Petey's dating manual: Tell it like it is

"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve."

My last post was about asking direct questions for the sake of clear communication. Direct questions aren't much use unless the answers to them are given honestly and openly. The reasoning for honesty and openness is largely the same as the reasoning for direct questions – and the reasons we shy away from honesty and openness are also mostly the same.

There are many reasons to be honest (and, as I discussed in this post, honesty includes openness). In fact, there are many reasons for honesty that are independently sufficient to make it a moral imperative for all of us. In this post, I will discuss only one of them: honesty respects the autonomy of other people.

Although our lives interconnect, every person makes decisions independently of all other people; in other words, my decisions are my own just as your decisions are your own. But my decisions and yours cannot be wiser than the information we have to guide them. When we give people incomplete, insufficient, or inaccurate information, we do so in an attempt to influence their actions. Moral obligations aside, any relationship that relies on such manipulation is inherently flimsy. The truth always comes out eventually and our lies (or our omissions) have a strong tendency to make things worse than they would have been had we been honest.

So show your confidence in and respect for others. Be honest. Be clear. Be tactful. Trust people to respond maturely when you tell them the truth.

I've written about related topics before. For another discussion on clarity, see this post. For a discussion of communication generally, see this post.

Solving Laptop Keyboard Problems

Most of the problems that are encountered by the keyboards in your

laptop are simple enough that they can be handled at home. Hence, by following some simple steps it is possible to rectify these problems and you will not be required to take your device to a nearby service center for repair. By cleaning your keyboard regularly you can effectively keep all problems associated with at bay. Some of the most basic problems like certain keys not working or the need to press the keys hard to get the desired results can be solved right in your home. Given below are some useful ways of solving these kinds of problem:

1. Keys not working
There could be occasions when certain keys may stop functioning altogether. This could be due to dust settling down on them or when you spill something over it. Certain keys may also stop responding when they are pressed gently because of insufficient lubrication or using them excessively while playing games. The below given steps should help combat these problems.
A] First up, you need to use a small screwdriver to carefully remove all keys from your keyboard. Then loosen the rubber pieces from each of them and place them separately.
B] Once all keys are removed from your keyboard, you can either use an ear bud or a cotton swab dipped in water to gently clean the inner regions of the keyboard. However, make sure that you do not use too much water for this cleaning purpose.
C] After cleaning the inner regions of your keyboard you need to start cleaning the individual keys using a light fluid and foam rubber. After cleaning these pieces you need to leave them alone to get dried up.
D] Once the keys are dried up you can assemble them back into the keyboard carefully. Make sure that the rubber pieces too are assembled in their appropriate places.

2. When wrong characters are typed by keys
When wrong characters are typed by keys the underlying problem could be related to software, rather than hardware. During these circumstances, you may need to change your control panel settings. There is an option called "Change Key Sequence" within the section "Key Settings". So you need to click on this option to kick-start the troubleshooting steps.
While the above mentioned steps are pretty useful for handling minor problems, you may need to take your device to a service center and get the laptop keyboard checked there for major problems.

When laptop keyboards are smooth and truly functional it can be a fun-filled experience working on your laptop. However, when it starts malfunctioning, your problems could get compounded. So you need to make sure your device is original and is covered under warranty schemes.

Petey's dating manual: If you want to know, ask

"Do you like me? Check yes or no"

Have you ever thought to yourself as you watched a movie that it would be really boring if the characters communicated well? The plot twists and challenges that make a movie interesting usually come from the fact that they don't listen to each other.

Despite the fact that we recognize the problems in these relationships, we emulate them in our own lives. We guard our feelings and rarely say the things we actually think or feel. We wait for others to act, especially when action means vulnerability. And we assume based on insufficient data instead of asking clear questions.

To make things worse, our mass media tell us that it's more romantic if we don't talk about things. When the right moment comes along, we'll both just know. In my experience, waiting for the fireworks to go off on their own is a good way to ensure that nothing ever happens.

It's understandable that we resist direct communication; it can startle people – and startling someone in an arena such as love, where emotion is such a powerful force, is extremely risky. But you can't play it safe in love and have any hope of success.

We ought to be more concerned with what is true than we are with anything else – including what is comfortable. Even if the truth is unpleasant, it'll come out eventually – and uncertainty is almost as painful as (and hurts much longer than) unpleasant certainty.

We should recognize what we do and don't know to avoid unwarranted conclusions. Allow me to list a few common assumptions that are sometimes, but not always, right. These aren't terribly gender-specific, so feel free to adapt as you see fit.

• It's been 24 hours since I left a message and she hasn't called back. She must be avoiding me.
• It's been 24 hours since I left a message and she hasn't called back. This is inexcusably rude.
• He didn't hold my hand. He must not be interested.
• He didn't open my door. He must not be considerate.
• She seems withdrawn tonight. I bet she's changed her mind.
• He did this thing that I really don't like. He must have a serious character deficiency.

Instead of assuming or speculating, ask a question. I think all of the following questions are fair game, as are the responses.

• We've been on a few dates, but you're physically distant. Where do you see this going?
• I don't know but I know I want to keep going on dates to find out.
• To be honest, I don't actually see this going anywhere.
• Really? I just didn't want to rush you.
• What do you mean to communicate by holding hands? Kissing?
• Are you saying no because you're busy or because you don't want to go out?
• I want to go on dates but I'm really busy. How about we talk in a few weeks?
• I have something going on with someone else but I'm otherwise interested. May I call when I figure things out?
• Honestly, I don't want to go on any more dates. I was just trying to be gentle.
• What can I do to improve?
• You said these words. What I understood was this, but that doesn't seem right. What did you mean?
• You seem distant/distracted/peeved today. Are you okay? Did I do something?
• I'm just tired (not feeling well) today. It's not you and I'll be fine tomorrow.
• I do have something on my mind. It doesn't have to do with you but I would love to talk about it.
• Actually, there is something.

It is crucial to phrase questions well. Identify what you actually want to know and ask that. To stick to the facts and not your interpretation when describing another person's behavior. Ask questions that show both your interest in the truth and your interest in the other person. Make sure there's room for the other person to be genuine. In short, love first, understand next, and act last.

I'm frequently surprised by how natural the conversations are that start with these questions. In many cases, both of us want to talk about the topic in question but have been dancing around it for some time. It's not only natural; it's a relief to finally get it out in the open.

The idea of asking difficult questions is uncomfortable for many people and can be especially uncomfortable for those who feel that their gender role makes it unnatural to do so. But I cannot overstate the importance of each person asking hard questions: the fact that something confuses one party often comes as a surprise to the other and few people bring things up when they think they've already been clear. If you wait for the other person to bring something up, you could be waiting a really long time.

So if you want to know, ask.

How to Install RAM in Your Laptop

The general process of installing memory modules, or RAM, in a laptop is very similar from one brand to another; today, nearly every laptop design places an access panel on the bottom of the laptop and uses similarly latching sockets. The description used here is for the Toshiba Satellite P205 laptop.

You first want to make sure that the laptop has no electrical power and is cool and stable. Take these steps:

1. Turn off the computer using the Windows shut-down process.
   Keep in mind that you lose stored data if you use Sleep or Hibernation mode.
2. Unplug the AC adapter cable that runs to the laptop.
   Why remove the AC adapter and the battery before installing memory modules? First of all, plugging them in while power is on could result in damage to the RAM. Secondly, doing any work on a laptop while power is applied could result in a damaging spark.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Disconnect any other cabling to the laptop, including an Ethernetmodem wire. cable or a telephone
   If the laptop has been running recently, allow it to cool for about 15 minutes; memory modules can become quite hot when they are in use.
5. Locate a small Phillips-head screwdriver.
   This is the screwdriver with an X-shaped head.
6. Place a soft cloth or other protective mat on a desktop.
7. Turn the laptop over so that its bottom is facing up.
8. Locate the memory module slot cover.
   
   

Notebook and Netbook difference

   

1. In terms of size, Netbooks typically have a size smaller than a notebook. Usually measuring between 7-12 inches. Well, while the notebook itself is larger, typically ranging from 12 inches upwards.
    2. In terms of performance, netbooks are usually designed to perform light performance as the data processing Word, spreadsheet (Excel), slides (Powerpoint), surf, play a game of light, and so on. Meanwhile, Notebooks, offering the performance of a heavier, for example, the speed of data processing is much faster and powerful multimedia capabilities.
    3. In terms of price, price Netbook usually relatively cheap, around 2 million. 're Notebook price in the range of at least 4 million of the above standard specifications.
    4. in terms of usage, Notebook more suitable for use by people who work "up", for example, for the editing process, or other creative designs. While the netbook is more suitable for users whose activities are more mild to moderate data processing, internet browsing, and watching videos.

Due and Solutions Too Old in Front of Computers

1. Fine Lines on the Face
 As I stared at the computer for a long time, you will unconsciously frowning or squinting. According to dermatologist Dr. Boris Zaks, "If someone squinting too much because it is too long to use the computer, it will form fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows."

• Solution: eye cream will help make the skin in the eye area moist and elastic. If you want to try a natural way, Dr. Boris suggested using chamomile tea. Boil water and chamomile tea, dip into tea towel, squeeze the water and use a towel that has been moistened skin remedy eye compresses for 10 minutes. Do it twice a week.

2. Dark Circles Under Eyes 
Getting tired of being in front of a computer screen, dark circles under the eyes will be more visible. It will make you look tired, dull and no energy.

Numpang Sharing

Jalan hidup tiap orang memang berbeda. Opiniku ada 2 jalan.

• Enak di awal bisa jadi susah di akhir.
• dan Susah diawal bisa jadi enak di akhir.

Kali ini aku merasa, aku mendapat jatah opini yang ke-2.

#Good Luck,WIWIT.

Faktor Penyebab Komputer Lemot,Hang, dan Blue Screen

Bila Komputer lemot, lemot dalam pengertian sangat lama dalam proses eksekusi program atau ketika menjalankan program, lemot pada saat start up, atau separah-parahnya pada saat proses hang, kursor mouse tidak bisa digerakan sesaat. atau mungkin hang sama sekali dalam jangka waktu yang lama komputer tidak bisa bekerja, mouse tidak bisa digerakkan, keyboard tidak berfungsi.. nah kejadian seperti ini bisa disebabkan oleh:

• Virus : kemungkinan file sistem anda telah terinfeksi virus, infeksi virus sangat beragam tergantung jenis dari virus itu sendiri, solusi terbaiknya adalah di install ulang, kenapa saya sarankan di install ulang karena itu pilihan yang tepat karna install ulang tidak membutuhkan waktu yang lama dan pasti dijamin virus tersebut akan hilang di system anda....virus jaman sekarang sangatlah sulit untuk dihilangkan walaupun di scan yang terjadi malah file-file sistem anda akan banyak terhapus oleh antivirus anda dan akan memakan waktu yang lama untuk membersihkannya maka solusinya lebih baik meng install ulang komputer anda.
• penyebab kedua komputer lemot adalah hardisk anda butuh perawatan ekstra, mungkin anda jarang melakukan defrag atau chekdisk, cobalah anda defrag terlebih dahulu atau di chekdisk
• jika anda telah melakukan hal tersebut tetap saja lemot, maka hardisk anda memang butuh di format kembali dengan jalan di install ulang.
• Jika di install ulang tapi komputer anda masih lemot maka besar kemungkinan hardisk anda telah bermasalah bisa jadi sudah bad sector, langkah terbaik adalah segera ganti hardisk anda, backup semua data-data anda sebelum hardisk tersebut semakin parah. Pembahasan mengenai hardisk yang bad sector akan saya buat di postingan khusus yang berjudul Memperbaiki hardisk bad sector (tidak bisa di install)       

Bila komputer hang (berhenti bekerja) maka ada dua pengertian yaitu hang sesaat namun sering atau hang dalam waktu yang lama sampai komputer anda tidak bekerja sama sekali...nah untuk itu saya akan membahasnya satu persatu.
Hang sesaat namun sering
Bila komputer hang sesaat namun sering ini kemungkinan besar hardisk anda dalam keadaan tidak sehat jika hardisk anda belum terlalu parah anda mungkin bisa mengatasinya dengan cara mendefragnya atau menchekdisk....namun jika anda telah mendefrag atau men chekdisk tetap sering hang juga maka jalan satu-satunya anda harus memformat ulang hardisk anda dan menginstall ulang. Tapi bisa juga karna virus yang merusak sistem anda. maka jalan terbaiknya adalah menginstall ulang komputer anda.

Hang dalam waktu yang lama sampai komputer anda tidak bekerja sama sekali
Kejadian seperti ini besar kemungkinan karena virus yang merusak sistem anda...sehingga kinerja komputer dibuat pusing dan panas karena ulah virus tersebut. Namun bisa juga karena hardisk anda tidak dalam keadaan sehat atau terkena bad sector namun ini jarang terjadi...untuk memastikannya anda harus lakukan install ulang komputer anda.

Jika anda telah menginstal ulang namun masih juga hang atau sering hang...maka besar kemungkinan hardisk anda telah terkena bad sector...Pembahasan mengenai hardisk yang bad sector akan saya buat di postingan khusus yang berjudul Memperbaiki hardisk bad sector (tidak bisa di install)


Bila komputer sering restart
kejadian seperti ini besar kemungkinan karna dalam file sistem anda terdapat masalah biasanya karena ulah virus, namun bisa juga karena ada hardware yang tidak bekerja dengan baik saya mempunyai pengalaman pada saat mengalami kerusakan vga maka komputer saya sering restart sendiri. Dan juga saya pernah punya pengalaman di power supply, ketika power supply saya sudah tidak bagus maka sering kejadian restart sendiri.
Untuk memastikan apakah itu pengaruh virus atau hardware... cobalah anda repair windows anda atau lakukan install ulang komputer anda jika masih sering restart juga cobalah anda cek hardware anda seperti vga lihat apakah masih bekerja dengan benar periksalah apakah ada elco yang melendung atau coba ganti dengan vga yang lain untuk memastikannya, juga cek power supply anda apakah masih bekerja dengan baik atau coba anda ganti untuk memastikannya.


Bila komputer anda blue screen
dari pengalaman saya ada 2 kemungkinan besar yaitu

1. Ram (memory) anda crash atau jika anda menggunakan 2 ram bisa jadi tidak cocok maka terjadi crash..coba lepas ram salah satunya atau anda coba satu persatu....jika anda menggunakan satu ram bisa jadi ram anda mengalami kerusakan coba ganti dengan ram lain.
2. Hardisk anda ada sedikit masalah pada sectornya, sehingga file-file sistem di dalamnya mengalami kerusakan. Solusinya coba lakukan defrag dan chekdisk. Jika masih juga blue screen maka coba instal ulang komputer anda untuk memastikannya

jika kedua cara itu telah anda lakukan tapi masih blue screen juga kemungkinan besar masalah ada pada hardisk anda telah terkena bad sector. Pembahasan mengenai hardisk yang bad sector akan saya buat di postingan khusus yang berjudul Memperbaiki hardisk bad sector (tidak bisa di install)
   

Kelebihan dan Kelemahan Masing-Masing Merk Laptop

1. Acer

Kelebihan:


    * Desain Konsep yang indah, ada banyak pilihan warna pada produknya

    * Dari segi harga merupakan notebook / netbook yang paling adalah mencuri antaranya laptop merek lain

    * Memiliki layanan dukungan yang baik. Semua laptop kerusakan dalam jangka waran akan memperbaiki lengkap ala dengan cepat satu waktu (berlaku untuk garansi resmi)


Kelemahan atau kekurangan:


    * Ketahanan casing yang sangat miskin

    * Panel LCD'S mudah keretakan

    * Bad quality Keyboard


2. Asus

Kelebihan:


    * Ada Penjual tanggal kembali zaman PC (komputer jinjing) awal populer, sehingga dalam bisnis teknologi belum tentu pernah ragu-ragu lagi

    * Motherboard di setiap produknya

    * Harga Ekonomi mengambil fitur pada baris dengan netbook / notebook lain di kelasnya

    * Asus dikenal sebagai merk laptop yang paling untuk memainkan game. Dapatkan saham VGA'S seperti pada ATI Radeon dan Nvidia GForce, sangat cocok untuk gamer

    * Dengan waran jangka sampai dengan 2 (dua) tahun, membuat laptop ini sebagian besar waktu garansi panjang di antara vendor-vendor satu sama lain


Kelemahan:


    * Dalam produk masalah laptop yang terbaru ngebut oleh mengambil dalam spesifikasi atasan namun harganya lebih murah dari produk sebelumnya. Kondisi ini sering membuat pengguna sudah membeli produk sebelumnya merasakan kecewa dan menenggak pada tulang sempit

    * Pada bergilir teritorial, Asus tidak memiliki pusat pelayanan total yang cukup. Dengan demikian sering terjadi penumpukan barang servisan itu yang mendapat untuk menjamin, jadi sementara ada masalah dan juga kerusakan, Anda musti antri sebelum dan dapat memakan waktu beberapa bulan

    * Dalam netbook produk tidak dianut dengan Softcase

    * Untuk mencapai titik impas 12 "kerap terjadi kesalahan touchpad dan kasus lain pada berhenti K43u AMD E350 Kesalahan Harddisk (berapa kali pengguna tidak tahu dan kebanyakan hanya toko kelontong fihak yang tahu sementara register cek / barang spesifikasi sebelum diberikan kepada oleh pembeli)


3. Apel

Top:


    * Kelebihan netbook atau notebook Apple yang paling menonjol adalah prestise dan segi konsep desain. Siapa pun harus akan lebih melihat ke orang yang menggunakan laptop ini, terutama di Indonesia

    * Jalur pad dengan ukuran besar satu kenyamanan mengamankan sementara digunakan

    * OS MAC menggunakan sebagai Sistem Operasi, yang disebut oleh user friendly dan tepi keluar dalam operasi jika dibandingkan OS lain yang (menurut Pihak Apple sendiri)

    * LCD dengan resolusi tinggi yang nyaman dan halus terlihat

    * Keyboard dan layar LCD'S yang menggunakan pencahayaan otomatis methodic sehingga dapat menyesuaikan / beradaptasi dengan situasi lingkungan di sekitarnya

    * Semua komponen dari Apple laptop telah menerapkan konsep produk ramah lingkungan, karena pada membuat dari bahan yang bisa di daur ulang sehingga pengadilan akan lingkungan

Excess and Weakness All Laptop's Type

1. Acer

Excess:

•  Concept designs that lovely, there are many color option in its product

• Of price facet constitutes notebook / netbook the most is a steal laptop betwixt another branding

• Having service support that good. All damage laptop in term warrants will fix complete ala with fast one time (in force for official warranty)

Weakness or lack for:   

• casing's robustness very poor

• LCD'S pane is easily rift

• Bad keyboard quality

2. Asus

Excess:   

• Existing Vendor date back PC epoch (portable computer) popular beginning, so in technological business not necessarily been hesitated again

• MotherBoard in each its product

• Economic price take in features on a line with netbook / notebook any other at its class

• Asus is known as merk laptop  the most for plays game. Get VGA'S stock as on ATI Radeon and Nvidia GForce, well-matched for gamer

• With term warrants up to 2 (two) year, making laptop this most a long time warranty it between vendor vendor another one

Weakness:   

• In issue laptop's product the newest one speeding by takes in specs superordinate but its cheaper price of previous product. This condition of often makes users already buy product previously perceives disappointed and downing on narrow bones

• At severally territorial, Asus have no total service center that enough. Accordingly frequent happening servisan's goods heaping that gets to warrant, so while there is problem and also damage, You musti queues up before and can eat time a few months

• In product netbook is not is espoused with Softcase

• To break even 12" kerap happens error touchpad and other case on quits K43u AMD E350 Error Harddisk (the number of times user doesn't know and mostly just fihak grocer that knows while check registers / goods specification before given unto by buyer)

3. Apple

Top:   

• netbook's excess or notebook Apple the most stands out is of prestige facet and design concept. Whoever must will more see to person that uses laptop this, particularly at Indonesia

• Track pad is with size big one secures convenience while be used

• OS's MAC using up as Operating System, one that called by user friendly and edge out in operation if than OS another one (according to party Apple own)

• LCD with comfortable tall rev and delicate being seen

• keyboard and LCD'S display that uses to methodic automatic lighting so can adjust / adapts by environment situation at surrounding

• All component from laptop Apple have applied product concept environmentally sound, since at makes from material who can at recycle so court will environment

How To Change Folder Colors in Windows 8

1. Select any folder and right click it then you will see the following window.

#2. Click on “colorize!”

Now you can see the below screenshot.

Now another window appears and you have to click on activate  at the left bottom.Then ask for an e-mail ID ,So you have enter your valid e-mail ID and click activate.Then you Have Done  !!!

Now you can colorize your favorite folders with your favorite colours .Just have a look on below screenshots.

How to Change The Default Fonts in Windows 7

Note: Changing a Windows 7 font doesn't change your program fonts.

Instructions:

• Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on Personalize.

• Click on the Window Color link at the bottom of the window.

Part of Hard Disk

The hard disk platters are accessed for read and write operations using theread/write heads mounted on the top and bottom surfaces of each platter. Obviously, the read/write heads don't just float in space; they must be held in an exact position relative to the surfaces they are reading, and furthermore, they must be moved from track to track to allow access to the entire surface of the disk. The heads are mounted onto a structure that facilitates this process. Often called the head assembly or actuator assembly (or even the head-actuator assembly), it is comprised of several different parts.
The heads themselves are mounted on head sliders. The sliders are suspended over the surface of the disk at the ends of the head arms. The head arms are all mechanically fused into a single structure that is moved around the surface of the disk by the actuator. (Sort of like "the leg bone's connected to the knee bone", isn't it? :^) ) It would be an understatement to say that these components are neglected; heck, most people don't even know they exist! Yet they play an important role in the function and performance of the drive. In particular, advances in slider, arm and actuator design are critical to improving the seek time of a hard disk; the impact that the actuator has on performance is discussed in this section.

How To Save Your Hard Disk

Today we are going to inform you that How To Save Your Hard Disk. Every one wants to save his Hard Disk.If you are using Laptop then you have no problem about light because when light turns off then your laptop's battery take over its work. Any way if you are using Desktop then you have to face a lot of problems in case of light turning off.And its a real problem that when computer turn off and turn on again and again then your Ccomputer's Hard Disk make problems.
 

Steps to know How To Save Your Hard Disk:
Step # 1 
Go to the properties of your computer and click on Hard ware and after that click on Device Manager.
Step # 2
After clicking on Device manager your have a new window your desktop then click on Disk Drives As you click on the disk drive you have another drive below and double click on this drive due to that a new window will open .
Step # 3
 In a new window click on Policies and after that you have check box which already checked you have to uncheck the box and click OK. Now your computer's Hard Disk has completely saved.

How To change Logon Screen on Window 8

NOTE: This option for using group policy is only available in the Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise editions.

1. From the Start screen, start typing gpedit.msc and press Enter when finished.

NOTE: You could also press Windows+R to open the Run dialog, type gpedit.msc, and  
          click/tap onOK.

2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.

3. In the left pane, click/tap on to expand Computer Configuration, Administrative 
     Templates,Control Panel, and open Personalization. (see screenshot below)

4. In the right pane of Personalization, double click/tap on Prevent changing lock screen image.

    (see screenshot above)

Change font type and text size of Mozilla Firefox

Here is trick by using this you can change the font and text size of your browser. You have to just change some settings in mozilla firefox, after that all webpage will open in your choosen font and text size

Here are steps for this:

1). Open Mozilla Firefox web browser.

2). Click on Tools and then Options.

3). Now go to Content Tab and Click on Advanced option in Font and Colors section.

4). Here select the font and size for the text that you want to see.

5). Uncheck the option, allow the web page to choose its own font

6). Click OK.

Its done.

How to Install Windows Via USB

Automatic way of course is my choice, and it is available for the name WinToFlash program, this program will pass langkah2 like the manual method above, what we need to do is run the program, select the source and direction of windows 7 USB pendrive.

    1. Download the latest version of WinToFlash program first. (download link at the end of article)
    2. Extract and run the file WinToFlash.exe
    3. Click the "Check" and run the Windows setup transfer wizard.
    4. Click "Next"
    5. Select the file location and the location of the Windows 7 USB flash disc. click "Next".
    6. Select "I Accepted the terms of the license agreement" and click "Continue"
    7. Click OK to begin formatting the USB stick and the files windows 7 will automatically be inserted into the USB stick.
    8. Click "Next" when finished wheezing, and boot your computer is via USB stick before. if the right steps, the installation process should be running windows via USB stick.

How to Stop Your Laptop Overheating

Introduction: Computer (Laptop) Cooling Basics

The cooling of the CPU (Central Processing Unit), otherwise referred to as "The Chip" or to laymen "The Brain" of the laptop is a dilemma that most manufacturers have to face when designing a laptop enclosure (casing) and choosing the correct CPU for it. The cooling is normally performed by a fan and some kind of metal conductor like copper or aluminum called a heat sink. The CPU, and lately the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), are "connected" to the metal heat sink via a thermal grease or compound. This grease conducts heat but not electricity. The "trick" for manufacturers is to get rid of as much heat as possible using as small a fan and heat sink as the CPU will allow. Vents are also cut into the casing allowing the fan to suck cool air from the bottom, force it over the heat sink and blow it out the side or rear thus cooling the CPU and GPU. In more modern times copper is being used as the conducting metal, liquid is "pumped" through the system and radiators and exhaust ports are used just like in motor vehicles. All this to get rid of the heat and make the system run faster. 

 

The Problem
The problem is that over time dust and other particles clog the vents, fan and exhaust port or radiator of the system thus restricting air flow and cooling. This is fixed relatively easily by blowing out the vents and fan with air or using a brush or earbud (Q-tip) to clean away the dust. Remember: In the computer world - DUST DESTROYS! There is however another hidden problem that occurs when computers (laptops) heat up or overheat. They tend to dry out the thermal compound that conducts the heat thus causing the system to overheat more quickly. Luckily most CPUs, GPUs and chip manufacturers have built in protection for this. They step down the operating speed bit by bit until they eventually switch off the CPU and thus the system shuts down. So if you have a computer system that starts working slower and slower and then switches off for no apparent reason, overheating could be your problem.

The Solution
To solve the overheating problem, especially in laptops, I am going to show you how to get to the cooling unit, dust it out, replace the thermal grease and put everything together again. In order to demonstrate this I will be using a friend's LG F1 Pro Express Dual laptop that started exhibiting just such symptoms. It would become sluggish and then suddenly switch off for no reason. This caused him a lot of lost work and a corrupted Outlook PST email file. Here I will show you step by step the solution to this nasty problem.