What's Noo?
A blog for noobies by Patric Welch, techie and all around fun guy.
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Q: What does it mean to have a dual-core processor? A: Before I answer your question, let’s talk a minute about what the processor’s role is inside your computer. The processor, sometimes referred to as the CPU or chip, is the workhorse inside your computer. It is responsible for processing the millions of instructions your computer receives every second. Much like human beings there are certain processors that are faster than others when it comes to completing a task. In the processor world this is known as the processor speed and is commonly measured in gigahertz (GHz). Usually, the higher… Continue reading...
Q: I have a large file that I want to email to my friends. Whenever I attach the file to an email, it never goes through. How can I get the file to my friends? A: This is a common problem when attaching large files to email. Most Internet Service Providers post file size restrictions on incoming and outgoing email to conserve storage space on their mail servers and to prevent denial of service attacks. Even if you are lucky enough to get the large file sent through your email provider, your recipient may have tighter restrictions once again serving… Continue reading...
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Q: What is the best way to backup my files on my computer? A: While data backup methods have been discussed on this show before, they are important enough to warrant a review. There are several levels of backups that will keep you safe in the event of a catastrophic event involving your computer. The first level is to just make sure you have the files on your computer stored on a second medium-something besides the hard drive on your computer. A couple of good choices here are backing up to a CD, DVD or even an external hard drive.… Continue reading...
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Q: Can my neighbors use my wireless network? A: The simple answer to your question is yes. If you set up a wireless network and do not secure the wireless network, anyone with a computer with built-in wireless capability can connect to and use your network. There really is no difference between your wireless network and the one found at your local coffee shop. Assuming you are not intentionally trying to share your wireless network with your neighbors, here are a few steps you can take to make sure your wireless network is more secure. First, set up a security… Continue reading...
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Q: I want to buy an external hard drive to store my digital pictures. A guy from my IT department at work said I should look into network-attached storage. What is network-attached storage? A: External hard drives are popping up everywhere nowadays. And with the prices dropping they have become an excellent means of backing up data, storing digital pictures and videos and sharing files between computers. However, most of the external drives you see on the shelves today have to be physically connected to a computer, usually via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. While a USB connection is… Continue reading...
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