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Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 8:00 AM

It is no over statement to say that fibre optic cables have revolutionised the world we live in. These cables contain numerous optical fibres that are designed to guide light along the length of the cable. The science behind how these cables are used to convert information is made up off a combination of applied science with engineering. Engineers have used the theories developed by scientists and have turned it into a practical device that is used in a wide variety of data transfer situations. ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 2:20 AM

Network supplies are an essential component of any data centre or office network. There is nothing worse than some of your network supplies becoming depleted and you losing time from work as a result. The effects of running out of essential network supplies is little short of disastrous so it is always recommended that you have a few of the items that are more likely to give up on you spare in the event that they do fail. It is also vital that you find a good supplier online so that if something... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 1:00 AM

On the face of it the rj 45 might not sound like the sexiest piece of kit around but on deeper reflection it is, despite the ugly name, a pretty useful piece of equipment. The RJ initials in the name refer to Registered Jack. A registered jack is a way of connecting telecommunications equipment. It is a physical interface and comes in a number of configurations - not just the 45. It is also used as a standard design for wiring named rj11, rj14 and many other configurations. These connections are... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Amy Nutt @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 11:19 AM

Acquiring a dedicated hosting server is a great step toward getting the most out of your website. First of all, you increase the amount of traffic to your site, you can create a more impressive site than ever before, there is more disk space, and there is more bandwidth to work with. Second of all, the return on investment is considerably better than that of a shared server and credibility amongst browsers is enhanced. The benefits of having a dedicated server are rather extensive in th... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 1:06 AM

The range and capacity of server cabinets is immense. There are a broad range of products and a wide variety of manufacturers that deliver a number of fantastic options for your storage needs. Picking between these options can be overwhelming. After all there is so much choice and on the face of it there is little to choose between each. Firstly it is probably important to explain exactly what a server cabinet is and what it does. The server cabinet or server rack is a vital piece of equ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 9:23 AM

Finding the right equipment for your data centre can be very difficult. It is a daunting task for the uninitiated. There are so many options and all of these options are confusing to the uninitiated. Fortunately the majority of choices are made by people that know what they are talking about and know what they want. However many people might be looking to stock their data centre without the extensive knowledge required to permeate the wide number of options. Whilst many people with a dat... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Roberto Sedycias @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 8:29 AM

Multifunction printers are the best for small offices and or the home. It is a real miracle - one unit that prints, copies and scans. It saves on space and money. One point has to be kept in mind that it does all these functions but not all of them well. If the requirement is for high grade scanning then this three-in-one model might prove to be inadequate. It is all right for moderate use and not for intensive application. As regards the speed the printer might prove to be too slow for ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 12:06 AM

You have noticed that your printer has been displaying the words 'Error 11' or 'Error 12' for a few hours now. What does that mean? How do you get the error messages to go away? Don't panic. These are just printer error codes to let you know that your printer needs some attention, even if the problem isn't major. Here are some common error codes that you may see fairly often, as well as what to do about them. Error 11. This just means that the printer is out... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 5th February 2008 @ 11:07 PM

It's strange how the media picks up on some things and not others. Pictures of young, sexy, glamorous actresses and singers seem to litter our newspapers and TV screens. Miraculously the patch panel has somehow managed to slip under the radar of social consciousness. Okay so it might not be that sexy, and it may not have curves in all the right places, and it may not have been caught snorting coke off the toilet seat in London's most exclusive bar, but it is nevertheless pretty exciti... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Corbin Newlyn @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 10:32 PM

Both manufacturers and designers alike have constructed a vast assortment of computer printers for both business as well as home utilization. These printers create multiple copies in a fast and efficient manner. The printers that are currently available on the market have the ability to save both individuals as well as businesses a lot of time and money for all their printing requirements. The people who have the responsibility of completing the printing jobs save a lot of time si... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Phoenix Delray @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 1:56 AM

The desktop computer took an innovative turn in 1989, with the release of the Poqet PC, a small, portable IBM PC compatible computer by Poqet Computer Corporation that originally retailed for two thousand dollars. The Poqet ran MS-Dos, was powered by two AA sized, batteries, and was one of the first personal computers to offer an instant on feature. Although the Poqet Pc is no longer produced, it was the prototype for the portable computers and handheld PDAs of today. Just a few years la... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 2:04 AM

Before I start it is important to know the basics about Network cables. Firstly they are quite long. Secondly they're twice as long as the middle to the end. Erm Ok this might not be much help. My point is that finding the right network cables can be a daunting task - especially to the uninitiated. So how do you know what network cables best suit you and where to get them for your office? Well here of course. Fortunately for you I have taken the time to research everything you need to know ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 5:07 PM

Is there a more useful or exciting piece of kit on the market than the RJ45? Well... erm... yes there probably is. Okay so it's not glamorous and it's not particularly thrilling but it is a very useful item. So what is RJ45 and what purpose does it serve? In short the RJ45 is the bit of plastic that goes on the end of a telecommunications or computer networking cable so that it can be connected to an application. It is the bit of plastic that plugs your telephone cable into you... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Joe Mullich @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 10:23 PM

"Green computing" isn't just about saving the world for the next generation. The primary focus is cutting costs, improving efficiency, and getting near-term, measurable results. The following questions and answers address the business benefits of eco-friendly computing and show strategies for how you can profit by going green. What is the business rationale for green computing? Power consumption of data centers doubled between 2000 and 2005. Currently, energy costs ta... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 6th January 2008 @ 11:09 PM

If you are the type of person who has been attempting to locate the most effective method to getting all of your printing jobs completed, but can not seem to get your tasks organized good enough to accommodate your needs? If you are alone working in your office and you need to utilize one machine after another to have all your printing needs accomplished, it's about time for you to lose all those other single job printers and move on to one of the new all-in-one printers. The great ... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Richard Runion @ Thursday, 27th December 2007 @ 9:46 PM

To start with, the interface should represent technology that facilitates high-speed data exchange and communication between two computers or between a computer and a peripheral. You should be able to use the interface with virtually every desktop and laptop on the market; if your computer doesn't have one of these interfaces, you should be able to buy a card, at an affordable price. An ideal computer interface for music applications should have the ability to establish itself as a s... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Roberto Sedycias @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 9:23 PM

Computers simply mean a machine which can compute. Let us peek into the past and find out who were the geeks who thought about having a device that could perform calculative tasks by recognizing inputs and giving the appropriate outputs. Abacus developed in 3000 BC can be called the first ever computer as it was a simple counting device. In 1941 a German engineer Konard Zuse developed a first programmable calculator using binary math and Boolean logic. UNIVAC was developed in 1951 and th... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Ajeet Khurana @ Sunday, 16th December 2007 @ 7:30 AM

The entire world has gone electronic and that, if nothing else, will cause you to look for parts. It is almost as if we live in a space age civilization. Kitchens are powered by advanced appliances capable of cooking, steaming, chopping, grilling, deep frying, broiling, or boiling a meal. It is almost as if kitchen work is a major area of automation. But all of these wonderful devices can easily break and then you will have to get into their electronic guts to try and repair them. more...

Computers » Hardware | By Ajeet Khurana @ Sunday, 16th December 2007 @ 7:28 AM

Computers are all around us. But did you know that at the heart of computers are microprocessors. Most people would find it unbelievable to know the amount of processing power this little chip has. Space is one of the biggest limiting factors in actually assembling a computer at a reasonable price. By being able to pack more and more processing power into a smaller area, the strength of modern computing is able to expand exponentially through advanced chip development. Many Novembers ago... more...

Computers » Hardware | By Richard Runion @ Friday, 7th December 2007 @ 11:59 AM

How would you define a good Digital Audio-Video Computer Interface? To start with, it should allow peripherals to be connected to a computer. It should involve high-speed serial input/output (I/O) technology, devised for this purpose. Such a device should be among the fastest developed for using with multimedia peripherals such as video camcorders and other high-speed devices such as the latest hard disk drives and printers. A device such as this will be similar to a Universal Serial Bus ... more...