Johnson’s computer help tips

Websites, Books, Places, Videos and People who can help you pass the Comptia A+ 2006 Essentials and IT enterprise technician exams for under $215 dollars or less

by Johnson Yip on October 18, 2009

in Computer, Computer Certifications, Computer Tutorials, Hardware Tutorials, Local PC security, Online Internet Security, Security, Software, software tutorial, Tech Tutorials

Save money on the Comptia A+ Cert. exam. Why pay full price?

The Comptia A+ is a good beginner certification for someone who wants to work in a help desk, a computer repair shop, basic networking, or a place that sells computers. The A+ cert. is similar to a certificate you get for passing a course in a Community College, but anyone can take it with no computer experience necessary, but it is not recommended since if you do not study for it. You have a higher chanceÂ of failing then someone who has studied the objectives thoroughly, and have hands on experience with repairing PCs. When you pass the A+ exam, you can write it on your resume that you are A+ certified. The A+ exam won’t land you a job. But, it will increase your chances of landing an interview compared to someone who is not A+ certified and have the same amount of experience as you. It is also important to write a professional looking resume, and gain invaluable experience by volunteering, interning, working, and fixing computers. Also, during your interview, be friendly and stay calm.

Important dates:February 28, 2010 is when the 2006 version of the A+ exam will retire, and the Educational version of the exam will retire on August 31, 2010, so quickly make your apointment for taking your 2006 A+ exam.

Source:: Comptia

Learn my secret onÂ saving aÂ significant amountÂ of cash on getting A+ certified by clicking the link below.

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How to use Linux Ubuntu live CD to copy your files from a Windows or Linux Computer that won’t start up or you can’t login to.

by Johnson Yip on October 17, 2009

in Computer, Computer Certifications, Computer Tutorials, File Backup Imaging Recovery, Hardware Tutorials, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, software tutorial, System Utilities, Tech Tutorials, Ubuntu

On rare occasions, Windows does not start up normally, or can’t start upÂ using safe mode by pressing F8 during your computer start up event, and you do not have the Windows CD to install or use the recovery console. MaybeÂ you never learned how to use theÂ recovery console.Â This is also useful for Linux computers which fail to start up as well.
The same method can be use to recover your files from a computer you forgot your login name and passwordÂ or your disgruntled kid, spouse, or employee decided to changeÂ your password and login name to seek revenge. Â Unfortunately, If you encrypted your files with file encryption then you probably can not recover your files easilyÂ unless you have the password for the drive. But, encryption is rare on drives that are used in home computers.

What you will need? A CD-ROM drive on your computer, a copy of a Linux Live CD, and a external hard drive, or separate hard drive already installed on your PC.

Learn how to save all your important files by clicking the link below.

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Tagged as: back up files, currupt windows install, data recovery, hard drive, storage, ubuntu

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Tips for testing a dead (Bricked) computers with no noise or lights turning on when ON button is pressed

by Johnson Yip on October 14, 2009

in Computer, Computer Certifications, Computer Tutorials, Hardware Tutorials, Internal PC Parts, Tech Tutorials

Is your computer a useless brick? Read tips on making it unbricked.

Remember to wear an anti-static wrist strap and connect it to the metal case on your computer to prevent static discharge from damaging your computer.

1. Make sure the computer is plugged in and the power supply switch at the back is on.

2. Make sure the power supply 20 or 24 pin connector is plugged inÂ tightly to your computer. You may need to plug in a 4 Pin motherboard power plug if you own a Intel Pentium 4 CPU computer or a newer AMD PC.

3. Unplug all your hard drives and cd/dvd-rom drives.

4. If your computer has a video card, plug your monitor into the video card instead of the mother board’s video plug since the user might of disabled the onboard video.

5. Remove all expansion cards except for the video card.

6. If you have more then 1 stick of RAM, remove the extra RAM. (make sure ram is properly seated)

7. Plug a monitor, keyboard, and power cord into the computer. Press the pause/break button on keyboardÂ if you need to see the startup options.

8. If your computer does not start up, try replacing the power supply.

9.IfÂ your computerÂ starts up, but makes a continuous beeping sound tryÂ re seating theÂ RAM, or replacing it.

Check to see if the power switch for the computer is plugged into the motherboard.

More Advance strategies for fixing your broken computer are available at the link below.

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Tagged as: broken computer, computer dead, computer not working, computer troubleshooting, do it yourself, fix, mother board, power supply, ram, video card

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Johnson’s Computer Internet Help

Websites, Books, Places, Videos and People who can help you pass the Comptia A+ 2006 Essentials and IT enterprise technician exams for under $215 dollars or less

How to use Linux Ubuntu live CD to copy your files from a Windows or Linux Computer that won’t start up or you can’t login to.

Tips for testing a dead (Bricked) computers with no noise or lights turning on when ON button is pressed