Hardware Requirements For Windows Vista by Rod Bland
Microsoft has created two classifications to help ascertain if your computer is capable of running Windows Vista: Vista Capable and Vista Premium Ready . Vista Capable pc's need to have a minimum 800 Mhz CPU, 512MB of system memory, a 20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of free space, and a... A computer that meets these requirements will be able to take advantage of the "high end" features of Windows Vista and generally make for a more pleasant experience with transparencies, window animations, and other eye candy.

How To Do Your Own Computer or Laptop Memory Upgrade by Titus Hoskins
Upgrading the memory in your computer or laptop is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of improving your computer's performance. Still many computer owners shy away from any memory upgrade for a number of reasons: lack of knowledge, warranty issues, fear of ruining their... It's best to tackle this problem or task with some good information concerning all the factors involved in the upgrading of your computer's memory. ... One of the most important things to do when installing RAM or working with your Computer is to 'Ground Yourself' to make sure you don't 'Shock' your...

How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer by Vaibhav B
You want to buy a laptop do you? And looking at the vast choice available you are confused.....not to worry....heres some advice. Before I go into details, a quick recap of processors is essential. Be aware that it is the processor (cpu) that governs the price of the laptop (along with the... It is said that increasing your RAM is the best and cheapest way of improving performance of any computer (i.e. ... Most laptops offer optical drives - the best value for money today is DVD-ROM + CD-RW drive.

Choosing A New Monitor by Stephen Orgill
The first choice to make, CRT or LCD? The first choice you will have to make when you have decided to purchase a new monitor is what type of monitor you are looking for. The two main choices are CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) some LCD monitors may be referred to as... You will be able to choose these modes but 24-bit colour also known as true colour will provide the best looking picture. ... Have the dots close together and you will get a very sharp image that can look like a picture on the wall at the best of times with no graininess.

Guide to Buying a Desktop Computer by Andrew Gates
With the rapid pace of technological developments, nothing has become as ubiquitous as the computer. Everyone's got one. And they are used for all manner of endeavour, by people of all walks of life. So, do you simply buy the computer that someone's selling? ... Mac Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional The Components of Your Computer The two factors that determine the price of your computer are size (yes it does matter) and speed. ... Video cards come in two different types: those that use an AGP (accelerated graphics port) on the computer motherboard and those that use the PCI bus.

RAM - What is It & Why You Need Plenty by Steve Perlow
This is the first article in the Understanding Your Computer series from aworldofhelp.com. Our goal is to help people understand how their computer works, not simply tell them what they need to buy or use. When you know how your computer works, buying the right system or upgrade is easy. ... RAM - What is it & why you need plenty Many people picture a computer as consisting in part of a Processor - CPU Memory - RAM Hard Drive The way these three components interact is important to understanding how a computer works, and ultimately to understanding why you need enough RAM for your...

War of the Disks: A Close-in Analysis of the Hard Disk Drive vs. the Solid State Disk by Joanne De Peralta
Much has been written about solid state disks (SSDs) becoming the next big thing1 in the IT industry(1). But as to whether or not we have enough knowledge of how it will revolutionize the industry is a different question. How much do we really know about SSDs? ... The operational lifespan of a computer HDD is over three years.(4) A Flash-based SSD is different. ... The HDD is actually limiting the potential of a computer system when they are not able to keep up with the performance of the other components, particularly the CPU.

Printer Buying Guide by Jeffrey Lawrence
Printers are essential peripherals, performing a critical role as they render electronic information into tangible records or material output. You’re simply not using your computer to its fullest potential if you are unable to print reports, presentations, letters, photos, or whatever it is you... • General/Basic home use: Versatile, affordable printers are the best choices here, and inkjets usually satisfy the printing needs of most home users looking to output photos from their digital camera or for other light printing needs.