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Computer Tips And Tricks

Ian Urquhart (Lead Developer, E-Haus, LLC.) gives expert video advice on: My printer will not print what should I do?; What do I do if my PC freezes?; Where can I recycle my old computer? and more...

My printer will not print what should I do?

If your printer isn't printing and it's a new printer you've just taken it out of the box, first of all, look if it's plugged into the computer. If the printer is plugged into the computer, the next thing to check is if it's got power - is it plugged into a power outlet? If those things are plugged in, check if the software is loaded so that your computer can recognize the printer. If the printer still doesn't work, call the manufacturer or take it back to the store and switch it out. If it's an old printer, look to see if there's still ink in there. If the lights are flashing and it's telling you to replace the ink, that's what you have to do. If there's still ink left in the printer and it's not printing, chances are it's time to get a new printer.

Where can I recycle my old computer?

A lot of the computer manufacturers today actually have a recycling program. That means you can pack up your old computer and send it back to them. You can't just throw it out in the trash because your computers contain environmentally unsound material. If you don't want to send it back to the manufacturer, you can go online and check to see if the place you live in has a e-waste program that will be easier. You can just go there and drop off your computer.

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  1. DJTeeBs

    why do i have to move my mouse pad on my mac for internet to load up? this happends on every page

  2. martyn3200

    BAD ADVICE!! If you spill liquid on your laptop and use a hair dryer to dry it, it could easily melt components inside the computer, this happened to a friend of mine. DON'T use a hair dryer unless it has a cool air function.

  3. Todgham

    How to clean the screen

  4. Anonymous

    niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  5. ian.urquhart

    Actually, I'm the lead developer, but any tech/geek/programmer worth his salt has gotten his fingers bloody tearing down his/her equipment/phone/vacuum cleaner/toaster oven. It's a sickness all geek boys and girls share. To make it bigger, stronger, faster, better.... or maybe just because we were bored one sunday afternoon and the girlfriend was home visiting her parents, so she wouldn't know that you tried to extend the range of the garage door clicker.... by half a city block.

  6. Anonymous

    This is really good and very usefull

  7. sealcorner

    After I've used the defragmenter on my computer it says I have 31% space open. This is the space left on my hard drive? My computer is basically used for e-mail, taxes, transferring digital pictures to snapfish, and shopping. Computer slow. 31% doesn't sound right for what I do. Will more memory help speed it up? How do I find and discard the junk that has accumulated on my hard drive?

  8. Anonymous

    Please guys, a computer programmer is not an expert on computer hardware, so a few corrections: 1. When you want to shut down your computer, and it doesn't respond to anything, hold the power button down a while. It should shut down. Keep in mind: doing this may damage the files on your hard disk, including files needed by your computer to operate properly! As a very *LAST* resort, you can unplug your computer. If you do this, DO NOT replug your computer immediately, but wait about half a minute. Otherwise you can damage your computer physically. Also, if your computer does not shut down when you are holding the power button for about 10 seconds, chances are there is something physically wrong already. 2. When you want to clean your monitor, NEVER use window or glass cleaner, or anything containing alcohol. Those old and big CRT screens usually have a protective coating to keep away dust from forming on the monitor fast. Using these products will effectively destroy this coating, resulting in an oily substance covering your screen. Special screen cleaner is readily available, so use that. If you don't have screen cleaner, use a damp soft cloth. Watch out with water, as water is conductive and if it gets inside your monitor, you can destroy it.

  9. Anonymous

    my computer is runing slow. what should i do?

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