InstallationHow to burn a data CD
Posted on March 31st, 2008If you want to learn how to write files on a CD you need to know the basics of it and also check if you have a CD Burner in your computer. The process of writing data on a CD is called burning.
Before you start
To write on a CD you need to have a CD burner, if you are asking yourself “How do I know if I have one”, easy, just check the front of your computer and it should have a CD drive with this logo in it.
Then you need to purchase (CD-R) recordable or (CD-RW) re-writable disks, they sell them individually or on bulks of 25, 50 or 100 at retail stores like Walmart, Circuit City, CompUSA or Best Buy.
Different than floppy disks
The regular way to write data into a disk is simply by dragging the files to its destination. On a CD it works a little bit different, you have to prepare the files that you wish to copy to the disk and then burn them.
Instructions
1. Insert a blank CD in your drive.
2. You will get a message like this (select ***)
3. Drag and drop all the files you are going to burn into that directory
4. When you are done, click Write these files to CD
5. Type the title for your CD and click next.
6.- Wait until the process is completed and click Finish.
Done!
Recover your data from a hard drive
Posted on September 26th, 2007
There are easy ways to recover data from a hard drive if it is operating normally, but if it’s defective or if it stops working then it is recommended that you leave the data recovery to the professionals, and we don’t mean your local computer shop.
Here are three alternatives that actually work by disassembling your hard drive and recovering data from the physical discs inside your drive.
TotalRecall at 877-4MY-DATA www.totalrecall.com
DriveSavers at 800-440-1904 www.drivesavers.com
Flashback Data at 866-786-5700 www.flashbackdata.com
Is your PC secretly connecting to the web?
Posted on September 23rd, 2007There is a DOS command that can help you find out if you computer is secretly connection to the web.
- In START > Run, type cmd
- Type “netstat -b 5 > activity.txt” and press enter.
- After say 2 minutes, press Ctrl+C.
- Type “activity.txt” on the command line to open the log file in notepad (or your default text editor)
This .txt file will have a record of everything that has made an Internet connection in the last couple of minutes; you can then check your task manager to find out where it is and take care of it.
Dell Service Tag
Posted on July 27th, 2007
If you own a DELL computer and needs repair or missing drivers, you can access the DELL website and enter the serial number printed on the white sticker on the bottom or rear side of your computer. The sticker is called DELL service tag and it is required to check the status of your warranty or current system configuration.
Dell Service Tag direct link – Click Here
This service only works for DELL computers.
