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More Tips & Tricks to Rejuvenate Your PC
Invest in RAM
Computer memory used to cost a fortune, but prices have dropped so
much that for between $40 and $200, you can give your PC a real
performance “kick in the pants.” If you’re not sure what kind of
memory you need,
Patriot Memory offers a “Memory Search” on their site, or you
can check out the
Crucial Memory Advisor™ tool.
Give your computer an old-fashioned “spring cleaning”
You should clean the inside of your PC at least once a year to
prevent dust from clogging your computer's internal fan (which
cools the processor) and potentially causing a computer fire.
You’ll need a small handheld vacuum, a can of compressed air
(available at any office supply store), and your computer manual
(in case you’ve never opened your computer case).
- Back up your data before you power down your PC. Disconnect
the power cord, mouse, speakers, and other peripherals. If
possible, take your computer outside or at least to a
well-ventilated area.
- Open your computer case according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
IMPORTANT: Before you touch any internal PC components,
first touch the metal chassis to discharge any static electricity.
- Gently run the handheld vacuum along your PC’s internal
surfaces without actually touching them. Vacuuming prevents loose
dust from settling deeper in your PC.
- When dusting fan blades with a vacuum or compressed air, hold
the fan still so that it doesn’t spin faster than it’s designed
to.
- Use compressed air to blow the remaining dust clear of your
PC. Also be sure to dust the grill at the rear of your PC.
- Close the computer case and enjoy your clean, cool-running PC!
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GMail Restrictions Revealed...
Gmail imposes a limit on the attachment size (20 MB) and the
overall storage space (6 GB and growing) but there’s also a daily
quote on sending email. Break the rules and Google will disable you
Gmail account temporarily without any warnings.
So while sending an email message to a large group of friends
using Gmail, read the following rules to avoid temporary shut-down
of Gmail:
Rule 1. If you access Gmail via POP or IMAP clients
(like Microsoft Outlook), you can send an email message to a maximum
of 100 people at a time. Cross the limit and your account will be
disabled for a day with the error "550 5.4.5 Daily sending quota
exceeded."
Rule 2. If you access Gmail from the browser, you
may not address an email message to more than 500 people at a time.
Try adding any more recipients in the To, CC or BCC field and your
Gmail account will get probably disabled for 24-72 hours. Error:
"Gmail Lockdown in Secton 4"
Rule 3. Always double check email addresses of
recipients before hitting the Send button in Gmail. That’s because
your account will get disabled if the email message contains a large
number of non-existent or broken addresses (<25 ?) that bounce back
on failed delivery.
Rule 4: This is slightly unrelated but still
important - Google will disable your Gmail account permanently if
you don’t check your Gmail email for a period of nine months. All
the stored messages will be deleted and you Gmail address (user
name) may be released for others to grab it.
Important Microsoft News...
All Windows Users
Office 2007
Compatibility Pack
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Note: Office 2007 data formats are
incompatible with Office XP and Office 2003.
This download provides compatibility between
these competing Microsoft products.
Take care...
