Crash Course in Computer Hardware.

It comes to my attention a lot how clueless people are when it comes to even the basic construction of a PC or desktop computer. I know generally people thinks it’s a good idea to leave it alone because they are worried they might break or ruin something. Believe it or not computers are very sturdy and stable objects the only real thing you need to watch out for is static discharge. There are a few simple things you can do to ensure you will not zap your components.

1. Where an anti static wrist strap if possible. If it’s not possible plug the computer in but don’t turn the power one and firmly place the palm of your hand flat against any metal surface on the case then unplug the computer. Periodically ground yourself on the case.
2. When cleaning components, never wipe them, or point vacuum cleaners near them, as these can induce ESD. The best and safest way to clean components is to use clean canned compressed air and a soft bristle brush.


3. Dust is another factor that can affect ESD. Dust build up allows charge to accumulate more quickly and leads to greater levels of charge. If you keep your PC clean and the dust to a minimum will not only improve air circulation, but also reduce the potential for electrostatic damage.


4. Once you’re done cleaning or upgrading, make sure that all contacts and connections are done up firmly before switching the system on. And keep the antistatic bags away from your computer as the surfaces of these bags are conductive.

I am going to give a brief overview of the various parts in a computer (very general) and how you can identify them. (Read More for the rest.)

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Solving DLL Errors Related To Malware

DLL or Dynamic Link Library is a concept created by Microsoft to create a common library of files which can be called upon by various applications and programs in order to accomplish certain common tasks. So in place of using separate files for each application, a common DLL file can be used across applications for one particular function. The idea behind the creation of DLL files is to simplify processes, make applications efficient and save hard disk space. This concept of saving space was well appreciated during the early days of the Windows operating system when hard disk and memory space was a big concern.