Hardware

By admin on Jul 13, 2012 in Hardware | 0 comments

Would you like to add a second monitor to your computer setup? Using dual monitors can hugely improve your work productivity. By creating more screen space you have the opportunity to multitask and work on several pieces of work at the same time. But how difficult is connecting a second monitor and do you need any special software or equipment? Today we will explore what options you have to add a 2nd monitor to your current computer and what benefits you will experience by having a dual system setup.   Hardware requirements for connecting a second monitor   There are a few items you will need to successfully connect a 2nd monitor to your computer, these include:   A second PC monitor in addition to your original one 2 Monitor Cables 2 monitor ports on the back of your computer (VGA, DVI, S-Video or HDMI) or video adapter/card   Connecting a 2nd monitor in Windows Vista and Windows 7   Setting up your second monitor in Windows is easy thanks to the quick plug and play nature of the operating system. Once you have connected each monitor to your computer, Windows will normally automatically detect the 2nd monitor and pop up the Display Settings Window. If you don’t see this immediately, you can change the settings yourself by visiting Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Screen Resolution. You will now be able to configure your 2nd monitor to the customization you prefer including what is displayed on your new second screen.   Advantages of using a 2nd PC monitor?   There are many benefits of using a second PC monitor, these include the following:   Improved efficiency – Your productivity levels will dramatically increase with the help of a second monitor. Not requiring to constantly minimize and maximize tabs will save you time and you can cross reference information quickly at a glance thanks to the huge amount of screen space you know benefit from Widescreen wallpapers – If you enjoy desktop wallpapers, then you will love the beautiful widescreen wallpapers that you can experience using 2 PC monitor Dual Screen gaming – Video game fans will enjoy being able to play their favorite games on...

By admin on Jun 29, 2012 in Hardware | 0 comments

Is your PC not switching on no matter how many times you hold the power button? There can be few things worse in life then realizing your computer won’t switch on. That dreaded feeling that your computer has died and it will never work again is a common one. However try not to despair, there are a few steps that you can take and checks you can follow to locate the source of the problem. This brief guide will help you identify what is causing the computer power failure and what you can do to try to fix it? Below are our 5 top tips to identifying your computer power problem: 1)     Check your power connection – It may seem obvious but the first step you should do is check your power connection and outlet socket. If all of your other electrical appliances are working then you can be confident it’s solely your computer at fault. Ensure that the AC power cable is secure both in the back of the machine and in the wall socket by completely unplugging the cable and reconnecting. It can be easy for power cords to accidentally get tangled and pull away from the wall. If everything is secure then you can also try plugging your computer into another power socket to rule out any individual supply connection issue. 2)     Check for computer LED lights – The easiest way to identify if your computer has had a total loss of power is by checking its LED lights. These are normally small green/yellow/orange/blue lights located on the front and back of your computer case. If you can see any lights illuminated, then you can rule out a total loss of power. You can also check if the lights on a physically connected keyboard are displaying, for example the caps lock light. If there are no lights illuminated anywhere then you can be confident your machine has a total power loss. 3)     Check your monitor’s power – Your monitor will usually have its own power supply and so you should next check if this is working by turning on the monitor. Even if your computer has a total loss of power you monitor’s front LED light...