Computer ?
Q. I bought a brand new hp computer over a month ago. Is turning it off every night bad for the computer or should the computer be left on 24-7. I have heard both ways. Any computer techs answers would be appreciated.
Asked by ruthie - Thu Jun 7 13:19:45 2007 - - 10 Answers - 8 Comments

A. I leave my desktop on 24-7. The weakest part of any computer typically is the power supply. Leaving the computer on saves the power supply from the stress that occurs to power supply components during the in-rush of current when starting up. While I'm no computer expert I have been an electronics technician for 30 years and have repaired my share of electronic devices.
Answered by Tom H - Thu Jun 7 14:11:56 2007

Can connecting another computer to my network influence the connections of the other computers?
Q. I had two computers both connected to a wireless router. Yesterday I connected a third computer to the network and, although the connection goes through for this new computer, one of the original computers now says "Limited or no connectivity" and cannot connect to the Internet. Is it possible that the new computer is using up too much bandwidth and is therefore preventing the other computer from accessing the Internet?
Asked by Rick R - Thu Aug 21 14:58:35 2008 - - 4 Answers - 4 Comments

A. Reboot the router...
Answered by ZIG - Mon Aug 25 11:08:59 2008

Does a computer engineer play a important role in designing an aircraft ?
Q. I have a great interest in computer and aircrafts, especially military aircrafts. I am planning to do computer engineering and be involved in the designing of military aircrafts (aircraft's computer). I need to know whether the US Air Force needs computer engineers and if yes, will a computer engineer be wearing uniform and do they have military ranks ?
Asked by JD - Tue Jan 16 23:21:45 2007 - - 1 Answers - 3 Comments

A. Compared to an aeronautical, mechanical and electrical engineer, no. No idea about the military's policies.
Answered by Eric - Fri Jan 19 00:17:29 2007

How does Computer Ram make a computer faster and deliver better performance?
Q. Hi there. I was just wondering why its such a big thing these days to have a ridiculous amount of ram in a computer? People tell me that the more Ram you have in your computer the faster your computer will be. I always thought that it was the processor that controls the speed of a computer and not the Ram. I had 512MB of Ram in my laptop and I have now changed it to 2Gigs of Ram and I've seen no difference in performance what so ever. Could somebody please explain to me what does Ram does exactly? Thanks in advance
Asked by Kevin - Fri May 28 07:32:54 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you imagine your PC as a workshop, RAM is the worktable. Everything happens on the table, and if the table is full, some space must be cleared by moving it elsewhere. A typical drag on performance on a PC is when you run out of RAM, the PC has to swap something out to make room for what it needs to work on. You should see a lot of difference in RAM hungry programs, but next to no difference in less hungry programs. Primarily, your hard drive should be grinding a lot less.
Answered by unknown - Fri May 28 07:36:26 2010

How to hack into another computer on the same wireless network?
Q. My old computer recently died, but was the main computer hooked up to my internet router. My router and everything is fine, but I would like to retrieve info off my old computer from my new computer. The only problem is my old computer won't show up on my wireless network on my new computer. Is there a way I can get my old computer to appear on my new one (it is still connected to the wi-fi network) to get those files off there? If so, how?
Asked by MacKenzieHomieG. - Sat Feb 13 01:09:41 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Very cool story using hack...
Answered by B - Sun Feb 14 20:55:06 2010

What computer company has good quality for gaming?
Q. I just figured out that my computer has this kind of trojan. I was running pretty much all of the Anti-virus things my computer has. The main one says there is nothing there and my Windows defender says I have two trojans so I'm not sure what to do. I'm thinking of buying or building a new one. Right now I have intel. Im not sure which is best like Dell, Miscrosoft, etc. I need a gaming computer which can also be used as a school work computer. Any ideas?
Asked by Pupkit - Sat Jul 25 14:30:56 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Do not get alienware!!! To pricey, building is definently better. If you want a desktop instead of a laptop then - AMD or Intel processor - Dual core might be fine since its gaming and school, but go with quad core processor if you have the money. Motherboard - Make sure it matches the brand of the processor you bought, and make sure it has PCI-Express 2.0 x16 in at least one slot. Memory - DDR2 or DDR3, just make sure it fits. 4 gig+ Hard drive - Bigger the better, but it can get expensive. 1 Terabyte if you need a ton of stuff stored, but 500 gigs should do. Video Card - Mainly better for the gaming, ATI or Nvidia (I find both are good so it doesnt really matter which brand you pick). Just make sure the card is PCI-Express 2.0 x16.… [cont.]
Answered by littlefishys99 - Mon Jul 27 03:26:20 2009

Can you access a computer from the iPod touch without installing anything onto the computer?
Q. Ok so I have looked around a lot on this matter and I keep finding stuff like VNC (or VNSea) that allows you to access the computers on your WiFi network, but all of these require you to install something onto the computer itself. Is there a way to access the computer WITHOUT even touching the computer? Thanks in advance!
Asked by miniarian - Mon Jun 1 23:51:14 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. No. You would need to install something in order to do that.
Answered by korgrue - Mon Jun 1 23:55:29 2009

How to restore computer when my computer just randomly shuts off?
Q. Whenever I go on my computer after a few minutes (I'd say about 5) it just restarts for some reason. I've tried to restore my computer but can't because it will restart before it finishes. How can i stop the restarting or reatore my computer when this is happening Someone please help
Asked by jet34 - Sun Jun 14 20:24:23 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When it's loading up, keep pressing F8 until the menu comes up, there should be a repair option, try that
Answered by Nick - Mon Jun 15 12:03:52 2009

How do I setup my computer to automatically update folders onto a removable drive upon insertion?
Q. I use a micro SD card between my laptop and netbook as an external hardrive for my class files. I often download files on one computer or the other without the drive in that computer. Is it possible to set my computer up so that when I insert my drive my computer automatically updates the folder on my removable drive with the folder on my computer?
Asked by Alexander - Thu Sep 24 16:53:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Syncback SE downloadable at may help you automate this routine task for you.
Answered by edthered - Sat Sep 26 10:29:26 2009

How do you reboot a computer without a mouse?
Q. I'm trying to use software to erase the information on my old computer before donating it. The mouse is not working on the computer. I've tried another mouse on the computer and it still will not work. I need to reboot my computer in order to start the disc wiper. Is there a way of rebooting my computer without a mouse? Thanks so much!
Asked by LORRI - Sat Jan 16 09:24:27 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Push the power button-- should turn the computer off. Then push the power button again to turn it back on-- it's the same effect as a reboot.
Answered by Max C - Sat Jan 16 09:37:38 2010

How to test if a computer is connected to the network correctly?
Q. Assume that you are working as a computer technician for a company with a large network. You are assigned to determine what is wrong with an employee s computer and repair it. You suspect that the computer is not properly connected to the network. Describe the troubleshooting steps you would take to test your theory that the computer is not physically or logically connected to the network, and describe how you would resolve the resolve the various reasons for the computer not connecting to the network.
Asked by Bryan Lopez - Thu Jul 16 17:56:21 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hmmm - Homework? General Hints - you fill in the details Dos window ipconfig /all Ip address? gateway? DNS servers Ping router Cable test
Answered by johntrottier - Thu Jul 16 18:04:05 2009

How does a computer monitor splitter work?
Q. I have two computers: I call one the "good" computer -- it has two monitors. The other is my "junk" computer with one screen where I download a lot of stuff to it. If I wanted to continue using both computers but only with the dual monitors, what would I need to buy? Is there some sort of splitter I can buy that will allow me to switch between each CPU? Where can I buy one if it does in fact exist? Will I still be able to use one mouse and keyboard?
Asked by shadesofpink812 - Sun Sep 21 22:59:15 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. iogear - search for it, it will do exactly what you want
Answered by James H - Thu Sep 25 09:43:56 2008

How can I access my home computer that is hooked up to a router through my work computer to view webcam?
Q. My home computer is hooked up to a router. I would like to have access to my home computer's webcam through my work computer. My home computer is hooked up through a DSL modem and is always on. My work computer obviously has access to the Internet.
Asked by JBGoode - Tue Apr 18 17:13:21 2006 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Try this one, much easier www.logmein.com
Answered by internet_boy87 - Tue Apr 18 19:56:41 2006

A computer program called Antivi took over my computer. How do I get rid of it?
Q. I recently did a system restore on my computer and have yet to reload my antivirus software. Apparently somewhere along the process something called Antivi took over my computer and I can't do anything, not even get to my task manager to end the program. Any advice?
Asked by johnnr05 - Fri Jul 30 20:09:37 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Step one=Download MBAM! Step two=Rename the file to something other than MBAM. Step three=Boot into Safe mode with networking using the F8 key just after the BIOS screen. Step Four=You may or may not be able to install MBAM in safe mode but try. If it fails do to windows installer service not running then boot back into windows and take step Five. Step Five=End any services that look suspicious. after that try to install and update MBAM. If successful then go to step six. Step six= Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab. Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.… [cont.]
Answered by GigatellDotCom - Fri Jul 30 20:20:35 2010

Does Sims 3 work on older computers or does it require and newer computer?
Q. I have like a 10 year old computer and I wanted to know if the Sims 3 needs a newer computer, or will work on any computer? I had the Sims 2 and it worked for about a year and a half, then it stopped. So will Sims 3 work on and older computer? Thanks.
Asked by <3TomFelton - Fri Aug 28 17:07:20 2009 - - 11 Answers - 3 Comments

A. it needs a shader 2.0 graphic card or higher. so you'll probs need a newer comp.
Answered by Sally J - Sun Aug 30 15:23:28 2009

Does my computer need to say Lightscribe compatible to use an external lightscribe drive?
Q. When looking at laptops, I noticed that some say 'lightscribe compatible' and some don't. I'm planning on buying an external lightscribe drive however, the computer I bought did not say lightscribe compatible. I'm wondering, do I need a computer that says that, or is that just an extra spec they are throwing in to make the computer look better?
Asked by krystanm077 - Sun Mar 15 10:59:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. NO - the lightscribe drive will make your pc lightscribe compatible.
Answered by Click-My-Pic-4-More - Sun Mar 15 11:03:07 2009

Can I give my computer priority over the others on my wireless network?
Q. I have a BT business hub, and there can be 3 or 4 computers, including the PS3 connected wirelessly at anyone time. I use my computer for work and when someone is doing something over the network, like streaming video or playing games my broadband performance suffers. I would like to know if I can give my computer priority to get what it needs, even at the expense of the other networked computers. Thanks, Ben.
Asked by Ben - Tue Nov 24 17:03:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This can be done. You cannot do it with the home grade routers however. You need routers and switches that provide 802.1p QoS capability and you need to properly program them. These are substantially more costly than home grade devices. Look into Adtran Netvanta 1221 R for an integrated managed switch and router that will do the job.
Answered by GTB - Tue Nov 24 17:19:43 2009

How can i see my Vista computer from my XP computer with a home network?
Q. I have a Vista and XP computer on a network sharing an internet connection. I can open files the files i share on my XP computer on my Vista computer. Isn't there anyway i can do the opposite? And is it possible i can play a game with the computer on the network or send a message or anything like that?
Asked by That Kid - Thu Sep 3 19:20:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just run the network setup wizard from the netwrok and sharing center. This will take you thru the steps of switching on file and printer sharing etc and you can then right click any folder and select Sharing. Make sure the workgroup name is the same on both PCs.
Answered by Marvin - Thu Sep 3 19:25:18 2009

Should I major in computer engineering if the program is not accredited? How important is accreditation?
Q. The university that I currently attend offers Electrical and Computer Engineering and the programs are very similar except for a few different courses. I am in my sophomore year and I changed my major from computer science to EE. I was thinking I would Major in EE and minor in CS, but my advisor feels I should just major in Comp Engineering since I already have a little knowledge. However, the CE program is relatively new so it's not accredited as of yet. I really changed my major because I didn't want to limit myself to computers. But my advisor says the same jobs an EE can get a CE can get. How true is this? And what should I do major in Electrical Eng and Minor in Computer Science or should I just major in Comp. Eng.
Asked by BIgVince - Tue Apr 17 17:59:13 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you want to go to some really high rated grad school it is important. As long as your school has ABET accredited engineering programs, the individual department accreditation is not that important. The most important thing is passing the PE when your done. But major in EE because its in demand. With EE you can still be a computer engineer anyway.
Answered by mark - Tue Apr 17 18:02:39 2007

Does the computer system restore to factory conditions get rid of any spyware that may have affected it?
Q. I have a DELL Dimension 3000 and it runs on Windows XP 2003. Some spyware got on the computer and even though i have quarantined it, the computer is still running very slow. So I wanted to start fresh by restoring the computer to factory conditions. Hope you can help.
Asked by Notcomputersavy - Thu Dec 4 00:53:13 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the process you go through re-formats the entire hard drive, it should. However, that will erase everything you've done. All the files you've made with word processors and other applications, all the pictures you have, the mp3's you've downloaded. Try this first though. Try an online virus and spyware scanner called Housecall. Available for free at: www.trendmicro.com/housec all They'll try to sell you stuff there, but ignore it and keep clicking where it says 'free scan'. You will be allowed to scan your computer free as much as you want. As long as this scanner will actually run on your computer, it should fix it. Now the viruses may have locked you up so bad you can't run this scanner... I've seen that happen. But give… [cont.]
Answered by success.brian - Thu Dec 4 01:58:03 2008