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Q: “I want to get rid of some old office computers but need a sure method to
clean the hard drives.” A: “To be safe, have a computer technician clear any drive containing very sensitive data. You can fdisk and format the drive yourself if the level of data theft exposure is low.” |
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| Q: “Do they make a DVD player for both the Blu-Ray and the HD-DVD?” A: “Yes, recently LG Electronics introduced that product.” |
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| Q: “What is spyware?” A: “Spyware is an Internet program technology that monitors your computer actions. It gathers information about you for reasons from advertising to ID theft.” A well placed computer virus can ruin your computer, a well placed spyware can ruin your life. |
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| Q: “I still have a collection of BetaMax tapes. Where can I get new Beta Tapes
and new BetaMax video machines?” A: “We are out of luck for any new players. The format has been abandoned. But Blank Betamax Tapes remain available by special order.” |
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| Q:“Is High Definition Satellite an improvement over Hi Def Cable?” A: “In some locations it is. Program variety and PPV options are often better on Satellite TV. Monthly subscription cost is another vital consideration. ” |
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| Q: “Should I be upgrading to Microsoft’s Vista?” A: “Vista’s advantage is the built-in security features. If that is a major concern and your computer is less that two years old, run the Vista test to see if it will run OK on your system. |
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| Q: “What’s the best way to inexpensively back up a home computer?” A: “An external USB hard drive makes the most sense for speed, cost and ease of use. Many come with scheduling programs that allow you to setup an automatic backup.” |
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| Q: “The foam around the edge of my good speakers is falling apart. Can that be
fixed reasonably”? A: “If the cone and coil are intact, typically for about half the price of a new speaker.” |
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| Q: “Can I attach my computer to my Big Screen TV? A: “Typically, yes. Modern big screens have many input ports. Avoid video and s-video because typeface detail would be lacking. Try the RGB, DVI or Component inputs.” |
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| Q: “Is it going to damage our new Plasma to let the kids play video
games?” “ Modern PS3, XBox and Wii games have made provisions to slightly shift the entire picture often enough to avoid burn-in damage. Be careful with the older game systems that did not provide that safety feature.” |
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