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Device drivers are software packages that keep many parts of your computer system running and working together smoothly. As you change the hardware and software components of your system, the device drivers on it may become obsolete. Errors in normal operations like printing, faxing, accessing a network drive, or connecting to a wireless network are a symptom that a device driver may be obsolete or corrupted. 
Religious leaders in Europe are asking churchgoers to abstain from iPods during Lent. How will this affect the price of used Walkman sets on eBay? Barbie finally gets geeky. But does Computer Engineer Barbie come with a pocket protector and a javascript reference card? And the US Congress is throwing money at cyber defenses. Will they hire Russian hackers as security consultants? 
Is it time for a new hard drive? Fortunately, replacing a hard drive in your desktop or laptop computer is pretty simple. You can do it yourself, even if you've never popped the hood on a personal computer. You just have to pay attention to a few details. 
Laptop computers can get hot. All those electronic components crammed into a small space generates lots of excess heat. The heat can shorten the life of the electronics, and it can be uncomfortable for the user balancing a laptop on his or her lap. Aside from the fact that heat can damage electronics, there are tales of people suffering burns from overheated laptops, and also reports of laptops exploding into flames. 
Most computer users, and most new computers that are sold, use 32-bit technology and can only run a 32-bit operating system. But faster 64-bit computers and 64-bit versions of the Windows operating system are also available. With a 64-bit system, you can have a lot more RAM memory, and use it all with greater speed and efficiency. 
Have you recently upgraded to Windows 7? It's full of little differences from earlier Windows versions, and surprises buried deeply in its complex features. Perhaps you're missing a feature that was familiar in XP or Vista. Or you're looking to explore the Win7 interface and take advantage of some features that are new. 
A pixel is like a tiny light bulb that can illuminate with one or more colors. And just like a light bulb, a pixel can burn out, leaving a dark spot on your screen. A pixel can also become stuck in the "on" position, injecting light that is too bright or the wrong color into your on-screen view. 
