The first query is by Jos :

We just had a brand new Asus Eee PC 4G. It’s running on Linux. We wanted to subscribed to Smart Bro’s Wifi services but it won’t run on Linux. The suggestion was to replace the Linux OS with a Window-based one, preferably XP. How do we properly install XP into the unit?

Thanks much.

For starters, Asus EEE PC does not have a optical drive which limits its capability to install Windows XP. Now to get started on to the problem, there are a couple of ways you can go about installing the Windows XP to your Asus EEE PC 4G. But you will need to erase the Linux installation for you to be able to install Windows XP.

The first process is getting  an external USB CD-ROM drive and booting the PC from it with Windows XP CD loaded into it. That is the simpler way but finding the external USB CD-ROM drive is not!

So the more preferred method of doing it is making your USB drive bootable and then copying up the Windows XP installation files to the USB flash drive. Continue reading ‘Asus EEE PC and New PC query’

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External hard drives are not all about storage and performance, they also add to your personality if you do carry one along with you everywhere. Iomega reiterated the fact with their Iomega eGo Portable hard drive that not only promises to deliver strong performance but also act as a fasion accessory!

Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive specifications :

• Dimensions : 3.5″ x 5.2″ x 0.7″
• Exterior color : Red, Silver
• Capacity : 160GB
• External data transfer rate : 480 Mbps
• Drive speed : 5400rpm
• Cache : 8MB
• OS Compatibility : Mac OS X, Windows 2000 or later
• Warranty : 1 year
• Approx. price : $110

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The latest phone from the Sony-Ericsson warehouses to hit the market is Sony Ericsson G502. Sony Ericsson introduced the G-series cell phones recently, a change from the W-series and the K-series which had almost become trademark of Sony Ericsson cell phones. The Sony Ericsson G502 has tough competition to deal with with touchscreen phones hogging the limelight off-late.

Sony Ericsson G502 specifications :

• Dimensions : 109 x 46 x 13.5 mm
• Weight : 83.5g
• Display : 2 inches TFT display
• GPRS, EDGE, 3G
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
• 2 megapixel camera
• Google Maps
• FM radio with RDS
• Approx. price : $300

The phone is of bar-candy form factor and is priced for people with medium-budget and hence has few features missing. The phone is extremely light weight at just 83.5g and its dimensions are also rather small. The small dimensions hence can incorporate only a 2 inch big screen. The phone has good looks to appeal anyone in general, although not flashy.

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Backing up your important data is an essential part of your everyday computing life. Taking us backup is very important to save you from the data loss due to an unexpected hard disk crash. Simply copying all the files onto a secondary storage media isn’t the most efficient and intelligent way of backing up. Here we will look at the options that one has to make the process much more efficient.

Here are a couple of things that you need to have in hand before you begin backing up your data.

• A secondary storage media( preferably hard disk)
• Third-party software (Not necessary but make job easy)

The size of the secondary storage media depends on the amount of data you want to backup. If you have large amounts of data then install a secondary hard disk in your PC or attach an external hard disk.

If you are a Windows XP user then follow the following procedure (using unbuilt utility) :

Step 1: Launch the Backup utility

If you are using the Professional version of the Windows then the utility comes pre-installed. But if you are using the Home version or any other then you need to install it from the installation disc. After installing it launch the utility by navigating to Start Menu>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup.

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The Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 is an ultraportable offering from the company. The notebook is basically an upgrade to the earlier existing Lifebook P7230 which was released last year. Ultraportables laptops are catching the fancy of many travellers in the need for portable laptops and the market is growing at a fast pace.

Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 specifications :

• Dimensions : 11″ x 8.3″ x 1.6″
• Processor : 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100
• Display : 12.1″
• Memory : 2GB of 667MHz
• Hard Disk : 120GB, 5400 rpm
• Graphics : Intel GMA X3100
• Chipset : Intel 965GM Express
• OS : Windows Vista Business
• Approx. Price : $2000

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First query is by Rene Smiths :

Hello…seeking help because of my stupidity! I accidentally put a lithium battery in my Canon EOS Rebel XT and now my digital camera isn’t working at all. There was an awful burning smell after I pried out the battery. When I put in the proper battery, it doesn’t work. Did I kill it? Does anyone know if there’s something I can do? I’ve only had the camera 1 year. Thanks in advance!

You have damaged the internal circuitry of the camera. The burning smell indicates that some part of the camera got more supply than it should have and got short circuited. Although I don’t think you killed the camera but there is a slight chance that you might have.

You should take it to an authorised Canon service center and they would fix it up for you. I don’t know whether this would get covered in the warranty or not, but anyhow they will repair if that’s possible, which is most likely the case.

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Kensington is known for its travel friendly products ranging from iPod accessories to pen drives. The new range of travel mice from Kensington hold a lot of promise. The mouse has wireless connectivity which is the need of the hour. The mouse combines style with functionality giving the users a perfect laptop mouse.

Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse specifications :

• Dimensions : 2.5″ x 4.3″ x 0.7″
• Connectivity : Wired,Wireless
• Interface : USB
• Operating distance : 5 feet
• Max. Resolution : 1000 dpi
• Battery indicator
• Battery type : 2 AAA
• 5 years warranty
• Approx. Price : $30

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The Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router offers upgrades to its older WRT110 router. It promises to deliver fast performance at a relatively low price. Linksys routers are known for good performance at a relatively low price. So lets have a look if this one also promises to do the same.

Linksys WRT310N Router specifications :

• Dimensions : 8″ x 6.3″ x 1.3″
• Connectivity : Wired,Wireless
• Frequency : 2.4 GHz
• LED Panel
• 4 Gigabit LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port
• DHCP support
• Encryption : WPA,WPA2,64-bit WEP,128-bit WEP
• Power Supply : External
• OS Compatibility : Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Approx. Price : $130

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RAM is an important component of a PC and its failure can result in computer lockups, BSODs,data loss and even file system corruption. So it is important to diagnose faulty computer memory to prevent any of the above mentioned damages to your PC. Also at times it becomes hard to tell whether the problems are occurring due to a faulty RAM or some other component, so testing your RAM helps you eliminate a possibility.

If you have multiple RAM modules, it is advisable to test single module at a time as it becomes easier to find the faulty one. Also put the module in an empty slot or any other except the one it is currently in as there could be a possibility of faulty RAM slot also.

There are quite a few methods to test for faulty RAM, but I will discuss only the easiest and best ones.

Method 1: Use Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Microsoft providers Windows users with a powerful tool to help you check for faulty RAM. You can download the utility from the Microsoft Online Crash Analysis Website. After downloading the software, install it. When you run it, it gives you two options of either creating a startup disk or to save CD image to disk. The first one creates a bootable floppy disk while the latter a bootable CD, any of them would do the job just fine.

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Having the right set of earphones is as essential to having a good set of MP3 player. Both complement each other, so it is necessary to have both of them produce good sound. V-Moda Bass earphones are one such pair of earphones and we will find the reason shortly.

V-Moda Bass Earphones specifications :

• Type : Headphones - Binaural
• Form factor : Ear bud
• Response Bandwidth : 8Hz-22KHz
• Magnet material : Neodymium
• Three silicone fittings
• Warranty : 1-year
• Approx. price : $40

The V-Moda Bass earphones have different color combination than from the regular white or black earphones. They are available in eight colors from which you can chose your favorite one. They truly have a fashion-forward design which will attract a lot of attention when you wear them in a public place!

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