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Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 1:13 PM

Overclocking is the process of making a computer component run at higher clock rates rather than the standard clock rates.It is basically of three types Processor , Graphics Card and RAM .In the following article overclocking of a processor is shown by taking amd 2800+ as the base. Processor overclocking is the most common type of overclocking done by Pc users these days. It is achieved by manipulating the CPU Multiplier and the FSB(front side bus of the motherboard).Increasing the FSB is... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Sunday, 6th April 2008 @ 3:46 PM

We live in a world where everything is controlled by computers. We need computers for everything. God forbid our computers should stall or crash, we would be in deep trouble. Almost all our work depends on the speed of our computer and how good it is. All of us need machines that are going to be the least troublesome. We all want computers that have great speed, lots of storage and most of all that will not crash! Technology has been on a steady way to growth and with the years we have g... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 7:19 PM

When you ask anyone about computers, usually their fantasy is of a super fast computer that doesnt ever stall or crash. Unfortunately for us, that still remains a fantasy. In our world today we have good computers but even our good computers continue to stall, hang, crash and work extremely slow. Since the invention of computers, computers have only gotten more and more popular. Almost everyone uses a computer for work. Computers, I insist are no longer considered as luxury, they come un... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Peter Rosenblum @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 7:19 AM

One of the main benefits of overclocking a computer is increasing the speed. As time goes by and programs are added, the speed of a computer is diminished. Even a brand new computer could always benefit from the ability to run faster. With a click of your mouse, programs will launch without much delay and while typing, the letters will appear instantly. For a slower computer, the delay would be small but noticeable especially when you are using programs or playing games. Another benef... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Phoenix Delray @ Saturday, 26th January 2008 @ 6:29 PM

If you are searching for a cheap desktop computer, you are not alone. Personal computers were made possibly by two major technological innovations in the microelectronics field, and have since become an essential part of both home, and workplace culture and usage. The first major innovation was the integrated circuit, or IC, which allowed for the miniaturization of computer memory circuits, greatly reducing the size of the computer itself, and was developed in 1959. The second, the microprocesso... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By David Urmann @ Sunday, 25th November 2007 @ 3:40 PM

The technology moves fast and leaves us with gizmos and gadgets, which are more and more functional, and at the same time smaller than we have ever thought they could be. What's more, the technology also adds these gadgets the mobility so that they can be used as and when required, wherever they are required. One such device following the suit is your hard drive and with the introduction of an external hard drive, what you get is data storage and security with added mobility. These ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Michael Stollery @ Monday, 16th July 2007 @ 3:56 PM

As more and more of us have turned to digital photography there has been a huge surge in demand for printers that can deliver photo print quality reproduction that we have been used to with a developer shop. With the development of improved technology delivering a wider range of printing options you will find a bedazzling array of photo quality printers to choose from so here we shall give you some sound advice as to what you should be looking for in a new photo printer. Compact Photo Pr... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Michael Stollery @ Thursday, 8th March 2007 @ 1:58 PM

Any business owner or manager knows how important printers are to success. When the printers are down productivity suffers, and even the most robust business can grind to a halt. While many large companies can afford to hire professionals to troubleshoot and maintain the printers in the office, many smaller business owners find themselves wearing the hat of the printer repairman. Knowing how to diagnose and solve common printer problems can save those business owners lots of time and money, w... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Chris Kaminski @ Friday, 23rd February 2007 @ 10:56 AM

Now that Vista is officially out, many of you are dying to run out and buy it. I know that many will upgrade without first checking system requirements or system compatibility. This article is for you. When you try to install Vista, you may quickly find out that something will need to be upgraded. Most likely it will be RAM, video or both. First we will look at memory. I am talking about system memory or RAM. Before we go further, my associate says I need to write about something more im... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Michael Stollery @ Friday, 10th November 2006 @ 7:32 PM

The cost of inkjet printer cartridges is on the rise year after year. The printer manufacturers are subsidising the cost of the printer knowing that in the long run they are sure to make more money selling high priced cartridges. There are several ways that you can save money on the cost of printer cartridges. The first thing that you can do is to print in draft quality if you are just printing the document for yourself, to proof read or if your kids are just playing. This will ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard Sherland @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 3:30 AM

Please read this article it could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on ink cartridges. I've been in the cartridge refill business for 6 years now and there's one thing that I have learned. There is a lot of BS going around about ink cartridges. I'm here to set you straight and save you plenty on ink. Of coarse the manufacturers will try to force you to buy their cartridges and that's understandable because of the very high markup on ink cartridges. They will ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard Sherland @ Saturday, 16th September 2006 @ 6:22 AM

During my years in business many people have asked what is the best printer. After reading this article you will be in a better position to determine the best printer for you. The major manufacturers are Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Canon, Epson, Xerox and Brother. Lexmark makes many printers for other manufacturers such as Xerox and Compaq. So you may see printers with another manufactures names that are actually Lexmarks. The biggest names are Lexmark, HP.Epson and Canon. There are tw... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard Sherland @ Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 7:59 AM

You might be surprised at the answer. Through the years I have been asked this question many times. People understandably would like to know the answer before spending their money. Many think that the only answer is in the big names that they have heard. And it's no wonder these same companies have spent millions promoting their names. What would make up the best computer? In my opinion it should have a minimum of these qualities. Be reliable, easy to upgrade, parts readily availabl... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Wednesday, 6th September 2006 @ 12:01 AM

Do you have a computer yet? No, I'm not talking about that Tandy 1000 you've got tucked away in the spare room. I'm talking about a new computer. You know, one that has Internet access capabilities. Okay, I'm probably going a tad too far with that spiel, but you do desire to make sure your PC or Mac is up to par. This is the only route you can enjoy the latest technology. Therefore, it's time to browse the vast array of computers for sale. There is virtually no limit to ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By otis Cooper @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 6:19 PM

Your graphics card is responsible for sending data to the monitor to display pictures,presentations,and videos that you love so much.That being the case,it would be a great benefit to you if you get and keep your graphics card up to date. We all love to play those in depth,high resolution games and this is the main reason we either upgrade our graphics card or purchase a new computer altogether. And when we can use all of the cool features these games provide,they are an absolute blast.more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Chad Henry @ Monday, 22nd May 2006 @ 1:26 AM

Spyware and Adware seem to be taking over computers everywhere these days, but there are some good practices that you can follow to help maintain a healthy ad/spyware free computer. First though I will define both of these computer annoyances for you. Adware is software that displays advertisments on your computer. These ads tend to popup on your screen at any time. They usually come bundled with free software as means to make money. Spyware is software that monitors your surfing... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Andrew James @ Tuesday, 16th May 2006 @ 9:37 PM

These days many of us use our computers a lot and they seem to be running slower than it did even last week. What is up? Heres some ways to get back that speed and even improve on it a little and what’s really cool is they’re easy to do and don’t cost anything ! Before we start just make sure you back everything up in case something horrible happens. 1. Clean and organize your hard drive. Sometimes people just dump a ton of files into the root directory of their hard drive... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By ravi chamria @ Friday, 27th January 2006 @ 6:43 PM

One of the thing windows is infamous for , is system handling. Everyone has had a run in with the Antarctic PC ( A frozen system) one time, or another. The problem is that this is one of the most complicated problems to solve. Almost anything can make a system stop responding- faulty hardware, software, drivers, etc., and with the sheer amount of hardware and software loaded on PCs today, it virtually impossible to prevent. However, if this happens too often, then you know you have a problem at ... more...