Using a normal laptop for digital artwork and similar computer graphics activities can limit what you can do quite a bit. With a normal computer mouse, drawing graphics in a program like Adobe Photoshop can be very difficult. Even after a lot of experience with a normal computer mouse for drawing, you cannot match the [...]
An ATX power supply is one of the most important components in a computer. This is the component that provides electricity to the system by converting alternating current electricity from the wall outlet to direct current to the motherboard on a computer. You will find the ATX power supply at the rear of a computer [...]
Since the late 1990’s, Intel Celeron processors have been produced for budget-conscious computer buyers. Celeron has become well known as the low-cost alternative to Intel’s other brands, like Pentium and Core 2 Duo. Celeron processors generally offer less features and worse performance in exchange for their less expensive price. Consumers looking into Celeron processors must [...]
Computers are full of all sorts of important parts. Most of the parts we find in our computers are necessary in order for the computer to function properly. There are hard drives, processors, fans, mother boards and many more parts that allow the computer to run. You may or may not be familiar with computers [...]
The latest innovation to hit the computer industry is the quad core processor. The four cores inside it provide greater performance compared to processors with fewer cores but only when they are used together. Both Intel and AMD have several of these powerful new processors in their lineups, and many new desktop and notebook computers [...]
Desktop computers have fallen to price levels that were unimaginable a few years ago. A brand new model can be bought for just a few hundred dollars today. The growing popularity of notebooks, netbooks, and mobile smartphones is the main reason that prices are falling. Instead of upgrading their desktop computers, many buyers are choosing [...]
A pin connector is a type of connector used on many different pieces of computer equipment. There are many different types of pin connectors; some are used only on internal pieces of equipment. These internal connectors may be used to connect hard drives, CD/DVD drives, sound cards, or other internal cards and devices to the [...]
In today’s market, computer geeks have several choices when it comes to choosing the tower computer case that they like. Tower computer cases have a way of being used now to express their personal likes as well as being used to set their system apart from all others. Gone are the days of everyone only [...]
A laptop processor, just as in a desktop computer, is the central processing unit (CPU) or the brain center of the notebook computer. There are two main types of laptop processors on the market: Intel and AMD. Each company makes several processors and each one has its own pros and cons. In order to choose [...]
Some might say that a computer is only as good as its microprocessor. Truly, a microprocessor (sometimes simply called a processor) is the heart of any computer, server or other similar machine. A processor (which can also be called a CPU or central processing unit) is a complete computation engine fabricated based on a single [...]
There are two main criteria for buying a monitor – its physical size and its resolution. Resolution is the ability to render more detail. If you need to work with graphics or play graphics-intensive games, buy a monitor with higher resolution.
Even if you buy it online, check it personally at a computer store. It can [...]
Almost without fail, the speakers that come with your computer will not be of good quality. There are all kinds of qualities to consider when shopping for a speaker set for your computer, and these include budget, amount of sound, sound quality, physical space for the speakers, and more. Make sure you do your research [...]
SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment and is the newest technology for connecting internal hard drives to motherboards. In the past, Parallel ATAs Attachments were the standard, but SATAs have eclipsed the PATAs in both performance and the fact that SATAs do not contain wires. SATA technology also costs less.
SATAs are designed for easy [...]
As is usually the case with trends, they bring with them accessories and side effects that we could never imagine. Take the computer, for example, sure they allow us to process data quickly, store it securely an even browse arguably man’s greatest invention, the internet, but they also came with many side effects that the [...]
Imagine being able to compute anywhere you want without worrying about difficult hook-ups and cords. For some people hey don’t have to imagine; they are the owners of optical mice. An optical mouse, an advancement from the more traditional older mouses with rollers and balls, uses digital camera technology to narrow down a mouse’s location. [...]
Most computer owners will need to upgrade their computer memory at some time to run the latest software. Every new operating system, video game, and business application that comes along typically needs more memory than the last version. DDR RAM memory is currently the most common type used in laptops and desktop computers. It is [...]
To operate, the internal components of computer’s generate vast amounts of heat. To displace that heat, and make sure that the computer maintains a safe operating temperature, computers come equipped with a CPU cooler. It is important to keep a well-maintained CPU cooler, because, if a computer is allowed to overheat, high temperatures can cause [...]
Just like their rodent namesakes, computer mice have always come equipped with their long tail. In fact, the term “mouse” was coined at the Stanford Research Institute simply because these small devices resembled those small furry pests. Though in the case of a computer mouse, the “tail” has always been a cord that connects the [...]
Motherboard. The name itself invokes importance. Something that cannot be done without. Well, it’s true. A motherboard is the largest component of your CPU case and connects all the other components, helping them work and communicate. If you opened the case and laid it horizontally, the large, flat, green plate you see is the motherboard. [...]
In today’s society, most home’s have a desktop computer in them but it can still be a confusing prospect when you go to buy a new one, especially if you are unclear about the developments in technology that have occurred since you last bought a desktop computer. For example, the operating systems have changed, and [...]
The computer keyboard is a necessary component of any computer. It performs certain important tasks for your computer. A computer keyboard has both internal and external parts. Some common keyboards are used by people today are the 101-key enhanced keyboard, 104-key windows keyboard, Apple’s 82-key standard keyboard and their 108-key extended keyboard.
The internal parts of [...]
Before the advent of LCD monitors, computer users were stuck with huge CRT monitors. With their bulky, wide size, and weight over 30-50 pounds, these monster monitors cluttered desks and made transport a nightmare. LCD monitors, on the other hand, which are 2 to 3 inches wide and often weigh in under 10 pounds, have [...]
Random Access Memory is probably the most heard of computer component. It is definitely one of the most important types of memory in a computer. (Yes, a computer has many different types of memory to suit the needs of different types of data) For the most part, the other memory you’ve heard of is Read [...]
If you are a person who enjoys playing computer video games, then you probably already know about the capabilities of a graphics card. If not, however, you should know that a graphics card is designed to generate the images that are displayed on your computer screen. This is not all though, as some of the [...]
You’ve probably not heard much about this particular component of your PC, but that’s because most of the time you can’t really see it and it does get taken for granted. But, what would a PC be without its power supply box? Most of us are so awed by the amazing things possible on a [...]
Do you have a dual core processor on your laptop or notebook? If you have two independent processors in one integrated circuit on your notebook, you have one with what is called a dual core processor. It’s the same as having two microprocessors in one. You may have noticed such technological terminology as “Intel Core [...]
If you are big into computers, you probably already know about the sound card and how it interacts with your machine. However, if you are not well versed in computer technology, you may find yourself confused when people talk about buying a sound card to upgrade their system. The first thing that you should know [...]
Even if you not are someone who uses a lot of technologically advanced electronic equipment, you have probably heard about Bluetooth technology. After all, everything from televisions to cell phones has Bluetooth in them now, and it is something that is working to connect all of our electronic devices. Now you can take this one [...]
With the ubiquity of laptop computers today in every school, office, and coffee shop, it is hard to imagine that laptops were once considered a niche market and thought to only be useful in specialized applications such as for use in military field operations or by the IRS or traveling salespeople. Though that might have [...]