How to Add or Remove an IDE ROM drive
CD ROMS - If you're adding or removing an internal cd-rom, dvd-rom, or just about any internal ROM that has an opening CD door, read on. Almost all IDE devices such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. including burners and dvd burners are all installed or removed in the same fashion. If... Read More
An Introduction to HD-DVD
High density digital versatile disc is a digital optical media format which is being developed. HD DVD is similar to the competing Blu-ray Disc. It is currently in a format war with the Blu ray disc proposed by the Blu ray disc association.HD DVD has a single layer capacity of... Read More
TiVo: An Introduction for the Few Who Dont Know Yet
TiVo will change your life... for the better. Plain and simple: record shows by telling TiVo to record them (not when, what channel, how long, etc.), record all new episodes of X, record all movies w/ so-and-so in them, etc.High Points:Most people know the basics of the concept. Here's the... Read More
USB Hubs and Ports Explained
The USB standard has become the universal means of connection peripheral devices and equipment to the computer. Computers have either two or four USB port connectors. Each of these can support a large number of connections but to be able to attach more than two or four devices requires a... Read More
The Making of Energy Efficient Datacenters
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron is a wonderful movie to watch. It is based on the book, The anatomy of greed, written by a former employee of Enron, Brian Cruver. One interesting thing that comes on our minds is the size of all power companies. They are... Read More
Correctional Institution Preventive Maintenance Software
There is a great need for preventive maintenance in correctional institutions. The public would be at risk if penal facilities waited to solve problems until after they manifested themselves. Correctional institution preventive maintenance software is necessary to ensure that life in the facility runs smoothly and none of the prisoners... Read More
How To Format A Hard Drive
Here's how to format a hard drive (Legal Stuff: We are not responsible for any damages, lost data, or anything of the sort)...If you have a computer, you surely know what a hard drive is. If you don't have one, or simply don't know what a hard drive is, then... Read More
Thin Clients Benefits are Excellent Options for Computer Homeschools... Just a Suggestion
Wireless Consulting and Solution Providers have always been important to african american small businesses and now after several years of having the most technologically advanced homes in our neighborhood, we are beginning to realize that our neighbors could benefit from the same technology in educating our children. With the future... Read More
Dusting Your Computer - Keeping it Cool
My mother always told me to dust, but I never did, mostly because I was lazy, but also because I couldn't find any tangible benefit to dusting. I just didn't see how I'd benefit from my room or my things being less dusty. Well now I've gotten a bit older,... Read More
Refurbished Laptop Batteries
There are three refurbished laptop battery types, each named for its component materials:Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries are hardly ever seen anymore. They have dismally low capacities (2000-3000 mAH) and contain heavy metals that harm the environment. Worst of all is the dreaded "memory effect". When you recharge a NiCad battery... Read More
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Flash Your ATI Video Cards BIOS
Flash your ATI video card BIOS.You will need the following:1.... Read More
Buying Cheap Refurbished Laptops
When comparing refurbished laptop models, ask about these specifications:Central Processing... Read More
Expansion Cards Part 2: AGP
Expansion Cards Part 2: AGPThe first in this series of... Read More
An Introduction to Tape Backup
If you run a small business, chances are you're saving... Read More
DVD Recorders: Getting Started
IMO, these sd work 'like a VCR' as far as... Read More
Intel Celeron vs Pentium
The Celeron and Pentium Processors are two of Intel's best... Read More
Cheap Ink Cartridge
A cheap ink cartridge is sometimes the only way that... Read More
Ink Cartridge Recycling 101
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How To Format A Hard Drive
Here's how to format a hard drive (Legal Stuff: We... Read More
Moving to a New PC
Getting a new PC is exciting and a pain. It's... Read More
Three Must Have Accessories For Notebook Computers
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Testing Flyback Transformer - How to Test and When to Replace It
Nowadays, more and more monitor comes in with flyback transformers... Read More
Your Printer Is Out Of Ink -- Now What?
We've all been there. You're in the middle of printing... Read More
Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?
Should you buy an extended warranty with your laptop? You... Read More
What is EEPROM ?
EEPROM stands for Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory and... Read More
What Is A Fuse? And How To Test It.
A fuse is a very thin wire, which either melts... Read More
Batteries for Your Laptop
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A Review of Brother Laser Toners
Brother is right up there with HP and Samsung as... Read More
5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer
It's easy to be intimidated by all the laptop models... Read More
Inexpensive Radius Server Gives Wireless Networks The Security They Need
Many small businesses have considered connecting computers and other devices... Read More
Selecting an Ink Jet printer?With Low Operating Cost
Printer technology has made tremendous advances in the past five... Read More
10 Solid Reasons To Make Your Next PC A Notebook
Notebook computers are becoming very popular. They seem to be... Read More
What is Blu-Ray DVD
Video technology has increased significantly over the past years, and... Read More
USB Hubs and Ports Explained
The USB standard has become the universal means of connection... Read More
Flyback Transformer-How to Locate the ABL Line
Whenever there is a complaint about monitor contrast problem I... Read More
Buying a Plasma or LCD TV FAQs
This article focuses on frequently asked questions by buyers of... Read More
War of the Disks: A Close-in Analysis of the Hard Disk Drive vs. the Solid State Disk
Much has been written about solid state disks (SSDs) becoming... Read More
A Look at Laser Toners
Laser toner is the ink for laser printers. It is... Read More
The Printer Cartridge Review
Years ago computers were huge and their accompanying printers were... Read More
Testing Diode -The Accurate Way on How to Test Semiconductor Diode Using Multimeter
Testing diodes is different from testing a resistor because you... Read More
How To Refill Your Ink Cartridge
Forget about emptying your wallets every time you see the... Read More
Your Hard Drive is Going to Explode ? Why a UPS is Essential
It's most peoples worst computing nightmare. You wake up in... Read More
How to Choose a New Hard Drive for Your Computer
If you are running out of space on your computer... Read More
Buying a Refurbished Dell Laptop
Dell offers a full line of refurbished laptops on their... Read More
Cisco CCNA Certification: Why You NEED Hands-On Practice !
CCNA and CCNP candidates hear it all the time: "you... Read More
What You Should Know Before You Buy Computer Equipment
You will have many factors to consider when deciding on... Read More
The Hard Disk
From throwing our unnecessary files, to defragmenting, from partitions to... Read More
SED is Coming
One of the bigger challenges facing display manufacturers is to... Read More
Motherboard Basics
A recent Tech Tip covered the basics of selecting a... Read More
Setting up a Tape Backup Strategy for your Business
So you know a little bit about tape backup, but... Read More
Laptop Computers and the PVP Effect!
Roll over lumbering desktop computers, the limber laptop is here,... Read More
Inexpensive Radius Server Gives Wireless Networks The Security They Need
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Coping with a Serious Data Loss from your Computer Hard Drive
Data loss is an expensive reality. It's a hard fact... Read More
Top Three Factors to Consider While Choosing a Data Center for Your Business
Data Centers are the core of the Internet. The computer... Read More
Protecting Your Computer From Power Surges, Data Loss, Viruses, And Spyware
Protecting Against A Power Surge:Your computer is an expensive investment;... Read More
Got The Message that You Need New Ink Cartridges?
We all know what it is like when that message... Read More
How To Upgrade Your PC
Before you upgrade your PC hardware it's best to search... Read More
How to Choose The Right Laptop Accessories?
The notebook computer is coming of age. For the first... Read More
Used Laptop Computer: Your Quick Purchase Inspection Guide ? Part 4
Used laptop computers are everywhere these days. How can you... Read More
Hard Drive Selection
Perhaps the biggest mistake people make when building their computer(s)... Read More
You Can Prevent Computer Slowdowns & Issues
Most people understand preventive maintenance like changing the oil in... Read More
Printers
Do you feel overwhelmed when buying a computer or a... Read More
Digital Camera Prints - Getting the Most for Your Money
Digital cameras have really taken off in popularity in recent... Read More
A Guide to Refurbished IBM Laptops
IBM boasts a very large array of older and newer... Read More
Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security
The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips... Read More
A Review of Refurbished HP Laptops
HP refurbished laptops can be found on their website hpshopping.com.... Read More
Power and Your PC
The power coming into a computer is the most critical... Read More
ESR Meter - The Capabilities To Check Beyond Electrolytic Capacitor
There is something good about esr meter because besides electrolytic... Read More
Give Your PC a Monitor Makeover
Whether you are crunching figures at a front office job... Read More
Introduction to Dedicated Servers
A dedicated server is a single computer on a web-hosting... Read More
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DVD CD ROMs have become predominantly the most used CD... Read More
A Guide To Bar Code Reader Downloads
Bar code readers have proven themselves to be essential tools... Read More
How to Read Zener Diode Code
Many technicians are confused on how to really read a... Read More
Review of Popular Wireless Headphones
Just about everyone would I agree, I think, that wires... Read More
Building A PC
Many people simply go to the retail store and get... Read More
How To Buy The Perfect Student Laptop
If you are like most student's, money isn't exactly growing... Read More
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