Computer Articles and Laptop Tips


We write many computer articles and laptop tips for various sources which are published and syndicated on various sites throughout the Internet. Our expert author Toby Barns handles most of the research, reviews, and writing chores. Thanks Toby! :-)

Bad Laptop Motherboard - To Repair Or Not To Repair
Here is Toby's highly syndicated article on the tough choice you can face if the motherboard ever goes bad in your laptop. It happens so it is good to be prepared for some tough decisions. I have been through this many times with my customers. I always recommend that the owner of the laptop stop and weigh out the options. Is the cost of the laptop repair, (parts and labor), going to be more than a new, used or refurbished laptops cost? Bad Laptop Motherboard - To Repair Or Not To Repair

What is the CompTIA Network+ Certification?
The certification consists of one challenging exam. It is often the next choice of IT certification after an individual acquires their A+ certification and is still considered an entry level network certification. Checkout Toby's article on "What is the CompTIA Network+ Certification?" and maybe you will be interested in becoming a network technician.

What is the CompTIA Security+ Certification?
If you have the Security+ credential on your resume, prospective employers will see that you are serious about your quest to be a knowledgeable and competent IT professional. If you have ever wondered out of curiosity "What is the CompTIA Security+ Certification?" then this article should give you a pretty good idea.

10 Easy Tips to Help Secure Your Laptop
Here are a few easy, common sense, cost-effective steps you can take to make your laptop computer more secure. 10 Easy Tips to Help Secure Your Laptop

Laptop Included Programs Compared
The Windows operating system already comes with a useful collection of pre-installed programs and even some games. Check out this article on laptop included programs compared

Second Hand Laptops
As far as I know the vast majority of the second hand laptops went on to function perfectly for many more years. I know this because repeat customers would often mention this fact. Second hand laptops cheap and cool in my experience. If you take care of them they will likely last for years to come.

Windows Firewall and Your Laptop
When it comes to using a firewall on your laptop or desktop computer for security if you are using Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or you are using Windows Vista then you actually have an already built-in firewall on your system. This can give you a real piece of mind knowing this however different versions will do different things and the firewall is not going to keep everything out either so check out the article Toby wrote on Windows Firewall and your laptop.

Multitasking Speed Up Your Laptop
As far as the hardware inside of your laptop computer goes the speed of which the laptop runs while multitasking is going to be dependent on the amount of system memory, called RAM or Random Access Memory, and the speed and quality of your processor. Multitasking Speed Up Your Laptop.

Dell 1737 Laptop Review
This laptop is a combination of the Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor which runs at 2.0GHz and some very decent graphics with a 17" display. If you are into colored laptops this one comes in a cool red case and is sleek and lightweight making it an ultra portable laptop. Dell 1737 Laptop Review.

5 Basic Laptop Security Tips
Setting a BIOS password can add a tremendous level of security to your laptop computer and the password will be required to even boot the operating system at all. File encryption allows you to prevent any files or directories which you choose to encrypt from being read without the proper credentials being supplied. Basic Laptop Security.