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CRT Monitor Image folds in on itself

I have just installed a new HP dx2000 at a remote site and connected it to the existing CRT 17" Monitor. The monitor had been working fine with the previous PC - an HP Brio running XP. Now about five minutes after the PC is switched on the...

Tags: charles@..., CRT, DeGauss, hardware, monitor

Q&A 2005-05-26

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data security

It has been said the standard industry practice is to reformat and rewrite the disk four times, and then degauss it. This method provides the greatest assurance that any data that was once on the hard drive is either removed or unrecoverable. First question is how...

Tags: data security, douglaspettigrew@..., hard drive, hardware, speaker

Q&A 2005-01-19

Horizontal "Phantoms" on Monitor

I have noticed lately that there are faint streaks running side-ways accross my monitor, they're actually faint extensions of say icons or windows or whatever happens to be on the screen... what should I do?Hello...Monitor artifacts like the ones you describe can come from many causes:- Poor quality VGA cables.-...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Cogida09@..., monitor

Q&A 2005-04-10

Is there a free monitor adjustment software?

the buttons on my analog 15" monitor do not work anymore, except the degauss key. Is there a free monitor adjustment software that works on windows xp that functions as well as the monitor controls (screen size, position, reset, etc)?Pls help. ThanksVid card?What kind of video card do you...

Tags: adjustment, free monitor adjustment software, monitor, monitor adjustment software, programming, shockwave, software

Discussion threads 2005-01-06

Hard Drive Elimination

I have computers which are old to be disposed out for sale and i would like to remove all the evidance on the hard drive, as to my knowledge the hard drive always leaves a trace of the previous records files e.t.c is there a software which i can use...

Tags: admin@..., hard drive, Norton Co., Norton System Works, security, Wipe Info

Q&A 2005-06-21

Make sure your data stays your data: Mind your storage assets

A few years ago, a minordata breach may not have been considered a significant event in the life of anorganization. Today, however, even the smallest breaches open companies up tomajor public relations and legal nightmares, thus disproving the old adage that"any publicity is good publicity." Because of the heightened sensitivity...

Tags: asset, computer, Scott Lowe MCSE, storage

Technical articles 2006-08-31

Monitor or Operating System

The system configuration is P4ECS PM800 motherboard256 DDR TNT2 Model64 32m Video CARDWindows XP Home Edition40g Hard driveThe system was recently built for customerDelivered the system and hooked it up,upon boot-up the system starts booting,it gets to the XP Home logo screen with the bar running across that denotes operating...

Tags: dmiles, monitor, operating system, video

Q&A 2005-01-24

Don't donate corporate secrets when discarding old hardware

For many companies, the best solution for getting rid of old personal computers is to donate them to schools, churches, or other organizations. But while donating old desktops to tax-exempt organizations is a great idea, donating your corporate data isn't. Mike Mullins tells you what you need to do before...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Printers, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, computer, printer, monitor, hardware, Security Solutions Newsletter, Hard Drive, Problem, DBAN, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-04-21

Five tips to fix a screen flicker

Few computer problems are more annoying or more difficult to diagnose than an infrequent monitor flicker. Here are several tips from TechRepublic members to help keep you flicker free.Few computer problems are more annoying than a flickering screen that appears to have no apparent cause but won't go away. TechRepublic...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Network technology, Bill Detwiler, monitor, cable, Nhughes

Technical articles 2001-08-29

Samsung SyncMaster 900NF: Solid performance and loads of features

The SyncMaster 900 NF combines excellent display quality with thoughtful features for a great price. Find out more about this Editor's Choice award winner.By David EnglishRecently, Samsung has become more competitive in its pricing, resulting in more budget-priced Samsung monitors offering high-end features and performance. The SyncMaster 900NF earned an...

Tags: Performance management, Monitors & displays, CNET, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Samsung SyncMaster 900NF, SyncMaster 900NF, solid performance, performance, monitor

Technical articles 2002-07-23