Northstar PC and Network Solutions http://www.nstarpc.com Just another WordPress site Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:32:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Google Apps Example for K-12 http://www.nstarpc.com/google-apps/google-apps-example-for-k-12 http://www.nstarpc.com/google-apps/google-apps-example-for-k-12#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:14:59 +0000 NSTARpc http://www.nstarpc.com/?p=163

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Read More…]]> Why use Google Chrome?

The web browser is arguably the most important piece of software on your computer. You spend much of your time online inside a browser: When you search, chat, email, shop, bank, read the news, and watch videos online, you often do all this using a browser.

  • Chrome - Speed

    Speed

    Chrome is designed to be fast in every possible way: It’s quick to start up from your desktop, loads web pages in a snap, and runs complex web applications fast. Learn more about Chrome and speed.

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  • Chrome - Simplicity

    Simplicity

    Chrome’s browser window is streamlined, clean and simple.

    Chrome also includes features that are designed for efficiency and ease of use. For example, you can search and navigate from the same box, and arrange tabs however you wish — quickly and easily.

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  • Chrome - Security

    Security

    Chrome is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in malware and phishing protection, autoupdates to make sure the browser is up-to-date with the latest security updates, and more. Learn more about Chrome’s security features.

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  • Chrome - Features

    And more features

    Chrome has many useful features built in, including translation in the browser, apps, extensions, themes, and more. Learn more about Chrome’s newest and most-lovedfeatures.

     

 

]]> http://www.nstarpc.com/browsers/chrome/why-use-google-chrome/feed 0 Cradlepoint MBR900 http://www.nstarpc.com/reviews/cradlepoint-mbr900 http://www.nstarpc.com/reviews/cradlepoint-mbr900#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:38:42 +0000 NSTARpc http://www.nstarpc.com/?p=59 http://www.nstarpc.com/reviews/cradlepoint-mbr900/feed 0 What can dust do to your computer? http://www.nstarpc.com/system-maintenance/what-can-dust-do-to-your-computer http://www.nstarpc.com/system-maintenance/what-can-dust-do-to-your-computer#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:11:42 +0000 NSTARpc http://www.nstarpc.com/?p=38

Read More…]]> Computers are devices made for low dust environments.  So obviously, lots of dust is bad for them.  Most computers do not come with dust filters so almost all the dust in the area is drawn into the computer case.  When dust gets inside the case, it coats the components with a film or layer of dust and this causes the computers to operate above the preferred 75 degree mark for optimal speeds.  Seasonal annual cleaning should be done to prevent damage to your system.  In some cases, like in industrial environments more is needed.

Other harmful situations that dust can be linked to is premature failure of optical components like DVD Drives or CD Drives.  These drives are built with Optical lenses, motors, and servos that rely on dust free light paths for the laser-light to function properly.  To much dust can cause them to not properly read the data from disks.

Short Circuits when the humidity changes can be linked to dust as well.  The dust takes more of a hardened form and allows current to arc across connections.

The most damaging is the extra heat that is caused by the dust.  To much dust traps heat inside the case and ultimately will slow the system down or shut it down because of unsafe situations will cause the system to stop running.

For all these reasons, you should definitely put your computer on a service schedule for cleanings to keep it running in optimal form and prevent any sudden losses.

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