Written by: impression on March 12, 2011. What is a motherboard. It is pretty simple once you get the basic concept. We are more then happy to give you this basic knowledge. Motherboards hold the majority of the electronics in your PC.  Including the CPU and BIOS chips, memory boards and any other circuit boards [...]

Written by: impression on March 12, 2011.  Have you ever been confused what all these terms mean and what they go to? No worries we can help with that.   1)  The speed of the CPU is measured in Hertz.  The older systems were going in the 200 -> 800 Khz, and we thought that [...]

Written by: impression on March 2, 2011.    So you may have came in and we mentioned An OS or you may have asked a friend and they say you might have a bad OS. What is an OS? How does it help you? Let us help you out with those questions. The Operating System [...]

Written by: impression on February 26, 2011.   Have you ever been caught up with all the computer lingo. Well you have nothing to worry about now. We have broken down all of these terms to try to help you out. ACRONYMS AC = alternating current – house type electricity (~110 volts) AGP = Accelerated [...]

Written by: impression on February 10, 2011.   At Micro To Go try to help the customer. Our Slogan says it all electronics made easy. With that we have a break down of computers for you. Computers can be intimidating but with this walk through it should make it a bit easier. Computer systems as [...]

Written by: impression on February 5, 2011. If you are having trouble setting up your computer here are a couple easy steps to get you started.     Connect a Computer 1) Connect you power adapter to the back of the computer ( that is the slot with 3 prongs ) 2) Then connect the [...]

Written by: impression on February 4, 2011. Getting a new printer for your computer whether it is for the office or the home can be somewhat exciting. You wonder how it will work, if it prints your pictures well enough or if you are going to even keep it. Installing a printer can be confusing [...]

Written by: impression on February 4, 2011.  Having a failing Hard Drive is a serious issue.  Some signs that you can look for are a clicking noise or the computer slowing down immensely. It can also hit quick and with no signs. When that goes out so does the memories or important documents that you [...]

Written by: impression on February 4, 2011. Do you ever catch your self staring at the screen and straining your eyes? Changing the screen resolution on your monitor could help combat that. It is a fairly easy process and does not take much time at all. XP users do this one way and Vista and [...]

Written by: impression on February 4, 2011. What is a device driver? It is a program that allows the computer to interact with a device. If you are missing a driver the task you are trying to perform will not work as well if it works at all. Drivers give commands to the device. So [...]

Written by: elyse on February 4, 2011.     One of the most important parts of Super Bowl Sunday is the food! Listed below are some quick and easy food  ideas to prepare for the big day: 1. Chicken Wings- spicy or not, these are a classic favorite 2. Pizza- make it from scratch, purchase [...]

Written by: impression on February 4, 2011. To help explain how to prevent a power surge lets take a quick look at what it is and how it can harm your computer or any other electronic devices. A power surge is an unexpected, temporary uncontrolled increase in electricity.  Why does this effect you? Power surges [...]

Written by: impression on February 3, 2011.  Connecting your monitor to your pc sounds pretty simple but when you break it down if can be understand if you are confused. There are a few ports you will need to know when trying to connect your monitor to your pc. We will help you understand and [...]

Written by: impression on February 3, 2011. Some of you may have a slow computer, some of you need that extra push from your computer to run that program and some of you just like to go fast. Whatever the reason is you all have the same goal. There are a few steps you could [...]

Written by: imagineartists on February 2, 2011. The Roommate is a thriller film that was released February 4th, 2011. It stars Minka Kelly, Leighton Meester, Cam Gigandet, Danneel Harris, and Billy Zane and was directed by Christian E. Christianson. The Roommate is rated R.   Plot: A college freshman named Sara is assigned to be [...]

Written by: elyse on February 1, 2011.   It’s important to know about your teeth so that you can properly take care of them, keep them healthy, and make them whiter. And while everyone dreads visiting the dentist, it’s helpful to know about your teeth and how to keep them healthy so that every visit [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 31, 2011. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an anti-virus program that detects and removes small and heavy-duty viruses. It was released in January, 2008 and has since released a number of newer versions. Malwarebytes has a free version and a paid version. The free version can scan and remove viruses and update, [...]

Written by: nicole on January 29, 2011.   Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14th. Valentines day is essentially a celebration of love and commercialism. It’s origins, while slightly ambitious, are loosely founded in the heroic activities of catholic saints. Valentine’s Day is named after a collection of catholic Saints referred to as Valentine. [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 29, 2011. DC Universe Online is an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3 that was developed by Sony Online Entertainment. It was released on January 11th, 2011. The game features characters and elements from the DC Universe comics, cartoons, etc. In the game, players [...]

Written by: nicole on January 29, 2011. Here are a few tips on how to figure out how much your home is worth: 1. Conduct an online search. Go to a home search website like Realtor.com or Trulia.com. Search for homes that are similar to your home in your neighborhood. Try to get as close [...]

Written by: nicole on January 28, 2011. If you have the right personality and/or connections, becoming a Realtor can be a very lucrative gig. The specific requirements vary state to state, but the process is pretty similar across the US. 1. Sign up with an accredited real estate school. You can check for accredited schools [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 27, 2011. The Mechanic is an action/thriller film that was released on January 28th, 2011. It stars Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, and Mini Anden and was directed by Simon West. It is a remake of the 1972 film of the same name. The Mechanic is rated [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 27, 2011. Monitor Lizards are large reptiles belonging to the family Varanidae. Monitor Lizards are large reptiles, usually reaching a few feet long though some have been known to be as small as 8 inches long. They have an elongated neck, a long tail, strong limbs, and long tongues that [...]

Written by: nicole on January 27, 2011.     The thought of winning the lottery pops into my head more than I’d like admit… but why not? How awesome would it be to do nothing, or to never HAVE to do anything. I thought it would be fun to dig a little deeper into the [...]

Written by: elyse on January 27, 2011.    McDonald’s is an American icon, and has been around for years. We love it because it’s fast, fresh, and tasty. Much debate has been brought up over whether or not it’s a healthy fast food choice. Listed below are some of the top healthy choices that you [...]

Written by: nicole on January 26, 2011.   Steps to obtaining a home: 1. Contact a Lender. It is usually preferable to talk to friends, family or a trusted Realtor to find a good lender. Working with an unprofessional lender can be a nightmare. 2. Find out where you fit in. There are government programs [...]

Written by: elyse on January 26, 2011. A healthy diet containing certain food is able to lower stress levels by increasing the immune system and lowering blood pressure.  Below are the top stress fighting foods: #1: Complex Carbohydrates Examples: whole grain bread, cereal, pasta, and oatmeal What it does: these carbs alert the brain to [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 26, 2011. A Computer Technician is trained in repairing computers which entails installing software and hardware, troubleshooting and fixing problems, building and disassembling computers, etc. As the job suggests, it is very technical work though it is a good job to have because, like car mechanics, whether the economy is [...]

Written by: nicole on January 26, 2011.   Here’s the skinny on the Federal Funds Rate, what it is, how its determined, and how it effects you: The Federal Funds Rate is the rate that banks or other depository institutions lend federal funds to other banks. It is the standard interest rate that banks charge [...]

Written by: impression on January 26, 2011. Cycling can also go by, bicycling or biking. Many do this for transportation, recreation or for exercise. Also in the bicycle family are unicycles, tricycles and Quadra cycles. Bicycles were created in the 19th century. There are many types of bicycles, they have some made for transportation, some [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 26, 2011. OpenOffice.org, or OpenOffice (as it is unofficially called), is a free open-source program suite developed primarily by Oracle Corporation that is used for word processing, slideshows, spreadsheets, graphics, mathematics, and databases. OpenOffice is based off office suite software package StarOffice. OpenOffice is essentially a free version of Microsoft [...]

Written by: impression on January 26, 2011. Jogging is a form of exercise. It is running at a slow pace. The main goal of this is to increase fitness without the stress on your body as running at a faster pace would do. Many choose to go for long jogs at a time to burn [...]

Written by: impression on January 26, 2011. Super Bowl XLV is the 45 championship game for American football and is the 41st championship game of the NFL. The game is scheduled to be played on February 6, 2011. The two teams that will be playing in this game are the AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and [...]

Written by: elyse on January 25, 2011.        Asthma complicates breathing, because it is a chronic disease of the air passageways. During an asthma attack, the airways carrying oxygen to the lungs become narrow, resulting in coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma can be controlled, but without proper treatment, it [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 25, 2011.   Justified is a drama T.V. series that is currently broadcasted by FX. It stars Timothy Olyphant along with co-stars Joelle Carter, Nick Searcy, Natalie Zea, Walton Goggins, Erica Tazel, and Jacob Pitts. It began airing on March 16th, 2010. The show is based off of Elmore Leonard’s [...]

Written by: elyse on January 25, 2011.    A common cold is a number of various viruses in the upper respiratory tract. Rhinovirus, coronavirus, and syncytial virus typically the ones that set off the cold/flu-like symptoms. Extremely contagious, some viruses enter through your nose and mouth, and can be easily transferred to others around you. [...]

Written by: nicole on January 24, 2011.   There’s no denying today’s rough economy. But jobs are still out there! It is important to stay open minded and think outside of the box. Even head hunters who make money off finding you a job will tell you to expend all options. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to [...]

Written by: imagineartists on January 24, 2011. Arby’s is a fast food restaurant chain that was established on July 23rd, 1964 in Boardman, Ohio by brothers Forrest Raffel and Leroy Raffel. Arby’s name was based on the acronym R.B., for the Raffel Brothers. Arby’s is part of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., a holding company. Arby’s has [...]

Written by: impression on January 22, 2011. Aaron Rodgers was born on December 2, 1983. He is a Professional Quarterback in the NFL. Rodgers played college football at California, while he was there he set many school records. He was drafted in the 2005 NFL draft 24th overall. Rodgers had plenty of time to get [...]