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Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar tuning: 2 of 15
There are many good internet tuners that can be found by google. However, you probably won't have a computer handy while playing in a band. One tip i learned from being in a band was that in Standard Tuning, If i knew that one string was in tune, i could tune the rest of the guitar. This is how it works. Out of the the string... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Preparing your computer for Windows Vista: 1 of 5
Windows Vista is the new OS(Operating System) from Microsoft. More powerful and safer than Windows XP, Windows Vista also sports a pretty new interface along with the Aero glass theme. While all this may look pretty, Window's System requirements are quite high for a new OS.To actually run Windows Vista (without Aero)you will ... More..
Computers & Technology > Spyware & Adware Getting rid of spyware: 3 of 11
Ah, Spyware. Don't we all just love it when our computer slows down to a crawl because of these nasty little buggers? Spyware is a form of malware, adware is also part of malware. To understand how to get rid of spyware, we must understand what spyware is. Spyware is computer software that is sometimes bundled in with other "... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Where to buy a good guitar: 6 of 17
If you want to buy a guitar, you shouldn't just buy the first guitar that looks good to you. Go to your local Guitar Center, or music shop. Ask for help. Make the guys work. Most of them love helping someone find a guitar.The first step is to establish your price range; it narrows down the choices. Next, ask for an recommenda... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Reviews: Marshall amplifiers: 2 of 4
The Marshall brand of guitar amplifiers is as well known as Gibson and Fender. The iconic Plexi head, and 1960 cab half-stack is on of the three icons of rock and roll. However, few people understand the facts about Marshall amplifiers and the reason why they are the most well known amplifier brand. Jim Marshall was the first... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Comparing brand and DIY PCs: 2 of 4
Brand Name PC's are usually made by companies such as HP, Dell, Compaq, and Gateway. For lower end computers in the 200-500 dollar range, brand name PC's almost always are a better deal, because the manufacturers get a wholesale deal on the parts, which they can pass on to the buyer. It would be more expensive to build your o... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance The life expectancy of a personal computer: 4 of 7
How long will a personal computer last? Well, the truth is, it varies. Just like any pet, the general rule is that the better care you take of your computer, the longer it will last, up to a certain extent. Of course there are always the exceptions; the ones who last only a week, and die, and the rare computer that will last ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Thoughts on popular computer hardware: 2 of 3
Computer Hardware, You see it on the newspaper ads every week. It is essential to buy parts for you computer if you want it to run smoothly and efficiently. However, there are some parts that some people buy more than most. These are: 1. RAM: Nothing speeds up a computer quicker than RAM; with more RAM, the computer will spen... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best free software for personal use: 25 of 31
For every commercial software that we use, there is almost always a free or open source software that is made by people who want to improve the way we computing people compute.For computer protection, there are dozens and dozens of AV(anti-virus) and AS(anti-spyware) programs, but the most undisputed champion of free AV is AV... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Guitar buying guide: 27 of 28
There are oh so many choices to look for when buying a guitar. Questions like "Is that a real Strat?" or "How good are those humbuckers?" may come up. The truth is that when buying a guitar, you should really spend the most you can afford on a guitar. Trust me, the investment will pay off. If you buy a cheap knock-off guitar ... More..