Watching Television On Your Computer

Though they've been around for quite a while, nearly a decade or so, TV tuners for computers have largely flown under the radar of the average computer owner. Their popularity has remained "underground" with tech enthusiasts and with those individuals who wanted an all-in-one entertainment device for specific room in their home.

More recently however TV cards for computers have risen in popularity among Joe and Jane average computer owner. Keep in mind that by computer we don't simply mean a desktop or a laptop but all of the portable computing devices that are popular these days. Of course TV cards are still available and enjoy an immense popularity with owners of desktops and laptops but now those with touchpads can utilize a TV tuner for their portable device.

What consumers need to keep in mind however is that not all TV tuners/cards are created equally nor do all operate on different platforms. Thankfully the technology surrounding TV on computing devices has progressed far enough so that the majority all display beautiful HD visuals but customers must consider the power of their computer or portable device and whether or not it is capable of handling a specific TV tuner. Processing power and RAM as well as video power in any given computing device will determine just how well a TV tuner will work on a device.

The majority of these cards are easy to install in desktops, laptops and many other types of computers both stationary and portable. If you will own a computer that does not yet have something like this installed please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!

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Get Rid Of Slowdown In Your PC By Adding RAM

If you've ever owned a computer then some point in time you've sat down in front of your machine and thought something to the effect of "wow, things are running really slow". While spyware, Malware, viruses, and even registry errors are commonly attributed to a computer's poor performance, there are other things that commonly cause a computer to run slowly.

One of the most common things that slow computer down is old age. This in conjunction with the introduction of new or more modern software can really place strain on a machine that's just a few years old. The good news however is that most people won't need to run out and purchase a new PC. Older machines usually have empty slots inside of them for more RAM and things like video cards and sound cards. Adding things like new video or sound card to an older computer that doesn't have those can free up some memory that's used to run those things off of the motherboard. It is RAM however that can really increase the performance of an older machine.

RAM or a computer's memory is often thought of as a PC's ability to handle and manage its workload. While having a speedy processor is definitely advantageous, it is the RAM that really determines how fast and efficient a computer operates. By filling in empty memory slots with more RAM a computer owner can not only increase the efficiency of their machine but it's life as well. In many cases after adding more RAM to their machine, individuals find that the problems with slow down or lag completely disappear giving them more time to save up for a new machine a year or two down the road.

Should you have any questions or need assistance adding more RAM to an older machine please don't hesitate to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

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Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County IT Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County IT Network

SEO Myths & Misconceptions: What's Important On A Website

There a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding Orange County search engine optimization. The origins of these myths and misconceptions usually stem from a vast misunderstanding of how SEO works and then spread like wildfire from person to person. One of the most common misconceptions regarding search engine optimization deals with what's most important on a website.

Some people will tell you that its images while others will tell you it's keywords strategically placed throughout each page. While keywords and images are definitely important in Orange County search engine optimization, the most important thing a website can have is strong content. Search engines may find a website based on its keywords and its meta information but it's the content that allows it to actually be indexed and ranked. Websites that try to subvert this method and place keywords throughout their website and in their meta information that have nothing to do with the actual content of the website will not be ranked.

SEO professionals often tell their clients or persons interested in their services that "content is king" which is 100% true of every website and every search engine. All the keywords in the world don't matter if the content on a website isn't strong or is misleading in some fashion. Things like pictures, flash movies, and other types of calls to action are a must when optimizing a website for search engines however they're all secondary.

Should you have any questions about the importance of content on a website or about SEO services please don't hesitate to contact us so that we may be of assistance!

Operating System Repair And Installation

The layperson will think of them as Windows, Mac OS, or even some form of Linux but Orange County computer repair specialists generally refer to these things as a computers operating systems. A computer's operating system is essentially its foundation or brain if you will. Without an operating system installed on the computer, a computer is nothing more than a box full of wires and silicon chips.

As a computer's operating system is so valuable it is important to have a trusted professional Orange County computer repair person or firm at the ready should yours ever give you any problems. Though most are built fairly sturdy these days even the most comprehensive operating systems are prone to problems. These problems can range from minor errors that are easily corrected the total system crashes or failures. Unless you're an extremely tech savvy individual fixing even minor operating system problems can be very difficult.

Here at TH2 Technologies our team of computer repair specialists are well trained and possess vast experience in repairing and installing operating systems. Furthermore all of our technicians are capable of working with any operating system be it some version of Linux, Windows, or Mac OS.  Operating system problems, especially the bigger ones, can be detrimental to both businesses and even individuals. Don't take any chances by trying to fix your operating system yourself as this can lead to more problems than it solves. If you have problems with an operating system in your home or business please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!