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Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer -
- John Gontowicz (0) 
Many people buy notebooks because of the convenience and you can take them anywhere. There are a few things to keep in mind caring for a notebook PC. Here they are:
Please use a carrying case when transporting the notebook. The case will protect the notebook in case it is bumped or dropped... ( added 19 days 3 hours ago.) |
Graphic Card Buyers' Guide - How to scope out a great card for your system -
- Steven Smith (153) 
Graphic Card Buyers' Guide
One of the most important components in any home computer system is the graphics card, yet most pre-built systems on the market are equipped with the shittiest graphic capabilities money can buy; that's how manufacturers keep their costs down. Someone buys a PC that... ( added 19 days 12 hours ago.) |
Ultimate Motherboard Guide - Demystifying Motherboard Specs -
- Steven Smith (153) 
Motherboard Buyers' Guide A motherboard can be thought of as the foundation for any computer system. It is the largest component in your computer and provides pathways for all other devices, internal and external, to communicate with each other. Therefore, it is vital that you spend some time... ( added 19 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Things You Should Be Aware of Before Upgrading Memory -
- Steven Smith (153) 
When a computer starts to run slow the first thing that pops into the mind of most people is "I need more memory". Upgrading your systems memory is one of the cheapest and easiest upgrades to perform, but before you upgrade you need to find out a few things about your system. How to find your... ( added 20 days 18 hours ago.) |
Installing a NTP Server using a GPS Timing Source -
- Richard N Williams (997) 
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is one of the Internet's oldest protocols still used, invented by Dr David Mills from the University of Delaware, it has been in utilized since 1985. NTP is a protocol designed to synchronize the clocks on computers and networks across the Internet or Local Area... ( added 3 days 4 hours ago.) |
Pc Sales 2008 and Beyond, Laptops Are Taking Over Desktops To Satisfy Professional, Educational and Personal Demand -
Christophe Catesson (63) 
Sales review for 2007, 2008 and beyond
According to the Gartner Group, worldwide some 257.1 million PCs shipped in 2007, and 60 percent of them were desktops. PC growth for 2007 was around 7% while laptops grew by 18.6% and will continue to maintain a double digit growth at least until 2010.... ( added 6 days 20 hours ago.) |
MacBook Air Detailed Review – Think thin, learn from iPhone -
Christophe Catesson (63) 
A year after announcing the iPhone, Apple presents its latest laptop: the MacBook Air, which they claim is the thinnest laptop in the world. Is the MacBook Air really the dream laptop for all travelers or does it conceal irreparable gaps?
Presentation
The MacBook Air features a... ( added 14 days 2 hours ago.) |
Isn't A Computer Armoire A Totally Useless Piece Of Furniture? -
- Peter Crump (25) 
Is a computer armoire the most useless piece of computer equipment on the planet? After all, who needs an armoire to house your computer when you can put it on an ordinary computer desk at half the price? Surprisingly, the choice of a computer armoire is a sensible choice for many people these... ( added 17 days 12 hours ago.) |
Tips for College Students - How to Purchase the Right Computer -
Danny Davids (10,509)   Danny Davids 
Whether you’re a recent high-school graduate or an old pro on campus, you’re about to start another semester of studies. In a previous article I’ve listed the high-tech gadgets you’ll need to survive. Folks will argue about what I put in and what I left out, but almost nobody will disagree with... ( added 1 year 290 days ago.) |
Bios Setup -
Micro 2000 Lake (231) 
Changing the BIOS configuration is one of those things that novice computer users are sometimes warned against, as being only slightly less hazardous than tinkering with the Registry. It’s true that incorrect BIOS settings can keep a computer from functioning properly, but it’s also true that a... ( added 2 years 258 days ago.) |
Basic Trouble Shooting -
Micro 2000 Lake (231) 
If you’re anything like me, you have a love/hate relationship with your computer. When it works all is right with the world. When it acts up, you just want to hurl it through the nearest window and watch how fast it hits the ground. Whether it’s a programming or manufacturing glitch, phases of... ( added 3 years 9 days ago.) |
Simply Add RAM To Speed Up Your Slow Computer -
- John French (1,065) 
In this article I will suggest a relatively simple and painless step that will enable you to speed up your windows computer.
A slow computer can be attributed to many reasons. Lack of computer memory, spyware, viruses, Trojan cluttered computer files. An amalgamation of all of the above will... ( added 36 days 4 hours ago.) |
Essential Tips On How to Remove a Trojan -
- John French (1,065) 
Before attempting to remove a Trojan, first you should understand how a Trojan is able to infiltrate your computer and what damage it can do. Trojan's aren't true viruses, as they don't replicate themselves. A Trojan is malware. Malware is software that is designed to infiltrate or damage your... ( added 43 days 1 hour ago.) |
7 Simple Steps To Protect Your Identity Online -
- John French (1,065) 
Identity theft is big business these days. By following the 4 steps below you will stand a much better chance of protecting your identity from being stolen and causing you lots hassle and trying to repair the damage bad credit history.
Step 1 - Ensure your computer has the following programs... ( added 45 days 6 hours ago.) |
5 Vital Steps To Secure Your Wireless Connection -
- John French (1,065) 
The convenience of connecting two or more computer in your home or office has increased, especially with the cost of home or small office kits decreasing. Unfortunately there are people out there who want to use your wireless Internet for free or use it to hack into your computer.
There are... ( added 45 days 6 hours ago.) |
Speeding Up a Slow Computer -
- Olly Fallon (157) 
Whether you're a home user or you use your computer
for business purposes, a slow running system can be quite annoying. It
doesn't take long for a once fast computer to seemingly slow to a halt.
Older
computers are expected to be a little slower, unless you've done a lot
of upgrading... ( added 53 days 1 hour ago.) |
Buying a Refurbished PC -
- Olly Fallon (157) 
We all like brand spanking new things, especially computers, but in these shaky economic times, why not shop for a bargain? Some of the lowest prices these days are for refurbished computers and while there is some risk, why not investigate? If you don't need the most current technology, then... ( added 53 days 3 hours ago.) |
What is Defragging? -
- Olly Fallon (157) 
You may have heard about defragging or defragmenting
your hard drive To understand fully, what this means, you need to
understand how a hard drive is made up. A hard drive is made up of lots
of little segments that store data. These segments are called sectors
or clusters. Usually the size... ( added 53 days 3 hours ago.) |
In Steve we trust - maybe -
Anja Merret (653)   Anja Merret 
During my search through cyberspace to find the best live reports on Steve Job’s Keynote speech at Macworld yesterday, I came across an ad that had the caption ‘In Steve we Trust’. Very funny. See it on Popular Mechanics’ website.
It’s entertaining writing about Apple and possibly even, dare... ( added 120 days 20 hours ago.) |
Should You Build Your Own Computer Using a Pc Kit? -
Richard McGinnis (3,115) 
If you are in the market for a new PC, there are three primary alternatives to consider:
Purchase a pre-assembled PC from a reseller like Dell, Gateway, Compaq, or others
Purchase individual PC components from a retailer like Radio Shack or Best Buy and assemble them on your own
... ( added 130 days 17 hours ago.) |
Make space for the PC in the museum -
Anja Merret (653)   Anja Merret 
Three days of wonderful inspirational stuff at the Flash on the Beach conference has regrettably come to an end. As an aside, I get a beach towel and beach thongs, or flip flops for the South African readers, in my free handout kit. It’s all of something like 14 degrees during the day and 4... ( added 189 days 15 hours ago.) |
Should Cars Also Be Wi-Fi Hot Spots? -
Chris Bryant CCIE 12933 (12,696) 
Before we start, I should say up front that I absolutely love technology, particularly the Internet. The ‘Net has made it possible for me to make a good living while working from home doing what I love, and it doesn’t get any better than that.
Having said that, a recent article in the Wall... ( added 254 days 2 hours ago.) |
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SURGE SUPPRESSORS - Why You Need One, What They Do, and How To Choose One -
Larry Spinak (141)   Larry Spinak 
There is an important tool for protecting your computer that is often overlooked. You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m talking about the Surge Suppressor. The title of this darn article spoiled my surprise. Before we discuss surge suppressors though, we need to talk about surges.
What is... ( added 257 days 10 hours ago.) |
Leave It On Or Turn It Off? -
Larry Spinak (141)   Larry Spinak 
One of the oldest unresolved controversies in the computer world is: Should you leave your computer on all the time, or turn it off when it is not in use?
Compelling arguments have been made on both sides. I’ll try to sum up the important points on either side, and I’ll even give you my... ( added 318 days 16 hours ago.) |
What is Computer Memory? Does Size really Matter? -
Jim Dickens (191)   Jim Dickens 
Memory is like the top of the desk (that is the piece of furniture rather than the desktop on the computer). Now imagine that you are working on multiple projects at your desk without a computer. You can only work on what is in front of you on the desk. And you can not make stacks. The... ( added 1 year 17 days ago.) |
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