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Computer Buying Advice
Welcome to InfoHQ's Computer Buying Advice. InfoHQ
is an independent web site that provides computer advice and help
with using and buying desktop and notebook computers, and other computer
hardware and software. We currently have over 200 pages of free computer
information in our articles.
The main index to this page can be found in the right sidebar after
the InfoHQ Computer News. Thanks for visiting and we hope you
enjoy using our site.
What's New
Uniblue DriverScanner Review. Are out-of-date Windows Devices Drivers slowing your computer down? Give Uniblue's DriverScanner a try. (Dec 11, 2011)
How Do I Update Drivers? Step by step instructions on how to update Windows Device Drivers. (Sept 11, 2011)
Best Data Recovery Programs for Windows and Macs. (Aug 11, 2011) Recover deleted and corrupted files, pictures, emails, documents, music, databases, passwords, and even reformatted hard drives. We round up the latest programs.
Review of OfficeFIX File Recovery Products (July 17, 2011) - Finally a good software product has been written to recover corrupted Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook files.
Computer Maintenance Tips - (July 23, 2011) Eleven tips to keep your computer running smoothly and trouble free.
Nook eBook Reader Review (February 27, 2011) - Our review of the Barnes & Noble Nook eBook Reader.
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some reviews of web hosting companies so you will have an idea which
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Motorola Cliq Smartphone Review (February 27, 2010) - Our review of the Barnes & Noble Nook eBook Reader.
Designing
Your Own Desktop Gaming PC (August 3, 2011 - under revision) Tired of your store bought PC? Hints and tips on building your own system.
Laptop Buying Guide (June 29, 2008) - For those new to the guide it discusses; what to consider before purchasing
a laptop or notebook computer, recommended features, buying hints,
mobile CPU information, a most popular laptop brand list, and more.
Fighting
Back Against Email Spammers, Internet Hackers, and other Web Thieves - (July 23, 2011 - under revision) - Everything
you need to know to defend your computer from spammers, phishers, and hackers.
What spam is, who is hacking, antivirus and firewall program usage,
complaining to legal authorities, and getting hackers and spammers
kicked off the Internet.
InfoHQ Tech Watch
Newsletter - (February 02, 2005)
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Our 13th InfoHQ Tech Watch Newsletter has been released,
"Review of Microsoft's Free Antispyware".
See it and our other twelve newsletters by clicking
here.
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waiting around.
Getting
Started - Advice for Beginners
Computer Buying Primer
- (June
04, 2003) - This article is an introduction to buying a computer,
computer hardware, and various software. While it is mainly meant
for the beginner, seasoned computers veterans just might pick up a
thing or two.
Computer Hardware Requirements
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(April 23, 2003) Current computer hardware features you should
look for when buying a new desktop computer or peripheral.
Computer
Help and Troubleshooting
Fighting
Back Against Email Spammers, Internet Hackers, and other Web Thieves
- (July 07, 2008) Everything
you need to know to defend your computer from spammers and hackers:
what spam is, who is hacking, antivirus and firewall program usage,
complaining to legal authorities, and getting hackers and spammers
kicked off the Internet.
Computer Problem Help - (August 29, 2002) Provides
solutions for PC hardware and software problems. Problems discussed
include system crashes, low windows resources, restoring the Windows
Registry, reloading Windows, and much more. Over 13 pages of updated
information.
Computer Maintenance Tips - (July 17, 2011) Eleven tips to keep your computer
running smoothly and trouble free.
Free Online Virus Check -
(Updated Aug 2008) Check your computer for all the latest viruses.
Computer Sound Card Help
- (August 26, 2002) A look at how sound works
in Windows, how to test your sound card to make sure its installed
correctly, and how to resolve sound card hardware and software problems.
Fixing Computer Game Problems
- (August 15, 2002) Advice and tips for updating drivers, dealing
with DirectX, and obtaining help and information.
Laptop Buying Guide -
(July 02, 2008) -
For those new to to the guide it discusses; what to consider before
purchasing a laptop or notebook computer, recommended features, buying
hints, mobile CPU information and more.
College
Computer Buying Guide -
(Aug 08, 2003)
- Advice to help students and their parents buy a computer for college.
Designing
Your Own Desktop Gaming PC - (October 19, 2008) - Tired of your store bought PC? Hints and tips on building your own system.
Used
Notebook Buying Guide -
(Updated Feb 14, 2004)
- In this article we discuss whether you should buy a used notebook,
what you should know before buying a used notebook, and what you should
pay for a used notebook.
Ruggedized Notebook Guide
- (May
20, 2003) What a ruggedized notebook is and how to buy one. Ruggedized
notebooks compared from three manufacturers.
Windows XP Upgrade
Guide - (April 4, 2002)
The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with some insight
into the Windows XP operating system, and ultimately, to answer the
question, "Should you upgrade to Windows XP?
Computer
Hardware Reviews and Information
Desktop CPU Guide -
(June 29, 2003) Discusses in detail
all Intel, AMD, and Apple CPUs and which processors are the fastest.
Also discusses which processors to buy for your desktop and which
processors not to buy.
We've also added a page on Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology.
Computer
Graphics Card Upgrade Guide - (December
13, 2003) - If you're thinking of upgrading your current video
card, you don't want to miss this new guide. The guide helps you decide
if you should upgrade and details the cards you should upgrade to.
Shopping
for a Low Cost, Full Featured Notebook, Toshiba Satellite 1135-S155/
A15-S127 Notebook Review - (July
15, 2003) - Shopping for the low cost, full featured $1,000
notebook demonstrated with the Toshiba Satellite 1135-S155, A15-S127
notebooks. Includes a full review of the Satellite's features and
specifications.
Building a 1.2 GHz DDR Athlon
with the Iwill KA266-R Motherboard - (May 25,
2001) A complete guide to building a DDR GHz class Athlon. Lots of
pictures and instructions.
Also includes a review of the Iwill KA266-R motherboard and other
peripherals. (6 pages of information).
ECC SDRAM Primer -
(April 25, 2001) ECC SDRAM What it is. How it works. Should you use
it.
Computer
Buying and Shopping 
Computer Shopping Alerts
- (April 11, 2003)
The purpose of this page is to alert you to significant product events
and problems that we have encountered with vendors selling computers,
computer peripherals, and consumer electronics.
Great Online Deals
- We scour the Internet to bring you the best and most noteworthy shopping deals
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