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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 8, 2012 22:37:46 GMT
PART 4 Software:Over time, when you use your computer, it will slowly get filled with programs and data. Although this may not directly affect the performance of your computer, it may affect future usage. One handy tool is CCleaner, available for free from www.piriform.com. CCleaner is a very powerful maintenance utility, allowing you remove programs, clean junk out from your computer, clean the registry and also allow you to control what starts up when Windows starts. A general rule of thumb for start-up programs, is keep your anti-virus program on start-up, and your mouse touch pad driver on start-up (usually marked as Synaptic Touch Pad) . Everything else, generally just slows the start-up procedure down. Obviously, if you have critical applications that you need straightaway, keep them on start-up too. As mentioned, this is just a general guide. Also, from time to time, you may need to defragment your hard drive. You can either use Windows own defragment tool, or use a third party application. This should really only be done every six months or so, but that depends entirely on how many times your delete and add files to your computer. In order to defragment your hard using the Windows defragment tool, follow the below instructions: Click Start > Click Administrative Tools > Disk Defrag Then click “Analyse” > Then click on “ Run” the time that this takes to complete, depends entirely on the size of your hard drive. It is not recommended you use your computer whilst this is operation is in progress. Running CCleaner once every two weeks and disk defrag ever few months, should keep everything ticking over quite nicely. Just remember when installing programs to untick any boxes that want to start the software with start-up. Also untick any boxes that try to install additional software at the same time, such as toolbars for your internet browsers, as the can lead to viruses on your computer.
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 8, 2012 22:36:46 GMT
PART 3 General Maintenance
Hardware:As computers use electricity to operate, they generate heat, in order to release heat, there are fans and air vents located at various places around the machine, where cold air can be sucked in, and where hot air can be expelled. These vents can gather dust and general dirt around them. Take the nozzle of a hoover to these about once a month to keep them as clear as possible. If you’re feeling brave enough, and have a desktop PC, you can remove the side panel from your computer, (MAKE SURE ITS UNPLUGGED!!) Use the nozzle CAREFULLY and hoover any dust from inside your machine. Avoid putting the nozzle too close to any wires, cables or the motherboard. See here for some dirty computers: www.techrepublic.com/photos/dirty-computers-revenge-of-the-dust-bunnies/6064I WOULD NOT SUGGEST DISMANTLING YOUR LAPTOP UNLESS CONFIDENT YOU CAN PUT BACK TOGETHER. To clean your monitor / screen, you can use a lint free cloth (similar to cloths you get for cleaning glasses / spectacles with) Starting from the top, wipe horizontally across the monitor, moving down after reaching the other side. I would not suggest using a duster, as these can leave behind little bits of yellow fluff and are a nightmare to remove. You can then use an alcohol based wipe or smear-free glass polish apply gently with a non-abrasive cloth to polish. Believe it or not, but the keyboard is probably the most dirtiest and unhygienic part of your computer you’ll ever touch. Don’t believe me? Grab both side of your keyboard with your hands, hold it above your head, look up at it, and shake the keyboard. How much fluff and dirt fell out? Quite a lot? I thought so. To clean your keyboard, ensure that your pc is either locked or switched off. If you can, get an air duster from your local computer store, attach the straw-like nozzle extension, and aim between the keys. This should force most of it out. Once this is done, get some anti-baterical cleaner, apply a small amount to a jay-cloth, and wipe across your keyboard. If you’re using a laptop, you can apply another small amount of the cleaner mentioned above, and wipe down the rest of the keyboard surround, as well as the trackpad. BE VERY CAREFUL AND DON’T LET ANY LIQUID SEEP DOWN BETWEEN THE KEYS AS THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE. You can repeat the process above on your mouse as well.
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 8, 2012 22:35:34 GMT
PART 2
A Brief PC / Laptop Buying Guide
When buying a PC or a Laptop, you need to think about what you’re doing with it before purchasing, as it can be a very expensive purchase. Don’t let salespeople talk you into buying something that you’re never going to use properly. It can be very easy to get caught up in listening to someone waffle on with all their techno-jargon about Giga-hertz, HDMI, RAM, Hard Drive, Storage, Apps, etc, then suddenly find yourself walking out the store not knowing what you’ve just bought, and needing the ‘computer guy’ or family friend ‘who knows about these things’ to come and explain it all to you. Do research first, ask these people for advice before buying.
If you can, take someone with you.
Take your time thinking about what you actually need your computer for and what you’re going to do with it. If all you’re doing is browsing the internet, watching videos and listening to music, then you’re not going to need something that has a DEDICATED Graphics Card. If, on the other hand, that you’re going to be using the computer for Photograph editing or playing the latest games, then you’ll need a machine that has a DEDICATED Graphics Card.
For day to day use for internet browsing, music + video playback and composing documents, then any laptop or desktop PC between £300 and £550 will be absolutely fine.
Anything below that, you might find it a bit sluggish (by comparison) in about year, and anything above that, you might find that you’re not using it to its full potential and going to waste.
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 8, 2012 22:34:31 GMT
PART 1 Hello Everyone, My day-to-day life involves me in working on and maintaining various different PC's and Laptops, and given the help I've received thus far from people here, I thought I would attempt to give something back to the community here. I have also attached the original document I wrote for this, for future reference. Also, might be a good idea for the more knowledgeable computer users to add to this, to help others out? I know there is already a thread called “Because I Love Computers", and some of the information here, may already be contained in that thread. My intention is not to repeat existing information or tread on anyone’s toes. FULL DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with any hardware or software manufacturers, developers, publishers or websites. Any software mentioned here is purely based on my own experiences. Any damage caused to machines using any of these tools or methods is entirely at your own risk. If you are unsure about ANYTHING feel free to ask me or another experienced computer user. Any software used, must be obtained legally and with permission. I am not taking credit for any software mentioned in this thread. All software mentioned belongs to their owners and publishers. Information on here primarily relates to Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 Operating Systems. Jargon Buster:Operating System: The software used to interact and control the computer, for example, Windows 8. File: A piece of information or data, such as a Photo, Song, Document, Folder: Where collections of files are kept. Application: Software designed to allow you to carry out a particular task, such as MS Paint, iTunes or Internet Explorer. Driver: A piece of Software, which allows the Operating System to communicate with a piece of hardware or peripheral, for example, a Keyboard or Mouse (peripheral) or Graphics Card (Hardware). End User: You or anyone who uses a computer system. Hard Drive: Where all of the information (files, folders, applications) is stored / saved. Permanent storage unless deleted. Either Mechanical (Physical Moving Parts) or Solid State (Flash Based Storage). Memory: (also known as RAM – Random Access Memory) Temporary location where files, folders and applications are stored when in use. CPU / Processor:Central Processing Unit. This is the brains of the computer. Carries out and executes any instructions the Operating System sends. Speed is usually measure in Gigahertz (GHZ) and most have more than 1 core (more than 1 brain). Graphics Card / GPU: Processes all the graphical and video information. Some computer systems have DEDICATED Graphics Cards (separate component) or INTEGRATED Graphics Cards (The Processor / CPU processes graphical and video information) Optical Drive (DVD / CD / Blu-Ray): Reads data from Optical Media such as DVD’s, CD’s and Blu-Ray discs. Can also write data / information to Optical Media. Also known as ‘Burning’ (Known as ‘Burning’ as the laser inside the drive etches the data onto the disk with a concentrate beam of heat). Flash Drive: Usually has USB connection. Allows easy transportation of files and folders to different computers. Motherboard: Where all the physical components connect to one another inside the computer. Data Sizes: Usually relates to Hard Drive or Flash Drive Storage Capacity. 1 Terabyte (TB / tb) = 1024 Gigabytes (GB/gb) 1 Gigabyte (GB / gb) = 1024 Megabytes (MB / mb) 1 Megabyte (MB / mb) = 1024 Kilobytes (KB / kb) 1 Kilobyte (KB/kb) = 1024 Bytes (B / b) Attachments:
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 8, 2012 19:59:09 GMT
Hey guys! Thanks for such a warm welcome. I got my c-cig in today, and I must admit, I'm blown away (pardon the pun). The menthol isn't very minty though, can taste hints of toffee, apple and cinnamon. the weight of it takes a bit of getting used to, but overall quite happy. thanks for all the tips though
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:49:18 GMT
Welcome I just like you, tried all the methods you said and more haha, read the book and the longest I ever stopped for was six weeks. I have been on e-cigs now just over six months. Whatever you decide to purchase you will be fine once youve filled it a few times. thanks
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:49:03 GMT
Welcome to the forum. The ego kits others have suggested should put you in good stead on your vaping journey. It has been the only thing that helped me quit smoking and now Im 6 months on too Thanks
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:40:37 GMT
Hi lamdac0r welcome to the forum.... i am still new to all this but i got myself a ego t and been very happy with it....there will b guys along that will point u in the right direction and give u links....congrats on giving up....be prepared to put a lock on your credit card though it gets addictive judy thanks
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:40:15 GMT
Hi welcome to the forum ;-/0 i'm sure you will get the help you need here !! thanks
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:36:41 GMT
Lamda,they are a doddle to use,basically you screw on the tank thing with the mouthpiece,fill it with juice of your choice.press the button and suck at the same time.If you can take a biro apart then you can use this kit,its as simple as that. ahh, I take it the string inside of them, are wicks, and they soak up some of the juice?
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:35:47 GMT
would you suggest going with one of them instead ? I take it they're just the same - charge, use, refill, use, charge... why the difference in OHM rating?
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:31:13 GMT
Hi Ally, welcome to the site, I have been vaping for 4 weeks and this is the kit I use...... www.exhalecigarette.co.uk/product-p/ece5sk.htm and also a you ideally need a mains charger www.exhalecigarette.co.uk/product-p/muca.htm, I do find that I feel a bit self concious with this e-cig when I am out so I use this battery for meals and the pub etc www.vapeescape.co.uk/mini-ego-batteries-%28400mah%29~403petc then all you need is some e-liquids (the ego c kit comes with 10ml of e-liquid free) I smoked about the same amount as you did and I currently use about 15ml e-juice a week, but everyone is different and I think between 2-4ml a day is the average, good luck with your vaping edited for my typos as always....why don't I check it before I post! Hello, Han, I did look at that pack, however it seems a bit complicated, not sure if I would know how to work out how to get it working or not :/
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:24:07 GMT
Hi lamdac0r welcome to the forum.... i am still new to all this but i got myself a ego t and been very happy with it....there will b guys along that will point u in the right direction and give u links....congrats on giving up....be prepared to put a lock on your credit card though it gets addictive judy Hey, thanks for the reply, what's an Ego-t?
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Post by lamdac0re on Nov 4, 2012 18:23:44 GMT
That looks good, so you reckon order one of them and a battery?
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