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So Your Xbox 360 Has Red Flashing Lights

By Paul R Donahue

So, there you were, enjoying your favorite Xbox game, and all of a sudden the unit froze up, and you no longer have four steady green lights. Believe me, you are not alone. Thirty per cent of all Xbox units have problems. That is actually a good thing because Microsoft has extended the warranty on these units because of all of the problems. There are also some very inexpensive repair guides available, if you decide to fix the unit yourself. I'll go through some of the problems you might be having, as well as talk about the solutions.

There are many different types of problems which could be the cause of your Xbox 360 red flashing lights. Your unit could be freezing up, or it could be overheating, which is caused by poor air circulation. This problem can be helped, unless your chips are already ruined. To help with the air flow, you could install a fan inside the unit, or you could make sure all the dust is out of it, and put the unit out in the open when using it to ensure good air flow. Playing in an air conditioned room would also help. Another problem that you could be having is an E74 error which involves the AV cable. Your cable might not be connected properly or it could be bad altogether. Your unit could also be running slowly, which is a sign the unit is on the way out.

Read more information about[Festival Lights]. One way or another, you're going to have to fix your Xbox 360. You could send the unit to an Xbox 360 repair center. Microsoft has extended the warranty to three years for most units. You will have to contact them to find out if your unit is covered. If it's not covered, the cost will be about one hundred fifty dollars. You also need to know it will take almost two months for you to get your unit back, mostly because there are thousands of units being sent back. You could find someone on the internet to fix the unit. This is known as a third party repair, and they usually charge about fifty dollars. You never know about these, though. You could get someone trustworthy, but you might not.

Lastly, and this is what I decided to to, you can do some research about repair guides. This is actually why I'm writing this article. I was in the same place you are now, and I didn't know what to do. The last thing I was considering was to fix my Xbox 360 myself. I am not mechanically inclined at all. However, I ran into a friend who had the same problem, and he assured me I could do it. What's great about these inexpensive repair guides is, once you learn how to fix them, you're ready if it happens again.



Outdoor String Lights

By David Dallso

Some people will spend large amounts of money and hours of time designing in setting up lighting schemes within their home that make the most of every dark nook and cranny. They keep up with the latest interior design trends in every detail of their beautiful homes and make them look like showcases. Walk outside of their house however, and you'll often find a very austere presentation as far as outdoor lighting is concerned. Once the sun goes down, all you see is a single porch light in the darkness.

If you spend considerable time and money on the presentation of your home's outdoor landscape, it only makes sense to do what you can to show it off not only in the daylight, but also during the evening hours. Outdoor flood lights are one option that some people choose to install on their property. These are great for lighting up large areas, but they sometimes can be overpowering. A more subtle option, and one with more flexibility, is using outdoor string lights.

When many people hear "outdoor string lights", they automatically think of Christmas lighting. To be sure, outdoor Christmas lights are very popular during the holidays, but they are not the only option available to people with creative lighting ideas. There are an amazing number of decorative string lighting options available to homeowners today. Outdoor string lights come in a variety of designs that can be installed and moved with ease. Whether you need the look of delicate Chinese lanterns, or festive, brightly colored party lights for a family fiesta, you can find almost any design or theme to fit your needs.