I have serval pictures that I have taken over the years on my computer.All of these pictures I have spent a great deal of time editing,and putting in order by album of how old my kids are in the pictures.Now my computer is running slow,and needs to go get checked,however I want to save my pictures first,is there anything out there that will hold all of my pictures off of my computer,just in case they happen to get deleted or my computer ever crashes? Take in mind that these are lots of pictures,so I would need something that could store lots of memory. Thanks for your help!What is the best thing to put all of my pictures off of my computer on ;in case my computer ever crashes?
1. at Costco, and other stores, there are external hard drives that connect by USB or either USB or Firewire.
They cost between $79 and $399.
Bought a Lacie 250Gb that is both USB and Firewire for PCs, Macs, and works great on my Linux systems, for $89.95 at Costco.
plug it in, open the filesystem screen, drag folders over to it!
2. More permanent solution is to save everything in CDroms or DVDroms.
I have clients who film 200 to 500 Gb of nature movies for Discovery Channel and NatGeo cable.
They buy and store the raw video footage for years on huge 500 Gb external drives, up on shelves. Just too much to put onto DVDroms.
I prefer firewire for security and speed.
HTH!
PS. I don't have those problems like you mentioned, about the systems slowing down, because we switched everything to http://www.mepis.org and are totally free of the Microsoft million malware, virus,trojans, extortion plans.What is the best thing to put all of my pictures off of my computer on ;in case my computer ever crashes?
First select all your pictures, right click properties and see how much space will be needed to backup your files.
You can store about 4.3gb on each dvd and 680mb or so on a regular cd depending on which one you have.
Then buy black discs and drag and drop them into a program like nero and copy them to your blank discs...
I burn mine to CD's all of the time. I burn the same pictures on a couple of CD's in case something happen to one of them. You can also take the CD to a photo shop like WalMart photo and have the pictures made into paper pictures. I did that with some of mine. It cost 28 cents each and they are on Kodak paper. They turned out really good. Now I can save them perminently. I can put them in an album or my purse or where ever I want. If you use Picassas on the computer you can put the pictures in a collage and print out a picture of alot of pictures all at once and frame it. You can also go to your local library if you don't have a printer at home and print the pictures off on regular paper. It is all up to you about what you want to do.
Hi. I use CD's normally, or a flash drive/thumb drive.
A friend of mine has hers printed by using Kodak.com
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A spare hard drive. CD's are next best, but will degenerate over time.
Get a flash drive with 1 or 2 gigabytes or megabytes.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
How do I open my computer's case? And where is the PCI slot located?
I have a flatscreen DELL computer.How do I open my computer's case? And where is the PCI slot located?
usually take off the 2 screws at the right hand side on the case and push the pannel back.
the pci slots are located on the motherboard, usuallt a cream color.
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kennyHow do I open my computer's case? And where is the PCI slot located?
This all depends on your PC Model. We can't say anything until we have your PC Model.
As the previous answerer said, we need information on your specific model. I have an Dell B110 and can open it by pushing a button-type thing in the back of the system and pulling the case backward. You can look in your Dell manual for more information on your specific model.
My Dell system's PCI slots are located at the bottom-left portion of my motherboard.concealer makeup
usually take off the 2 screws at the right hand side on the case and push the pannel back.
the pci slots are located on the motherboard, usuallt a cream color.
http://www.hothardware.com/reviews/image鈥?/a>
kennyHow do I open my computer's case? And where is the PCI slot located?
This all depends on your PC Model. We can't say anything until we have your PC Model.
As the previous answerer said, we need information on your specific model. I have an Dell B110 and can open it by pushing a button-type thing in the back of the system and pulling the case backward. You can look in your Dell manual for more information on your specific model.
My Dell system's PCI slots are located at the bottom-left portion of my motherboard.
I just took my motherboard and every thing in my computer to switch to another computer case i plug everything?
in the new computer case. it worked but the monitor did not want to show anything it said not connected. but the monitor works on another computer and it was connected. so i un plug everything check everything and now the computer only turn on for 10 second or so and then shut right off help please. any directionI just took my motherboard and every thing in my computer to switch to another computer case i plug everything?
Don't unplug EVERYTHING. If you know the monitor works then the problem is probably your video card. You should get some sort of image on your monitor even if the proper drivers are not installed. First determine if you are using a video card that is built into the motherboard or if you have a video card that is in a slot. The slot could be a PCI, AGP or PCI-express. If it's a video chip on the motherboard, try to install a new video card in an agp, pci or pci-express slot then connect the monitor to that. (you should at least have a pci slot) If you already trying to use a PCI, AGP or PCI-express card, replace the video card and see what happens.I just took my motherboard and every thing in my computer to switch to another computer case i plug everything?
Probably is the Video Card.
- If the Video Card is integrated to the Motherboard it may be damaged.
- If the Video Card is goes to a ';slot';, verify it's properly conected to the motherboard and the Power Supply (if necessary)
- Also check the RAM sticks to be properly conected.
Hope this helps
Don't unplug EVERYTHING. If you know the monitor works then the problem is probably your video card. You should get some sort of image on your monitor even if the proper drivers are not installed. First determine if you are using a video card that is built into the motherboard or if you have a video card that is in a slot. The slot could be a PCI, AGP or PCI-express. If it's a video chip on the motherboard, try to install a new video card in an agp, pci or pci-express slot then connect the monitor to that. (you should at least have a pci slot) If you already trying to use a PCI, AGP or PCI-express card, replace the video card and see what happens.I just took my motherboard and every thing in my computer to switch to another computer case i plug everything?
Probably is the Video Card.
- If the Video Card is integrated to the Motherboard it may be damaged.
- If the Video Card is goes to a ';slot';, verify it's properly conected to the motherboard and the Power Supply (if necessary)
- Also check the RAM sticks to be properly conected.
Hope this helps
How do I backup and then restore my messenger contacts in case my computer crashes?
If my computer crashes, I want to make sure I do not lose my Yahoo Messenger contacts: how do I do that? I am using version 8.10.0419.
Thank you.How do I backup and then restore my messenger contacts in case my computer crashes?
when you reinstall the program,no problem your contacts list will be back.How do I backup and then restore my messenger contacts in case my computer crashes?
Your contacts are saved on Yahoos Server. So if your PC crashes or you install a different version of messenger, everything is still there, because it is saved on Yahoos Server.
BE SAFE
Cheri
Thank you.How do I backup and then restore my messenger contacts in case my computer crashes?
when you reinstall the program,no problem your contacts list will be back.How do I backup and then restore my messenger contacts in case my computer crashes?
Your contacts are saved on Yahoos Server. So if your PC crashes or you install a different version of messenger, everything is still there, because it is saved on Yahoos Server.
BE SAFE
Cheri
What do I need to take into account when buying a brand new computer case?
This is my motherboard if that makes a difference EVGA X58 SLI LE Version Motherboard 141-BL-E757What do I need to take into account when buying a brand new computer case?
Hi:
Well, there are several things to take into account:
- The size of your MoBo, either it is ATX, eATX, mATX, etc.
- The size of your GPU since some cases doesn't have enough room to handle some big ones.
- The quantity of internal devices so you have the right airflow and space.
- Depending on how many hard drives you have, then you'll have to look at how much drive bays the case has.
I think those are some of the main aspects, but there are actually several others.What do I need to take into account when buying a brand new computer case?
basically make sure matches the size u need for everything u have now (drive bays, power supply, motherboard) and if it has good airflow (number of fans / how big they are / where they r placed)
Hi:
Well, there are several things to take into account:
- The size of your MoBo, either it is ATX, eATX, mATX, etc.
- The size of your GPU since some cases doesn't have enough room to handle some big ones.
- The quantity of internal devices so you have the right airflow and space.
- Depending on how many hard drives you have, then you'll have to look at how much drive bays the case has.
I think those are some of the main aspects, but there are actually several others.What do I need to take into account when buying a brand new computer case?
basically make sure matches the size u need for everything u have now (drive bays, power supply, motherboard) and if it has good airflow (number of fans / how big they are / where they r placed)
What computer case would you recommend?
I'm looking for a full ATX tower with black interior. Something like the Silverstone RV01 or Antec 1200. It must not have a front door.
Also, I don't want to paint the interior myself.What computer case would you recommend?
I've built several computers using Antec cases. I've never been disappointed with any of them.
The 1200 has excellent ventilation and cooling.What computer case would you recommend?
The coolermaster HAF 933 is a very good case because it has a lot of airflow that are about 20 cm and bigger. Coolermaster haas very good cases.
Also, I don't want to paint the interior myself.What computer case would you recommend?
I've built several computers using Antec cases. I've never been disappointed with any of them.
The 1200 has excellent ventilation and cooling.What computer case would you recommend?
The coolermaster HAF 933 is a very good case because it has a lot of airflow that are about 20 cm and bigger. Coolermaster haas very good cases.
Can you cover your computer case in cloth?
While i was at a recent LAN gaming day i noticed one guy's computer case (Just the sides and the top) was covered in cloth. I was just wondering if this is common and how to do this type of mod. Also, how do you make the holes for vents?Can you cover your computer case in cloth?
Probably not the best idea because cloth is an insulator and would tend to keep heat inside of the case, as well as draw in more dust to the vents and fans. Presumably you would just cut holes for the vents....Can you cover your computer case in cloth?
Covering with cloth is not a good idea, as processor gets heated up quickly and it needs air circulation inside the computer CASE.
And the processor will work faster when the temperature is less....so lot of people use 2 fans for processor ..
Probably not the best idea because cloth is an insulator and would tend to keep heat inside of the case, as well as draw in more dust to the vents and fans. Presumably you would just cut holes for the vents....Can you cover your computer case in cloth?
Covering with cloth is not a good idea, as processor gets heated up quickly and it needs air circulation inside the computer CASE.
And the processor will work faster when the temperature is less....so lot of people use 2 fans for processor ..
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