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Computers » Hardware | By Samantha Gilmartin @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 1:04 AM

RFID technology is something that most people would claim to know nothing about. The technology is not new, it has its roots as far back as 1946 and chances are, you are sitting within a few feet of an RFID device right now. RFID, short for Radio Frequency Identification, is a umbrella term used to describe technologies that transmit the identity of a person, animal or object in the form of a unique serial number wirelessly, using radio waves. The technology is in the same category as... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Mehmet Onatli @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 11:55 AM

When most people hear computer hardware, they get a blank look to their eyes and almost a scared look on their face. That's what computer hardware talk does to most, but let's make that less likely. Computer hardware put simply is the physical part of your computer, this includes the circuitry and all. Hardware does not include the software though. The hardware of a computer will rarely need changing, while people are changing or adding software all the time to their computers.... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 5:55 AM

A hard drive is an essential piece of hardware for every computer, it actual name is Hard Disk Drive (HDD), other more common names are hard disk and fixed disk. A hard drive is a non-volatile data storage device; using two rotating disks, known as platters, that have magnetic surfaces, the hard drive digitally stores encoded data. While modern day Hard drives are a completely sealed unit (aside from the ventilation hole), the original hard drives had removable media. The term "Hard" was... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Cattie Coyle @ Sunday, 31st August 2008 @ 3:04 PM

So you got that nice, shiny pink laptop and it really is quite spectacular. But what about the rest of your electronics? Don't they look a bit dull in comparison? No worries, you can soon be surrounded by colorful gadgets! Having said that, I have to add that I have not yet found a pink printer or scanner. There was a Barbie printer on the market a few years back, but it seems to have disappeared. In the meantime, here are some accessories that will get you started on your quest to ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Cattie Coyle @ Saturday, 30th August 2008 @ 8:03 PM

Gone are the days when your office was a drab color palate of grays and blacks. These days, you can make it as cheerful as you want with electronics in every color. Today, I'm going to share my findings on some pink peripherals for your office (or on the go). Desktop Computers Considering the increasing amount of colorful laptops available, I was surprised to find that the pickings for desktop computers in various colors are slim to say the least. I have not been able to find a si... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 10:20 AM

We live in a world where even though products have just been launched they are half way to being rendered obsolete by the latest technology. Printers are no exception with new generations of compact all-in-one WiFi printers flooding the market which is why it is essential to keep up to the minute with industry news. This is a summary of the hottest printer news fresh off the press. Portable printers are taking over. If you really are that busy you have to print your photos on the train en... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 7:38 AM

Whether buying for photo printing, home office or photocopying your extremities, the latest wave all in one photo printers claim to have revolutionised domestic photo print technology. This article objectively examines some of the latest market leaders in printer technology to evaluate what you are getting for your money. This first up is the modestly priced Epson Stylus SX400 all-in-one photo printer. This comes under the Epson tag of cost-effective so is quite no thrills in certain area... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 10:08 PM

It all starts with a motherboard when talking about computers. Simply put, this is a vital organ for all computers much the way our organs are in our own bodies. Technically, it is a primary printed circuit board that can be found in a complex electronic system. A better example of a complex electronic system known to pretty much everyone is the computer. The motherboard has several other names, proving Shakespeare's theory that a rose by any other name would indeed smell as sweet. K... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Amy Nutt @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 10:33 AM

So you've made the decision to install a home network and you're roaring and ready to go with it. But have you done it before? Perhaps the dreams of not fighting over who can go online next, streamlining your office, and sharing files with other computers in your home has you a bit excited. But do you know what type of network is best for you? Do you know the basic principles to installing a network in your home? Do you know how to set up a wireless network? If you answered "no&quo... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Patricia Stevens @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 12:47 PM

Atlanta Printer repair carries out guarantee and post guarantee repair of copy techniques. Its companies specialize on service and repair of copy and multiplying techniques, as well as laser fax machines. Atlanta service centres make repair of all types of printers and faxes, refuelling of cartridges of all models of Xeroxes and printers with an insertion of chips. You can call the engineer at your office or arrive to them. Atlanta engineers will fill your cartridges or will repair your p... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Mehmet Onatli @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 5:58 PM

You want a computer, but everywhere you look the prices are out of your range. Someone mentions to you about refurbished computers. Should you look at them as a possible choice? What exactly is a refurbished computer? Well it's a computer that is left for dead basically by its previous owner. A computer technician has gotten a hold of it someway and they decide that it won't cost too much to rebuild the computer and bring it back to life, and hopefully make a profit in the end. ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Thomas Pretty @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 1:42 PM

My first printer was a dot matrix model that looked and was the size of a vacuum cleaner. In fact it made about as much noise as one to. Today however and printers are very different beasts coming in a variety of shapes and sizes and offering to meet a variety of demands from the office machines that churn out 1000s of pages a minute to photo printers at home that save us from having to go to the developing lab to print out of favourite images of family and friends. So what's what i... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Thomas Pretty @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 1:39 PM

When the first PCs started turning up in the late seventies and early eighties they where designed to help businesses manage spreadsheets and if you were lucky help you write a letter to the bank manager asking, no doubt for more money, because you needed to re-mortgage the house for the latest breakthrough in cutting edge computing. Nowadays computers come in all shapes and sizes and are capable of far more than just adding up a couple of sums. You can surf the web, play games, edit pho... more...

Computers » Hardware | By jon crain @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 9:06 PM

Many people now opt to build their own computer so that they are more in control of the specifications they want and save more than just a few dollars. There are a multitude of DIYs found all over the Internet, and yes, it is possible to build one yourself! But before doing so, you must choose the right components for your computer. Here are some of the very basic components you need to get: Computer Case Computer cases now come in a variety of designs and colours. Some now even co... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Richard West @ Monday, 21st July 2008 @ 2:19 AM

If you love computer games and just can't get enough of it, you should choose the right computer with the best gaming motherboard. A computer's motherboard is the core of the entire computer system. It connects all other parts of the computer and allows them to interact and run the machine effectively. There are some important factors to consider when building a gaming computer. The best gaming motherboard will be dependent on how extensive your gaming requirement will be. But a... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Roberto Sedycias @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 8:57 PM

Let us discuss the two main quad core computers launched by Intel and AMD. Intel was the first one to launch this computer under the name of Kentsfield, which is also called Core 2 Extreme quad-core QX6700, and it is no less than 80% faster than Conroe or Core 2 Extreme X6800. The chips of these quad core computers are based on the latest `Core` micro architecture technology. It is not just low powered but also gives high performance. But don`t be fooled into thinking that Kentsfield is ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By April Kerr @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 1:09 PM

Few years back when someone used to buy a high-tech mobile phone or a desktop, all the friends and family members used to feel extremely jealous about him. But with the advancement of technology PDAs and pocket PCs have become common stuffs now-a-days. Be it a trend conscious youngster or the busiest business person, all carry a PDA for their personal or professional use. As these devices are equipped all possible facilities, people hare finding them as the indispensable parts of life. ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Steven Beckerman @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 2:09 PM

Recently the decision was officially made that the blu-ray DVDs would replace the standard DVDs that so many individuals are used to. The Blu-ray DVDs are essentially better protected and durable as more of the DVDs are being sold. Many large companies that essentially use the Blu-ray DVDs have chosen to use this style for a variety of reasons. There was a lot of dispute between the blu-ray DVD and the standard DVDs and it became 'format war' in many ways. However, obviously the... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Phoenix Delray @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 11:44 AM

If you have good credit, computer desktop financing is really very easy to find. Even if you have average credit, you can still find computer desktop financing without really even breaking a sweat. However, if you have bad credit or no credit at all, then getting a computer desktop financing is an entirely different story. When you have good credit, all you need to do is pick out what kind of computer you want, after which you can then go to the store and ask to open a credit card. Place... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Roberto Sedycias @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 7:38 AM

What is Quad Core Computer? Quad Core computer is essentially a speed demon that allows its user to play high-end video games, run computer programs, and rip DVDs at the same time! The second generation quad core processor offers multitasking performance with greater energy efficiency. The performance that you get is that of 4 CPUs. Dominating the work of CPU on a single core the quad core CPU allows multi-tasking more easily. The high performance infrastructure application can maximize t... more...