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Packing up a computer can be a time consuming and stressful affair! But it doesn’t have to be. Using these tips should make packing it up a little easier.
The simplest approach is to use the boxes and packing supplies it came with. The manufacturer’s boxes were specifically designed for your computer and will provide excellent protection.
If those items are no longer available, the following measures will help make the job easier and protect your computer.
When packing your computer, use foam pads, bubble wrap and clear plastic bags. Don’t use foam chips (often called peanuts) they produce static electricity and may harm the computer.
Before you even think of packing - back up all your data.
After you unplug the computer, label all the wires and cables so that you know how to connect them later. Some folks us color-coded stickers. Others draw connection diagrams. You could even take a photo of the back while it’s still connected. Whatever method you use will certainly make reconnecting your computer quick and easy.
How To Pack Your Computer Equipment
Cables - To avoid nasty tangles, wrap cables with twist ties, tape, or elastic bands.
Hard Drive - You shouldn’t need to worry about the hard drive. It stays in the computer. But if you do need to remove it, it should be placed in a static free bag and packed snugly with foam pads and styrofoam.
Monitor - First - place the monitor in a plastic bag to protect the screen. Then, put it in a large box leaving plenty of space for bubble wrap, foam pads and styrofoam.
Keyboard - Protect the keys of the keyboard with a piece of foam and then wrap the whole thing in plastic and/or bubble wrap. Box separately.
Sound Cards and Memory Chips - Usually, you just leave these inside the computer. But if you do have to remove them, be sure they are wrapped separately in Anti-Static bags. Normal plastic and paper products may damage these components. Make sure that each piece is cushioned with bubble wrap and foam pads.
Mouse - If you have an old mouse that still uses a cable, loosely loop the it and secure with a twist tie. Then place it in a plastic bag to keep dust out of the track ball. If you have a wireless mouse, remove the battery/batteries if there are any before storing it in a plastic bag.
External CD Rom Drives and Modems - Similar to the keyboard, these items should be boxed individually and wrapped in bubble wrap and foam pads for protection.
Printer - First - remove all trays, arms and paper. Wrap them in plastic bags before boxing them. Then, place the printer in a plastic bag in the center of its own box. Use foam and styrofoam to protect the fragile parts.
CDs and DVDs - Store these in storage containers made especially for this purpose.
Remember to place each item carefully in a box so that individual pieces won’t bump into each other during the move. Label each box clearly with a FRAGILE - THIS SIDE UP message. You may even wish to use a DO NOT STACK message on some of the more delicate pieces.
Be careful! If you follow these tips, you may be seen as a ‘computer set up expert’ and be invited to set up all your friend’s computers, too.
Good luck!
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There is nothing wrong with attending an online university program. Just make sure that they are regionally accredited. Places like the University of Phoenix and Ashford University are both fine schools to graduate from. The old "stigma" that you are referring to are places that are known as diploma mills that give you a diploma without any coursework in exchange for a certain price. Obviously, avoid them.
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Yes you can go to an online college with a GED, and in fact many campus colleges will accept a GED, just don't expect to go to an Ivy League school.
Axia College of University of Phoenix is a decent one, nice online system and fairly easy to use. Also Devry is another good one, I know both have mixed reviews but my friend graduated from Devry (he did a mix of online and campus courses) and he had a 60k job out the door. He took Computer Engineering of some sort, I can't remember the exact title it has.
It costs a lot, and it will vary based on a lot of things. First, if you need a new computer or laptop to run the required software. The software itself might cost you as well, and of course the school tuition costs a good chunk. Expect to pay more for online schooling then offline, and expect it to be around 25k-50k for an associates.
You can start at the age any other college would take you, 18. Though you might be able to get in earlier if you have your GED, but I wouldn't suggest it as your odds of getting grants at that age or almost nil.
Final note, online college is a lot tougher then a campus one as you are forced to push yourself. Your teachers won't care in most cases if you turn in assignments or not, and thus if you don't pay attention you'll fail out.
I am working on my Associates and using an online college, and plan to do it again for my BS. It has been interesting, fun and at times over whelming just like any college. Just expect to force your self to work, your assignments will have "X Day Due" date and then it's up to you to get it done.
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Obviously there is a range in either case - there are good online programs and good traditional programs, and there are really bad online and bad traditional programs. You notice that I am comparing programs, not colleges. In general, I would say that most schools which offer nothing but online programs are not very good and are not respected by a fair number of employers. Most are for-profits which exist to make as much money as possible, not to provide the best possible education, as opposed to most traditional colleges, which are nonprofits.
When I compare programs, however, there are a lot of traditional schools which offer online programs now, and in some cases, these are put together as carefully as their traditional programs (in others, they are just trying to bring in extra revenues and do a sloppy job). If you have a choice, I would say that you are still better off going to a traditional program. Overall, they are better and are better respected. But if you don't have a choice because of an unpredictable work schedule or because you don't live near a college and can't move there, then choose an online program from a traditional college and make sure that you are getting all of the benefits that their on-campus students get.
One more thing - I've never met a student of traditional college age who could handle the self-direction necessary in online programs. They work best for students who are in their late 20s and above, who are able to force themself to stay on track rather than shifting over to Facebook in the middle of reading a paper. Young students often think that online learning will be passive, and they seem to resent that discussions are required in online classes, while older students appreciate them.
There is an easy answer to your question. No online colleges are good.
The majority of online colleges are For Profit corporations with no admissions standards. Employers do not respect their degrees, and their graduates who can find jobs make thousands a year less than those who go to real schools.
Your local public university is cheaper, more respected — and probably offers a number of classes online.
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I agree. I think that is changing though. Many schools are getting "Mac Labs" and with wireless access points you can use whatever. Many colleges use Blackboard as way to group classes online and distribute material. When I first attended community college some plugins for blackboard were only supported on IE and so it made having a Mac very difficult.