Building Your Own Computer for Editing Video by Michael Quarles
If you have a serious interest in editing video with a PC, you may have discovered that just any run of the mill computer won’t do. Degraded image quality is often the result, with a loss of resolution, and even dropped frames. Professional quality results require a professional quality machine,... Usually when you build a computer, you design it around the CPU. ... If you’re smart enough to make a movie, then you’re smart enough to build your own computer to edit it on, and save as much as $700 to $1000 by doing so.

Game Cabinets - A Newcomer's Guide by Michael Russell
Game cabinets are basically cabinets that contain low-end computers and are sometimes painted and decorated to look like real retro arcade machines. The computer is hidden inside the cabinet, opening with a lock and key; if the PC needs to be taken out for some reason. ... ;) Now on such a computer, a low-end operating system with low system requirements will do, such as Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me, or a minimal distribution of Linux (such as Zenwalk). ... All such a 'cabinet computer' needs is: 1) A basic monitor that can fit in the cabinet.

Computer Training, or "Would You Like Fries With That?" by Albert Medinas
Without question, computers were more trouble than they were worth for a good many years. Room-sized computers couldn’t even keep up with a cheap pocket calculator for the first 15 years of their existence! And the prices…is it any wonder that most of us thought the computer was just some fancy... As with traditional computer training schools, you will have to do your homework in order to get the best training for your buck. ... However, if you want to stay ahead of the game and not play catch-up, online computer training schools may be your best option.

Small Business Server 2003 - Is It For Me? by Joshua Feinberg
Small Business Server 2003 is an excellent choice for your computer consulting business. It is sold as a suite so you get a lot of great features. And Small Business Server 2003 is designed strictly with the needs of small business computer consultants in mind. ... The Bottom Line on Small Business Server 2003 Small Business Server 2003 is a great platform and the only product that Microsoft has ever built, and continues to build today, that was designed from the ground up strictly to meet the needs of the small business computer consultant.

Building Computers: Connecting the Case Wires by Michael Quarles
Through most of my articles, I’ve tried to explain just how easy it is to build a computer. But there is one chore harder than the rest, and it’s one that most people don’t give a thought to, until they are confronted by it. This is connecting the case wires to the motherboard. ... It is best to consult the motherboard’s manual, if you have one. ... They must be turned the right way if they are to work. ... Also note that many of the wires come in pairs, with a positive and a negative wire. ... Here can be found a diagram showing you exactly which pin is which, and if there are “dead” pins...

Power Supplies, Video on Board, and Documentation: A Wish List by Michael Quarles
I suppose each of us has a wish list for things we’d like to see come about in the world of computing. While some of mine may be a bit far-fetched, others are practical, and could be achieved with only slight improvements in technology. Still others could be had by manufacturers simply changing... About the only kind of computer you can build using under 300 watts is a basic internet and homework kind of family PC. ... Many persist in offering only a 300 or 350 watt power supply with cases that would otherwise be excellent to build a system in.

Architectural Rendering by Alison Cole
Architectural rendering basically means preparing and presenting a proposed design of a building for the approval of the person who wants to construct it. It may be a commercial or a residential unit. Formerly, the architects and designers would just draw bare outline sketches of the various... With the advent of computer aided design (CAD) and the related multimedia based architectural technologies, the process of presenting how the prospective building will actually appear after it is built, has undergone a sea change.

The Advantages of Building or Buying Your Dream Custom Built Computer . . . by Danny Striyent
A custom built computer is cheaper, and on average more reliable than a brand name computer. One reason for this is the a brand name computer companies buy there parts in Bulk because they get a better cost from the manufacturer, this in turn throws the old saying quality before quantity right... Lets touch on quickly what I consider the 4(four) most important choices you have to make when building your custom computer: 1) Computer Tower - The computer case is not really an accessory -- it is an integral part of the computer--think UPGRADES!

Personal Digital Assistants: The Size Consideration by Jeremy Maddock
When buying a new PDA or any other handheld device, one of the first things you need to consider is its size and ergonomics. It is important to remember that mobile devices vary enormously in terms of size. Some are tiny enough to slip easily into a small pocket, while others can be almost as... Before you buy any device it is a good idea to try out different sizes, and decide which general “build” of device you are more comfortable with. ... For smartphones and PDAs without a built-in keyboard, you should try out whatever type of text input it does have.

Chess Computers - Should You Get One? by Mike Singh
The chess computer is a tool, a skill builder if you will. For those that truly enjoy the game of chess, there is no better partner to play with. While many that enjoy playing chess would like to own one of these computers, it should be said that they are often costly and often are complicated... Therefore, the computer is a much more difficult competitor. ... For many, the goal of owning a chess computer is only a dream. ... The Good There are a number of benefits to owning your own chess computer.