Computer Hardware
Lenovo ThinkPad
Early 2005 showed the purchase of IBM’S personal computer division by Lenovo. The division comprised of ThinkPad laptop computers that were initially premeditated, constructed and sold by IBM but after the acquisition, Lenovo took over such activities and to date, ThinkPad portable laptops have been produced and marketed by them. ThinkPads were conventionally manufactured in [...]
Wireless USB Hub
Wireless hubs have been around for quite a while now, but their popularity starting soaring recently due to the growth in internet revolution. Networking has now reached workplaces and households, making hubs necessary gadgets. It can connect multiple computers together to create a single network, making it surprisingly easy to access. It can also share [...]
Intel Processor
Today, Intel Corporation is a giant in the processor market. It is easily the most popular (and in many opinions, the best) brand of processor available, and it has been for over a decade. Although Intel is seeing more competition now than ever, in the form of Apple computers and AMD, it still is the [...]
Wireless N Router
Wireless technology has transformed computing and made it more portable and accessible. A large number of wireless devices have appeared in the past decade. These include notebooks, printers, keyboards, mice, and routers. A router manages network traffic by directing it to the computers it was intended for. Wireless devices obey a set of rules called [...]
Laptop RAM
Random Access Memory (RAM) is a fast type of computer memory used for the temporary storage of data. Several sticks of RAM can often be found next to the processor on the mainboard. The RAM holds the data that the software running on the processor needs to use frequently. RAM is essential for avoiding delays, [...]
VGA Cable
A VGA cable is an extension cable that can be used to transmit your video signal between your laptop and your desk top and other applications as well. For example, it can be used to connect or extend monitors like on your television set or projectors. VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. A VGA cable [...]
Media Center Extender
Any computer that is loaded with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium, or Windows Vista Ultimate is compatible with the Windows Media Center Extender. The extender for Windows Media Center can stream media from your computer to the connected extender device. The media that can be streamed includes photos, videos, [...]
Touch Screen Laptop
The touch screen laptop has been creating a great deal of excitement in the computer industry lately. It has a touch sensitive screen that can be used in place of a keyboard and touchpad. Some manufacturers have gone as far as using touch screens and nothing else. The touch screen laptop is often called a [...]
Short Throw Projector
In the world today, the use of projectors to display information has become a very popular concept. It can usually be seen in office conference rooms, classrooms and concert halls. Nowadays, many movie fanatics who own home theatres seem to use a projector to show the movie, rather than having it displayed on a TV. [...]
Blueprint Copier
When printing, it is often necessary to use paper, cotton, Mylar and other materials that have been carefully made so that the prints are both accurate and thorough. In addition, it is necessary to spread a solution – which is sensitive to light – over the material. The purpose of using this solution is that [...]
VGA Monitor Cable
Video Graphics Array – more commonly known as just VGA – represents the minimum standard of resolutions of color in electronic devices, especially computer monitors. It is usually the most compatible color resolution, and hence, it is the most popular among other color resolutions. The VGA is typically identified by a total of 32 colors. [...]
PCMCIA NIC
Although network cards are now obtainable in most computer stores, purchasing them is nonetheless a troublesome activity. For instance, a few networks use different unfamiliar interfaces like Coax. In this case, the user must know of their network interface before they purchase the cards. This is usually because the type of network cards needed varies [...]
VGA Cooler
Have you ever noticed that your computer makes a very distracting noise when you are trying to watch a movie? This is because the Video Graphics Card is overheating. Not only can this be a bit of a nuisance, but it can also be harming the hard drive. To get the best out of your [...]
PCMCIA/CardBus Adapter
A lot of laptops, particularly notebooks are missing a CardBus slot on the computer itself. The good news, is that you can now buy a CardBus adapter to provide the slot for your laptop or notebook. These adapters will usually accept wireless broadband cards, video capture cards, and many others. These adapters can be purchased [...]
Multimedia Computer
A multimedia computer is a computer that is built and developed with the specific purpose of player movies, pictures, music, and/or video games. The term “multimedia computer” has faded in and out of the public consciousness since the late 80’s, and its specific meaning has also changed much. This is mostly due to the constant [...]
Western Digital Hard Drive
Many people have used a Western Digital hard drive at some time or another, probably without even knowing it. They can be found in many of the desktop and notebook computers used at home and work. The various brand names would be familiar to anyone who buys hard drives separately. They include the Caviar and [...]
Intel Motherboard
Open up any desktop computer made in the last thirty years and there is a good chance it will contain an Intel motherboard. Intel has been manufacturing motherboards, or mainboards as they are often called, since the early days of the computing industry. There are over thirty different models for desktop computers in the current [...]
External DVD Burner
A Digital Versatile Disk, more popularly known by the acronym DVD, is a data storage device that can be used to store media files and other information. A standard DVD with a single layer can hold about 4.7 gigabytes (GB) of information. Dual layer DVDs can hold upto 9 GB of data. Rewritable versions of [...]
Cisco Switch
What exactly is a Cisco switch, how does it function and what do switches do on an Ethernet network? These are questions a lot of people who want to understand computers and networks will want to know the answer too. If you have a Cisco switch, it will change Ethernet frames and work at Layer [...]
UPS Battery
Every computer can benefit from being connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). It is commonly called a UPS power supply, which is a tautology but nobody really minds that. Essentially, it is portable case that contains a rechargeable battery, inverter, and a charger. It provides backup electrical power in the event of mains power [...]
Dual Monitor KVM Switch
One of the more unusual computer peripherals is the KVM switch, which stands for keyboard, video, and mouse switch. Few computer users would have ever used a KVM switch or even seen one for that matter. The dual monitor KVM switch is even more uncommon but that may be about to change. Dual monitor setups [...]
Seagate Hard Drive
If you are running out of space on your computer’s hard drive you can replace it with a Seagate Hard Drive and get all the storage space you ever wanted in a hard drive. Seagate’s next generation hard drive called the Barracuda 7200.11 has 1.5 Terabytes worth of space for a desktop computer. If you [...]
Belkin Wireless Adapter
Do you have networked computers in your home and have had trouble with your wireless adapter in the past? Is it connecting too slowly to the internet for you? Maybe you should replace your wireless adapter with a new one so you can get a faster connection. Have you tried a Belkin wireless adapter yet? [...]
LCD Computer Monitor
Are you building a new computer and trying to decide what type of monitor to use? If your old monitor is just not big enough anymore or the images just not clear enough, you should consider getting a LCD computer monitor. LCD is so much better than the old cathode ray tube or CRT. Not [...]
Wireless Bluetooth Mouse
Business Professionals can benefit from using a wireless Bluetooth mouse when making their presentations. Have you ever tried to make a presentation by using your digital projector, computer, keyboard and mouse? If you have, did you get frustrated and nervous because you had to navigate through all of the wires? You may have noticed how [...]
AMD Athlon Processor
The AMD Athlon processor is the most popular processor of choice among many pc users and especially hard core gamers. The AMD Athlon processor can do so much more than just email, web browsing and word processing. It is the best choice for those in businesses, schools and those into gaming. The Athlon processor is [...]
HP Ink Cartridge
Ink cartridges are a replaceable component to printers. The cartridge supplies the ink that passes through a technological procedure in your printer and then evaporates as the words or pictures are printed onto the paper. An HP ink cartridge is a quality cartridge that makes all the difference in the world to the performance of [...]
SATA DVD Burner
SATA DVD Burners have become much more popular in the past few years. As more and more computers are made with SATA ports, DVD drives made for them have become a more viable alternative. Just a few years ago, DVD players and burners for computers were mostly made for the older IDE format. While it [...]
CPU Fans
CPU fans are the most essential part of a computer although many fail to recognize their importance. CPU fans keep the system cool and ensure over heating is avoided to give optimum work performance. The temperature inside the CPU should never go beyond 96 degrees Fahrenheit. It is very essential to keep the CPU cool [...]
Hard Disk Drive
The technology is advancing at a rapid pace offering us many alternatives to improve our comfort level. Earlier people used to rely on labors for different tasks however, now we have various devices that save money. Computers have become an important part of our daily lives, as we can perform many tasks on a computer. [...]
