAM and a 128mb graphics card to be installed. This really isn't a concern to those who have recently bought a computer within the last year, possibly two, but for the rest of us this with 3+ year old computers we're better off buying a whole new system with Vista preloaded than upgrading our computer and then buying the upgrade. Windows Vista is truly a resource hog compared to XP which requires a mere 128mb RAM to run. On top of that, to install the Ultimate package you have to have a whopping 40gb to commit to it, while XP professional takes just over 1gb.

The upgrade does have better security out of the box than XP, but it is causing quite a few drawbacks in software compatibility errors. Many programs that are fully compatible with XP wont run on Vista correctly without several patches, if at all. Some Mircosoft Certified software such as the Windows Media Encoder wont even run correctly. This is becoming a larger problem by the day as more and more programs are becoming incompatible with the OS. There is also the new implementation of "Run as a system Administrator" when opening several programs and using their features. Every single time you open a program you will get the "Windows needs your permission to continue" message box, it really does become a nuisance, and to make things even worse if you disable it some programs designed to be Vista-compatible wont work!

Microsoft also decided to take there packaging idea "home, professional", and expand it even further. The upgrade comes in four packages now, Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, and Business, and of course the only one even worth the purchase is Ultimate which will set you back $270 for the upgrade or $360 for the full version. The other versions lack the note worthy features in Windows Vista, and seem to be just a pretty looking version of Windows XP.

There is also the problem with the interface as compared to the rest of the Windows operating systems. While it still functions similar to the rest of the Windows family almost everything is renamed or somewhere else than it was in XP. It took me a couple days just to get the hang of what everything has been renamed to.

On top of all this, it doesn't really bring anything new to the table, you can get the upgrades for IE7, WMP11, etc for XP free online. The unique features that it does bring aren't that special either, such as the SideShow (the right hand bar on the desktop). While it looks neat and there are several things you can add to it, unless you spend all your time staring at your desktop you aren't going to be using it for anything. Oh and it will cover up your desktop icons on the far right-hand side making them unclickable unless you disable the SideShow, this becomes particularly annoying when changing your screen resolution.

I already mentioned that it was a resource hog, but it gets worse when playing graphic-intensive games, if they even run at all in the first place (try running as administrator to fix this error). Some people are having to lower their resolution to play some computer games smoothly just because of the amount of resources it takes. It is equally as bad for the office worker who is thinking about getting Vista for their workplace. If your company uses certain unique programs, there is a possibility that it will be incompatible with it, and most companies are telling their employees to hold off on Vista and stick with XP.

Overall, Vista looks pretty, has some alright features, and that's about all for now. If you are looking to buy a new computer I suggest holding off on Vista for a while, and just using XP. There really is no compelling reason to upgrade no matter what genre of computer user you fall into casual, work, gaming, etc.

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