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Tips for College Students - How to Purchase the Right Computer - 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... Submitted 5 years 300 days ago.

Basic Trouble Shooting - Micro 2000 Lake
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... Submitted 7 years 20 days ago.

HP Wireless Elite Keyboard vs. Logitech Illuminated Wired Keyboard - Dianne Lehmann
I type a lot. I mean a lot. But I never thought I would wear out my keyboard. My husband, Bernd, types much harder than I do and so he may have had something to do with it. I found myself wanting to swear at my keyboard and so I knew it was time to get a new one. The "T" key had been iffy... Submitted 1 year 185 days ago.

Latest Technology in Computer Hardware- What is Cheapest $30 Computer - - Gaurav Virk
The cheapest computer is no bigger than a normal laptop, is a unitary system with a touch screen and an integrated key board with 2GB of RAM, wireless connectivity, USB and powered by 2 watts system according. Charging computer through the solar system is being integrated. In efforts to provide... Submitted 1 year 228 days ago.

Weird Keyboard Designs May Be in Your Computer's Future - Danny Davids
The high-tech world is always coming out with the coolest toys, the neatest gadgets, and some of the most innovative tools ever made. Still, sometimes you have to wonder what people were smoking--or what committee they headed up--when you look at some of the more, uh, "unique" devices that fall... Submitted 3 years 54 days ago.

Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer - - John Gontowicz
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... Submitted 4 years 29 days ago.

Ultimate Motherboard Guide - Demystifying Motherboard Specs - - Steven Smith
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... Submitted 4 years 29 days ago.

Simply Add RAM To Speed Up Your Slow Computer - - John French
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... Submitted 4 years 46 days ago.

Essential Tips On How to Remove a Trojan - - John French
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... Submitted 4 years 53 days ago.

7 Simple Steps To Protect Your Identity Online - - John French
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... Submitted 4 years 55 days ago.

5 Vital Steps To Secure Your Wireless Connection - - John French
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... Submitted 4 years 55 days ago.

In Steve we trust - maybe - 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... Submitted 4 years 131 days ago.

Should You Build Your Own Computer Using a Pc Kit? - Richard McGinnis
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 ... Submitted 4 years 140 days ago.

Should Cars Also Be Wi-Fi Hot Spots? - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
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... Submitted 4 years 264 days ago.

SURGE SUPPRESSORS - Why You Need One, What They Do, and How To Choose One - 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... Submitted 4 years 267 days ago.

Leave It On Or Turn It Off? - 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... Submitted 4 years 328 days ago.

How To Recover From a Hard Drive Crash - billnad
Recently I had to change my hard drive and had a few issues that I was able to fix. The problems started in the morning when my wife called me and told me that the computer would not boot. We have been having trouble with our hard drive for a while now and I was able to fix each time by just... Submitted 5 years 308 days ago.

Building a Cheap Gaming Computer: Tips to Save Money - Julien David
Are you building a gaming computer on a tight budget? Want ideas on how to save some cash? The following tips will help you build your system for less. Reuse Your Old Parts A good way to save money on your new computer is to reuse old parts where possible. Strip out all the good parts from... Submitted 5 years 316 days ago.

AMD vs. Intel: Which Chip Offers More Bang for Your Buck in Gaming PCs? - Jordan Hall
Computer enthusiasts have long known of the ongoing rivalry between Intel, the processing giant, and Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD. Since the early nineties, Intel and AMD have vied for technical dominance in the computer hardware field and in relation to computer gaming. For many years, AMD was... Submitted 6 years 20 days ago.

PC to TV Conversion - Put Your Desktop On a TV - NateKar
With the recent popularity of Video on Demand networks that allow internet users to download television programming and movies to their hard drive the idea of watching this programming on a regular TV is tempting. Sometimes a 17" monitor just doesn't do it - in fact, if you have several people... Submitted 6 years 124 days ago.

Dual-Core Processor Wars: AMD X2 vs Intel Pentium D - pumpkinslayer
There's a war going on and the latest battle continues to offer promise and good prices to consumers looking for the best stuff for their computer. Since the inception of dual-core processors a little while back the race has been on to see who can get the better chip with this dual-core... Submitted 6 years 142 days ago.

How to find cheap laptop computers. - Joanne Allen
Ah yes, I want a laptop but I am not going to spend a couple of thousand dollars for one. Well guess what you don't have to. Laptop prices have come down dramatically over the past year alone and they will continue to do so as technology advances. But the trick here is to find good quality... Submitted 6 years 144 days ago.

7 Barebones Computer Buying Tips - pumpkinslayer
Getting a new computer should be a cool thing, especially a cheap computer. After all that time struggling with you old machine, probably fighting with it to get the latest software to run, your new computer should be a ray of light for your computing future. Oh, if it were that simple. If... Submitted 6 years 167 days ago.

Things to look for when buying a computer microphone - - Mantius Cazaubon
Computer microphones are a valuable addition to any PC and they greatly increase interactivity and communication levels. You can use a microphone for performing various tasks, both business and fun related. For example, you can hold a conference with your business partners, over the Internet... Submitted 6 years 197 days ago.

Trouble-shooting Hard Drive Problems - Part 2 - Micro 2000 Lake
The following article is the second in a series that helps solve many of the common boot problems with hard drives. The article explains how to reconstruct the Volume Boot Record and will touch briefly on multiple-partition drives. This information will help solve some very common problems... Submitted 6 years 269 days ago.