Once we think about computer games we think about the bulky desktop PC with huge graphics cards and high power CPU casing. There is no doubt that desktop is perfect for gaming and nothing can match its power but now, we have few system that seems to match up with the power of desktop PC and one added advantage of portability. Here are few laptops that are worth a shot as a gaming laptop

1. Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830TG-6431: Please don’t get scared by the name. What’s in the name?? This laptop is one of the most powerful laptop out there. Powered by an Intel i5 processor and weight less than five pounds, it is a good choice. One downside is its screen which is just 13 inches but it’s not so bad comparing its price of $800.
2. Dell Inspiron: This laptop not especially designed for gaming purposes but it will do just fine with extra cash. This laptop is powered with second generation Intel core processor. Screen comes in various sizes like 17 inches, 15 inches and 14 inches which you can choose. Starting at just $499 it’s a good deal but you will have to spend some more to make it a good gaming machine. Spending around $900 on Dell Inspiron will definitely make this machine cope with the most demanding games available today.
3. Orion PC EON17-S: This laptop is well known for its excellent graphics and easier over clocking capabilities. Orion EON17-S is a bit heavier on pocket as its costs about $1700 and may get as high as $3600.
4. Alienware M18X: Even though the name is Alien, it’s not that Alien among gaming fans as it is one of the most popular brand. M18X has 18 inch screen and Intel core i7 chip which is the fastest on the market today. The cons are its bulky and not that pleasingly designed for eyes. The starting price for this monster is $1999 and can go as high as $5000.
5. Razer Blade: Razer Blade was displayed at CES this year and looks promising. Razer has replaced the touchpad with a screen and eight LED keys which can be configured by user. This system lacks an optical drive but it comes with 256 GB SSD hard drive and costs around $2700.

So, here you go the top five gaming laptop for heavy gamers. One thing that should be well thought is the portability of these devices. Laptops are supposed to be portable and easily carried around. If you are planning to buy one of these laptops make sure that they have a descent display and low weight. Have fun!

Razer Blade

If somehow you have forgotten your windows password and are looking for way around to login back into your computer then you won’t have to worry.There are many methods are available for resetting password of your windows 7 or vista.But many of them are lengthy or sophisticated.This is one of the simplest method and you only need a windows installation CD/USB to reset the password.It relies on an unpatched bug in windows operating system.

Follow the Following steps:
Insert windows 7 disk into your CD Rom and Restart your computer.

Press any key to Boot from the CD and then click on Repair your Computer.

Now from the various options select Command Prompt.

Now Command Prompt will be open and create a backup of Sticky keys by typing the following command in the command prompt

copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe c:\

Now replace sticky keys with the Command Prompt by typing the following command

copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe

Now Restart your computer.
When you get the windows login screen then hit Shift button for 5 times continuously and Administrative Mode of Command Prompt will be open.

Now to reset the password just type the following command in the command prompt

net user crazyblogger MyNewPassword

Remember: crazyblogger is the username of the computer and MyNewPassword is the password. Replace both as you wish.

Login in your computer system with your new Username and Password.

Now every time when you press Shift key for 5 times then command prompt will be open instead of Sticky keys. To get back these Sticky keys repeat first three steps and then in the command prompt window type the following command.

copy c:\sethc.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe

That’s it. Done !

So, you are worried that your kids are playing too much games in a particular site or you just want to block few site on your computer or whatever your reason may be, here is a way. Pleas note that this process will block the site on single computer where this process was done.

It is easy to block a website on a computer using any software or just by changing the DNS server and changing few settings but if you don’t want to use any additional software or service then in this case too, you can block websites on your Windows machine. All you will require for this is :

1. A windows machine
2. A text editor (notepad will do)
3. A web browser

Just follow the steps given below to block a particular website.

1. Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
2. Find the file named “HOSTS”
3. Open it using notepad.
4. Under “127.0.0.1 localhost” Add 127.0.0.2 www.orkut.com , and that site will no longer be accessible.
5. Done!

E.g.

127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.0.2 www.orkut.com

- www.orkut.com will not be accessible anymore.

If you want to add more sites then just increment the IP address by one and add it to the list.

i.e.

127.0.0.3 www.yahoo.com (if you want to block yahoo)
127.0.0.4 www.msn.com (if you want to block msn)
127.0.0.5 www.google.com (if you want to block google)

127.0.0.6 www.facebook.com (if you want to block facebook)

127.0.07 www.youtube.com (if you want to block youtube)

You can use this trick to block popup sites as well or any other advertising site.

Enjoy!

If you have any trouble please let me know on the comments and I will try to help you out.

LaserJet printers and Inkjet printers are two good quality printers available in the market but who needs which one is a bit of dilemma for most of us. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. So, here I have listed their advantages and disadvantages and it’s up to you to decide which one is best for you.

1. Price and features: LaserJet printers are more expensive than Inkjet printers but it has more memory and LaserJet can process documents 3 to 5 times faster than the Inkjet. Inkjet printers are a bit slow but it is not that expensive to purchase.

2. Operating cost: When it comes to operation cost Inkjet printer costs more than LaserJet because of the high ink usage by inkjet. LaserJet printers don’t need frequent ink replacement because it uses toner.

3. Printing: LaserJet is an ideal printer for printing high volume of documents with black text. Inkjets are good for occasional black text document printing as well as color photos.

4. Possible errors: LaserJet printers are less prone to errors but it has been see that Inkjet printers are hit by cartridge error messages even if there are no problems at all. Controlling and regulating the amount of ink is also difficult in Inkjet printers.

5. Network compatibility: Inkjet printer perform best as a standalone unit while LaserJet printers are best for office and businesses what utilizer the network for work. 

So, to end this, I think Inkjet printer are best for personal or standalone use and to print occasionally and LaserJet printer is best if you have to print large number of documents and also use it on the network. LaserJet are ideal for official and business use while Inkjet is best for personal use.

Yes, we can do everything by mouse the pointing and clicking device. But to work more efficiently and fast we have to use keyboard shortcuts. Most computer professionals take the knowledge of shortcuts as a must. And we all know about Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+V and Ctrl+X but they are very common, there are more that you should know about. Here are some shortcuts for you

Facebook shortcuts on Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet explorer and Mac
Facebook offers a lot of shortcuts if you are using Google Chrome. Here are some neat shortcuts that you can use
Use Alt+1 for your news feeds.
Use Alt+2 to go to your profile page.
Use Alt+3 for friend requests.
Use Alt+4 to see all messages.
Use Alt+5 for notifications.
Use Alt+? to make a search
Use Alt+M to write a new message.

If you are using Firefox, you have to use Alt + Shift + number. If you are Internet Explorer user, you will have to hit Enter after each shortcut while Mac users have to hold Ctrl + Option instead of Alt key.

Taking screenshots
This function allows you to capture an image of the open screen. To use this function just press ‘Print Screen’ or ‘Prt Sc’ button. This is an actual key on Windows keyboard and this button is generally present above the ‘Insert’ button. You can then paste this image into Photoshop or MS Paint.

Shortcuts for web browsers
These shortcuts works well with most of the browsers.
Ctrl+D – To bookmark a site or add to favorites in case of Internet explorer.
Ctrl+F – Helps to find anything on the page.
Another great trick is to type the name of the site and then hit Ctrl + Enter. This will automatically add the www. And .com part of the URL for you.

On a windows PC hold on to the Windows key and then press E to open My Computer on Windows Explorer.

Showing desktop: In windows 7 you can go to the lower right corner of the screen and click to show desktop my minimizing all windows. But you can also use Windows key + D or Windows key + M to show desktop.

1. lets start with a funny one. just copy the below code and paste it to your web browser address bar and press enter..

windows_cool_trick

we will see that your browser is shaking ) Shake it shake it baby

2. do you know how to make a folder without a name? is it possible? oh yea it is possible. just try it out..

#click the folder.. right click on it..then click rename…and delete the old name

#then pressing ALT button from your keyboard and type 0160 after that press enter.

important think to notice you have to type by pressing the ALT button ..don’t stop pressing and while you will type 0160 it will not appear..u will continue typing and press enter.. that’s it)

3. now i am gonna show you how to make your pc faster than before. i can make your pc about 200% faster. to make you PC please follow the steps

#go to start then click run and then type regedit

# select HKEY_CURRENT_USER and then select control panel folder and then select desktop folder. do it correctly

# you will see registry setting at your right hand side after that select menu show delay and then right click and select modify.

# you will see edit string option —–> default value data is 400 >>> you have to change it to 000

# restart your computer. you will see your computer is much more faster

A toner refill is an ideal way to reuse cartridge instead of buying a new cartridge. Toner refilling is a way to refill empty laser printer toner with a new toner powder. This is a great way to save money as well as environment because doing so make reuse of the cartridge and your are exempted of buying a new cartridge and it also prevents the disposal of the cartridge.

A laser printer cartridge is a cartridge is a refill for Laser printer which is used to print a high quality graphics and text on a paper. Laser printer cartridge is used as a refill for ink on a Laser printer. They are a bit expensive but the quality of printing makes the cost worthwhile.

People have been trying to make tablet computers for a decade. The problem with the older machines was that they ran a desktop operating system, usually Windows. Windows requires lots of processing power and requires a sophisticated but power hungry X86 processor. These older tablets also weighed more than 4 pounds. Apple’s innovation was that, as the internet became the main reason for having a computer, you didn’t need the full operating system. All you needed was a slim, fast platform that could run a web browser and have limited support for apps. Thus the iPad is based on the same operating system as the iPhone. Like the iPad, the Galaxy Tab is based on a phone operating system. But it further refines the concept of what a tablet should be.

At 7 inches, the Galaxy Tab’s screen is smaller than iPad’s screen. Although most people want bigger in terms of screen, this can be a good thing. Although the iPad has a wonderful, vivid screen, the Galaxy Tab is much more portable. The Galaxy Tab weighs half of what the iPad weighs. This lighter weight means that you can actually hold the Tab in one hand, unlike the iPad. Its battery life is comparable to the iPad, meaning that Samsung Galaxy Tab chargers need not be taken everywhere. The screen of is also made of something called Gorilla Glass, which is super strong. Samsung Galaxy Tab cases won’t be as important as they are with the iPad. Another great feature that the Galaxy Tab has that the iPad lacks is a camera. And not just one camera, but two. There is one facing the rear for taking photos and one facing the user for video conferencing. The processor in the Tab is actually very similar to the processor found in the iPad. The microprocessor design company that Apple bought based their core on the same one that Samsung’s Hummingbird processor is based on. So graphical performance is roughly comparable. But the Tab has 512 MB of ram, twice the iPad. Of course, on Android true multitasking is supported, so that extra memory is useful.

Samsung has removed all the stops for the Galaxy Tab. They are planning a full line of Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories to compliment it. In addition to the standard car dock, there will also be a keyboard dock and HDMI dock. Samsung is releasing it on every major carrier in the United States and quite a few other worldwide. They have called it their most researched product ever, and are expecting it to be a huge success.

It seems like Samsun’s Galaxy Tab can actually compete against the iPad. And in most ways it truly stomps the competition. Given the rate of Android innovation, this device could be a harbinger of great things to come.

These SQL Server video tutorials take practical approach towards learning MS SQL 2008 Server basics. The videos are organized and presented by a senior level database professional with more than 10 years of Industry experience. The tutorial videos not only cover DBA (database administrator) topics like performance tuning, routine database maintenance, job scheduling, backing up and restoring databases, monitoring and profiling but also discusses database development in detail. The development area focuses on tasks like creating tables, SQL views, SQL functions, SQL stored procedures, relationships and ERD plus TSQL code including SQL select, SQL insert, SQL update and SQL delete commands. We have also made an effort to discuss Industry wide Best Practices along the way as they relate to SQL 2008 server. The Database training video series consists of more than 6 hours of professional instruction which will help you learn MS SQL server 2008 easier and faster than reading a book. The actual SQL 2008 server training comes either on DVD or Download format that will run on Windows Media Player.

SQL 2008 Server Installation Guide:

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SQL 2008 Server Configuration Manager:

We go over configuration manager in SQL 2008 Server. This tool is primarily used for two things: Configuring SQL server services and also managing the network protocols. We jump into this SQL 2005 server tutorial and cover starting, stopping and restarting different services like database engine, SQL agent, SSIS (SQL server integration services), browser etc

SQL Server Management 2008 Studio (SSMS):

SSMS or SQL server management 2008 studio is an all inclusive tool for managing SQL Server. It is equally important for database administrators and developers. We start this SQL 2008 Server management studio tutorial, b y mentioning important commands on the file and toolbar menu. Next we discuss how to register a server and export the server list. We tackle the mighty object explorer that can connect to different database services and is at the heart of SSMS 2008

Working with Databases in SQL 2008 Server:

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Security in SQL 2008 Server:

There are many layers of Security in SQL server 2008, some of which are physical, OS, surface area, user permissions, domain access, file and folder security. In this SQL 2008 server tutorials video, we discuss principals which are entities that can request SQL server resources. At the server level there can be Windows or SQL server principals. At the database level, there can be user, role or application principals. Next we talk about different type of roles: server or database.

Transact SQL in SQL Server:

If you want to be good at working with databases, strong knowledge of tSQL is a must. Transact SQL is the universal database language. In this SQL Server video on using SQL commands, we will use AdventureWorks2008 which is a sample database from Microsoft. We start SQL 2008 Server examples with the SELECT statement which is used to return data. Demo on SQL insert statement is used to populate data in the Person table. The next two statements are SQL update and SQL delete which are very powerful in nature.

SQL Server Administration, Maintenance and Job Automation:

In this online video tutorial on microsoft SQL server 2008, we discuss concepts like events, alerts, operators, and administration jobs. In the initial demo we go over SQL configuration manager as it relates to SQL server services. Next we cover SQL server agent and demonstrate how to create an alert for when transaction log is full.

Database Backup and Restore plus Compression in SQL Server 2008:

As a DBA, doing database backups is of utmost important especially in my position. We start off this training session on SQL 2008 Server by going over some terminology like backup database, restore database, full backup, differential backup, transaction log backup, filegroups and compression in SQL server. Next we look at the various types of backups available in SQL server. There are essentially three ways to do backups in SQL 2008 Server, management studio, TSQL and SQL server maintenance plans

Database Relationships in SQL Server:

A database is not much without relationships between tables. We kick off this vital microsoft SQL 2008 server tutorial by going over ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram) which displays a database structure or schema. We tackle terms like entity (table), attribute (field or column), record (row), primary and foreign keys. We will use AdventureWorks2008 once again as the source of our data. We discuss one to one relationship (1-1), one to many relationship (1-many) and many to many relationship (many–many).

Monitoring SQL 2008 Server with SQL Profiler:

Monitoring and Profiler your database server is a critical tasks especially if you are the DBA. We kick off this SQL server video tutorial looking at task manager, event viewer and performance monitor. We look at some system counters that are specifically geared towards SQL server. Next we look at some canned reports that give you vital information at the server and database level. We use the activity monitor so get a feel for server activity. Moving onto SQL server error logs, you can troubleshoot errors in database Engine and SQL agent. Sample SQL Server video can be downloaded from the location.

SQL Views, SQL Functions and SQL Stored Procedures MS SQL 2008 :

We begin this learning SQL 2008 server training with SQL views tutorial. A SQL view is nothing more than a virtual table and is primarily used to simplify complex transact SQL and can also be used as a security mechanism. The example of a SQL view presented here includes data from employee table in adventureworks2008 database. Next we talk about SQL functions which help in processing and returning data back to the calling program. Finally we go over SQL stored procedures which are the preferred option for SQL programming. They help in faster execution and code reuse and encapsulation.

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Install an anti-virus program—Need to try your finest to keep away from paying for Houston laptop repair altogether? Take step one to prevention and set up a great anti-virus software. Be certain it’s a reputable product with good reviews. Go with a household identify like Norton or McAfee. And don’t download free versions. As the saying goes, “you get what you pay for.”

Don’t attempt to fix it your self—Are you a computer technician? In all probability not. Though as of late many think about themselves computer savvy, the reality is, there are computer restore professionals for a reason. When you have got an issue, take it to somebody who is aware of what they’re doing. Otherwise you may fall sufferer to one of those sketchy registry cleaner downloads or some similar program. The end result’s a pc that’s tousled worse than it was before. Spend slightly to avoid wasting extra in the long run.

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Discover a company close to you—When all else fails and you completely must meet with a technician face to face, search for a computer repair firm that is situated close by. For those who’re wanting to economize, you’re going to need to take the pc in yourself. It will help you avoid the additional prices related to a service call. Certain it could be a bit of an inconvenience, however the concept is to save money, proper?

So there are some things you can do to attempt to avoid a trip to a computer restore technician. These small steps may end up in hundreds or even thousands of saved dollars—to not mention hours of saved time. However when it comes time to repair a broken laptop, you should discover a reliable laptop restore service.