Archive for June 2009
Flush DNS
There could be a number of reasons why you would want to flush DNS cache, and you would find that most of them would have to do with the fact that you’re getting error messages when you try to connect to a particular website – even though it might have been working perfectly as little as one or two hours ago.
This is because the DNS (Domain Name System) service allows your computer to store or cache the address of any websites you visit allowing the exchange of information to be faster, which in turn means that you will get to your websites faster.
Googe Updated its Pagerank again
Google has updated its pagerank second time in less then 30 days!
Google had updated the pagerank of sties on third week of may and people are again reporting that their sites have gain pageranks today (I can confirm this as I can see many PR 1/2 pages in mwolk.com/blog too)
Its hard to explain why Google updated its pagerank again so fast and will they be doing this on monthly basis ? For me, the PR of Mwolk and MWolk Blog are same though many internal pages got PR but overall no major changes and I doubt there are any major changes for most of the sites.
DVD Decoders
DVD decoders are vital accessories if you are planning on watching any movie on your computer. The reason why this item is necessary is due to the fact that your computer can’t decode certain data that has been encoded on the DVDs.
The three main functions of DVD decoders are:
• It unlocks the CSS copy protection that is applied to the various video files which can be found on a DVD.
• DVD decoders also decode or read the MPEG2 format which is on the DVD, so that the data can be translated into the original images. These can be then viewed on your computer.
• You can use your existing media player to watch the DVD with all of the images clearly defined since the functionality of your player will be extended by use of the decoder.
Ethernet Hub
An Ethernet hub is used to connect your computer into a network system. In general though, you will be able to find 4 different methods in which to create a network system. These are:
• Power line networking – which uses a power line to enable the computers to talk to each other.
• Phone line networking – the phone is used as the communications link
• Wi-Fi – which is wireless networking
• An Ethernet connection – uses either an Ethernet hub or a crossover cable for computer communication.
Mini SD Card
These portable flash memory cards which are quite popular will work with a variety of devices. In addition you can also get an adaptor for use with your mini SD card so that it is compliant with other devices that use SD cards. The size of the mini SD card does not detract from the storage capabilities that you need when you purchase this item.
The mini SD card that you can buy will allow you to store and take various forms of information with you when you need to go places. The addition of the adapter means that you can turn your mini SD card into a standard full size version with all of the capabilities found in those cards.
Satellite Finder
Once you have gotten the correct coordinates of the communications satellite from a satellite finder you can then point your dish in that direction. The first thing that you need to do when you have bought your satellite finder is to read the instructions so that you understand exactly what you will need to do. The next step in making your satellite finder work is to check the connection between the television and that of the satellite.
You will need to connect the satellite cable from the dish to the satellite finder by placing the cable in the LNBF In port. The next step that you will need to take is to hook up another cable from the satellite finder to one of these satellite receiver ports. These ports are: SAT In port, LNBF IN, TO DISH. After you have attached these ports to the satellite receiver you are almost ready to use the satellite finder.
No Audio Device
The first step to solving your “no audio device” problem lies in first finding out about your audio system.
If you have a set of external speakers you should make sure that it is switched on and connected to the computer. For the internal speakers you will need to look at the other reasons why the “no audio device” detected message has appeared.
Block Caller ID
To block your phone number from being visible you will need to place a Block Caller ID option on your phone line. To accomplish this there are a few different ways in which you can have your phone number made not visible.
One such method is considered permanent. To enable this form of block caller ID you will need to inform your local telephone company. They may charge you a small fee for placing the caller ID block. You should enquire about this before you make the decision to have a permanent block caller ID placed.
Combofix
Prior to using ComboFix software it is best if you have the advice and help from trained computer technicians. This way if any serious problems seem to be developing then you will be in a position to halt the problem well before it is too late.
The first step to getting ComboFix onto your computer is for you to print out the installation instructions. This is because once you start to run the ComboFix program you will need to close all open windows and other working applications. After you have your installing instructions printed out you should look for a complete working form of ComboFix. When you start the downloading process you will be asked if you wish to save this the program. You should click on the Save button.
Format Hard Drive
The very first thing that you have to do before you should even consider to format hard drive, is to back up your data. This is the one golden rule that you should always follow regardless of whether you’re doing a new format on your hard drive, whether you’re adding a new hard drive which needs to be formatted, or any other scenario for that matter which involves formatting.
The only reason you should not be able to back up your hard drive before formatting is if your disk has somehow become corrupted. If this is the case, then you will most likely have to say goodbye to your data – or have professionals try to salvage your work if possible.