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| Buyer's Guide: Laptops |
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| With so many factors to consider, deciding which laptop to buy can be a real challenge. From brands, components, screens and software, laptops offer a bewildering array of choices, and for some folks, sifting through the large number ... |
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21.02.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Digital Cameras |
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| There is a staggering number of digital cameras on the market today, so deciding which model to buy can quickly become confusing. The good news is that buying your first digital camera is easier than you think, especially as the ... |
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24.02.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Displays |
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| When shopping for a new computer system, most of us tend to fret over such things as the CPU speed or hard disk drive size and overlook one of the most important components - the monitor. Often referred to as a display, a video ... |
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24.02.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Hard Disk Drives |
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| A hard disk drive (HDD) is the mechanism that reads and writes data. Whilst all hard disk drives share a basic structure and are composed of the same physical features, not all hard disk drives perform the same way as the quality of ... |
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23.03.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Scanners |
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| So you're ready to buy a scanner? Most people who have added a scanner to their personal computer systems consider it an invaluable tool for bringing graphics and text into their documents. Still, no one should plunge into the process ... |
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21.04.05
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| Buyer's Guide: PDAs |
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| Handheld computers, known more widely now as PDAs (personal digital assistants), are the Swiss Army knives of the tech world. They began as address books on steroids and have turned into pocket-sized multimedia communication ... |
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08.03.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Printers |
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| Even though the IT world is guiding people to a paperless office, there will always be a need for printers. Having said that, the fundamental technologies behind printing haven't changed much over the years - print quality has ... |
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21.02.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Desktop Computers |
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| With so many factors to consider, deciding which desktop PC to buy can be a real challenge. From components to software to accessories, new PCs offer a bewildering array of choices, and for some folks, sifting through the large number ... |
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11.02.05
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| Understanding ExpressCard Technology |
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| ExpressCard technology is a small, modular add-in card designed to replace the larger PC Card over the next few years. The ExpressCard specification was released in September 2003. Developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card ... |
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14.03.05
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| Buyer's Guide: Graphics Cards |
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| A graphics card, or video adapter, is a board that plugs into a computer to give it display capabilities. There are many different types of video adapters available for PCs, although there are various types of graphics chipsets and ... |
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08.03.05
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| Securing Your Wireless Network |
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| Wireless networks are becoming increasingly popular, but they introduce additional security risks. If you have a wireless network, make sure to take appropriate precautions to protect your information. As the name suggests, ... |
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24.04.06
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| Buyer's Guide: Mobile Phones |
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| Mobile phones have become more than just convenient communication tools. But before buying a mobile phone, there are a number of factors you should consider in order to get the best deal for you or your business. For instance, if ... |
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02.03.05
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| Understanding Dual Core Technology |
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| Dual-core refers to a processor (CPU) that includes two complete execution cores per physical processor. It combines two processors and their caches and cache controllers onto a single integrated circuit (silicon chip). It is ... |
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05.04.06
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| Understanding U3 Smart Drive Technology |
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| Imagine carrying your favourite software, preferences, profiles and data on a device no bigger than a pack of gum. With a U3 smart drive, you can plug into any Windows XP or 2000 PC and be productive wherever you are - work, play a ... |
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25.04.06
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| Understanding HDMI |
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| High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a next-generation digital interface specification for consumer electronics products. Think of it as the new SCART! It is also the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, ... |
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11.04.06
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