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About 500 GB Hard Drives

By Michael Hinckley

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Internal hard drives are the method on which computers store information. Over the past decades, the capacity, or "size," of hard drives have exploded. Several companies manufacture 500 gigabyte hard drives, at different prices... more »

About Cheap Gaming Laptops

By Jennifer Claerr

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Laptops aren't the best computers for gaming. However, if you like to take your games on the road, there are ways to get a laptop with the power to run graphics-intensive games. If you shop around and compare products and options, you will get ... more »

About Computer Memory

By Charles Pearson

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Memory is an essential part of a computer's hardware. Memory stores information that is used by a computer to carry out processes and run programs. Since 1951, memory has advanced, gaining the ability to store more information and access this ... more »

About Computer Network Hubs

By Josienita Borlongan

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A network hub is a device used to connect devices in the network together. It is the center of network activities. It collects signals from the input line and redistributes them in various types of wires within the network topology. That topology ... more »

About Computer Recycling

By Josienita Borlongan

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When your computer reaches its end of life, it is necessary to get rid of it properly. Recycling is one of the best ways to "throw away" old computers without posing harm to the environment. There are things to consider before recycling ... more »

About Data Transfer

By Josienita Borlongan

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Data transfer is an important part of people's lives, whether paying bills online, sending emails or accessing important shared information over the network. When you access a Website, a data transfer happens when you try to retrieve information. ... more »

About Dual Layer DVDs

By Stephen Lilley

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As the ability to burn DVD media becomes widely available, it is natural to have questions about the wide variety of formats. Aside from the standard, single layer DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW formats, there are also dual layer versions of ... more »

About Ethernet Frames

By Jillian Downer

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Ethernet technology is based on the idea of computers communicating with one another over a shared network. For the layered communication in computer network protocol, ethernet is the backbone. An ethernet network works by broadcasting signals in ... more »

About Final Fantasy Animation

By Charles Pearson

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Final Fantasy is a franchise owned by Square Enix that includes mostly games but also film. The series is most noteworthy for its innovative story lines and beautiful visuals in the later games. Many of the later characters have also become ... more »

About Flash Drives

By Amanda K.

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Flash drives are a popular type of storage media that allows you take small files with you as you travel. They have a "plug and play" interface, and have storage space that ranges from just 256 MB to four GB. These drives are very ... more »

About HDTV Flat Panel Monitors

By Amanda K.

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High definition television sets have definitely taken the consumer world by storm, and now outpace standard TVs in terms of sales and stock. However, in addition to HDTVs, HD monitors have also started appearing in large numbers. Although these ... more »

About ISPs

By Jennifer Claerr

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ISP is an acronym for Internet service provider. You must have an ISP in order to connect to the Internet. When choosing an Internet service provider, you must consider what your needs are and what kind of equipment you have. Your budget is also ... more »

About Laptop Cooling Fans

By Jennifer Claerr

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Laptop cooling fans can help protect your laptop computer from overheating. Chances are that your laptop already has one or more installed. However, there are many other cooling options that you can use to increase your comfort and to protect ... more »

About Linux

By Amanda Morin

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Linus Torvald didn't set out to change the face of computing, nor did he think that his little emulator program would become the kernel upon which hundreds of operating systems are built and on which huge servers are run. In fact, he didn't even ... more »

About PC Memory

By Jennifer Claerr

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PC memory is temporary data storage. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) of a computer uses memory to retrieve the instructions it needs to process. There are two basic types of memory; Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM). RAM is ... more »

About PhotoDeluxe

By Catnipp

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PhotoDeluxe is a valuable image editing application designed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe is a globally known company based in San Jose, California. This software can be purchased separately or often comes included with books, hardware or ... more »

About Printer Cables

By Josienita Borlongan

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Printer cables enable communication between the computer and the printer. You can connect printers to a server, a standalone computer, a shared desktop computer or a docking station. Printer cables come in different connector types as well as ... more »

About RAR Files

By Amanda K.

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RAR files are a type of archival file that uses technology similar to ZIP files to compress a large amount of content. Although the RAR format first appeared on MS-DOS, it has had a surge in popularity over the past few years. This is mostly due ... more »

About Routers Versus Switches

By Jennifer Claerr

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Both routers and switches are used in Ethernet local area networking. However, these two networking devices function in very different ways. Whether you need a router, a switch or both will depend on the size of your network and the amount of ... more »

About SATA Hard Drives

By Josienita Borlongan

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SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, a device in the computer motherboard. SATA, which uses a serial connection, replaces the older and slower parallel ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) also known as PATA (Parallel Advanced ... more »

About Scanners

By Kevin Koeninger

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Scanners are a type of computer hardware used to make digital prints of photos and documents, allowing users to print, copy or fax the material. Below are some recent developments in scanning technology and a listing of the most reliable brands... more »

About Sound Drivers

By Amanda K.

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Sound drivers are computer programs that allow sound signals that are received by the computer to be translated into audible sounds that can be played through a speaker. There are several different types of sound drivers, each with different ... more »

About the Different Types of Computer Projectors

By Josienita Borlongan

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There are different types of computer projectors that will suit every presentation or viewing needs. There are also different components and features that come with each type. Some do not need professional installation, while others need a ... more »

About The Windows Registry

By Josienita Borlongan

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A Windows registry is an important part of a computer that runs on Windows operating system. During troubleshooting of different hardware and software issues, the Windows registry can provide information of what can be the cause of the problem. ... more »

About Used Computers

By Jennifer Claerr

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You can save a lot of money by purchasing a used computer rather than a new one. Depending on when it was built, a used computer may have many of the same features as a computer purchased off the shelf. However, there are many things you need to ... more »