Can I Use Tap Water In My Computer Water Cooling Rig?
You should never use tap water in your computer’s CPU water cooling rig (or in your car’s radiator). Tap water contains certain metals that will negatively react to the metals in the water cooling system, and it will erode away; especially if your water cooler is made of aluminum.
Use only distilled water to fill your water cooling system; most grocery stores carry it. Distilled water has the strongest thermal conductivity and will cool your system the best. Because some impurities make it through the distillation process, you may need to add some anti-corrosion, anti-algae, and some form of biocide.
If you don’t know where to acquire all that, just mix 10-20% of glycol (anti-freeze) for aluminum, which you can find at most any auto parts store, with 80-90% water.
Of course, when in doubt, follow the computer manufacturer’s instructions.
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Does My Web Server Location Affect My Ranking In Search Engines?
YES!
We have seen some huge web page ranking increases from search engines that are using a server located in the same city as your business.
For example, if you have a vacation rental in San Francisco, CA it would be ideal to also have your server located in San Francisco.
How Do I Find Out Where My Server Is Located?
Go to the following website and type in your domain name:
http://www.selfseo.com/find_ip_address_of_a_website.php
As an example, when I type in VRBO.com I get an IP address of 209.8.187.216
Then use the geo locater tool located here:
http://www.ip2location.com/demo.aspx, to determine where your server is located.
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Where Can I Get Recovery CDs From Top Computer Makers?
Here’s a list of 7 computer manufacturers through whom you can order recovery disks for your computer:
Alienware
866 - 287- 6727
Compaq Presario
800-652-6672
Dell
800-624-9896
eMachines
408-273-0888
Gateway
800-846-2301
HP & Compaq
800-474-6836
Velocity Micro
800-303-7866
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What Does It Take To Run Windows Vista Premium?
In order for you to run Windows Vista, your computer must meet the following requirements:
- 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB of system memory
- DVD-ROM drive
- Audio output
- Internet access
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
- WDDM Driver
- A minimum of 128 MB of graphics memory
- Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
- 32 bits per pixel
These are the basic requirements; if you install Windows Vista with only the above requirements, you will most likely be unhappy, as it tends to take up a lot of system resources, e.g., RAM, CPU, resulting in your system slowing down.
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Protect Windows XP With Windows Defender
Microsoft has finally launched an application for Windows XP that protects your computer from spyware; it’s called Windows Defender and you can download it for free at www.windowsdefender.com.
Once Windows Defender is installed, I recommend that you perform a full system scan and set up a schedule to scan your system at least once a week.
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Why Can’t People Receive Emails I Send With Attachments?
The most common reason people are unable to receive your emails with attachments is size limits set by the ISP (internet service provider)
First, check with your own ISP (i.e. AOL) for size limits on attachments. Then check with the ISP of the person to whom you are sending the attached file (i.e. Yahoo!). Some ISP’s are putting in attachment receiving limits of 2MB.
If the problem is on your end you can set up a Gmail account; they have much larger size limits on attachments. Or you can upload the file to a website that allows uploading, like www.yousendit.com, then send the link to the person to whom you are emailing.
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Why Does My Hard Drive Run All The Time?
Typically, 3 things contribute to your computer’s hard drive running all the time:
1. The LED is connected to the wrong plug on the motherboard.
2. Your computer has a virus or malware, so it’s always doing bad things; like taking screen shots every time you log into your bank account and sending them to whomever infected your computer.
3. Windows XP has a feature called Search Companion, which constantly indexes everything on your computer. As a result, when you search for a file on your computer, the search is faster. Search Companion can really slow down some systems; I hardly ever do a file search on my computer, so I don’t mind waiting a few seconds longer to save wear and tear on my hard drive.
If you have Search Companion and want to disable it, go to your start menu, click ‘Search,’ then ‘Change Preferences,’ then ‘With Indexing Service.’ Choose ‘No, Do Not enable Indexing Service’ and you’re done.
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How Do I Find Out What Motherboard & CPU I Have?
I found a great site called CPUID, with the downloadable application CPU-Z, which gives you the specs of your motherboard, CPU, and memory.
Download the application through the link above the graphic, or get it here:; font-family:
CPU-Z; this version may not be up to date however.
CPU
- Name and number.
- Core stepping and process.
- Package.
- Core voltage.
- Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier.
- Supported instructions sets.
- Cache information.
Mainboard
- Vendor, model and revision.
- BIOS model and date.
- Chipset (northbridge and southbridge) and sensor.
- Graphic interface.
Memory
- Frequency and timings.
- Module(s) specification using SPD (Serial Presence Detect) : vendor, serial number, timings table.
System
- Windows and DirectX version.
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Who Do You Like For Web Hosting?
I really like 1and1 for website hosting right now. I’ve had really good luck with 1and1; the server uptime is excellent and I have never had a problem with 1and1 putting too many other clients on the same shared server that I’m on.
1and1 has packages starting at $3.99, which allow you unlimited number of websites to be hosted by 1and1, and 300 gigs of traffic; more than you will most likely ever use. You can also purchase domains for $6.99.
I do have one gripe, however…tech support is based in India and I have a difficult time communicating with them over the phone. Fortunately 1and1 has great online support and a good FAQ page, so you may never need to call them.
Feel free to sign up with my URL so I can make a buck…Sign up to 1and1.com
(Specs subject to change)
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How To Cancel Service With 1and1 Website Hosting
I’ve noticed lately that a lot of people have been asking me how to cancel service with 1and1 internet service. It seems as though every now and then people call customer service at 1and1 and ask them to cancel a domain or service, and it doesn’t always get canceled.
The best way I have found to cancel service or delete a domain from your 1and1 internet account is to go to the following URL:
Click ‘cancel’ in the upper left hand area of the 1and1 internet support web page. You will then be given the option of either deleting your entire package, or deleting specific domains. If you choose to delete specific domains, you will be taken to another page where you can choose only the domains you want to delete.
Once that is completed, 1and1 internet will send you a confirmation email. You must click the link contained in the email in order to confirm that you want to cancel your 1and1 internet service.
1and1 tech support phone number: (877) 435-7281
1and1 billing email: Billing@1and1.com
1and1 tech support email: Support@1and1.com
I am not sure why so many people are having issues canceling their 1and1 internet account, but I hope this helps.
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