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Build your own PC

November 20, 2007 By javajoba Leave a Comment
Build your own PC

Why build my own computer?
Why not buy my next computer again? My next computer will be a work-horse computer. I'm in the process of doing more work from home and need a computer that can handle some large programs that eat up the memory and processor time. I also want to be able to exchange parts as they become out dated or go bad with out replacing the whole computer.

With a brand name upgrading would be limited to buying a new computer and parts may be limited to the brand and I want more choices. These are my main interests: price, warranties, support.Coming in January MicroCenter will have 2 workshops BYOPC Build your own PC January 5th, 12th and the 19th (Powers Ferry Atlanta).

This will be an all day event broken up into 2 sessions.

The first session will start at 11 am and will include the motherboard, CPU, memory and case.

The second session (afternoon) will cover the video card, hard drive and optical drive.

more info

rsvp at your local MicroCenter

Hope to see you there

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Browsers & add-ons

August 23, 2007 By javajoba Leave a Comment

Everyone using the web for work or fun should have these programs running on their browser. Just follow the link to add these to your tool belt.

Adobe Reader 8 ( Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Service Pack 4, Mac OS X 10.4.3,) allows more securely view, print, search, sign, verify, and collaborate on PDF documents, online and offline, from home or office. Reader 8 has new tools, and new options for viewing information more efficiently.

Reader 8 is now integrated with Adobe Connect software, which enables users to communicate and accelerate approvals with virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Flash Player Flash Player 9 is a lightweight, highly expressive client runtime that delivers powerful and consistent user experiences across major operating systems, browsers, mobile phones, and devices.

Java This is the official Java Download from Sun Microsystems. Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment.

The Java Runtime Environment provides the libraries to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language.

Shockwave

QuickTime 7 (for Windows 2000/XP) By Apple. QuickTime 7 Player takes advantage of the latest video compression technology.

Browsers

Foxfire Opera

Plugins for Foxfire LinkedIn

email Thunderbird Plugins for Foxfire

html validator If your a blogger of web site developer this is a must have plugin. You

Developers Toolbar This is a must have tool for any level of web or blog developer.

Save as Image

IE view See what your web page looks like in IE without leaving Foxfire.

del.icio.us Bookmarks This is one of many bookmark add-ons. I mention this one because it is the oldest and largest bookmarking tool.

CoolIris This is a cool plugin that lets you view your next click without going to the next page.

NoScripts

I am know using all of these plupins and add-ons.

Expect to see this page updated often.

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Compact Flash and Flash Drive deals

March 26, 2007 By javajoba Leave a Comment

MicroCenter Drops prices Again!

Memory flash card and stick.

I've been using MicroCenter's stick and CompactFlash Card for about 9 months+ with no problems.

I heard the prices dropped again and this is what I saw:

  • 1 gig Flash Drive 9.99
  • 2 gig Flash Drive 15.99
  • 1 gig CompactFlash Card 13.99
  • 2 gig CompactFlash Card 19.99

Theses look like such good deals I thought I'd pass them on. And yes I did pick up a 2gig card.

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