You may have reached a stage in your life when you are able to consider investment in property. This can be because you want to secure your future, see you through your retirement years, or find that you have the capital to invest in such a project. There are certain risks you are taking when investing large sums of money, so, it is important that you make the right choices and decisions before investing in property. Consider getting professional property investment advice from property experts. There are property experts who specialize in property developments which can often lead to profitable returns on your investment.
When you decide to buy into a property development project there is a certain amount of research and investigation which needs to be done before hand to ensure you get good investment and returns on the property. So, using a good investment property agent and getting knowledgeable, experienced investment property advice is important. An experienced investment property agent will be aware of the client’s needs and requirements, specifically that the client needs to make a profit when buying the investment property, not when selling it.
So, if you want to get a good investment property, find an experienced land investment agent to find the right deal for you. Using an experienced and successful investment property agent will ensure that your ultimate goals are achieved and all your investment objectives are met. Getting a professional investment property agent will ensure that if there is a good deal to be had- where your investment desires can be achieved.
If you are new to properties as an investment opportunity, choose an investment property professional to ensure your decisions are the right ones, get professional advice and benefit from the agent’s experience and knowledge of the intricate business of property investment. Your chosen property investment agent will have developed strong relationships in their industry with property developers; they are also experienced in recognizing a good investment opportunity, so you will benefit from their personal experience and industry knowledge.
So, make a good investment choice and don’t miss out on good investment opportunities which present themselves through an experienced property agent. Let property be your money-making tool by getting expert advice and services from leading investment property experts. Let your investment goals and objects be achieved by using a professional, experienced investment property agent.
Phil Smulian is a reviewer for specialists in real estate investment opportunity, who will help you with real estate investment property, Cape Town Investment Properties.
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วันเสาร์ที่ 29 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
วันพุธที่ 26 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Picking Up The Pieces (of Gold)
There was hardly enough time to grab hold and hang on to the top of the cliff before falling into the ravine. Gold prices had been rising persistently since September 2007. The commentators and advisers were nearly unanimous in their opinions that Gold was headed higher still, because the "fundamentals" required it. Interested investors were 95% (or more) bullish, which meant that almost everyone who favored Gold was already invested in Gold, leaving themselves vulnerable to a slashing decline if even one sell order finally tipped the balance. As is the case with many commentators, advisers, and economists, they were projecting past price events linearly into the future; but the markets don't work that way. The markets move in patterns; the patterns repeat; and they can be predicted, although not necessarily with respect to timing.
On March 5, 2008, a warning signal appeared, in the form of a Japanese Candlesticks "Last Bullish Engulfing" white bar on the Daily chart. In spite of its name, this pattern is bearish, in that it indicates a "last gasp" of a frenzied bull run and the possibility of a dramatic reversal. On March 13, prices gapped higher, thereby amending our view of the "Last Bullish Engulfing" pattern so that we now recognized it as a "Belt Hold," which had the capacity to lead prices higher still, into more rarefied air. On March 17, prices opened higher but closed down, for an overall "down day." On the next day, March 18, prices displayed a "Harami" pattern, which indicates indecision on the part of investors. We were alert to the possibility of a reversal, since our other Indicators were at or near the tops of their ranges, thereby giving off clear warning signals of a change of trend. Pressure was building.
On March 19, the floodgates opened. Prices gapped far down on opening and fell dramatically during the day. At the end, Gold had lost $59 per ounce in one day.
On March 20, prices again gapped down on opening, and closed with a loss of $25 per ounce on the day, which meant that the price of Gold had fallen 84 dollars per ounce - a decline of 19.5% in two days! One wonders how long it will take to "make it all back."
So much for Gold being a "hedge against inflation." Any investment which loses 19.5% of its value in two days is no hedge at all. What happened? Did Gold really lose that much value in two days? The short answer is No; Gold stayed stable. It was the Dollar which gained that much in value against Gold in two days.
Those who were able to read the Candlestick patterns and the warnings of other Indicators in time were able to protect themselves; and no doubt a pretty fair number of investors profited handsomely on the fast movement.
Perhaps there are some lessons that we could take from these events in Gold: One, trends do not persist forever; Two, it is a mistake to project past price action linearly into the future; Three, reversals of trend can be predicted by use of Japanese Candlesticks charting in combination with standard "Western" Indicators; Four, when "conventional wisdom" balloons to the point at which 95% of investors are of the same opinion, the "conventional wisdom" is very likely to be wrong; Five, try to catch a major trend reversal at the point of conception; Six, always use protective stops; Seven, don't bet the farm on any one single trade.
William Kurtz March 21, 2008 http://www.candlewave.com
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On March 5, 2008, a warning signal appeared, in the form of a Japanese Candlesticks "Last Bullish Engulfing" white bar on the Daily chart. In spite of its name, this pattern is bearish, in that it indicates a "last gasp" of a frenzied bull run and the possibility of a dramatic reversal. On March 13, prices gapped higher, thereby amending our view of the "Last Bullish Engulfing" pattern so that we now recognized it as a "Belt Hold," which had the capacity to lead prices higher still, into more rarefied air. On March 17, prices opened higher but closed down, for an overall "down day." On the next day, March 18, prices displayed a "Harami" pattern, which indicates indecision on the part of investors. We were alert to the possibility of a reversal, since our other Indicators were at or near the tops of their ranges, thereby giving off clear warning signals of a change of trend. Pressure was building.
On March 19, the floodgates opened. Prices gapped far down on opening and fell dramatically during the day. At the end, Gold had lost $59 per ounce in one day.
On March 20, prices again gapped down on opening, and closed with a loss of $25 per ounce on the day, which meant that the price of Gold had fallen 84 dollars per ounce - a decline of 19.5% in two days! One wonders how long it will take to "make it all back."
So much for Gold being a "hedge against inflation." Any investment which loses 19.5% of its value in two days is no hedge at all. What happened? Did Gold really lose that much value in two days? The short answer is No; Gold stayed stable. It was the Dollar which gained that much in value against Gold in two days.
Those who were able to read the Candlestick patterns and the warnings of other Indicators in time were able to protect themselves; and no doubt a pretty fair number of investors profited handsomely on the fast movement.
Perhaps there are some lessons that we could take from these events in Gold: One, trends do not persist forever; Two, it is a mistake to project past price action linearly into the future; Three, reversals of trend can be predicted by use of Japanese Candlesticks charting in combination with standard "Western" Indicators; Four, when "conventional wisdom" balloons to the point at which 95% of investors are of the same opinion, the "conventional wisdom" is very likely to be wrong; Five, try to catch a major trend reversal at the point of conception; Six, always use protective stops; Seven, don't bet the farm on any one single trade.
William Kurtz March 21, 2008 http://www.candlewave.com
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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 6 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Tips On How To Start An Investment Club
Investment club is formed by a group of people who pool their money for joint investments. If you are a new to investing in stock market and have limited funds, starting an investment club is a great way to learn from other investors and get hands on experience in investing.
Here are some tips to starting an investment club.
1. Make sure all members understand the risks of investing. Many people who invest think they are going to be very successful, and are not prepared to lose all of their money. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees when it comes to the stock market. No one should invest money they are not willing to lose.
2. Find the right people who share the same investment objectives and goals. It is easier to get along with right minded people and learn from each other.
3. Make sure all club members agree to the partnership agreement and any other rules.
4. Join the National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) that provides support, information and tools on starting an investment club and investing, and publishes a monthly investor-learning magazine.
5. All members must agree to make a monthly contribution. The typical range of contribution is $20 to $100 a month. Members who contribute more than the required contribution are allowed greater share of profits.
6. Decide on how to meet and the frequency of meetings. For the initial setting up of the club, it may be best for everyone to meet in person. If all meetings are held online, it may be good to meet in person once or twice a year for social interaction. To keep up to date, it is recommended to meet 1-2 times a month.
7. Start with a small number of people. It is easier to come to an agreement when there are fewer members. When the club is established and all formal procedures are in place, new members can be invited to join.
8. Education is the main goal of an investment club. An investment club made up of educated investors will be more successful and cohesive than an investment club which is solely focused on making a profit.
9. Every investment club must have a well-defined investment style or investment philosophy. There must be clear selection criteria such as what type of stocks to invest, the acceptable risk tolerance level and rate of return. All club members should be aware of and agree to the investment style of the club.
Starting and running an investment club is an invaluable learning experience, where you can leverage on the expertise and knowledge of other investors. Investment clubs facilitate the exchange of ideas and collective decisions that are likely to produce sustainable returns.
If you are new to stock market investing and have little funds to invest, why not start an investment club? More revealing facts and resources on how to start an investment club are available at http://www.aboutinvestmentclub.com
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Here are some tips to starting an investment club.
1. Make sure all members understand the risks of investing. Many people who invest think they are going to be very successful, and are not prepared to lose all of their money. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees when it comes to the stock market. No one should invest money they are not willing to lose.
2. Find the right people who share the same investment objectives and goals. It is easier to get along with right minded people and learn from each other.
3. Make sure all club members agree to the partnership agreement and any other rules.
4. Join the National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) that provides support, information and tools on starting an investment club and investing, and publishes a monthly investor-learning magazine.
5. All members must agree to make a monthly contribution. The typical range of contribution is $20 to $100 a month. Members who contribute more than the required contribution are allowed greater share of profits.
6. Decide on how to meet and the frequency of meetings. For the initial setting up of the club, it may be best for everyone to meet in person. If all meetings are held online, it may be good to meet in person once or twice a year for social interaction. To keep up to date, it is recommended to meet 1-2 times a month.
7. Start with a small number of people. It is easier to come to an agreement when there are fewer members. When the club is established and all formal procedures are in place, new members can be invited to join.
8. Education is the main goal of an investment club. An investment club made up of educated investors will be more successful and cohesive than an investment club which is solely focused on making a profit.
9. Every investment club must have a well-defined investment style or investment philosophy. There must be clear selection criteria such as what type of stocks to invest, the acceptable risk tolerance level and rate of return. All club members should be aware of and agree to the investment style of the club.
Starting and running an investment club is an invaluable learning experience, where you can leverage on the expertise and knowledge of other investors. Investment clubs facilitate the exchange of ideas and collective decisions that are likely to produce sustainable returns.
If you are new to stock market investing and have little funds to invest, why not start an investment club? More revealing facts and resources on how to start an investment club are available at http://www.aboutinvestmentclub.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alvin_Toh
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 2 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Simulated Forex Trading - What Simulated Forex Trading Is & Why You Need It
Simulated Forex trading is the best opportunity that beginner Forex traders have to practice their Forex skills. This article will go into detail discussing what simulated Forex trading is and why beginners must try simulated Forex trading before they risk their own money. Keep reading to get access to a $100,000.00 simulated Forex trading account of your own!
Simulated Forex trading is practicing Forex trading without risking any of your own money. This is an ideal way for beginner Forex traders to perfect their Forex knowledge before taking the next step of trading on Forex with their own money.
Simulated Forex trading allows the trader to make trades just like you would in a real Forex market with your own money.
With simulated forex trading the beginner Forex trader gets the full functionality of an online Forex broker at zero risk to the Forex trader.
Simulated Forex trading involves the same real charts and live price data as would occur if trading live. Simulated Forex trading will give beginner Forex traders, or traders needing to improve their self-confidence, the same fundamental Forex experience as if you were in the live "real" Forex market by allowing the Forex trader to gat the same live Forex streaming data used by successful, professional Forex traders.
Simulated Forex trading allows the Forex trader to keep their emotions at bay. While you won't feel your pulse racing as it would if you were risking tens of thousands of dollars, it gives Forex traders a fantastic starting ground to practice their Forex fundamentals before taking it into the real world and putting their hard-earned money at risk.
Simulated Forex trading allows beginner Forex traders to learn the fundamentals of Forex money management and to perfect their Forex technical analysis skills, which are one of the most critical fundamentals of every Forex trader.
I would strongly discourage any beginner Forex trader starting out with their own money. To do so is virtual financial suicide. I suggest you start simulated Forex trading immediately. Make sure that the simulated Forex trading account has access to a reasonable amount of money to play trade with. At least $75,000 is the ideal. Keep reading to get access to a $100,000.00 simulated Forex trading account.
Copyright 2007. Are you ready to get the best education in Forex trading? “Fast Education For Fast Forex Profits” is what this best Forex trading system course is all about. Learn how to start making money trading the Forex market within 30 days. Study, practice, trade – get a 30 day FREE trial to practice Forex trading with your own $100,000.00 Forex account so you never have to risk any of your own money! Start your beginner education in Forex trading at http://www.Best-Forex-Trading-System-Course.com
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Simulated Forex trading is practicing Forex trading without risking any of your own money. This is an ideal way for beginner Forex traders to perfect their Forex knowledge before taking the next step of trading on Forex with their own money.
Simulated Forex trading allows the trader to make trades just like you would in a real Forex market with your own money.
With simulated forex trading the beginner Forex trader gets the full functionality of an online Forex broker at zero risk to the Forex trader.
Simulated Forex trading involves the same real charts and live price data as would occur if trading live. Simulated Forex trading will give beginner Forex traders, or traders needing to improve their self-confidence, the same fundamental Forex experience as if you were in the live "real" Forex market by allowing the Forex trader to gat the same live Forex streaming data used by successful, professional Forex traders.
Simulated Forex trading allows the Forex trader to keep their emotions at bay. While you won't feel your pulse racing as it would if you were risking tens of thousands of dollars, it gives Forex traders a fantastic starting ground to practice their Forex fundamentals before taking it into the real world and putting their hard-earned money at risk.
Simulated Forex trading allows beginner Forex traders to learn the fundamentals of Forex money management and to perfect their Forex technical analysis skills, which are one of the most critical fundamentals of every Forex trader.
I would strongly discourage any beginner Forex trader starting out with their own money. To do so is virtual financial suicide. I suggest you start simulated Forex trading immediately. Make sure that the simulated Forex trading account has access to a reasonable amount of money to play trade with. At least $75,000 is the ideal. Keep reading to get access to a $100,000.00 simulated Forex trading account.
Copyright 2007. Are you ready to get the best education in Forex trading? “Fast Education For Fast Forex Profits” is what this best Forex trading system course is all about. Learn how to start making money trading the Forex market within 30 days. Study, practice, trade – get a 30 day FREE trial to practice Forex trading with your own $100,000.00 Forex account so you never have to risk any of your own money! Start your beginner education in Forex trading at http://www.Best-Forex-Trading-System-Course.com
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Investment Management Advisors
Investment management refers to the process of managing money being used for investments. Investment profiles are managed through sound decisions about security purchases and sales. Investment management advisors provide investment management services including money management, investment projections, investment counseling, and investment management planning. Investment management advisors may work as individual entities or may be a part of investment management firms. Those who work for reputable investment management firms are preferred over solo agents because of their credibility and reputation. These agents are usually college degree holders who have gained bachelor degrees in business and also have relevant investment management experience tucked in their belts.
There are two types of investment management advisors, those who offer direct financial advice to individuals or businesses and those who offer asset management for corporate clients. The services offered by investment management advisors are not given for free. The usual rate charged by these advisors varies depending on the project, the monetary investment involved, or the current standing of whom they advise. They also charge higher fees to corporate accounts than they do to individuals because of the sheer complexity of the tasks when catering to larger companies. Their fees may be calculated percentages of the assets gained, annual fees, or even hourly rates.
Investment management advisors are monitored by government run agencies and private investment management associations to ensure the quality of their services. The certifications issued by government agencies and private associations protect investment management advisors and their clients alike. They are subject to laws and regulations governing money management and must meet strict requirements prior to certification and registry as qualified investment management advisors. They work assuring client confidentiality and provide complete disclosure of all investment deals. Most, if not all investment management advisors are also licensed stockbrokers to enable them to carry out investor authorized sales and purchasers.
Investment Management provides detailed information on Investment Management, Investment Management Firms, Investment Portfolio Management, Investment Management Training and more. Investment Management is affiliated with Investment Management Advice.
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There are two types of investment management advisors, those who offer direct financial advice to individuals or businesses and those who offer asset management for corporate clients. The services offered by investment management advisors are not given for free. The usual rate charged by these advisors varies depending on the project, the monetary investment involved, or the current standing of whom they advise. They also charge higher fees to corporate accounts than they do to individuals because of the sheer complexity of the tasks when catering to larger companies. Their fees may be calculated percentages of the assets gained, annual fees, or even hourly rates.
Investment management advisors are monitored by government run agencies and private investment management associations to ensure the quality of their services. The certifications issued by government agencies and private associations protect investment management advisors and their clients alike. They are subject to laws and regulations governing money management and must meet strict requirements prior to certification and registry as qualified investment management advisors. They work assuring client confidentiality and provide complete disclosure of all investment deals. Most, if not all investment management advisors are also licensed stockbrokers to enable them to carry out investor authorized sales and purchasers.
Investment Management provides detailed information on Investment Management, Investment Management Firms, Investment Portfolio Management, Investment Management Training and more. Investment Management is affiliated with Investment Management Advice.
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How to Pick Good Real Estate Land Investment if You're Not Rich
1. First of all, you need to get good sound advice from real estate (land) investment practitioners on where (which country?) and when to invest.
2. Understand the risks involved in the real estate (land) investment.
3. Next, look around for a reputed and good real estate (land) operator and manager to manage your real estate (land) investment.
4. Do the operator and manager of the real estate (land) investment have a solid and consistent track record of yielding good returns for investors?
5. Are their investment returns audited by a third party reputed auditor company?
6. Inquire about the Returns of Investment (ROI) and the length of the investment.
7. By applying the Rule of 72 invented by Albert Einstein to determine if the compounded returns per annum for the length of the investment is reasonable
8. Examine the current projects available and ask their sales staff how long before the projects are all filled by investors.
9. Be aware of the amount of tax needed to be filed for the returns to determine your net profit.
10. Does this investment offer you any protection like for example land title insurance or capital protection?
11. Overall, does this investment meet your mid to long term financial objective?
2. Understand the risks involved in the real estate (land) investment.
3. Next, look around for a reputed and good real estate (land) operator and manager to manage your real estate (land) investment.
4. Do the operator and manager of the real estate (land) investment have a solid and consistent track record of yielding good returns for investors?
5. Are their investment returns audited by a third party reputed auditor company?
6. Inquire about the Returns of Investment (ROI) and the length of the investment.
7. By applying the Rule of 72 invented by Albert Einstein to determine if the compounded returns per annum for the length of the investment is reasonable
8. Examine the current projects available and ask their sales staff how long before the projects are all filled by investors.
9. Be aware of the amount of tax needed to be filed for the returns to determine your net profit.
10. Does this investment offer you any protection like for example land title insurance or capital protection?
11. Overall, does this investment meet your mid to long term financial objective?
You need the proper keyword research tools to work effectively online
There are many different types of keyword research tools out on the market these days. Some are free, and of course, some are not.
When we are talking about keyword research tools or software, you really need to take this part of your marketing seriously. For if it wasn't for good keyword research, most people wouldn't have much success at all. This is the reason that it is so vitally important to have good tools to work with.
There are some online services that have been around a while. Some of these sites and tools are still regarded for their high quality, and rightly so. WordTracker, is among one of the first and still remains to be one of the most effective sites around. It's been proven time and again, it is simply a great tool, that provides quality results.
SEO Book has been largely popular in the past couple of years as well. I've often used SEO Book's Keyword Research tool in many cases, and did cross references between a couple of the other alternatives around. It does provide great results as well. While I don't think it may be quite as accurate as Word Tracker, it is still a good tool to be utilizing in much of your research.
Overture's keyword suggestion tool is free and much quicker to use than Wordtracker. It works more like the Wordtracker but it will not tell you how many sites are competing for a certain keyword phrase. For example if you type 'golf clubs', the Overture search suggestion tool will tell you that during the last month the words 'golf clubs' was searched, say for example 340000 times at Overture.Com. Similarly 'golf balls' was searched 310987 times. Also, given one word it will tell you all relevant combinations of that word, which are based on actual searches done by people. If the word you keyed in is not a common highly searched term then you might not get any results. It means that hardly anybody has searched for that term in the last month.
There is a bit of a newer keyword research tool out there these days that can be obtained for free as well. The Groovytastic Keyword Dominator is such a tool, and it actually takes all of it's results from Word Tracker itself. So this is really good in terms of having a great source for it's information that it brings back. It returns all of the keyword results from Google, Yahoo, and MSN. Some people regard these three search engines as The Big Three, meaning that these are the search engines to be really concerned about.
There is a drawback of The Groovytastic Keyword Dominator though, and that is, the keyword research software only returns results for the top 100 related results. It won't dig down any further than one hundred deep in finding related keywords or keyword phrases. This really only means, that in some cases you may not find that real low hanging fruit, or combinations of long tail search terms.
The Groovytastic Keyword Dominator is still a very good and useful tool though. It performs good and accurate keyword research fast, and does give you the results that in many case will be enough that all important start on building and creating your site around your chosen set of keywords and keyword related phrases.
When we are talking about keyword research tools or software, you really need to take this part of your marketing seriously. For if it wasn't for good keyword research, most people wouldn't have much success at all. This is the reason that it is so vitally important to have good tools to work with.
There are some online services that have been around a while. Some of these sites and tools are still regarded for their high quality, and rightly so. WordTracker, is among one of the first and still remains to be one of the most effective sites around. It's been proven time and again, it is simply a great tool, that provides quality results.
SEO Book has been largely popular in the past couple of years as well. I've often used SEO Book's Keyword Research tool in many cases, and did cross references between a couple of the other alternatives around. It does provide great results as well. While I don't think it may be quite as accurate as Word Tracker, it is still a good tool to be utilizing in much of your research.
Overture's keyword suggestion tool is free and much quicker to use than Wordtracker. It works more like the Wordtracker but it will not tell you how many sites are competing for a certain keyword phrase. For example if you type 'golf clubs', the Overture search suggestion tool will tell you that during the last month the words 'golf clubs' was searched, say for example 340000 times at Overture.Com. Similarly 'golf balls' was searched 310987 times. Also, given one word it will tell you all relevant combinations of that word, which are based on actual searches done by people. If the word you keyed in is not a common highly searched term then you might not get any results. It means that hardly anybody has searched for that term in the last month.
There is a bit of a newer keyword research tool out there these days that can be obtained for free as well. The Groovytastic Keyword Dominator is such a tool, and it actually takes all of it's results from Word Tracker itself. So this is really good in terms of having a great source for it's information that it brings back. It returns all of the keyword results from Google, Yahoo, and MSN. Some people regard these three search engines as The Big Three, meaning that these are the search engines to be really concerned about.
There is a drawback of The Groovytastic Keyword Dominator though, and that is, the keyword research software only returns results for the top 100 related results. It won't dig down any further than one hundred deep in finding related keywords or keyword phrases. This really only means, that in some cases you may not find that real low hanging fruit, or combinations of long tail search terms.
The Groovytastic Keyword Dominator is still a very good and useful tool though. It performs good and accurate keyword research fast, and does give you the results that in many case will be enough that all important start on building and creating your site around your chosen set of keywords and keyword related phrases.
How to Clean your Monitor
Even if you never touch the screen of your monitor, it somehow has a tendency to collect dirt, dust, and fingerprints. Here are instructions on how to clean it.
When cleaning any computer componet (this includes the monitor) the standard advice is do not spray any liquid on the component and do not use so much liquid on the cloth that it runs off the cloth. Instead dampen a cloth with the liquid and then wipe the component with the damp cloth. The reason for this is that the liquid could seep inside of the case through cracks or vents and short out or ruin the electrical circuitry. As added protection against this happening, you should unplug the component before cleaning and not plug it in until any liquid that may seep inside has a chance to dry (like overnight).
If you clean the screen when it is off, you will be able to see the dirt and smudges better.
Before cleaning, you need to figure out what type of screen you have. Either the screen has a hard glass surface or it is soft. If the screen surface is soft to the touch or if it changes color when you touch it, it is soft. Otherwise, it is hard. CRT monitors (which are the old type of monitor and TV that is not flat), most touch screens, and most tablet screens are hard, while most LCD or flat panel display screens are soft.
There are some special don'ts for cleaning a soft screen. Don't use a paper towel or any cloth that could scratch the screen. Don't use ordinary glass cleaner (ammonia based liquids, like Windex). And don't press hard on the screen. Pressing hard anywhere on the screen could damage it (I know because my laptop screen has a pernament light spot on it because of this).
First try cleaning the soft screen with a dry, soft cotton cloth. If that does not clean it good enough, put water or rubbing alcohol on the cloth. Only dampen the cloth. Do not get it so wet that the liquid runs down the screen.
With a hard screen made of glass (as on a CRT monitor) you can use ordinary glass cleaner, but if the screen has anti-glare protection or some other special surface the ammonia in the cleaner could ruin it, so it is best just to steer clear of those types of cleaners. Water or alcohol should work fine. Hard screens do not require a light touch as the soft screens do.
Once the screen is clean, turn your attention to the rest of the monitor. Wipe off the back, top, and sides or better yet, vacuum it off being sure to suck out any dust that has accumulated in the vents. Be careful not to let any cleaning solution run or drip through the vents. While we are talking about the vents, never let books or papers stacked on the monitor obstruct the vents. The vents are there for a reason. Obstructed vents can cause the monitor to overheat or even catch on fire.
Even though the inside of a conventional monitor (CRT) can get quite dusty, it is not recommended to clean the inside unless you are an experienced technician because the picture tube contains high voltage even after the power has been shut off.
A dusty, smudgy monitor may not harbor dangerous bacteria which could make you sick or even kill you, but still, don't you think it is important to be able to see the screen? So, come on, get up off your chair, find a soft cloth and water, and clean your monitor now.
When cleaning any computer componet (this includes the monitor) the standard advice is do not spray any liquid on the component and do not use so much liquid on the cloth that it runs off the cloth. Instead dampen a cloth with the liquid and then wipe the component with the damp cloth. The reason for this is that the liquid could seep inside of the case through cracks or vents and short out or ruin the electrical circuitry. As added protection against this happening, you should unplug the component before cleaning and not plug it in until any liquid that may seep inside has a chance to dry (like overnight).
If you clean the screen when it is off, you will be able to see the dirt and smudges better.
Before cleaning, you need to figure out what type of screen you have. Either the screen has a hard glass surface or it is soft. If the screen surface is soft to the touch or if it changes color when you touch it, it is soft. Otherwise, it is hard. CRT monitors (which are the old type of monitor and TV that is not flat), most touch screens, and most tablet screens are hard, while most LCD or flat panel display screens are soft.
There are some special don'ts for cleaning a soft screen. Don't use a paper towel or any cloth that could scratch the screen. Don't use ordinary glass cleaner (ammonia based liquids, like Windex). And don't press hard on the screen. Pressing hard anywhere on the screen could damage it (I know because my laptop screen has a pernament light spot on it because of this).
First try cleaning the soft screen with a dry, soft cotton cloth. If that does not clean it good enough, put water or rubbing alcohol on the cloth. Only dampen the cloth. Do not get it so wet that the liquid runs down the screen.
With a hard screen made of glass (as on a CRT monitor) you can use ordinary glass cleaner, but if the screen has anti-glare protection or some other special surface the ammonia in the cleaner could ruin it, so it is best just to steer clear of those types of cleaners. Water or alcohol should work fine. Hard screens do not require a light touch as the soft screens do.
Once the screen is clean, turn your attention to the rest of the monitor. Wipe off the back, top, and sides or better yet, vacuum it off being sure to suck out any dust that has accumulated in the vents. Be careful not to let any cleaning solution run or drip through the vents. While we are talking about the vents, never let books or papers stacked on the monitor obstruct the vents. The vents are there for a reason. Obstructed vents can cause the monitor to overheat or even catch on fire.
Even though the inside of a conventional monitor (CRT) can get quite dusty, it is not recommended to clean the inside unless you are an experienced technician because the picture tube contains high voltage even after the power has been shut off.
A dusty, smudgy monitor may not harbor dangerous bacteria which could make you sick or even kill you, but still, don't you think it is important to be able to see the screen? So, come on, get up off your chair, find a soft cloth and water, and clean your monitor now.
AIT Technologies - the future of web development!
Humans are without doubt the most evolved beings that have ever walked the Earth. Our undisputed intelligence has made us develop and invent useful things, starting with electricity and later on computers. Today, we have clearly demonstrated our abilities and we have come to depend on machines to get our work done.
The Internet is the perfect technology and we have more than one use for it; our computers are essential tools for every day business activities and we do need the help of those specialized in technical solutions. After all, we are all intelligent in the field we work in.
Somewhere in Florida, a team formed by certified Microsoft professionals have come together to form AIT Technologies, a company specialized in providing technical solutions for the modern business world (the very best in the field of Palm Beach IT). Comprised of engineers, solution developers, graphic designers and database experts, the team from AIT Technologies knows how to protect ones business while providing the much needed computer support. They are experts when it comes to network setup, ensuring that your business is connected to the entire world and that no problems appear. As for computer repair, there are no better professionals (not only Microsoft certified, but Palm Beach Cisco as well) you could resort to.
Many companies confront every day with computer problems and they are always on the lookout for professionals ready to offer technical solutions. They want someone that is experienced in the field of office support, knowing how to deal with custom software and also the basics of database development. They need certified Microsoft professionals who have handled problems related to both the hardware and software of the computers, who can solve the problems as quickly as possible and make sure that they won't repeat too soon. These guys are also ready to enter the universe of website design, making an incredible website for you and making sure that you promote your business the right way, thus attracting traffic towards your site.
If you are considering hiring a specialist in technology solutions, be sure to consider AIT Technologies among your top choices. The years of experience accumulated will definitely pay off and you will see the expected results in no time. They can help you with Internet filters and offer innovative technical solutions, especially optimized for your business. They can handle both onsite and offsite backup, protecting your business against data loss and ensuring your company a high degree of security. If you just need a clear analysis of where your business stands right now and what they can do for you, then rest assured. They can show you what steps need to be taken and where there is room for improvement, putting all the team of experienced engineers and certified Microsoft professionals to work for you.
The IT market is pretty crowded right now and it can be quite hard to find someone who is truly a professional to provide you with technical solutions (Palm Beach technology specialists are top of the line!). You have AIT Technologies as a clear example that there are many companies ready to take the concept of web development to a whole new level. The one thing that you have to do is give it a try and see what these experts can do for your business. You will definitely be satisfied with the end results, that I can vouch for!
The Internet is the perfect technology and we have more than one use for it; our computers are essential tools for every day business activities and we do need the help of those specialized in technical solutions. After all, we are all intelligent in the field we work in.
Somewhere in Florida, a team formed by certified Microsoft professionals have come together to form AIT Technologies, a company specialized in providing technical solutions for the modern business world (the very best in the field of Palm Beach IT). Comprised of engineers, solution developers, graphic designers and database experts, the team from AIT Technologies knows how to protect ones business while providing the much needed computer support. They are experts when it comes to network setup, ensuring that your business is connected to the entire world and that no problems appear. As for computer repair, there are no better professionals (not only Microsoft certified, but Palm Beach Cisco as well) you could resort to.
Many companies confront every day with computer problems and they are always on the lookout for professionals ready to offer technical solutions. They want someone that is experienced in the field of office support, knowing how to deal with custom software and also the basics of database development. They need certified Microsoft professionals who have handled problems related to both the hardware and software of the computers, who can solve the problems as quickly as possible and make sure that they won't repeat too soon. These guys are also ready to enter the universe of website design, making an incredible website for you and making sure that you promote your business the right way, thus attracting traffic towards your site.
If you are considering hiring a specialist in technology solutions, be sure to consider AIT Technologies among your top choices. The years of experience accumulated will definitely pay off and you will see the expected results in no time. They can help you with Internet filters and offer innovative technical solutions, especially optimized for your business. They can handle both onsite and offsite backup, protecting your business against data loss and ensuring your company a high degree of security. If you just need a clear analysis of where your business stands right now and what they can do for you, then rest assured. They can show you what steps need to be taken and where there is room for improvement, putting all the team of experienced engineers and certified Microsoft professionals to work for you.
The IT market is pretty crowded right now and it can be quite hard to find someone who is truly a professional to provide you with technical solutions (Palm Beach technology specialists are top of the line!). You have AIT Technologies as a clear example that there are many companies ready to take the concept of web development to a whole new level. The one thing that you have to do is give it a try and see what these experts can do for your business. You will definitely be satisfied with the end results, that I can vouch for!
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