Hardware



Ultimate Motherboard Guide - Demystifying Motherboard Specs

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

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 researching for a good quality motherboard.
Main motherboard specifications
Before you run [...]

Graphic Card Buyers’ Guide - How To Scope Out A Great Card For Your System

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

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 is hyped with the latest dual core processor and a couple [...]

Secure Your Home Without Hurting Your Bank Account With an IP Camera

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Who says you need to pay thousands for a surveillance system? Get an IP camera and get your house wired up and secured against intruders.
An IP camera is an excellent, yet inexpensive camera for your home surveillance system. It can be installed in anywhere in your house for home monitoring and intruder protection. Set up [...]

Why Build a Computer?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

In today’s world, having a computer is now a common fact. However, with that common fact always comes the issue of money. Many computer brands today simply advertise how excellent their company-made computers are, but those advertisements blind us, the consumers, from what that company-made computer is worth. Is it worth the price tag?
Well, let [...]

Apple Logic Board Repair - What The Apple Stores Do Not Want You To Know!

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Apple has been having a rash of video issues with their computers.
Since I help run a repair shop, with my brother, that only does apple work. I can see an increase in people mailing in their macintosh and powerbooks to save money over the apple stores price.
There seems to be an almost built in design [...]

Mini Made Easy

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Duosonic was determined to inject new life into its Mini-ITX motherboards. Duosonic already possesses dozens of years of manufacturing PC motherboards under its belt. Its redesigned Mini-ITX and DS965 series feature significantly improved functionality, speed, heat distribution and power consumption. The new designs are on par with ATX motherboards, pushing Mini-ITX technology to new heights [...]

Are All Computer Memory Upgrades The Same?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Not all computer memory upgrades are the same.
Generally speaking, computer memory upgrades (not including Flash memory cards or USB drives) can be divided into two different types:
Type 1: Generic upgrades. These are made by a plethora of manufacturers and are made to a speed and form factor specification, such as a DDR-333 200 pin SO-DIMM, [...]

Mobile Wireless Router Spotlight - WiFlyer Mobile

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

With the introduction of wireless networks, people find it easier to install and configure a network. However, until a few years back, if you wanted to connect to the Internet or to connect to a network, you had to plug in a network cable and were restricted to stay near a UPT cable plug. If [...]

Need an External Hard Drive?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Downloading digital content using torrents can fill your computer’s hard drive up fast, and serious P2P users will probably want to protect the files they’ve downloaded. Put those two concerns together and you have the need for an external hard drive!
External hard drives are good for more than just storing large files such as movies, [...]

The Computer Memory Race

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Have you ever been amazed at how fast computer hardware advances everyday? When any single product hits the shelves, it instantly becomes obsolete, because the company is most likely already working on some new ideas to use on brand new products to be sold in a few months. And those brand new products being created [...]