my computers running slow can i speed it up? You sure can! There are a number of ways to speed up a slow computer. Here is a handy list of jobs I do every week to keep my computer running quickly. Run Disk Defragmentor. This will gather your data into a cohesive pile instead of […]
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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Can I use an external hard drive with iLife?
I want to buy and external hard drive to put all my music and photos on since my MacBook only has 60 gig hard drive and has filled up fast with photos and music. Will I be able to play my music through itunes from my external HD? And if so, if I am playing […]
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About the Fake Geek
Why don’t you put something about yourself in the about section? Man I didn’t know you guys cared! I’ll have something up in a little bit.
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Should I turn my computer off or put it to sleep?
should i shut down or sleep my computer? The answer will vary depending on who you ask. What I’ve always done is keep my computer on all day, merely putting it to sleep when I’m not using it. Then at night I’ll turn it off, but then again sometimes I will leave it on sleep […]
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CD/DVD drive won’t read DVDs anymore
I have a CDW/CD-ROM combo (TS-H492A) internal. I have problem. It cannot read DVD games any more. I have tried firmware updates also but still nothing. I don´t know maybe there is some kind of hardware issue. I need some help please! Thank you ! It’s always frustrating when something that used to work before […]
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ASUS P5K-V based computer will not boot
p5k-v will not boot (One quick note before I start. When asking a question please give some more information. Merely posting a motherboard model number and saying it will not boot does not give me much to go on. But I shall try!) When your computer does not boot you need to look at two […]
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Can I buy a sound card for my laptop?
Is there a sound card I can buy for my laptop? Yes there is! As long as you have a free PCMCIA slot on your machine. The Creative Labs Audigy 2 ZS is just what your looking for. Creative boasts that it’s sound quality is equal to the PCI card found in desktop computers. The […]
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How to make a home movie using Windows Movie Maker
How can I make a home movie? I have a mini dv camera and windows. So you want to make a movie eh? The big question is what hardware and software to get. It’s all going to depend on what type of video your making. If it’s some grand indie film then your needs are […]
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How do I backup my computer?
I think my computer is on it’s last legs and is gonna break soon. I have a lot of pictures and songs on it. What’s the best way to back everything up. CDs, DVDs…… Hey there! That’s a question I get all the time. Don’t backup on CDs unless you absolutely have to, they simply […]
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The Fake Geek is here to get you out of any mess you might have managed to get yourself in. Ask away!
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