Even long before my online work, when I was still in college and we had an internet cafe as a family business, I have already been observing the in’s and out’s, the do’s and dont’s, in the world of computers and in cyberspace. In fact, whatever knowledge I got has served as the foundation of my present occupation.

I have known, and this as a result of experience, that data backup is very important. If you know the necessity of bringing a spare tire when driving a vehicle, then you know the value of backing up the data of your computer work. Well, if your tire burst, you can still see it and have it repaired, but when your PC gets pfttt (could just be because of virus!) and it refuses to work, lo! Your data, when you have no backup, will be lost forever! Huhuhu Well, you can DO it all over again! Ugh!

Netbooks are very popular these days. For those who want to be online while on the go but don’t want to carry 4 kilos weight and find smartphones display too small, netbooks are the perfect choice. They’re powerful enough to do usual computer tasks like browsing the internet, watching movies, chatting, e-mailing and using programs such as Microsoft Office. They are also very affordable, ideal for students and those who are in tight budget. You can get one for less than $300.

Experts advise to get at least:

- an Intel Atom N450 CPU, 1GB of RAM
- a 160GB or larger hard drive
- Windows 7 Starter Edition
- bluetooth if you want to connect to a smart phone for mobile broadband access.

If you’re considering buying a netbook, do research which among the many brands have the best features. You can even compare prices to get the best deal.

Hubby’s work is with information technology, computers and related stuff. That’s why he and my techie bro almost understand each other, when it refers to their work. Things like computer software, computer hardware, database applications, SEO marketing, webhosting, domains, pci hosting, internet access for remote connection…whew! Techie stuffs all. There are so many techie terms I can’t catch-up with, though I learn fast (hehehe). My job is not with computers anyway, but when I encounter some IT terms I need to know more about, I just look it up and do a bit of research to learn that it means.

There’s a funny TV ad about a techie grandma who’s very much into computers. There’s one episode where she talked to her nephew on a webcam and mentioning some social networking sites, another ad showed her playing computer war games, and an ad where she ordered some techie stuff on the phone while asking for senior citizen discount! Lol. Cool grandma huh. I bet she’s not a newbie to the Internet and we can even learn some website infos from her such as SEO, page rank, Adsense or directory submission services. It’s nice to see the older generation catching up with technology instead of the narrow-minded “I don’t need to learn that” attitude.

Yehey! I am now enjoying a better viewing experience with my new 19 inches monitor. It was M’s idea to buy this, which he attached to my laptop. When he asked me if I wanted a big monitor, I told him it was unnecessary. Little did I know that he ordered it anyway. I’m glad he did, coz it’s better to watch videos and pictures in a big screen compared to the former 15 inches screen of my laptop! But I miss the soft keys of my laptop. The one I am using now is a Czech keyboard which needs more force in tapping and I have to get used to the placements and functions of some keys. I’ll have to get a new keyboard so I can fully enjoy the time spent with my computer.

If my notebook can talk, it would probably give me a good scolding coz it’s overworked! It actually went on a strike a few times. My husband said it’s because I’ve installed many programs on it which is why it’s working sluggishly. He’s right! It seems my system registry needs to be cleaned. If you’re using Microsoft for your OS, the registry is where almost anything related to the operating system itself and all installed software are being stored. Every time you install or remove some features and programs, this information is stored in the registry. It might seem like a good idea but it can create a little problem. Not all programs clean after themselves and the registry grows bigger and bigger as more and more programs are installed. It gets fragmented but it might also easily get corrupted. Since Microsoft does not offer any tools to keep the registry in good shape, users have to look elsewhere.

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M likes buying online for computer stuff and electronic products. He’s good in spotting great deals. He usually finds cheap servers, routers, computer memory, disk drive and other computer peripherals online. Once he found the exact Dell servers which cost their company about half a million crowns when they bought it like 3 years ago for a very cheap price online.

There are lots of cheap IT products you can find online such as refurbished switches, routers or pre-owned servers at infinit-tech.com. The products they sell include networking, servers and telecommunications. If you want to save money on your IT needs, you better take advantage of the inexpensive products at infinit.

I had a chat with my sis last night. I learned that she had a minor out patient operation yesterday morning. Thank God it wasn’t anything serious. But our chat was cut short because she had to print an important document. Unfortunately their printer seems to need a replacement soon. She told me that they already get a blinking alert whenever they print, a sign that the black ink is low.

So I took the chance to share with her what I’ve read earlier during the day about ink at InkjetDeals.info which can help a user secure the right cartridges depending on the brand and model of inkjet printer. It’s a great place to shop for ink cartridges especially for those who want to save money for their printer ink. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember that 30 inch monitor I blogged about the other day? Well, M‘s colleagues requested for a photo of the monitor. To give them an idea how big it is, he thought of placing little C beside it. They were all amused upon seeing the picture. Heh!

Cisco company is recognized as a world leader in networking equipment. Those looking for performance, stability and reliability know this and choose Cisco’s products. But nothing is free in our world and great products usually come with similarly great price tag. But it doesn’t have to be like that always!

Network Hardware offers huge amount of previously owned refurbished hardware from various manufacturers including Cisco, Foundry and Force10. Routers, switches, firewalls, used Cisco, telephony or VoIP products and accessories as well – all these are available. And even if you are looking for equipment and options that is no longer available from the maker or too “ancient” these days, don’t worry – Network Hardware will most probably have it.
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