Who doesn't want better graphics quality from their notebook PC? You can get there by doing it yourself. But be warned: If the upgrade is possible at all for your laptop, it can be a time-consuming operation that involves disassembling virtually your entire notebook, so don't enter into this process unless you are willing to accept the risk of doing serious harm to your machine.
Upgrading your laptop's graphics card is no walk in the park; in fact it's something more akin to open heart surgery. But it can be done, and the rewards can be well worth the trouble and risk. If you are interested in an upgrade, but are unsure whether or not you have the necessary skill set, why not give us a call and see what we can do to help you?
5835 4th St. NW Albuquerque, NM. 87107
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Motherboard Repair
Consider this: Do you have the tools and knowledge to do low level component repair? Do you know what I mean by low level component repair?
If no is the answer, then there is no repairing the motherboard for you. There is however things that can be done to a main board that is malfunctioning that don't require repair of the board itself. So this section will deal with trouble shooting and things that can be repaired/replaced.
Before opening your computer case check the safety precautions !!
If you have a proprietary computer there is not a lot you can do besides diagnose your problem then call the manufacture support and get it replaced.
Trouble shooting mother board problems.
Most manufactures buy their bios from programming houses like Phoenix. Some manufactures have their own in house bios programs, like Compaq (now HP). These bios programs have a section for diagnostics, some of them are accessible by the user others are not. Most have a way to tell you there is a problem with the computer, these are "post" codes (Power On System Test). Some also have "beep" codes, the computer speaker beeps a certain code for different failures. The main thing is when you turn on the computer you either get a number on the screen, the computer starts beeping, or it dumps into the BIOS setup screen.
I can not list all post and beep codes here but they can be found by noting the BIOS program name when the computer starts up, then searching the web for the codes by the programming house name.
From the post or beep code you get a general idea of what the problem is. Memory? Video? Keyboard? Mouse? and so on.
Most problems with components can be resolved fairly easily and quickly. Sometimes reseating the component will take care of the problem. Sometimes removing the component and putting it back in will clear the problem. If the problems persist after reseating it then it is dead, needs to be replaced.
The main thing is troubleshoot the problem before replacing it, this will save you some money.
If no is the answer, then there is no repairing the motherboard for you. There is however things that can be done to a main board that is malfunctioning that don't require repair of the board itself. So this section will deal with trouble shooting and things that can be repaired/replaced.
Before opening your computer case check the safety precautions !!
If you have a proprietary computer there is not a lot you can do besides diagnose your problem then call the manufacture support and get it replaced.
Trouble shooting mother board problems.
Most manufactures buy their bios from programming houses like Phoenix. Some manufactures have their own in house bios programs, like Compaq (now HP). These bios programs have a section for diagnostics, some of them are accessible by the user others are not. Most have a way to tell you there is a problem with the computer, these are "post" codes (Power On System Test). Some also have "beep" codes, the computer speaker beeps a certain code for different failures. The main thing is when you turn on the computer you either get a number on the screen, the computer starts beeping, or it dumps into the BIOS setup screen.
I can not list all post and beep codes here but they can be found by noting the BIOS program name when the computer starts up, then searching the web for the codes by the programming house name.
From the post or beep code you get a general idea of what the problem is. Memory? Video? Keyboard? Mouse? and so on.
Most problems with components can be resolved fairly easily and quickly. Sometimes reseating the component will take care of the problem. Sometimes removing the component and putting it back in will clear the problem. If the problems persist after reseating it then it is dead, needs to be replaced.
The main thing is troubleshoot the problem before replacing it, this will save you some money.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Google Docs for notes
Whitson Gordon — 
College students are probably already familiar with Google Docs' collaborative tools for projects, but weblog HackCollege shows us how great it can be for simple note taking during class, too.
It's so simple, yet so genius, that I'm shocked I didn't see any of this when I was in college. Lots of people will get together and compare notes to create massive study guides, but since Google Docs lets you collaborate in real time, why not just take the notes together in the first place? With a few different people working on the same set of notes, you can get a lot more written down than you could by yourself (especially if you have a fast-talking professor). The key, they say, is giving everyone a job:
College students are probably already familiar with Google Docs' collaborative tools for projects, but weblog HackCollege shows us how great it can be for simple note taking during class, too.It's so simple, yet so genius, that I'm shocked I didn't see any of this when I was in college. Lots of people will get together and compare notes to create massive study guides, but since Google Docs lets you collaborate in real time, why not just take the notes together in the first place? With a few different people working on the same set of notes, you can get a lot more written down than you could by yourself (especially if you have a fast-talking professor). The key, they say, is giving everyone a job:
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Google Chromium OS
One company trying to capitalize on the benefits of cloud computing is Google. The computer industry giant originally rose to the top of the search engine race due to its advanced Page Rank algorithm. Since then, Google has delved into many other areas, from email to an interactive three-dimensional view of the earth. The company doesn't really sell software; instead, it offers services. The latest of these endeavours is the widely publicized operating system, Google Chromium OS.
The idea behind Chromium OS is that many people spend their entire working day on the Internet, surfing, watching television, and sometimes doing work. While the truth behind this statement is debatable, it certainly holds for some users.
Chromium OS is an operating system, like Windows, or Mac OS X. However, the only program which runs in Chromium OS is a web browser. There is no iTunes, no Word, no Photoshop. Chromium OS is not actually a cloud computing service, but it forces the user to work entirely in the cloud. The operating system tries to improve a users speed and efficiency through the use of cloud services. This means that a user has access to the same data, anywhere. One of the major restrictions of the operating system is its reliance on cloud applications; if it can't be done though a cloud service, it can't be done at all. Google has opened its own app store to address this issue.
I sat down and built the latest development version of Chromium OS from scratch to give it a test run on my computer. The build used for this review is based on version 0.11.247. The machine used was an HP Mini 210. It bears noting that Chromium OS would not boot from USB on my Dell XPS M1730.
One of Chromium OS's primary goals is "instant on computing—" the idea is that users will be able to turn on their computer and go. The goal boot time for the operating system is five seconds, as stated by the team. My machine took a bit longer to boot, but this was due to the procedure of booting from USB. The actual operating system took a mere three seconds to load, from kernel to login screen. Upon first boot, I was prompted to configure the system, which included setting my language and internet preferences. The wireless Internet would not connect, due to a driver issue. This is not surprising, as proprietary wireless drivers have plagued Linux users for years, and Chromium OS hasn't been tested on a wide variety of machines. Using a shared network connection through another machine, I eventually managed to get online.
The idea behind Chromium OS is that many people spend their entire working day on the Internet, surfing, watching television, and sometimes doing work. While the truth behind this statement is debatable, it certainly holds for some users.
Chromium OS is an operating system, like Windows, or Mac OS X. However, the only program which runs in Chromium OS is a web browser. There is no iTunes, no Word, no Photoshop. Chromium OS is not actually a cloud computing service, but it forces the user to work entirely in the cloud. The operating system tries to improve a users speed and efficiency through the use of cloud services. This means that a user has access to the same data, anywhere. One of the major restrictions of the operating system is its reliance on cloud applications; if it can't be done though a cloud service, it can't be done at all. Google has opened its own app store to address this issue.
I sat down and built the latest development version of Chromium OS from scratch to give it a test run on my computer. The build used for this review is based on version 0.11.247. The machine used was an HP Mini 210. It bears noting that Chromium OS would not boot from USB on my Dell XPS M1730.
One of Chromium OS's primary goals is "instant on computing—" the idea is that users will be able to turn on their computer and go. The goal boot time for the operating system is five seconds, as stated by the team. My machine took a bit longer to boot, but this was due to the procedure of booting from USB. The actual operating system took a mere three seconds to load, from kernel to login screen. Upon first boot, I was prompted to configure the system, which included setting my language and internet preferences. The wireless Internet would not connect, due to a driver issue. This is not surprising, as proprietary wireless drivers have plagued Linux users for years, and Chromium OS hasn't been tested on a wide variety of machines. Using a shared network connection through another machine, I eventually managed to get online.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
For Computer Repair
The Southwest's premiere computer repair and design company.
4301 Carlisle Blvd NE Suite A3
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-872-9267
4301 Carlisle Blvd NE Suite A3
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-872-9267
Monday, February 28, 2011
Computer Up Services
We fix on ALL brands and types of computers: Laptops, MACs, PCs, and Desktops, as well as all types of Networks and more. Unlike other companies, we can easily handle both the hardware and software aspects of your computer. We can fix DC Jacks; replace laptop screens, motherboards, operating systems, virus and spyware problems, and more.
We will always back your files up if we need to reinstall the operating system. Other companies will not do this. They will simply wipe your data to save themselves time.
Some more examples of services provided throughout the Albuquerque and Surrounding areas:
Repairs:
• Finding and removing stubborn viruses and spyware
• Backing up and restoring data
• Preventing And Getting Rid Of Crashes and Blue screens
• Finding and fixing security breaches
• Finding, replacing, and removing forgotten, lost, or unknown passwords
• Fix DC Jacks and other hardware on laptops
• Fix / Replace Laptop Screens
• Getting your network up and running again
SPEEDING UP YOUR COMPUTER:
• Removing unused memory clogging programs and speeding up your computer
• Eliminating performance bottlenecks
• Deleting Spyware that has been installed on your system
• Windows XP and Windows 2000 service optimization
• Accelerating your boot process and shutdowns
• Installing additional memory and other upgrades
• Prevent future problems
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:
• System diagnostics
• Installing patches, updates, and fixes
• Upgrading software packages to latest versions
• Installing GOOD virus-scanning software that actually works vs the off the shelf or free ones that don't
• Scheduling system utilities and automatic scans
TUNE UP:
• Getting latest drivers
• Upgrading operating systems
• Windows 7 is a big improvement over XP and Vista, and we install it cheaper than ANYONE else in the area.
• NOW AVAILABLE: Microsoft Office Professional 2007 - Just $75, installed.
• Optimizing Internet Explorer to prevent adware dialog boxes, advertising "cookies," and pop-ups from appearing while you browse the web
Experienced. Reasonable rates. No charge if we can't fix it, and we make house calls, all over Albuquerque and surrounding area, as well as offering drop-off service.
We will always back your files up if we need to reinstall the operating system. Other companies will not do this. They will simply wipe your data to save themselves time.
Some more examples of services provided throughout the Albuquerque and Surrounding areas:
Repairs:
• Finding and removing stubborn viruses and spyware
• Backing up and restoring data
• Preventing And Getting Rid Of Crashes and Blue screens
• Finding and fixing security breaches
• Finding, replacing, and removing forgotten, lost, or unknown passwords
• Fix DC Jacks and other hardware on laptops
• Fix / Replace Laptop Screens
• Getting your network up and running again
SPEEDING UP YOUR COMPUTER:
• Removing unused memory clogging programs and speeding up your computer
• Eliminating performance bottlenecks
• Deleting Spyware that has been installed on your system
• Windows XP and Windows 2000 service optimization
• Accelerating your boot process and shutdowns
• Installing additional memory and other upgrades
• Prevent future problems
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:
• System diagnostics
• Installing patches, updates, and fixes
• Upgrading software packages to latest versions
• Installing GOOD virus-scanning software that actually works vs the off the shelf or free ones that don't
• Scheduling system utilities and automatic scans
TUNE UP:
• Getting latest drivers
• Upgrading operating systems
• Windows 7 is a big improvement over XP and Vista, and we install it cheaper than ANYONE else in the area.
• NOW AVAILABLE: Microsoft Office Professional 2007 - Just $75, installed.
• Optimizing Internet Explorer to prevent adware dialog boxes, advertising "cookies," and pop-ups from appearing while you browse the web
Experienced. Reasonable rates. No charge if we can't fix it, and we make house calls, all over Albuquerque and surrounding area, as well as offering drop-off service.
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