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=> E-Bay Computers
A colleague of mine buys and repairs slow computers for next to nothing. Later,
he sells them for several hundred dollars profit.
How he works is simple. He purchases computers online at E-Bay. They are
advertised with a key descriptor like SLOW, for instance. He chooses systems
that are otherwise running. When his purchases arrive, he checks them out.
Sometimes he removes software or hardware.
Generally, he spends a few minutes on basic repairs; like adding memory,
replacing a modem, or installing a larger hard disk. Always, he spends a few
minutes removing Web software. Finally, he uses a can of compressed air to clean
out the dust bunnies. Later in the day, he posts the cleaned up system on E-Bay
again for double or for triple what he paid.
=> Trouble-Free Computing
My PC-Repair colleagues say that virtually every slow PC that they work on is
loaded with Internet spyware and adware. Beyond that, most computing problems
will arise from lack of RAM (memory), lack of disk space, problem hardware,
problem software, and from lack of attention to the basics of disk management. I
can't cover all of that ground in one newsletter. Today, I'll make a start at it
and concentrate on the basics.
Avoid Browsing the Internet (at large) until...
you have antivirus and firewall software. Keep this software up to date.
Also, make sure that Windows is kept up to date. Make sure that your firewall is
blocking known hacker system vulnerabilities. Learn how to use the browser to
fine tune temporary storage of Internet files.
Cleanup your hard disk. Learn how to scan your computer for problems and to
repair the basic problems. When you do use the Internet, avoid scams and
high-risk Web pages. Stick to the mainstream until you are comfortable with your
system and its capabilities.
=> Basically
A computer has devices for input, processing, storage, and output and these
devices function according to instructions from the central processing unit of
the computer system. A computer consists of hardware and software working
together. At work, I use handouts and interactive (computer-based) training.
Below, I've selected some terrific online articles that are available from How
Stuff Works.
As I have time, I am putting together a cohesive guide to computing for new
and inexperienced users.
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