ome of the color problems happens in PC

PC screens sometimes experience discolorations. They are more common in CRT monitors than flat panel LCD displays, but both types of monitors suffer from their own special problems. The most common problems are magnetic fields, loose cords and damaged pixels for LCD flat panel displays.

1.Loose Monitor Cables

1. Sometimes the colors on a CRT screen will appear to be slightly off because the monitor's cable is loose. To fix this problem, you should check the cable. Make sure the cable is firmly attached to the back of the video card of the computer.

2.Degaussing

2. CRT monitors tend to be vulnerable to magnetic fields. Most CRT monitors allow the user to "degauss" the monitor to remove this sort of build-up. The fields build up over a long period and can affect the color on your monitor. This discoloration often shows up first on the edges of the screen. Using the degauss feature regularly on a CRT monitor will prevent this. The function essentially sends a burst of energy across a CRT monitor's screen to demagnetize the screen.

3.PC Speaker Magnetic Fields

3. New, more powerful speakers can add that extra effect to computer games or help you enjoy multimedia entertainment more. More powerful speakers often contain more powerful magnets. If the colors at the edges of the screen show up as a little bluer than usual, try moving the speakers away from the computer (see link in References). Be sure to use shielded speakers if you must have speakers close to the computer.

4.Over-Saturated Colors

4. If a red pixel appears pink, the monitor may have problems with over-saturated colors. Wide gamut monitors often have the colors appear as the wrong hue. The emerging technology makes this a hardware problem. Software tools allow the user to manage the colors on these displays better.
   
   Wide gamut monitors allow for richer color depth than standard LCD and CRT displays, by allowing a new RGB method developed by Adobe. Not all software supports this newer technology, and Windows XP has limited support for it. Sometimes the problems for Windows XP users with wide gamut monitors can be solved by upgrading to a later version.

5.Damaged Pixels

5. Burnt-out pixels only affect LCD monitors, and technically would not be considered a color problem. The pixel on the monitor no longer functions or does not function in the full range of colors. A few damaged pixels may not be a problem. It may become necessary for the user to replace the screen. Damaged pixels occur most commonly on laptop screens.

PC Bioshock Problems

2k Games' BioShock, an atmospheric and horrifying first-person shooter, launched to critical acclaim on Aug. 21st, 2007 and went on to become one of the year's most popular console and PC games. For the most part, BioShock was released bug free, from a software perspective. As a result, the majority of reported problems range from server communication restrictions to install limitations, all of which have been corrected through easy end-user solutions.

1.Cause of the Error(s)

1. According to the BioShock Support site, the cause of most BioShock errors is attributable to known end-user issues and their personal PC or network settings.

2.History of BioShock PC Error(s)

2. All PCs are not built to the same specifications; therefore, it is virtually impossible for a PC game to release bug free.As a result, 2K Games began immediate work on a support site addressing the most commonly reported out-of-the-box glitches. Fortunately, for the developers and support team, the majority of issues were all traced back to end-user issues and general fixes through end-user system settings.
   
   In addition, upon initial release, BioShock was limited to installation on two PCs. As a result, if a user tried to install it on a third PC, then an error message was received restricting the install and activation. This limitation created a problem for many people who purchased the game. As a result, 2K Games, through their association with SecurROM, eventually removed the install limitations.

3.Minimum System Requirements

3. BioShock requires a fairly advanced and powerful computing environment for the game to run without graphical glitches. Therefore, if you are experiencing any PC issues related to resolution, low frame rates, tearing or the game crashing, then it could be a result of the minimum requirements not being met. To verify your PC meets the minimum system requirements visit BioShock's online support site. See Resources.

4.Nonresponsive Server Issues

4. This known issue is the result of an end-user firewall or LAN setting that restricts network communication with the BioShock download and authentication servers. If you have a firewall installed, then the use of a proxy server may be necessary. If a proxy server is in use, the correct settings can be obtained from your Internet browser settings, under the "connection" tab.

5.Disc Authentication Errors

5. The known disc authentication issue is a case-by-case problem that results from time to time.- If this is received, then specific instructions for performing a system analysis is documented on the 2K Games website. See Resources for more information on how to zip the analysis report and send it to BioShock's support team for error correction details.

Pc micro phone problems

PC microphones allow us to record our voices and chat over long distances using programs such as Skype or the recently unveiled Google Voice. Most people will plug their microphones into their sound card or their USB port without any problems. A few complications may prevent this otherwise simple process from occurring.

1.Check the Obvious First

1. If a PC microphone does not work after the user plugs it into the sound card, he should check to make sure he has it plugged into the jack labeled "mic." The line-in jack will not work for a PC microphone. If the user cannot read the labels, he can simply switch the jack the cord is plugged into and see if it works. (This step does not work for USB microphones.)

2.Is the Microphone Volume Muted?

2. Windows, Linux and the Macintosh operating systems separate the volume controls into separate areas. Find the relevant panel and adjust the microphone volume. If there is a check mark in the muted box, click the check mark and the microphone should work.

3.Do You Have the Microphone Set to Playback and Record?

3. Make sure that you have set your operating system settings so that the microphone can play back and record. If you forget one or the other, the microphone will not work properly.

4.Sound Card Driver Problems

4. If you are using an outdated or incorrect driver for your sound card, it is possible (although unlikely) that the sound card will work and your microphone will not. Check the manufacturer's website to see if it released any driver updates for your sound card.

5.Defective Microphone

5. If you have ruled out all possible hardware and software issues that might cause your microphone not to work, it is possible the unit is broken or defective. A loose wire in the microphone might prevent the microphone from picking up sound and recording. If the microphone itself does not work, the user should buy a replacement.

Solutions to pc "clock problems"

The PC clock that appears in the system tray on most Windows task bars is a convenient feature. It shows time, and often syncs with additional software. The PC clock is easy to set, but a multitude of problems arise when it consistently reverts to an incorrect time. Fortunately, many of these problems are easy to fix.

1.Network

1. For computers on a local area network, the time displayed in the PC clock is often set by a central server, and it cannot be changed on any individual computer. Network time configuration may thus both create or resolve a PC clock discrepancy. If the network synchronization between a computer and a server fails, then a correct network time may not appear on a PC clock, preventing Windows from always having the correct time. Or, the synchronization may work fine, but the server's time setting is incorrect, causing the PC clock to be wrong as well.

2.Daylight Savings

2. Windows XP has a particularly well-known problem with incorrect PC time due to a bug in its daylight savings time settings. For part of the year, when daylight savings time is not in effect, the PC clock will not associate the correct time with the relevant time zone configured. Even if the PC clock is changed to display the correct time, it will not register this setting in other software. To fix this, Microsoft released a patch for Windows XP that adjusts the operating system's handling of daylight savings. The patch is a quick download and resolves many PC clock problems related to this.

3.Battery

3. When a computer is turned off or unplugged, it still retains the correct time setting. This is due to a battery which powers a small chip to maintain vital system information. A variety of battery types are used in PCs and most are easily replaced. In some cases, the battery is attached to a housing from which it cannot be separated, thus replacing the entire housing is necessary. Fortunately, most battery replacements, including housing when necessary, are quick and inexpensive.

4.Internet Sync

4. In some cases, a PC cannot maintain the correct time despite a working battery and fully functional operating system. The cause is often due to a problematic CMOS chip, which regulates PC time. This chip simply may not keep time well. In such cases, the PC can be synchronized with a time server, much like PCs on a network. To turn on Internet sync, double-click the clock and switch to the "Internet Time" tab. Enable the feature, and verify that a server is listed and selected.

5.Software

5. In rare cases, third-party software running on a Windows computer can interact with the PC clock and change its time (see the Resource section). If the problem is new, consider any applications that were recently installed and are known to always run in the background. System utilities and antivirus software are possible causes. If a program meets these criteria, disable it from running automatically, and monitor any changes in PC clock performance to verify this cause.