Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Computer Technology and TV Technology: The Merging

Just recently, the crossover of attributes and capabilities between computers and televisions is becoming obvious. According to surveys that some audio visual rental providers recently conducted, most of the people dislike the idea of placing their personal computer in the living room. The usual reason is that messy wires that are entangled with each other are unsightly. That is why, even if the computer has the capability of receiving signals of various TV channels, they would still choose to have a TV.

In the early 1990s when satellite TV became economically sufficient for typical household, the digital TV was the only computer equipment being accepted as a replacement for TV in the living room.

DVD and VCD players are the much more obvious examples of the crossover between computer and TV technology. By the time that DVD players became popular, CD-ROM drives are already a part of the computers. CD-ROM drives and DVD players are both optical drives which load discs similarly.

Another example of blurring between these two technologies is the digital video recorder (DVR). This device can record video onto the computer and can be played back later, over and over again as long as the user wishes to play it. Most unit models have the capability of automatic recording; this enables the viewer to play back or pause the live TV. With DVR technology, the user or viewer can watch recorded programs in any order. The hard disk is designed in such a way that it would not store the video file sequentially unlike video tapes. This enables the easier and quicker access of video files.

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The Merging of Technology (A Continuation)

As the years go by, the computer features are more improved. There are a number of capabilities that it can do just as what TV does. Special TV tuners are already available in the market which can be installed in a computer. This device enables the computer to be able to receive signal from various TV channels. TV shows are now viewable in computer screens. However, since TV channels also have websites in which live video streaming of shows are viewable via internet connection. Without the special TV tuners, internet connectivity enables the computer users to still watch TV shows with live video streaming. This is also the same proof of blurring of technologies with laptops that are also capable of playing DVDs. Aside from being capable of playing DVDs; there are also available special adapters for laptop computers. These special adapters contains TV tuner which can be connected via USB port.

If there is a product of technology that we can tag as the most obvious hybrid of computer and TV technology, that is the media center computer. This technologically advanced equipment has all the capabilities of DVR, DVD players, digital receivers, and internet browsing.

Nothing is more convenient than to have a machine that has a capability of all technology products available in the market. To have all-in-one equipment is such a great achievement. The release of this product poses for greater challenges among the producers of technologically advanced products.

TR Vidcom
, the renowned computer rental provider in Australia, offers products such as those mentioned in this write up (DVR, DVD, media center computer and etc.)

Useful Tools in Cleaning a Computer (Part 1)

Cleaning the computer equipment is one of the necessary routine that a computer unit owner should do. Dusts and microscopic insects that might have trapped in any corner of your computer hardware can cause problems in the working performance of the computer. That is why it is recommended that cleaning should be done every day. Dusts may seem to be harmless but once they get accumulated in some parts of your computer, you will be having problems. For instance, if your keyboard which is the most often used hardware of the computer is not cleaned for quite some time, there are chances that some keys would not work anymore. Other cases such as mouse being filled with dust inside, the mouse ball won't work smoothly.

Several companies are creating products to help ease the cleaning. But these products are actually not "must-haves" in order to clean your computer easily. You can use some household items to clean your computer, the computer parts such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other "cleanable" parts.

Here are some useful tools in cleaning your computer.

(a) Cloth: This is the most common and the best tool in rubbing down your computer hardware. But paper towels are often used because they prevent scratches on the surface of the computer hardware such as monitors and others.

(b) Water or Rubbing Alcohol: Water or rubbing alcohol is necessary to moisten the cloth. This way, you are assured of dust-free cleaning result.

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(c) Portable Vacuum: Vacuum is also a best cleaning tool, another best alternative of cleaning the computer equipment from dusts, dirt, cigarette particles and others. However, there is a risk of circuit corrosion because of the airflow in a computer

(d) Cotton Swabs: Cotton swabs are also excellent cleaning tool in removing hard to reach areas such as the corners of every key in your keyboard.

(e) Foam Swabs: It is advisable to use lint-free swabs such as this cleaning tool.

Visit the well-know computer rental provider in Australia, TR Vidcom, to resolve your computer equipment needs. We help make your computer rental needs as easy as buying a candy in a store because we do as much as we can to have less time-consuming and less complicated computer rental process. If not because of the excellent service we offer and if not because of our loyal clients who have been satisfied for decades, we would have not been hailed as the first-rate audio visual rental distributor, computer sales and distributor, or computer rental provider in general. Spend time clicking any of the links in this blog entry and we promise that you are spending your time for a worth-it site. The clients are able to see for themselves and are able to experience the first-hand information that, indeed, TR Vidcom is not your ordinary rental service hub.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Boosting Wireless Signal Strength

Wireless technology is quickly gaining acceptance and fame worldwide because of the comfort it gives. Getting connected to the internet is made easier with wireless internet that can be available even in cellular phones. This capability is also made available in various wi-fi ready laptop models than can be acquired in any online computer rental service provider.

Since this technology product is has already become a need in fulfilling the daily activities of people of various sectors of professions such as business, academe, sports, medicine, and others. That is why, it is important that instant access be facilitated and the internet network performance be enhanced through strong signal strength.

According to business experts, strong signal strength for your computer gives lots of benefits such as assurance of greater and timely communication between two online parties. Since business activities are the ones that require constant communication between the client and the ser vice or product provider, faster and reliable internet connectivity is vital.

There are two indications of weak signal; one is slow connectivity that is not in sync with the actual design performance, and the other is habitual loss of connectivity. These indicators can be remedied by increasing the wireless signal strength. Companies that are offering technology products also offer services in giving tips to their clients on how to make the best out of the product they have. This is also true among online computer equipment rental companies.

Here are some points to put in mind to make your wireless connectivity be boosted.

Identification and Access the Central Access Point

Identifying the location for the wireless router is important. The router being fitted against any external surface weakens signal transmission. Thus, it is advisable to use big flat office or home space as a place for setting up the router. With this kind of space, there will be efficient and equal distribution of signal radiation.

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Router Placement Selection

Placing the router in the area with lots of metal objects or any metal furniture item such as file cabinets and metallic tables can hamper the flow of signal radiation. This results to weak and interrupted signal.

Antenna Check

Internal and external obstructions are the common reasons of wasted signals because most antennas are omni-directional. It is recommended to use hi-gain antenna for a hi-gain wireless signals. Signals are transmitted and accessed in single direction only. This way, you have the option which location would you rather focus the signal strength for optimum wireless performance.

Adapter Check

The absence of good adapter, the router can only be able to transmit strong signal but your computer may not be able to re-transmit equal strength of signals. Using card-based adapter and USB network adapter is the best option to remedy the problem of weak signals if you have identified that the problem is in the adapter.

Repeater

Repeaters are the ones that extend the network range of internet connectivity. Experts say that the best placement of the repeaters should be between the point of access and the machine. Repeaters are the signal booster of wireless signals.

Clearer Channel Selection

Routers transmit signals in varying signal clarity through channels. Re-configuring your router channel is needed if you are experiencing problems of interrupting internet connectivity of your computer.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Blog Marketing for Your Audio Visual Rental Business

Blog marketing is very important in optimizing your audio visual equipment rental business site. Let me present to you only three most important factors in blog marketing.

Keywords: When writing your blog posts, make sure that you use your industry keywords and phrases. It is the keywords that would find your post and put it in search results pages. Blog posts are the once that is automatically and more frequently crawled by search engines such as Google. That is why after publishing your write up, it would appear in few minutes in the Blog Search Engine of Google.

Custom URLs: Some blogging platforms offer URL customization feature. WordPress for instance, you can edit the automatically generated URL (which contains that title) of your blog entry. Since search engine spiders prefer to crawl in short and concise URLs, it is recommended that you have to edit the URL if your title is too long. Make it clean simple but do not forget to have keywords in it. Better chance of getting higher ranking in the search results can be achieved with this technique.

Enough Content: Enough content means not too long or not too short blog write up. Although search engines like crawling on meaty content because it feeds on words, you have to compromise the links for the sake of the online readers. Usually 200-300-word write up is enough.

Boosting Your Online Computer Rental Business through Article Writing

Boosting online businesses such as that which venture on rentals like AV equipment leasing or audio visual equipment rental services is the same with optimizing other kinds of business endeavor that operates online.

Article writing and submission is one among the important strategies in boosting the business. How does article help in boosting your audio visual rental business? It is simply by making your site popular through search engines. Higher ranking in search engine results page is enough in order to attract potential customers.

The online articles that are published via electronic magazine publishers can some times do not help in generating inbound links for your site. This the reason why article writing is not incorporated as one of the link building strategies because it cannot help in building links. What published online articles can do is to help you generate traffic for your site. More traffic means more online business popularity, and more online popularity means more chances of business sales.

Writing an article with unique content and with keywords in it is the right way of boosting your site. Even if the keywords for your site are not hyperlinked, search engine crawlers can still read them and would find that your site is relevant in certain search category. In this case in which you are writing an article about audio visual services or online computer rental services, you are relevant in rental companies or rental services search categories.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

How to Cope with Data Loss of Your Computer

Losing the data stored in your computer hard drive is really painful. Such reality that there are some things that happen without warning is inevitable. The emotional and psychological havoc that the victim like can experience is even the harder reality you will be facing if in case data loss happens to your computer. You don’t even know what to do or how to do which. Well, due to the disaster that happens like this, it is normal that no one can think of audio visual services centers as the solution.

What if data loss happens in the computer unit that contains all the important and sensitive data about the company such as sales report and other related forms of information? Of course, IT managers and the owner of the business would panic and feel desperation because of the thought that the whole company might be at risk of disorganization. The contracts and several other papers in software copy, if lost would create chaos in the operation of the company. According to research, human errors and mechanical failure are the two largest contributing factors that result to data loss of the computer hard drive. Human errors may be prevented as well as the mechanical failure (caused by computer viruses, software corruption and physical disasters) if utmost care is always applied and that there’s always readiness at all times.

It’s hard to accept that man-made technology like disk drives are reliable while humans are not. The usual reasons are failure to implement the most important rules such as creating backups. Securing the backups is an act of readiness that would help make safe all the company records and data in general.

According to a technology expert that human intervention itself can sometimes the cause of the downfall of technology. So, it is advisable that we have to ensure everything; the computer where the sensitive data are contained as well as the backups must be in well condition.

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There are some instances that we are so confident with our backup routine. This happens because instead of making the faith in technology a virtue, we tend to make our faith as a vice. As a result, we tend to leave all things up to the computer or technology as a whole.

When disasters such as data loss happen, a normal reaction is that we panic. Panicking should not be an option because it would do nothing nor will it resolve the problem. The best thing to do is hire data recovery specialists. Data recovery specialists are molded by countless experience and wealth of knowledge that are gained for considerable length of time. They are equipped with comprehensive tool kit of resolutions to computer problems.

Just like in any accident where first aid is applied, in data loss there are also ways in which the users themselves can minimize the further worsening of data loss.

To generally prevent data loss, the company must be able to review the basic business technology plan. Backup routines must be revised in such a way that there will be more secured ways. One may assign specific roles in configuring and updating anything that concerns the data centers of the company.

You can actually hire computer experts that are also knowledgeable in data loss recovery through TR Vidcom. It is the company’s duty to serve their clients in any of its online computer equipment rental services. We give more tips about computer care, maintenance and troubleshooting by visiting the Australia’s leading audio visual rental company.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Deleting Cookie Files

Deleting cookie files is necessary in order for your computer to work efficiently. Cookies are definitely not the one that you eat during pastime or those kinds such as brown cookies. They are small pieces of text generated by internet server. They are stored as pieces of data in the computer of the internet users every time they visit websites which offer cookies. The cookie is a unique user identifier that web servers place on the hard drive of the computer. This is responsible in the organizing of stored information on the user’s computer which can be retrieved any time. Due to abuse of some web servers, deleting cookies is necessary.

I got this information from a leading computer brands rental company based in Australia, TR Vidcom. This is what the company offers, additional information to their products rental service subscribers. According to a computer products rental company personnel, there is a variety of information that can be stored in a cookie file. Some companies use cookies to keep track of your every move in their site. Others use cookies in order to prevent repeat visitors who are going to sign up form information for the second or more times. Some also use cookies as means in observing the user habits specifically the browsing habits. The information are stored which can be forwarded to others for the purpose of advertising.

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Here’s how to delete your cookie files:

In IE (Internet Explorer) browser of all versions such as IE 6, 7 and (recently IE 8) for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, here is the specific method of deleting your cookie files.

Open the IE browser and go to Tools menu. Click the Internet Options and then General Tab. Find the Temporary Internet Files Section and click Delete Cookies. Click OK twice.

For Mozilla Firefox browser (all Firefox versions), you just have go to Tools menu and then Options. Highlight the privacy button and click the Clear button next to the Cookies button. And then, click another Clear button next to the Cache button.

If you have forgotten to delete cookie files in your computer, your computer would work slowly. The opening of applications would take longer than it used to be. The loading of web pages would also take thrice longer than the usual.

Visit TR Vidcom, the most reliable computer products rental service provider ever, for more information about techniques in making your computer work efficiently.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Computer Troubleshooting Tips (Part 1)

Nothing is really infuriating when shit happens. Shits such as having a computer with a monitor that does not show anything even when the CPU is running or a CPU that suddenly does not work are really frustrating and hurting. Aside from the internet and Google, thanks to online computer rental companies, they offer free assistance so anyone who avail their computer and other audio visual services can now access on information about troubleshooting the computer. Here are few tips that are worth keeping because they are proven to be effective and they really work in any case.

If you press the button and nothing appears on your desktop, you have to check the cable wire if it is properly attached such as the power cable. Secure if the socket is properly plugged to the power source or check the cable that connects your CPU and desktop monitor (video cable). The cable that connects to everything must be tightly attached.

Make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer if you are starting from a button on your keyboard. Also, see if the surge protector has a reset switch. If you cannot see any reset switch, you are advised to replace your surge protector. Surge protectors without reset switch are easily prone to damage.

There are some cases in which the CPU is working but still the desktop screen shows nothing. You have to check if the desktop screen is connected to a power source that works well.

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If the both monitor and CPU are working but you are seeing a text on the monitor that says “Non-system disk or disk error,” you might have probably left an external drive such as diskette, CD, VCD or DVD. Remove or eject the external drive and restart your computer.

IF you have secured everything from cable to power source, but still nothing shows on the monitor but an error message display, this is the time that you will have to restart your computer all over again and again. If still nothing happens good, restart the computer then insert a Windows CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive or, if you've got a Macintosh, with a Mac OS disc in the CD-ROM drive.

Worse case such as problems with startup hard drive or operating system installed on it, you have to look for an expert computer troubleshooter. If nothing can be fixed, then it’s time to replace your hard drive. You will be losing the stored data which cannot be retrieved. This is the reason why saving backup files to external drive such as USB device is recommend.

More computer troubleshooting advice will be shared when you visit TR Vidcom. Avail the online computer rental services and the tips such as computer maintenance and troubleshooting for any computer peripherals are given for free, without any extra fee.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Computer Care Tips (Part 1)

It is not only computer sales and distributor companies that are giving computer care tips. Also, the computer rental provider hubs are publishing articles about the right way of taking care of the computer and its peripherals. Here are some points to practice in lengthening the life of your computer.

Taking care of a computer is just like taking care of your other valuable things. There are some things that should be done which to me are more of a ritual. The cleaning routine must be taken seriously; just like performing a ritualistic act to keep things work out fine.

Just like human beings, computers need enough air. Enough air circulation to keep them cool is necessary. Overheating would cause malfunctioning. The heat, if too much, could melt some semiconductor parts of the computer in the hard drive and may cause the computer to work inefficiently. The longer that you are using your PC, the higher voltage of electricity it consumes to enable faster running of its tasks requested by its user. You must avoid placing the computer in a very cramped place because of poor air circulation. However, big holes on the computer case such as the hard drive casings are also bad for the computer.

It is advisable that you should not plug other electronic devices while the computer is running. You must turn it off before plugging in another computer devices, especially is the devices you are plugging in uses relatively higher voltage of electricity. Of all devices, only USB devices are safe to plug in and out of the computer even when the computer is on because they are hot-swappable.

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If the computer is under warranty, you should not throw its original packages, or else the warranty will be invalidated once you need it. Keep anything that you bought along with the computer such as diskettes, CD-ROMs, program installers, manuals and others in a place where there is an absence of moisture. A dry cabinet with a padlock is the safest place to keep important things such as those recently mentioned.

The computer as well as other hardware attached to it such as printer should be turned off only by the power button. In case of the computer, it should be turned off by the power button on the CPU if not by clicking the Shut Down command in the Start Menu. The printer, on the other hand, should be turned off by pressing the power button on the printer case. You should never attempt turning off everything all at once through a surge protector where the computer and the printer are plugged into.

Always equipped your computer with antivirus software to prevent worms, viruses, and other suspicious software from invade your computer. Installing the antivirus is not enough; it should be updated from time to time as long as the latest version is available.

More computer care tips to tell by visiting TR Vidcom site. We have bunch of computer experts and software professionals to assist you in operating the computer effectively and safely. The company is known across Australia because of its unparalleled computer rental provider servicing and its being a customer-satisfying audio visual rental distributor in the country.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

The Importance of Using Hotkeys in Computing

Here's the thing, you got yourself a brand new desktop from a reliable computer sales provider. It is only natural that you are super excited to test your new gadget. You can't wait to finish the list of tasks you've wanted to do with a brand new computer. Since the package computer doesn't involve providing a new mouse, you content yourself by using your old one. Now here's the twist you find out that your computer can't detect your old mouse. You can't believe the bad luck you're in. You are expected to finish the list of tasks by tomorrow. It all involves word processing. You think of two options: first is to go out and buy yourself a new mouse that is compatible with your new computer, and the second one, is to contact your pc technical support or computer solutions provider to help you with your situation. Both options would take a lot of your time making it impossible for you to work on your tasks on time. Then you realized that you have seen an article in the past that tackles of the basic hotkeys that all computer users should be aware of. It talks about the importance of using hotkeys as a substitute for malfunctioning mouse. Realizing the mistake, you regret that you haven't spared a couple of minutes to read the article. Before this happens to you, maybe you could put aside a few minutes to read this article. You might not know when you will need it. And you will even be surprise at how fast you will be able to finish your computing processes. Below are some basic hotkeys in windows operating system that you will find useful especially when times get rough.

1) Ctrl+Alt+Del, All computer users should have the knowledge of this command. This is really helpful when an application of your computer has freeze out. Using this command, you could easily access the Task Manager to closed unresponsive programs. Aside from this, you will also be able to see the performance of your CPU usage.

2) Alt+Tab, When working on a project that involves a lot of opened windows, you could use this command to easily switch from one application to another.

3) Ctrl-Z, This is very useful when you accidentally deleted items in your task. You could simply undo this and restore the deleted objects in the application.

4) Ctrl-C, This is a hotkey used for copying specific items such as words, objects, documents, folders and applications from a specific source to you’re preferred destination, without having to delete it from its source.

5) Ctrl-A, A hotkey used for selecting all items such as words, objects, documents, folders and applications from a specific source to you’re preferred destination.

6) Ctrl-X, This is a hotkey used for dragging specific items such as words, objects, documents, folders and applications from a specific source to you’re preferred destination. Remember that once you drag the selected items, these files will be deleted from the source.

7) Ctrl-N, Whether running a browser or applications such as Word, notepad or paint, this command functions the same thing. It instructs to produce a new window for a browser and a new document or project for Word, notepad and paint.

8) Alt+F4, This command would automatically close the application you are running on.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

How To Replace The Keyboard In Your Laptop

One of the components of your laptop that is prone to damage is the keyboard. It is very easy to break these delicate parts especially when its innards are the tiniest. Replacing the keyboard is a crucial process. You can go to any computer retail provider to purchase replacement keyboards. Most manufacturers include a manual on how to do this. You may want to get an experienced PC technical support to do the process for you but you can also do it following these steps.

To remove the keyboard:

1. Turn your laptop completely off. Remove the battery and all the other components connected to it.

2. Turn your laptop bottom part up and remove all the screws. Some laptops have indicators as to where the screws are but if not, you just have to find each of them. Be sure to use the proper screw drivers: Philips Screw or in some models, T-8.

3. Turn over your laptop again to proper position, top part up and open it. Check to see if the keyboard is locked under plastic pieces. If so, unscrew each plastic piece and unfasten them as well. If there are no screws, then there might be a clamp which can easily be removed.

4. Remove the plastic pieces or whatever it is on the way one by one with a small pick or plastic pick and make sure you keep them all in one place.

5. If there are screws, unscrew the keyboard one by one from top to bottom. You’ll notice that the keyboard is connected with a thin, but wide, data cable to the system board at the bottom.

6. Use the pick again to remove the plastic connectors that hold this data cable in place.

7. Slowly remove the data cable and the keyboard should be free by now.

To replace the keyboard:

1. Connect the data cable of your new keyboard to the system board of your laptop. Make sure that the data cable is slipped in between the plastic connectors and is connected all the way through.
2. Put the plastic connectors back in place by using the pick again. Make sure that the data cable is secured within.

3. Put the new keyboard in place. This time from bottom to top. Make sure all screw slots and clamps line at the top.

4. Reattach the clamps and/or screws at the top.

5. If there were plastic pieces you had to unclamp or unscrew, make sure you put them all back in order.

6. Turn the laptop over again, bottom part up, and put back all keyboard screws.

7. Put the battery back in and turn your laptop on. If all went well, the keyboard should be working fine.

How To Connect Your Personal Computer To Your Television

There may be varied reasons as to why you want to connect your PC to your TV. Some would want to watch movies from their PC and use the TV as the monitor. Some would just want to play games and use the TV for clarity of visual effects. Regardless of what the reason is, connecting the PC to your TV is easy. You don’t need to be a professional IT solutions provider to do this. Be your own audio visual services.


1. Identify the output of the PC and input of the TV you are going to use. This varies from HDMI, DVI, VGA, or S-Video. Check what is common to both your PC and TV. Most common in computers is the VGA output and most common in TV’s is the S-Video input. You can purchase VGA to S-Video adapter if your TV and PC don’t have a common connection.


2. After identifying which connections you shall use, connect the appropriate ends of the cable to the components including the RC Audio cable which should go into the headphone jack of your computer.

3. Go to the properties of your computer by right clicking on your desktop. Change your settings to switch from your computer to your television set.

4. Turn your television on and you should see your computer output on your tv.

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Cleaning the keyboard may take time depending on the intensity of dirt that gets stuck in it. Vacuum cleaner that is especially made for peripherals and tiny hardware such as a can of air is a great help in cleaning your keyboard. A can of air is like an aerosol containing a concentrated air. It has a long thin straw that serves are the passage of air. You can use it as a blowing device to clean out dusts and other hard to remove debris. There are lots of computer owners already who are testifying that is an excellent cleaning tool for tiny particles of dirt such as dusts, ashes from cigarettes and other related dirt particles.

The mouse is the easiest peripheral piece to clean. Wiping the outside surface of the mouse with a damp cloth would remove all the visible dirt. The next thing to do is to unscrew the bottom of the mouse to remove the mouse ball (not applicable to optical mouse). Dust off the ball with a soft cloth and as well as the inner cavity of the mouse.

Cleaning won’t be difficult if you would spend a little amount for the covering of your computer and its peripherals.

More advices on the right methods of computer cleaning or general computer care tips by contacting TR Vidcom. The company is the leading computer equipment rental hub based in Australia.

General Computer Cleaning Tips (Part 1)

One among the expensive and delicate products of technology is the computer. Other products related to computers such as laptops and cellular phones are considered as another form of technology products that in a way possesses the attributes of a computer. It is undeniable that computers are the most used and most in-demand technology product. That is why it is not surprising if the entrepreneurs who sell computers are getting rich. Due to such incredible increase of demands on computers and peripherals, online pc rental companies are also sprouting every where.

Since computer has several peripherals, it attracts dusts and dirt around it. It easily gets dirty with fingerprints or printer ink or toner. Cleaning the computer is not as easy as washing the dishes that you only need water to run off the surface to make it clean. With excessive moisture or just a drop of any liquid that may get into the CPU, keyboard or mouse, there are great chances of making the peripherals work inefficiently. The worse thing to happen is that they would get damaged and would be totally useless.

According to computer cleaning experts, the very first thing to do is to clean the casing of the hard drive. Slightly damp cloth is good in removing the dusts on the surface of the hard drive without leaving any scratches. It is however excellent to use paper towel applied with small amount of glass cleaner.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

How To Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer

All laptop batteries’ lifespan will eventually decrease through the years. Newly purchased batteries lasts up to four hours after charging. After a year or so, this becomes half the time as it used to. In the long run, the hours may only become minutes and then you may have to just continually be on power supply.

To maximize the lifespan of your battery and lengthen the time before you go back to your computer retail provider, here are some tips that you may practice:

FULLY CHARGE NEW BATTERIES – Charge your new batteries for up to 12 hours prior its first use. This maximizes the charging power of your new battery.

GET A SPARE BATTERY – An addition to your cost, yes. But alternately using a spare battery will increase the life of your batteries as each will divide the “wear and tear” of only one battery.

CONSERVE ENERGY – Other components that you connect with your laptop may be run using separate power. Plug them on the wall sockets instead of having them draw power from your laptop’s battery. Reduce the brightness of your screen, this does not only save up on battery power but it is also easier on your eyes.

ONLY RUN APPLICATIONS THAT YOU WILL WORK ON – Run few applications, only those that you really need at that moment. Leaving them open, even if you don’t work on them, draws power from your battery.

SWITCH TO LITHIUM – Lithium Ion batteries have longer power and are less prone to damage from charging and recharging.

A rechargeable battery’s lifespan is an average of two years. For efficient batteries, you may want to purchase a new one from your computer retail provider after the said period. Your first battery will still be usable but the second one will be much more efficient.

How To Reboot a Computer Hard Drive

There are times when some minor dysfunctions occur with your trusted computer. Oftentimes, a quick rebooting is what it needs in order for the applications or components run efficiently again. Save yourself the hassle of going to your IT solutions provider and try rebooting your computer by yourself.


When your computer “hangs”, meaning it has stopped being interactive in the middle of working with an application, you can try rebooting it in two different ways:


  • Press the CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys at the same time. The Task Manager will appear and then find Users and then choose Disconnect
  • Press the Restart/ Reboot button in your CPU. It is usually a smaller button right beside the CPU’s Power button.

There are other kinds of rebooting that you may need to perform.


  • A soft reboot is done when you are required by the computer to do it. Oftentimes, the computer prompts you to do this after you have installed new applications or software in your computer. For a soft Windows reboot, go to the Start menu and then choose Shut Down or Restart. In Shut Down, the computer shuts itself off and then you have to press the Power button on the CPU again. Restart makes it boot up without further intervention from you.
  • A hard reboot is performed by pushing the CPU’s Power button until the computer shuts off. Wait for about a minute or so and then push the Power button again to restart the computer. Sometimes, doing this prompts you to work in Safe Mode – this allows you to restart properly and work on programs in a safer way. Take note that this method may also cause you to lose data or change the normal operation of some of your programs, but it may be the only way for you to go on if your computer’s hard drive is frozen.

Usually, when your hard drive becomes frozen, you have to go to your computer retail provider and let them find ways to fix the problem



  • Shut down all the computer’s components and disconnect all the cables (printer, monitor, external hard drives, audio device, mouse, etc…). Plug them all back again and then restart your computer.
  • Find or purchase and install reboot programs that reorganize the hard drive reboot process. Check online for these kinds of programs. These applications help prevent problems that arise after your computer’s repeated use by making sure that your hard drive maintains the configuration you opted for your computer.

If your computer dysfunctions repeatedly, despite doing the above-mentioned methods, then, you might just need to take it to an experienced IT solutions provider to fix the problem for you.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Renting: The Answer for Short-Term Access

Computer equipment rental can be the best option when finding for a solution for computer equipment needs. Though it may just be the second best option (next to buying), many are still considering it as the only option especially if there is not enough financial resources. Among the service providers, computer rental provider companies are the ones that are gaining a name when it comes to generating colossal income.

Audio visual rental distributor companies help people in meeting challenges in web marketing world, specifically online rental services. By offering people the option to control their expenses, renting computer equipment is indeed a good decision to do. Here are some reasons why it is good to rent.

*It is practical for people who are in need of short-term access to technology products.
*There are no capital expenses requirements.
*Anyone can avail latest branded technology products for short notice or special occasions.
*People are enabled to rent with a company credit card. This makes the computer rental even more convenient to do.
*There are no hassles of operating the product because the pc rental provider or computer rental distributor also hires people to do the tasks for you.

The growing demands of computer rental services poses a great challenge among the rental companies to even make their services and products better. Thus, the services that computer technicians who will deliver and operate the technology product/s you have rented are for free. Aside from that, there are no worries of commuting to other place to get the rented items because these people will deliver them right at your office or wherever you are located.

TR Vidcom is just one among the several computer sales and distributor companies worldwide that offers excellent rental services. It is a computer rental provider located in Victoria, Australia. Years of experience has allowed the company to expand worldwide with the help of the internet.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Looking for Computer Rental Service? Try TR Vidcom

Looking for computer rental products was never been easy not until computer rental industry became a buzz in the online business realm, aside from the fact that the online shoppers are also increasing in number.

Numbers of online rental companies are now beginning to grow--competing with other online business ventures. As a result, computer rental products are also increasingly available in the World Wide Web. Notebook rental equipment such as rental of wide range of laptops are becoming available, making the online shoppers for technology stuff spend more time in choosing which products are worth renting or buying or which computer rental products service provider is worth going.

In this fast-paced world, people's time is becoming shorter, making some other tasks to perform neglected or that they simply don't have time to do such. Shopping online may take time. This happens usually if you have chosen the wrong rental service provider.

TR Vidcom offers short term computer rental and long term computer rental. We do not want to let people settle for cheap rental provider with substandard products and services. That is why TR Vidcom exists to become a solution to that issue. Our years of experience have let us mastered the business of computer rental products and services.

Settle only with rental service provider that can help you save your bucks and time. TR Vidcom delivers cheap rental services on time.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

HOW TO FIX YOUR COMPUTER’S SOUND EQUIPMENT (for Windows users)

If you suddenly find yourself in a rut in finding out that your computer’s sound is gone, here are some basic audio troubleshooting tips for you to follow before running for help from your IT solutions provider or your computer sales provider. It may only be either a problem with your sound controller or your sound card.



First and foremost, make sure that your audio output device, such as speakers or headsets, is on and connected to your computer. Universally, it is that green jack at the back of your CPU. There should be an audio driver installed for these sound devices to work, otherwise, the computer should detect them and inform you if you have no audio driver.

Check your volume controls because you might have overlooked that your volume has been muted. To check this, go to your volume control settings (Start > All Programs > Acessories > Entertainment > Volume Control) or by clicking that speaker icon which can be found at your system tray, the lower right portion of your monitor. The mute box must be unchecked. Try adjusting the volume settings too to calibrate your audio device.

If there is still no audio, try doing the System Restore (Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore)

If this does not solve your problem, then proceed to check the Sound/Audio Driver. There can be different processes that lead you to the Sound Driver but in Windows, it is usually found in you Device Manager or the Control Panel. The name may vary depending on the kind of Sound Driver that is installed. Try to update the latest version of your driver, usually this can be found online. Should this not work, uninstall the driver then restart your PC. This should automatically reinstall the driver, otherwise, reinstall it manually.

The last troubleshooting tip you can do on your own is by checking the sound card itself. This may be a little tricky though, as it requires you to open your CPU. Shut down your computer and unplug cables including the power. Open your CPU by unscrewing, usually from the back. The sound card is where your audio device jack is located. Slowly pull out the audio card and then put it back on. Close your CPU and test everything again.

If you have made all these tricks and still you don’t hear any sound from your PC, then you might just have to bring it to your IT solutions provider. Remember, do not do anything that you are hesitant to try or don’t fully understand.

SIZE UP: STANDARD 15.4” VS. 17”++ COMPUTER MONITORS

When considering purchasing a full computer set up from your computer retail provider, the immediate things we usually fuss over are the CPU speed and hard disk space. Average users tend to take for granted the monitor size that is included in the set up.

Computer monitors are used just as much as any other component of the computer. When pondering on what monitor size should you have, any pc technical support would give the following hints:


The standard size for a computer monitor is the 15.4 inches which is appropriate for the basic uses of the computer like producing documents, browsing the internet for average research, and the like. Basically, this size is pretty much capable of giving you a clear display of what you do with your computer.


Bigger monitor sizes, 17 inches and more, are apt for computer tasks that have to deal with images and videos. Gamers, video editors, digital photographers would surely prefer the bigger sized monitors than the average one since they need a higher image definition. They also need the bigger interface that these monitors have. Image editing for example, would sometimes need to zoom in on the pictures and the bigger interface allows the editor to work on a larger area without having the need to scroll horizontally or vertically. These types of monitors would also do well when the user needs to work with several windows in one sitting.


In choosing a 17 inch monitor or higher, you also need to have a bigger video card in order to have excellent resolution display. The size or capacity of a video card should be matched with the monitor size. A big video card would not work well with a 15.4 inches monitor and vice versa.


Do not forget to include the other components of you computer set up. It will be a much worthwhile experience if you have studied and considered the capacity of the different you are working with.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Choosing Quality Rental Store

The demands of technology products rental services are getting higher since the time that technology became a necessity, and no longer a prestige. Although in a way, owning the latest model of iPhone can be a prestige but this is a very rare case. Most of the time, we need technology to keep pace with the fast evolving world. Daily life would not be this normal without the help of technology.

Purchasing a technology product is really expensive. However, if you don't own any, you always have the choice to rent. Renting is a little bit complicated to think. But actually, it is as easy as signing up in social networking sites like Facebook. When it comes to easy processing of membership and delivering products rental services, TR Vidcom leads.

TR Vidcom is the leading audio visual brands rental store based in Victoria, Australia. Its audio visual products rental services are the most in-demand in town because of cheaper rates when compared to other computer products rental stores.

We are not only the cheapest technology products rental store but we are also the fastest to deliver services to the clients. An hour before the agreed time of service delivery, we would be at your doorstep right away.

Renting a PC can be Practical

Inevitable events really happen such as the event in which your personal computer gets damaged or if not, got viruses that it is almost impossible for you to use some of its important features. Well, if a computer is still running but the software application or programs in it are no longer functional, it is still useless and as good as nothing. Buying is an option--probably a good option if you have the money to immediately replace the damaged unit.

But, here is the best option especially if you are rushing to finish something. For instance, you need to beat the deadline for a business conference wherein you are assigned to present the updates on your company's progress. It is practical if not totally ideal to visit audio visual rental store and avail the needed audio visual services. Overhead projector is nice but LCD projector that is connected to a CPU where your presentation is saved, plus speakers installed in that CPU to amplify the sound effects and the voice over is even great!

Most likely in situations like beating deadlines need to rush everything. TR Vidcom offers online computer rental services that would be delivered in rush. We understand how precious time becomes when you are racing with the deadline. Beat deadlines with TR Vidcom's unbeatable computer equipment rentals.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Things to Consider When Renting

There are already lots of companies that offers technology rental services. An audio visual rental provider should have all the knowledge when it comes to the latest trend not only on the marketing aspect but on the latest available technologically advanced stuff in the market.

PC rental benefits can be achieved if the computer rental provider that you have chosen has all the necessary products you are looking for. Meaning, it is always the most complete computer rental provider that would lead in the computer rental race. Moreover, the rental providers offers pc technical support as other feature of rental service. The customer would be not worried of setting up things such connecting all the cables that should be connected in order for the audio visual equipment to work.

Technology rental services vary according to terms. There is short term computer rental in which the rental rates are measured by hour and day. The rental rates for long-term computer rental, on the other hand, are measured by week and months.

In order for customers to keep returning and re-availing the technology rental services, rental companies offer interesting any audio visual rental benefit. TR Vidcom is one. The said company always exceeds customer expectations. Cost effective service is one of the most considered thing that the company maintains.

Choose TR Vidcom for unequaled computer rental benefits.

AV Equipment: The Necessarily Must-Have Thing

Teaching methods should also be enhanced while the technology is getting more and more advanced. Since education is the key towards better future, not only for the future of yourself but for the future of the country as a whole, it should be the first priority to be considered.

In Toronto for instance, I've read an article about the plan to put up an establishment in the school that would cater services to the athletes and wellness savvy people. It is mentioned in the article that during the planning stages of setting up the building, the steering committee is already eying on the concept of requiring audio visual equipment. Every corner of the building is planned to be installed with audio visual equipment depending on the space and the purpose of the space. The building is named Athletic and Wellness Centre wherein the facility to be put up include LED lighting that is capable of changing colors to match the theme of the event to be hosted in the place. This is to create a grandiose aura of the place. Other facility would also include high-end sound system. Education and wellness would never be this fabulous without audio visual equipment

See? Only audio visual equipment can make things more beautiful. But what if you want to put up an event that would happen only in one night which will be held in your own home? Is buying audio visual equipment a solution? Of course, it is not. The best solution is to visit the nearest audio visual rental centers that offers audio visual services. TR Vidcom for instance, the company offers top of the line online computer equipment rental that would cater any of your online audio visual rental need.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Computer Rental Products and Services

Great professional presentation is not merely relied upon the person who is doing the presentation, since words alone are lifeless. Most of the time, a presentation works when partnered with the the audio visual equipment. This entails the increase of demands to use such equipment in various events that need the use of audio visual stuff.

Probably, that is the reason why computer rental industry is growing into a giant business today. The sprouting of various rental companies that offer both short term computer rental and long term computer rental are unstoppable. Some rental companies provides rental of wide range of laptops or any notebook rental equipment for the purpose of serving the needs of the people who need the technology rental services.

Aside from computer equipment, rental companies also offers installation of various computer programs or applications that are necessary for the events such as stage acting, birthday or anniversary event production, company conferences and many others. The range of services that rental companies can give may also includes projection, recording, exhibit display, computer program management and other services that are technologically related.

It is very difficult to search for a reliable company that offers quality computer rental products. As one among those who got service satisfaction, I proudly say that TR Vidcom is the ideal destination for any service such as notebook computer rental.

Rates of Computer Rental Services

The competitive sphere the envelops the market of computer equipment rental is the reason why the margin of fluctuation among the rental prices is very diminutive even if such prices vary from company to company.

Computer equipment rental of technological stuff like apple computer products are some among the most in-demand products today, not only in the computer stores but also in the computer rental hubs. The rental is paid by time such as per hour, per day, per week or per month. Some customers usually prefer short term rental to be able to afford the price. However, looking at the whole scope of renting calculation, short term is actually more expensive than long term. But these two terms of renting exist to meet the needs of the clients. There are instances the the clients would go to an apple computer rental service provider to rent apple computer products for a definite span of time such as two hours or 5 hours. There are some that rent for a day or a week.

According to surveys, laptop units are more expensive to rent than desktop computer. The reason is that laptops are more vulnerable to damage than desktop computers.

Various companies have various strategies to attract customers aside from lowering the rental rates. Some offers free equipment if you have rented for several times already or if you have rented a bulk of computer products.

If you are looking for a cheap apple macbook pro rental service provider, try TR Vidcom. It is the only provider of quality rental service in Australia.