Our previous articles addressed two vital parts of building your own PC. In this final article of the series, we will take a look into the actual process of putting the PC together. We will review the principles of safety, protecting your investment (parts), remaining patient, and placing the hardware together one piece at a time. At this point of the series, you’re probably anxious in finishing the project to get back to gaming or creating videos for your family. Consider the importance of taking your time to make sure everything is right. If you rush this aspect, all of your hard work can go up in smoke.

Safety Facts - ESD

Have you ever felt a small shock from the static sent from one person through your system? Imagine this happening to your motherboard, hard drive, or RAM before installation. It can cause the equipment to lose its initial charge by Electrical Static Discharge. Electrical Static Discharge (ESD) is a deadly shock that can occur from working on PC equipment without purchasing an anti-static set which include an anti-static wrist wrap, bags, and surfaces. These are available online and in electronic retail stores; purchase one before you begin putting your PC parts together so you can protect your investments.
 
Protect Your Investment

Please keep your kids away from your work area. In fact, place the PC parts in the appropriate anti-static bags to prevent ESD transfers between your office and the parts. If you find that certain parts need cleaning, purchase a blower to remove the debris from the surface of the equipment. Do not touch anything open such as RAM, hard drives, and motherboards because it can cause an issue with the makeup of the device. The majority of the protection is basic maintenance tips to ensure the safe transport of all of your PC parts without damage.

Remain Patient

Are you ready to get to work? The excitement circulating this project probably has created goose bumps up your arm. Do not rush through the installation process involving the parts of your PC. Be careful not to push too hard, brush too hard, or leave equipment without anti-static protection. Anything can happen in a split second that can damage your investment completely. The majority of today’s first-time builders make minor mistakes, but you can overcome this issue by taking your time to build the PC the right way.

One Piece at a Time

It takes patience to put a PC together one piece at a time. The motherboard is the most important aspect of the PC because it functions as the mainframe. If you understand the basics of the motherboard, you can build a great PC in as little as a week (with all of the parts available).

Remember, the case is a primary concern in building a functional PC. Your case is the definition of the kind of PC you can build because it’s the mainframe of the whole process. The processor, RAM, hard drive, floppy disk (if applicable), sound card, and video graphic card falls in line with the main pieces of the PC. You will feel, notice, and appreciate a sense of achievement once you start building the PC from the inside out.

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This is my updated list of tops apps for Iphone v 3.0

Ultrasn0w - This app will provide software unlock for your Iphone 3G. version 3.0 This is required in order for the Iphone to operate on one of the Israeli Carriers. The unlock currently works on firmware version 3.0. Be sure not to upgrade your firmware if you want the unlock to work on your phone. To download the file, add repo666.ultrasn0w.com to your cydia sources.

Waze -Waze is a social mobile application that enables drivers to build and use real-time road intelligence on what's ahead, what to avoid and the quickest routes at any given moment. The service includes constantly updated road maps, and delivers traffic and accident alerts and data on the fastest route to wherever you're going. To install, add cydia.waze.co.il to the sources on cydia or ICE.

Skype- the Skype client is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family around the world. Skype offers unlimited country and world plans. Skype can be downloaded from the App Store.

Fring: This application integrates your SKYPE account along  Instant Messaging and Social Networking sites including Facebook and Twitter. Fring can be downloaded for free at the App Store.

Tricker ThreeG- This application will allow you to use Skype, Fring and Slingbox over your 3G connection on your Iphone. You will no longer be confined to using Wi-Fi for these apps. You can find this app on Cydia.

Backgrounder- Allows you to keep an Iphone application running after you exit the application. This app is really helpful for keeping Skype running for inbound calls. This app can be downloaded from Cydia.

HebDict- This Hebrew/English dictionary is an add-on to "wedict" which can be found on the App Store. HebDict can be downloaded using Cydia.

IsraelMoney- This app can be downloaded for free at the appstore. It will provide current exchange rates of the Shekel to foreign currencies.

PocketLuach- This app is available for purchase through the appstore. It provides a Hebrew Calendar along with zmanim, sefirah counts and a siddur.

Cycorder - While not specific to Israel users, Cycorder brings video camera capability to your Iphone for those not on 3GS. Cycorder can be found in Cydia.

What are your favorite Iphone Apps? Feel free to comment on this blog

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