Archive for May, 2008



What To Do When Your Computer Runs Slow?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Do you ever face the problem where you computer starts to become sluggish or slow in its processing? Computers are supposed to be machines and should be able to do what man cannot possible do, maintaining a peak performance everyday. If not, what is the point of having one then? What we need is a [...]

Flat Panel Monitor

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Flat panel monitor commonly known as either a computer or television monitor that utilizes LCD or Plasma technology which in turn permits the monitor to have a thin profile. Due to its high end features such as, light weight, small footprint, precision and digital technology it has emerged as the monitor of choice.
A flat panel [...]

Build Your Own Computer, Part Three

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

STEP 6: VIDEO CARD
If your motherboard has a built-in video adapter you want to use, skip this section. A video card is not mandatory when you motherboard has an adapter, but it will greatly increase your gaming experience with a additional card.
If you have an AGP video card: Install the video card into the AGP [...]

Build Your Own Computer Part One

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Required Tools:
Phillips-head screw driver (+)
Needlenose pliers
Anti-Static wrist strap (or ground yourself to metal)
Large work area
Optional Tools: Electrical tape
Flashlight
Compressed air
Before you begin make sure you have all the tools you need and a clean space to work. Make sure you have all required tools and materials.
Unpack the materials once package at a time and inspect them [...]

Build Your Own Computer, Part Two

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

STEP 4: THE CPU (THE PROCESSOR)
Read the instructions carefully, look at the parts, study the diagrams that came with your CPU and make sure you thoroughly understand what you are going to do before you try to do it. If you can not get something to fit do not force it and take a second [...]

How To Clean A Computer Monitor

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Need of cleaning a computer monitor
Monitor is the most important and expensive part of a computer/ laptop. Proper care has to be taken for maintaining the glow and charm of your computer. If you want your computer to run efficiently for long, then you have to clean it every now and then and it should [...]

The Desktop Computer Revolution

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Desktop computers which are easily accommodated on a desk are micro computers that find usage in both offices and homes. The four kinds of computers that are widely used nowadays are workstations, internet servers, special communications computers and personal or home computers. Desktop computers being relatively cheaper are extensively used in homes, schools, and businesses.
Being [...]

Do You Know About The Mac Memory?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Even Apple’s Mac computer is going to need a RAM upgrade sometime or another. As new technology is introduced, older models become outdated in terms of processing speed and memory storage.
Your Mac memory is not difficult to upgrade and with the right tools and knowledge you can perform the upgrade yourself and save some money [...]

How To Choose The Right Monitor

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

If you’re getting ready to replace that old monitor or even buy a new computer system, choosing the right monitor may seem a little intimidating. New technology has given us more choices when shopping for a new monitor.
There are basically two types of monitors, a CRT monitor and the newer flat panel TFT type. Either [...]

What Are Polarization Maintaining Fibers? Fiber Optics Tutorial Series 6

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

* What is polarization?
Light waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. These two fields are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of light traveling. We call the electric field plane as the light’s polarization.
Sunlight and many other ordinary light is made of many light waves, each with their electric and magnetic fields [...]