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Computer Technicians 201: Expanding your market – SoHo repairs
In our previous articles in the TN 10x series we discussed some basic, local tactics that will enable you to get a computer fixed on a small, local scale, in order to get your job done, as well as get
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 104: Making Computer Diagnoses
Previously, on TNCT 103, we explained the most critical component in a computer system. While knowing the insides of every component is crucial to becoming a knowledgeable (if not even good) technician,
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 103: Knowing your power (supply)
Last week, on Technibble: CT 102 we discussed the best way to prepare your software toolkit. Today, however, we’re back on the hardware railroad to discuss the one component your whole computer depends
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 102: The Essential Utility Kit
In our introduction to the CT series we explained the basics of assembling a good toolbox that’ll help you deal with hardware issues. However, as you already know, there’s the other side of
VIEW POSTComputer Technicians 101: The Essential Toolbox
So, you’ve decided to become a computer technician. Whether it’s the will to help people, computers, to earn cash, to make a name for yourself, or any combination of that, it’s a good
VIEW POSTCase Cooling – The Physics of Good Airflow
Airflow’s good, heat is bad. If you’ve read our article on replacing GPU fans, you already know the dangers of heat and how to prevent its effect locally. However, keeping a computer running
VIEW POSTHow to Replace a Video Card GPU Fan
Heat is the enemy of computers. Unlike short circuits and lightning strikes, which usually do instantaneous damage to your components, heat is one of the nuisances that can damage your computer over a
VIEW POSTPerforming Data Recovery
There comes a time in the life of each hard-drive when it just won’t access any of the data on the drive anymore. The same applies to CDs and DVDs which, due to their fragile nature, get scratched
VIEW POSTSpeeding Up your Booting and Minimizing RAM Usage
One can never have too much (free) RAM. As with quite a few short computer proverbs, this one holds almost too true. As years have passed from old operating systems, which used as little as 8 MB of RAM,
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