Hardware



You Can Destroy An RFID Chip, But Why Would You Want To?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. An RFID tag consists of a microchip with an antenna. It stores information and can be tracked from external sources. These chips can be as large as a paperback book or small enough to be embedded in the paper of a paperback book’s page. Hitachi has the distinction of [...]

Put Away That Expensive CD and DVD - Use A Virtual Drive

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Use of a virtual drive will save your original media from accidental damage.
In the computing world there are a lot of ‘virtual’ devices. Virtual Drives emulate a physical drive; it could be a CD ROM or DVD. You make a copy of the CD or DVD store it on your hard drive and when you [...]

Build a PC - 4 Ways to Save Money When You Build a PC

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

When you build a computer, you are boss at this job. You make the first decision and the final one. You have the power. Along with this power, you also have the opportunity to save a bit of money. With pre-built computers, someone else is the boss. They have the power. They make the decisions [...]

Things You Should Know In Intel Pentium Series Processors

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The CPU is the part of a computer that controls the operation of the computer. All arithmetic and logical operations, decoding of instructions and the execution of instructions are performed by the CPU. Early computers used several chips to handle the task. Some functions are still handled by support chips, which are often referred to [...]

Build DIY PC - PC Assembly Made Easy

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

When you have the new PC components items available, next step is to Assemble the PC together. This is the most interesting part and also the most rewarding part when your system is up and running, all credits to Yourself!!
Essential Tools required:
1) A screwdriver (Cross-shaped)
Optional Recommended Items:
1) Torchlight (To illuminate hard to see areas)
2) Antistatic [...]

Misunderstanding About Computer CPUs

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Since the computer revolution which occurred several decades ago where storage capacity and processing power skyrocketed, computers are still evolving. According to Moore’s Law, computer power doubles every 18 months and the cost goes down by half. No wonder computers have become so cheap these days.
Many people fail to understand several myths that exist regarding [...]

Add an Extra Hard Drive to Your PC - Internal or External?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

If the decision is to be an internal hard drive, then a little research is required. The first thing you will need to do is to find out what kind of extra hard drive is required.
To find this out you will have to either check out the specifications in your computers manual. Or you can [...]

DIY Computer Repair

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

If you are having computer problems and wondering what to do about them, you may find yourself needing to call tech support to see if they can help you work it out. The only problem with this is that calling tech support can be really frustrating for many reasons.
Often times you are left on hold [...]

Finding A Good Computer Repair Company Online

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

You can find just about anything by doing a search online these days. Computer repair is no different. The only problem is knowing which computer repair company to choose when there are so many sites listed for doing this type of service.
And what about the computer repair service that is an individual who says that [...]

All In One Computer Setups

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

If you’re thinking about buying a computer in the future, you have a lot of options. You can decide between desktops and laptops. There are also all types of fancy peripherals out there to help you optimize your computer use.
But, what you may or may not have considered in your thoughts about what type of [...]