CPU Temperature Management
CPU temperature management isn’t just about installing a cpu temperature monitor and going on your merry way, it’s about knowing what to do for your overheating cpu, and how to keep it in check.
The main computers that have cpu temperature problems are laptops, computers with overclocked cpu’s, and computers with fast cpu’s that have low [...]
Utra Mobile PC.. the laptop of the future?
Just when we think we’ve reached our mobile limit, something always comes around to blow our minds.PDA’s hit the mobile business world and exploded into an overnight sensation. Laptops use to be a rare purchase, but are becoming almost as common as a regular desktop now. Tablet PC’s haven’t taken off like everyone had hoped, but [...]
What makes a good gaming computer
So you’re into gaming, and you’re looking to turn that shabby computer into a gaming powerhouse? You don’t necessarily need an expensive gaming computer though, you just need some decent gaming hardware.
If you don’t exactly know what gaming hardware is, i’ve put together a guide explaining what it takes to have a gaming computer. You don’t necessarily [...]
DVD Rom Guide
DVD-Roms not only play DVD media, including DVD movies and burned DVD’s, they play CD media as well. DVD media holds so much more data (4.7 gigabytes for DVD’s compared to about 700 megabytes for CD’s, that’s about 6.5 TIMES the storage) they’re quickly becoming the replacement for CD-Rom drives, the same way CD-Roms replaced [...]
Choosing a modem
If you’re still using dial-up, modems are still a big deal for you. Even if you’re not and you still need to fax documents from your computer, it’s still good to know what you’re buying. There’s really only one thing to make sure of when you’re buying a modem:
____Is it 56k v.92?
This is the current [...]
Network Card Guide
Network Cards, (or LAN Cards) are pretty basic, but integral in connecting your computers together, and/or connecting to a broadband modem. There’s really only one thing to look for when it comes to choosing one.
Make sure it’s 10/100 mbps, not just 10 mbps (mbps = megabits per second). 10/100 mpbs stands for the speed at which [...]
The tablet pc is here to stay
Tablet PCs are changing the way people think about computers. In the past, if you wanted a mobile computer you bought a laptop, that’s all there was to it. You still had to have somewhere to set it down, the batteries don’t last that long, so you really have to have somewhere to plug it in [...]
DVD burner information
DVD Burners are the best burnable media right now, not only for their storage size, but for their speed. DVD’s hold approximately 4.7 Gigabytes of information (that’s 4.7 billion bytes if you’re curious) which is about six times the information a CD can hold. There are also double sided DVD’s which can hold twice as much.
DVD’s [...]
Computer memory upgrade information
Computer memory, also known as RAM (random access memory) is the place in the computer where the operating system stores information about applications and data in current use so that they can be quickly reached by the computers processor.
RAM is much faster to read from and write to than the other kinds of storage in a [...]
Choosing the right CPU
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is essentially the brain of the computer. A lot of people like to call the entire computer case the CPU, but actually, the CPU is a tiny chip connected directly to the motherboard, with a big fan connected directly to it to keep it cool. Without the fan, the CPU [...]
Detailed motherboard guide
The motherboard, or mainboard, is called that because all of the other components plug into it, and it is used as a hub of sorts for all of the components to communicate with each other. When buying a motherboard, the most important things to know is what CPU it is compatible with, what kind of memory, [...]
Choosing a sound card
Choosing the right sound card, like most things with a computer, depends totally on what you need it for.
The cheapest way is to find one built into a good motherboard. These are more than good enough for playing MP3’s, light gaming, etc. If you can’t find one built into a motherboard you like, any cheap [...]
Purchasing a cd burner
Buying a cd burner is all about knowing what the numbers mean. Once you know what the numbers mean, you just have to find a brand you like, and find one that comes with the burning software you prefer. First, we’ll run through the numbers.
You’ll notice on the front or on the box of any [...]
Choosing the right computer monitor
Choosing the right computer monitor can get tough these days, with so many different types and sizes to choose from, how could you possibly make an informed decision?
Well, we’re here to make choosing a computer monitor a little bit easier. Lets start out by defining some terms used in the computer monitor industry.
Refresh Rate - This [...]
Choosing your computer speakers
Choosing speakers is parallel to choosing a sound card. Buying expensive speakers and a cheap sound card is pretty pointless. The same goes for buying an expensive sound card and cheap speakers. Speakers can range from $5 to $300, depending on what you like. Here are a couple things to look for when buying a [...]