Computer Hardware Repairing Tools

Computer hardware repair tools are very important in the trouble shooting process of computers. They are often used to identify software or hardware concerns that happen from time to time. Most computer repair tools can tell you if your computer needs certain components to be upgraded. Other tools can even identify and remove harmful or malicious software that has been installed on your computer system.

Computer Repairing

There are at least 10 ways of practical preparation tips before computer repair.

• Know your system – note your computer’s system. This data would be vital if you will need to contact technical support later or have a professional technician attend to your computer problem. List your serial number and model number. With this information your system manufacturer can determine the properties of your system. If you have added some components, include it in your list of computer specifications.

• Make an Emergency Boot Disk – if your computer has a problem accessing your hard disk, you need a way to boot your system. You need to make an emergency boot disk. You can do that by accessing Add/Remove Programs control panel, then select Startup Disk tab and it will lead you through the process.

• Tune-up Your Hard Disk Regularly – the hard disk is the most valuable part of the computer as it is where you permanently store the applications and the equally more important data files that you have created with those applications. Every created and deleted file that you perform everyday has an assigned disk space. In time, your disk becomes fragmented. A fragmented hard disk slows disk access and the recovery from disk error becomes difficult. To defragment a Windows operating system, go to Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter.

• Store with a Plan – Create folders for each program and place only the appropriate data files in them. Give files and folders names that will make sense even after you've forgotten why you created them. Every two months delete files that you no longer need. A disk filled to within 5 percent of capacity is more prone to errors

• Back up Important Data – copy important data to any media accessories like CD or USB flash drives. If you're running a home-based business, you should invest in a reliable backup system and back up on a daily basis.

• Keep Viruses Away – viruses can attack via email, a break in the operating system and other ways. After opening your computer, run a virus program to ensure that your operating system is safe. Ensure that your anti-virus program is always updated.

• Don’t Change the Programs – once you have installed a program, do not rename it or any of its properties or move its files from one directory to another. Tampering with your program files can make your computer lose track of key files.

• Keep Updated – check with your computer's manufacturer at least four times a year for the latest updates on your software driver’s application. The fastest way and easiest to get the information and update is through the manufacturer’s website.

• Keep your PC Clean – dust in your computer’s CPU can clog the cooling vents and make the chips hotter. At least every 6 months, unplug your computer, open the case and blow the dust out by using an aerosol can of compressed air. Do not wipe with a rag as the dust will only stick on the chips. The mouse and keyboard also needs occasional cleaning.

• Turn it Off Properly – all computer operating systems are provided with a menu-driven method for shutting down. Don’t disregard the instruction. Give your computer time to flush caches, close files and save configuration settings before you unplug it. Turning if off while the programs are still running may mean future disasters.

Computer Repair Tools

To possess a set of computer repair tools is to enjoy the convenience of an efficient computer system, a clean registry for a bigger memory and a reliable recommendation to make the computer perform better. Using computer repair tools regularly will save you from frequently buying a new computer every time it breaks down. It will also help you to avoid spending unnecessary repair fees from professional technicians.

Here are the top 10 recommended Windows computer repair tools:

1. CPU Meter Gadget – this gadget tracks your system’s CPU and physical memory usage, both in percentage format. There are no fancy options but it works really well.
2. Drive Info Gadget – the Windows Drive Info tool monitors the free space available in one or more of your computer hard drives. It displays the free space in both GB and percentage. If you want to frequently monitor the free spaces available in your hard drives, this gadget will definitely save you time.
3. System Control A1 Gadget – this gadget like CPU Meter Gadget also tracks CPU load and memory usage, but the difference of System Control A1 gadget is that it supports up to 8 CPU cores making it fully compatible with the latest multi-core CPU’s.
4. Xirrus Wi-fi Monitor Gadget – this gadget is cool. It shows you the available wireless network connections, verifies wireless coverage and a lot more in a unique interface.
5. System Monitor Gadget – it is an excellent multifunctional monitoring device. It can track CPU usage up to quad core and RAM and can also display internal and external IP addresses, the current time, battery usage, and even has a wireless network monitor.
6. Marqu-Notebook Info2 Gadget – it tracks system uptime, CPU and RAM usage, wireless network strength, battery level, and much more.
7. Wired Network Meter Gadget – this Windows 7 gadget provides all kinds of useful information about wired network connection like your current internal and external IP address, current upload and download speed, and total bandwidth usage.
8. Drive Activity Gadget – this gadget graphs the workload of your hard drives. To know how heavy your hard disks are working is useful in determining performance issues of your computer.
9. Uptime Gadget – this gadget keeps track of how long your computer system has been powered on. This system tracker also shows how stable or unstable your operating system is.
10. AlertCon Gadget – this is a unique gadget and a very useful one. AlertCon provides a visual presentation of the current state of security in the internet. It prompts when dangerous issues there is an increase in the threat level of fast spreading malwares and major security holes.

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