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Learn to troubleshoot power supply problems

July 19, 2001 7:00am PDT

Power supply problems can be difficult to diagnose if you don't know what to look for. Here are some suggestions on how to quickly spot a faulty supply and how to replace it.

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Three challenges that BYOD and the cloud pose for BCP planning

April 22, 2013 6:00am PDT

BYOD and the emergence of cloud services present new challenges to business continuity planning. Here are the areas that will need to be addressed in any new plan.

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Monitor Cisco routers and switches using the IOS environment command

August 1, 2008 6:00am PDT

How do you know if your remote router and switches are being cooled properly? Are the fans working? David Davis tells you how to see the environmental status of your Cisco routers and switches and...

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10 dumb things users do that can mess up their computers

January 30, 2008 10:06am PST

Users find plenty of ways to run into trouble, from gunking up their system with shareware to leaving it exposed to attackers to forgetting about using surge protectors. Share this list with your...

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Power-supply troubleshooting with a multimeter

March 19, 2002 8:00am PST

When you troubleshoot a user's PC, don't forget to test the power supply with a multimeter. Learn some easy-to-follow techniques to help you rule out the possibility that the power supply has gone...

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Five apps for getting rid of aggravating crapware

December 5, 2012 1:33am PST

Get rid of that unwelcome crapware by running one of these safe, easy-to-use tools.

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Learn to re-fuse a power supply

July 25, 2001 7:00am PDT

Have you got a dead power supply? The problem could be just a 50-cent fuse. Find out how to determine if a fuse is faulty, as well as how to replace it.

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Cracking open the Apple TV

October 4, 2010 1:01pm PDT

We take apart the Apple TV and expose the hardware the runs Apple's media player.

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Troubleshooting PC power supplies

April 24, 2001 7:00am PDT

Power supply problems often masquerade as device or software problems. In this Daily Drill Down, Rodrigo Zamora gives you a troubleshooting process to isolate these power-related problems.

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10 things to seek in an uninterruptible power supply/surge-protection device

June 12, 2006 7:00am PDT

UPSes can protect systems against lightning strikes, power sags, brownouts, surges, and poorly conditioned power feeds. Surge protectors offer an economical safeguard against many forms of...

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Cleaning supplies for your smartphones, tablets, and accessories

March 13, 2013 8:53am PDT

Matthew Nawrocki shares some tips for cleaning oils, dirt, and grime from your smartphone and other handheld mobile devices.

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Cracking Open an APC battery backup

September 19, 2007 11:03am PDT

APC battery backups, among the most deployed UPS brand, are present in numerous businesses, homes and organizations. Discover how these devices are built and designed in this Cracking Open image...

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Cracking open an external DVD burner

July 25, 2007 12:29pm PDT

TechRepublic cracks open an LG Super Multi DVD ReWriter GSA-2166D for a look at the hardware inside this external DVD drive.

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10 things to consider when building your own PC

August 24, 2011 6:16am PDT

Building a custom system lets you tailor the components to meet your needs, while holding down the costs. Justin James offers advice about some of the choices you'll need to make.

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10 pieces of hardware you should replace rather than repair

August 28, 2007 9:04am PDT

Any time a computer component stops working, or just becomes unstable -- as we all know will happen from time to time -- we have to decide whether to replace it, have it repaired, or just get by...

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Cracking open a DVD player

May 4, 2007 7:28am PDT

You can buy one for less than $50, but DVD players are still packed with powerful electronics. Follow along as we crack open an ALBA 65/A DVD player.

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TR Dojo: Reset a Mac’s admin password with the Reset Password utility

July 22, 2011 9:42am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to reset a Mac OS X local admin password with Apple’s Reset Password utility. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic...

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Protect your computer and your data with a UPS

October 17, 2007 1:26pm PDT

One of the most important gadgets in the security arsenal -- and one of the most often overlooked as a tool for security -- is the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A good UPS isn't just a...

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Untangling the wires: Getting to know your power supply

June 26, 2001 7:00am PDT

So you have tested everything from the motherboard to the floppy drive. Still having problems? Have you tried testing the power supply? This Daily Drill Down by Faithe Wempen gives you the scoop...

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VMware vSphere 5: Storage DRS

February 8, 2012 8:26am PST

Lauren Malhoit talks about some vSphere 5 features that can help admins manage their storage more efficiently, and maybe even optimize performance at the same time.