A laptop is a portable computer that allows you to work, play and browse the Internet from any wireless location. It is a great tool for the traveling person. This quick guide shows you how to buy a laptop to suite your needs.
How to Get the Right Laptop for School?
Purchasing the right laptop for school may seem difficult, but if you know a little something about computers, it really isn’t all that hard. Just finding a computer that will meet…
Want to upgrade your computer? Upgrading a computer’s memory is possibly the easiest way to give your desktop or laptop a bit of a boost in performance. It is so easy, in fact, that even basic users could follow a few simple steps to complete this project. If; however, you are uncomfortable taking a computer apart, you might want to get someone else to help you. While this is a simple project, you do need to be very careful. Now that…
USB 2.0 drives can be connected to USB 1.1 controllers or hubs. However, they will only run at USB 1.1 rates. To expand USB 2.0 host ports to support more devices, be sure to use a USB 2.0 compliant hub. A USB 1.1 hub can only function at slower USB 1.1 speeds. A USB 2.0 hub will allow USB 1.1 devices to run at USB 1.1 rates while USB 2.0 devices, such as WD drives, will operate at USB 2.0…
Drives affected: Media Center, Dual-option Backup, Dual-option USB, Essential USB, USB, Combo, My Book (all USB).
It is possible to use a standard USB 1.1 cable with WD USB 2.0 drives.
However, the USB 2.0 cables have been through testing to verify that they meet faster data rate requirements. It is recommended that you use the cable that is provided with the drive.
To check if Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, please perform the following steps to disable:
For Windows Vista:
Problem:
A USB device may no longer work correctly after Windows Vista resumes from sleep or from hibernation.
Cause:
Microsoft has determined that this is an issue with the Operating System. The cause of the issue is not explained by Microsoft.
Resolution:
Microsoft has released a set of instructions to resolve this issue. These instructions may involve editing the registry of the Operating System. Western Digital does not condone nor support editing key Operating System registry values. For more information and the…
Problem:
After resuming from standby, Windows XP does not recognize a USB drive. In Device Manager, you may see an exclamation point in a yellow circle, with a status of Code 42 (duplicate device).
Cause #1:
This problem may occur on a computer that has multiple USB ports and the USB connection to the drive was changed while the computer was in standby mode as in the example below:
A drive is disconnected with the system in standby mode. Later, the drive…
We recommends that external hard drives be powered off when not in use, although it is safe to leave a hard drive running continuously. The hard drive should be placed away from any electronic devices and in a well ventilated area to allow airflow to the hard drive. We also recommends that the drive’s power supply is connected through a surge protector. In the case of a power surge, or brown/black out, the hard drive’s sensitive electrical components will not…
As you well know, Windows 7 combines the best features of the previous edition taskbars into one. "Quick Launch" bar on the taskbar and an icon based list of running apps have been mixed together to make the new style Win 7 taskbar. You can easily add or remove your favorite programs to the taskbar in order to quickly launch them as needed. I, for instance, have Win 7 "Calculator" and "Snipping Tool" pinned to the taskbar to launch at…
This is how I fixed errors on my Compaq Laptop computer, after customer service failed to solve my problem. If you are having errors and problems, for example: Downloading software, or opening firefox, here is the solution.
Step 1: Go ahead and create a new user account, and make sure you give it a name like MAIN or ADMIN for administrative purposes.
Step 2: Make the other account the administrator by going to: START, CONTROL PANEL, USER ACCOUNTS AND FAMILY SAFETY, USER ACCOUNTS. Then select…
