Archive for May, 2008



Uses of Rackmount KVM Flip Up LCD Monitors

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

I am running out of space in my server cabinet and need to get rid of the standard LCD monitor and put in a sliding LCD Monitor/keyboard. This will give me a lot more space and make it easier to work directly on the servers. It has features such as flip-up design, adjustable brackets, built [...]

Okay, So What Do You Use A KVM Switch For?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

You can imagine the waste of space and money if you had to purchase a separate keyboard, video monitor and mouse for every computer or server you operated in a data center. KVM switches are extremely practical and relatively affordable devices.
Hot Key operations provide immediate access to features such as computer switching, and auto-scanning. With [...]

Building A Computer From The Barebones

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

So, you think you’re ready to build your computer. Well congratulations. What took you so long? It’s not difficult at all, but there are several things you need to be aware of. Let me help you in building a computer from the bare-bones.
There are a few questions you need to ask yourself when building your [...]

Can I Sell My Used Hardware?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

If you are an IT Director or a CEO, chances are sometime in the near future you’ll be looking to upgrade your hardware. It seems like an absolute headache from a financial perspective and from a logistics perspective. But it doesn’t have to be as bad as you think. In fact, you can actually make [...]

Leasing and Business Computer Rentals - Acquiring ‘Smart Weapons’ for the Market-Share Wars

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Whether you are a start-up, growing or established company, and whether a large or small player, consider the advantages computer equipment leasing or long-term rentals can give you in your fight to get ahead, and stay ahead, in the ever-continuing battle for market share.
Can renting or leasing computers, servers and other peripherals give your company [...]

What Do You Consider When Evaluating Hardware For Your Network Infrastructure (eg Routers, etc)

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

When you are placed in the unenviable position of having to make decisions on selecting a hardware solution for your company’s network infrastructure …. LAN or WAN …. the evaluation process can be overwhelming. Without a plan you’re doomed to failure …. and a huge migraine.
Keep in mind that it’s important to consider the culture [...]

The Ubiquitous Indestructible Pen Drive

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The pen drive or the USB drives are storage devices that store memory and it is coupled with universal serial bus connector. It is characterized by its small size, featherweight and by its qualities of removable as well as rewrite ability.
The pen drive has an edge over other storage tools - in particular the floppy [...]

Helping Hands To Succeed In The Competitive World Of Today

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Almost 70 percent of the modern day computer technology users are trying their hands on the latest and cheap LCD monitors. This is because these monitors offer great advantages when compared to the other forms of computer technology.
The LCD monitors are high on quality and offer amazing experiences when it comes to compatibility with other [...]

Intel’s Main Advantage - Speed of Having New Products

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Intel China Research Center is working on Model-based Computing to optimize the use of its multi core microprocessor technology. Hint, Microsoft is currently looking closer into virtualization software. It seems that virtualization it’s more related to server technology. The virtualization strategy combined with utility computing that uses virtual machines, & the third most important factor; [...]

Easy Steps to Formatting Your Portable Hard Drive For Use With Windows XP

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

What Does It Mean To Format My Portable Hard Drive?
When you initially purchase your portable hard drive or if you want to restore it to its original state, you must format it. Formatting prepares it for the first use, erasing any existing data in the process.
Backing Up Your Portable Hard Drive
The first step in formatting [...]