Q. I have to send in a broken hard drive (from an external hard drive) into a data recovery lab to get my 10 years worth of pictures off of it. Prices I've seen online range from $99-2300 and I have NO idea which companies are reputable and which just plain stink.
Has anyone else had a similar experience? If so, which companies do you recommend and what prices seemed reasonable?
Also, the issue with my drive is not one that be fixed by simply plugging the drive into a new enclosure or running a recovery software program.
Has anyone else had a similar experience? If so, which companies do you recommend and what prices seemed reasonable?
Also, the issue with my drive is not one that be fixed by simply plugging the drive into a new enclosure or running a recovery software program.
A. Please visit the following web link:
http://www.freewebs.com/online-books/computer-books.htm
You can find the data recovery software at end part of the page named "Recover My Files".
http://www.freewebs.com/online-books/computer-books.htm
You can find the data recovery software at end part of the page named "Recover My Files".
What are good online highschool or homeschool curriculums that I can start over summer and graduate early?
Q. For the record, I live in California; I know state standards have an effect on a question like this. Also, if you're not planning on directly answering the question, please read the long version before commenting.
Short Version:
I would like to be able to graduate a year early - I'm currently a sophomore going to the closest public high school, but as soon as I get let out for summer I'm hoping to be able to start right away and be done with highschool by the end of the school year, if not by the end of the actual year (~Late December 2013). What are some (preferably faster/easier, I do a ton outside of school) options? Whether itâs college prep or not doesn't matter.
Long Version:
I'm a sophomore student a year older than my grade who doesn't get along with the people my age. I currently go to the local public highschool, but plan on transferring out to some form of online or homeschool system at the end of the year. Thatâs what I need help with picking. At my school, everyone is extremely immature and stupid, and no one seems to think things through before they do them. But ironically, by definition, I'm a poor student - I don't turn in all my work, I have a horrid time focusing, and it feels like the lessons being taught should last five minutes, but are stretched out to last an hour.
Iâve thought about taking honors classes, but practically all of people I know who do spend the majority of their time doing homework. That honestly wouldn't work for me because of how much I do outside of school - I currently hold an internship at an IT (industrial data continuity and disaster recovery, specifically) company, and Iâm the local music/recording guru (along with computer and other media gigs/jobs Iâm given). Because music and tech are the two things I would like to base my career(s) in, I figure those are more important because Iâm learning skills that I can use for the rest of my life as opposed to random information that Iâll forget less than a year after I graduate.
I donât plan on going to college (at least not right away, but Iâm not completely ruling out the option). I have a buddy I plan on moving up to Nashville with and opening a recording studio once I get out of highschool - I know, in the long run, the odds of it working out are almost none, but I figure itâs an adventure. And anyway, in the music business itâs not about education, itâs about who you know (and sometimes your talent). My plan B would be to go into some field of the computer/tech industry (assuming music didnât work out). The same person who got me the internship I work now has told me that heâd be glad to help me out, and that heâd hire me without a second thought wherever heâs working. One of the things we talked about was how, in that industry, itâs all about experience because when you go to college to learn the same thing, youâre learning things that are a year or two (if youâre lucky) behind whatâs actually out there. So neither my plan A nor plan B require a college degree, which is why that isnât a huge priority to me.
Ever since 2nd grade Iâve had a horrible time learning in a classroom environment (as of 4th grade it was psychologist proved, haha no joke). Iâve always learned better at a faster pace (helps keep my attention), and Iâve always learned best teaching myself things. Iâve taught myself how to sing, play guitar, piano, drums and bass, do all the music production I do, build, fix (and break, haha) computers and other electronic equipment. I feel like it would be awesome to do school at home where I can pace myself as well as teach myself the content. I talked to my academic counselor about independent studies, but because of the way our school system is set up only people with physical medical conditions can be a part of that program.
These are only a small portion of the reasons why online schooling (or some form of homeschooling) appeals to me. So, that being said, what are some faster paced/easy online schools or homeschool curriculums that I could graduate from by the end of next school year, if not ~December 2013?
Short Version:
I would like to be able to graduate a year early - I'm currently a sophomore going to the closest public high school, but as soon as I get let out for summer I'm hoping to be able to start right away and be done with highschool by the end of the school year, if not by the end of the actual year (~Late December 2013). What are some (preferably faster/easier, I do a ton outside of school) options? Whether itâs college prep or not doesn't matter.
Long Version:
I'm a sophomore student a year older than my grade who doesn't get along with the people my age. I currently go to the local public highschool, but plan on transferring out to some form of online or homeschool system at the end of the year. Thatâs what I need help with picking. At my school, everyone is extremely immature and stupid, and no one seems to think things through before they do them. But ironically, by definition, I'm a poor student - I don't turn in all my work, I have a horrid time focusing, and it feels like the lessons being taught should last five minutes, but are stretched out to last an hour.
Iâve thought about taking honors classes, but practically all of people I know who do spend the majority of their time doing homework. That honestly wouldn't work for me because of how much I do outside of school - I currently hold an internship at an IT (industrial data continuity and disaster recovery, specifically) company, and Iâm the local music/recording guru (along with computer and other media gigs/jobs Iâm given). Because music and tech are the two things I would like to base my career(s) in, I figure those are more important because Iâm learning skills that I can use for the rest of my life as opposed to random information that Iâll forget less than a year after I graduate.
I donât plan on going to college (at least not right away, but Iâm not completely ruling out the option). I have a buddy I plan on moving up to Nashville with and opening a recording studio once I get out of highschool - I know, in the long run, the odds of it working out are almost none, but I figure itâs an adventure. And anyway, in the music business itâs not about education, itâs about who you know (and sometimes your talent). My plan B would be to go into some field of the computer/tech industry (assuming music didnât work out). The same person who got me the internship I work now has told me that heâd be glad to help me out, and that heâd hire me without a second thought wherever heâs working. One of the things we talked about was how, in that industry, itâs all about experience because when you go to college to learn the same thing, youâre learning things that are a year or two (if youâre lucky) behind whatâs actually out there. So neither my plan A nor plan B require a college degree, which is why that isnât a huge priority to me.
Ever since 2nd grade Iâve had a horrible time learning in a classroom environment (as of 4th grade it was psychologist proved, haha no joke). Iâve always learned better at a faster pace (helps keep my attention), and Iâve always learned best teaching myself things. Iâve taught myself how to sing, play guitar, piano, drums and bass, do all the music production I do, build, fix (and break, haha) computers and other electronic equipment. I feel like it would be awesome to do school at home where I can pace myself as well as teach myself the content. I talked to my academic counselor about independent studies, but because of the way our school system is set up only people with physical medical conditions can be a part of that program.
These are only a small portion of the reasons why online schooling (or some form of homeschooling) appeals to me. So, that being said, what are some faster paced/easy online schools or homeschool curriculums that I could graduate from by the end of next school year, if not ~December 2013?
A. You are correct in your opening statement: Where you live plays an enormous role in what you can and cannot do. You need be absolutely sure you are meeting all laws for your state. I am not a lawyer and not a resident of California, so I can't advise you there. This link may help you get started: http://www.californiahomeschool.net/howTo/legOpt.htm.
My recommendation:
1. Figure out what courses would normally constitute a high school education in your state. (You can find this out by visiting your state Department of Education website.) List out those which you have already taken, those which you are currently taking, and those which you would still need to complete. Your homeschooling laws may or may not have specific course requirements, so be sure you are meeting those as well.
2. Design a plan of study to finish the courses you still need. Now here's where things can work quite well for what you want, but I would not be simply looking for the easy way out. Don't shortchange your own education! Think of your education as a complete body of knowledge that you want to master. Schools are designed for the efficiency of the schools, not the students. When you consider it, is it even logical to assume that every single subject from algebra to world history to chemistry can all be learned in the exact same amount of time and days? When you are freed from the constraints of a school schedule, it is certainly possible to master a subject in less time (or more time, if needed) then the academic school year mandates. You may find it takes you two months of studying two hours a day to finish a US history course, but five months of studying one hour a day to finish geometry. You can work your schedule to suit your needs, goals, and skills.
3. Find your materials for your studies. Although you are not looking at college per se, I recommend you explore the following sites that are designed to help students prepare for college-level testing and/or college credits. You can use the same materials for your studies, without taking the exams at the end.
a) Free CLEP Prep: http://www.free-clep-prep.com/ Choose an exam study guide based on subject, such as American Government, and then scroll down the page for a list of free and inexpensive study materials.
b) CLEP for Homeschoolers: http://clepprep.tripod.com/cleplessonplans/id4.html This site gives basic lesson plans for each subject, generally broken down into a 9-week schedule. It does require the purchase of some books.
c) Homeschool College USA: http://www.homeschoolcollegeusa.com/ There are over 40 courses here, designed for homeschooling high school students who also want to take college-level exams. You can find all the core subjects, plus many electives. Everything is free and you do not need to purchase a thing. It is entirely self-directed and self-paced.
d) Saylor: http://www.saylor.org/ If you look at only one site in this list, make it this one. Between the general education courses, the electives, and all the courses offered under the various "majors," you could put together an excellent course of study to finish high school and you can work as quickly as you want to finish each subject. You can create a student account to keep track of your work and record the grades you earn on the final exams. This site is also free and does not require the purchase of any materials.
e) Carnegie-Mellon Univeristy's Open Learning Initiative: http://oli.cmu.edu/get-to-know-oli/learn-about-our-courses/ There's not a whole lot here, but what they do have is very good. Additionally, there are plenty of websites that list the numerous open-learning courses universities offer. Just do a search on "open learning" or "opencourseware." (Note, though, that outside of the Carnegie-Mellon courses, most open learning courses do require the purchase of a textbook.)
There are other options out there, such as the free online public schools, but for the most part, they do not let you move completely at your own pace.
I said it above, but I think it deserves repeating - don't shortchange yourself and rush through your education so quickly that you don't get anything at all out of it. Yes, frankly, you will forget a lot of it. Sometimes, though, it's not about remembering when the Spanish-American War broke out or how to find the area of a trapezoid. It's about training yourself to think. Like weight training will build up your muscles, "brain training" will help develop your critical thinking skills, something that can very much determine your success, or lack of, in life. I am not saying you can't finish school faster than average; many students would if they weren't locked into the traditional school calendar. I am simply cautioning you not to try to skimp too much, because there really is a genuine value to education, and you shouldn't miss out in your rush to finish.
My recommendation:
1. Figure out what courses would normally constitute a high school education in your state. (You can find this out by visiting your state Department of Education website.) List out those which you have already taken, those which you are currently taking, and those which you would still need to complete. Your homeschooling laws may or may not have specific course requirements, so be sure you are meeting those as well.
2. Design a plan of study to finish the courses you still need. Now here's where things can work quite well for what you want, but I would not be simply looking for the easy way out. Don't shortchange your own education! Think of your education as a complete body of knowledge that you want to master. Schools are designed for the efficiency of the schools, not the students. When you consider it, is it even logical to assume that every single subject from algebra to world history to chemistry can all be learned in the exact same amount of time and days? When you are freed from the constraints of a school schedule, it is certainly possible to master a subject in less time (or more time, if needed) then the academic school year mandates. You may find it takes you two months of studying two hours a day to finish a US history course, but five months of studying one hour a day to finish geometry. You can work your schedule to suit your needs, goals, and skills.
3. Find your materials for your studies. Although you are not looking at college per se, I recommend you explore the following sites that are designed to help students prepare for college-level testing and/or college credits. You can use the same materials for your studies, without taking the exams at the end.
a) Free CLEP Prep: http://www.free-clep-prep.com/ Choose an exam study guide based on subject, such as American Government, and then scroll down the page for a list of free and inexpensive study materials.
b) CLEP for Homeschoolers: http://clepprep.tripod.com/cleplessonplans/id4.html This site gives basic lesson plans for each subject, generally broken down into a 9-week schedule. It does require the purchase of some books.
c) Homeschool College USA: http://www.homeschoolcollegeusa.com/ There are over 40 courses here, designed for homeschooling high school students who also want to take college-level exams. You can find all the core subjects, plus many electives. Everything is free and you do not need to purchase a thing. It is entirely self-directed and self-paced.
d) Saylor: http://www.saylor.org/ If you look at only one site in this list, make it this one. Between the general education courses, the electives, and all the courses offered under the various "majors," you could put together an excellent course of study to finish high school and you can work as quickly as you want to finish each subject. You can create a student account to keep track of your work and record the grades you earn on the final exams. This site is also free and does not require the purchase of any materials.
e) Carnegie-Mellon Univeristy's Open Learning Initiative: http://oli.cmu.edu/get-to-know-oli/learn-about-our-courses/ There's not a whole lot here, but what they do have is very good. Additionally, there are plenty of websites that list the numerous open-learning courses universities offer. Just do a search on "open learning" or "opencourseware." (Note, though, that outside of the Carnegie-Mellon courses, most open learning courses do require the purchase of a textbook.)
There are other options out there, such as the free online public schools, but for the most part, they do not let you move completely at your own pace.
I said it above, but I think it deserves repeating - don't shortchange yourself and rush through your education so quickly that you don't get anything at all out of it. Yes, frankly, you will forget a lot of it. Sometimes, though, it's not about remembering when the Spanish-American War broke out or how to find the area of a trapezoid. It's about training yourself to think. Like weight training will build up your muscles, "brain training" will help develop your critical thinking skills, something that can very much determine your success, or lack of, in life. I am not saying you can't finish school faster than average; many students would if they weren't locked into the traditional school calendar. I am simply cautioning you not to try to skimp too much, because there really is a genuine value to education, and you shouldn't miss out in your rush to finish.
How do I restore my computer completely?
Q. I have an HP net book. It does not have a CD drive to use a restore disk. How do I restore it back to its original factory status? I don't mind losing all my files. The computer used to be my mom's, then she gave it to me. Lately I have been having this issue with my hard drive, where I download something and later delete it, and when I empty it from the recycling bin the space on my hard drive isn't freed up, so I would just like to start over fresh.
A. Try this one first, if it doesn't fix it try the next ones...
1. Reboot, and repeatedly press F10 at the HP logo until the recovery screen appears.
2. When the recovery screen appears, press "Next" and then "Yes" to perform a non-destructive recovery (all data saved). After the recovery is finished, the laptop will reboot.
Or to perform a destructive recovery, (***This will erase all your unsaved data!***)
Click "Advanced" and then "Yes".
After the recovery is finished, the laptop will reboot.
Or
Reboot, and repeatedly press F11. Follow on screen prompts.
Or
Click Start>All Programs>Recovery Manager>Recovery Manager.
Click continue if prompted.
Click System recovery.
When the PC restarts, select the System recovery option and click Next.
If prompted to use the Microsoft System Restore program, click No, then Next.
If you want to backup your personal files and settings, select Back up your files first (recommended) option, then click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When prompted to Recover without backing up your files, STOP before clicking Next.
This is the final opportunity to change your mind about recovering the PC and deleting all the files and programs.
Once you click Next, the restore process cannot be stopped.
The PC immediately begins formatting.
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1. Reboot, and repeatedly press F10 at the HP logo until the recovery screen appears.
2. When the recovery screen appears, press "Next" and then "Yes" to perform a non-destructive recovery (all data saved). After the recovery is finished, the laptop will reboot.
Or to perform a destructive recovery, (***This will erase all your unsaved data!***)
Click "Advanced" and then "Yes".
After the recovery is finished, the laptop will reboot.
Or
Reboot, and repeatedly press F11. Follow on screen prompts.
Or
Click Start>All Programs>Recovery Manager>Recovery Manager.
Click continue if prompted.
Click System recovery.
When the PC restarts, select the System recovery option and click Next.
If prompted to use the Microsoft System Restore program, click No, then Next.
If you want to backup your personal files and settings, select Back up your files first (recommended) option, then click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When prompted to Recover without backing up your files, STOP before clicking Next.
This is the final opportunity to change your mind about recovering the PC and deleting all the files and programs.
Once you click Next, the restore process cannot be stopped.
The PC immediately begins formatting.
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