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PC Computer Rehab Service

Over time, typically a personal computer (PC) will seem to slow down or even give warnings or make noise indicating a problem with it. Even with good virus protection (I prefer ESET), eventually there will be issues due to malware or some other form of computer software rascal. On the hardware side, there will be dust clogging the heatsink, power supply, and graphics card (if applicable) fans.

But this is no cause to buy a new PC! For less than $100, your used PC can be restored to tip top operating condition.

PC-Friends.com in Sunnyvale specializes in computer maintenance. With our $60 standard rehab service, the inside of the case is completely cleaned of dust, including the CPU fan / heatsink and power supply. All fans in the computer are subjectively evaluated for their condition. All in an upscale suburban setting with beautiful landscape, clean air, filtered electrical power, and supportive staff.

If necessary and for an added charge, the CPU fan and heat sink is removed from the CPU, the old thermal paste is removed, the fan is inspected for wear, fresh thermal paste is applied, and the heat sink is either reinstalled or replaced. Often times this degradation of the thermal link between the CPU and the CPU heatsink is the reason for a PC to overheat, causing the control system to throttle down the CPU, thus robbing the system of computing speed.

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Try My Fresh Baked Authentic Italian Focaccia

From my first bite of focaccia when traveling in Italy, I was hopelessly smitten with the delicious taste of olive oil soaked baked goodness. It's nothing at all like what passes for focaccia here in the California. I've been baking focaccia bread now for about 8 years, adapting from old recipes, and improving ingredients, technique, and equipment over time.

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Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers, and Garlic Recipe

The same thing happens every summer about this time. It is the main event, what we have been waiting for since about mid-November of last year. Summer Bounty! It is when the backyard garden has much more than the family and friends can possibly consume in a timely manner. For example, this year I have eight tomato plants that produce about 15 pounds of delicious vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes every week.

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BBQ Grilling Options

What could be more appropriate than turning your thoughts towards outdoor grilling and BBQ on a fine spring day in the beginning of May? Here in California, almost everyone with a patio wants to cook outdoors and grill a steak or barbeque some ribs.

The first thing to decide is gas or coals. If you have the option for coals, there really is no comparison in the quality of your cooking results. Coals win hands down, no discussion needed. Propane just can’t give you the high temperature needed for a proper grilling experience, nor can your food get that natural grilling trademark smoke flavor. While it is true that a propane unit is easier and cleaner to use, I don’t think there is any comparison with the results.

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