How to Make Free Phone Calls
Posted on August 13th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Here are some interesting video tutorials that show you how to make free phone calls from your computer
Learn how to make free phone calls forever
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How to Boot Windows XP When It Won’t Boot
Posted on August 9th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Having problem with your Windows XP operating booting properly? TechRepublic has composed 10 things you can do when Windows XP won’t boot;
#1. Use a Windows startup disk
#2: Use Last Known Good Configuration
#3: Use System Restore
#4: Use Recovery Console
#5: Fix a corrupt Boot.ini
#6: Fix a corrupt partition boot sector
#7: Fix a corrupt master boot record
#8: Disable automatic restart
#9: Restore from a backup
#10: Perform an in-place upgrade
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Windows Hack: Make XP look Like Vista
Posted on July 16th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Building a Future-Proof PC Tutorial Roundup (2007)
Posted on April 2nd, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Looking for some tips and guides to help you build your own PC? Here we digg out the some of the best building your PC related tutorials and resources to help you get to grips with it.
+ PC BUILDING TIPS 2007
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How to Install and Boot OS X from a USB drive
Posted on February 19th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Brad Bergeron explains how he installs and boot OS X from a USB drive;
You will need a 1GB or larger flash drive. It is impossible to install OS X on anything smaller. After testing this procedure multiple times, the largest free space I had after booting up was 11.6MB. You will also need the original Mac OS X Install Disc(s) that came with your computer.
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How to Add Extra Cooling to Apple iBook/MacBook
Posted on February 18th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Punkguyta has posted a step-by-step guide on adding extra cooling to your Apple iBook/Macbook;
“To start, I’m using my ibook as an example. Start by removing the keyboard, there is two tabs at the top left and right corner of the keyboard. You may also have to “unlock” the keyboard using a small flat screwdriver and using it on the small screw beside the num lock button.”
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How to Recover IBM Thinkpad BIOS Password
Posted on February 15th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
SoDoItYourself will show you the way to recover your lost IBM ThinkPad Supervisor password..
“The supervisor (SVP) password is stored in a chip called ATMEL 24RF08.It can not be reset by disconnecting the BIOS battery or shorting any jumper. It has to be read in order to deciffer the password. For this we need some kind of hardware so read on…”
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How to Clean the Dust Out of Your Laptop’s Heat Sink
Posted on February 15th, 2007 by ReviewZine.com
Bluescrubby offers some great tips on how you can clean your laptop’s heat sink to extend your laptop’ life.
“If dust is blocking the air inlet and outlet and/or the heat sink, your computer may overheat. Symptoms of overheating include very hot air coming out of the outlets, an unusually hot base, or the computer suddenly shutting off for no apparent reason. If your computer doesn’t have a low enough setting for automatic shutoff due to overheating, the components inside may be damaged.”
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Improving WiFi Reception
Posted on November 30th, 2006 by ReviewZine.com
WiredMagazine has some info on how you can improve your WiFi reception for more efficient home office;
“Put large furniture along the exterior walls of your home, Replace stone walls with wood or drywall, Minimize mirrors, which can bounce the signal back. Place your router: 1) Near the center of the house; 2) Off the floor, ideally on a high shelf..”
Source: Wired Magazine
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DIY: PCMCIA RS232 Card
Posted on October 30th, 2006 by ReviewZine.com
Need a serial port for new laptop which doesn’t have one built in? ElectricStuff has published some tips on how you can use an old PCMIA modem for your new serial port.
“I figured that old PCMCIA modems might use standard serial modem chips, and therefore have accessable serial data somewhere inside. I was right! I pulled apart my old 14,4K IBM modem card, and plugged it into my laptop up using a PCMCIA card extender…”
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