The Laptops of the Future by Brenda Moore
So when was it that computers were invented? The 1970s? The 1980s? Things sure have changed, haven’t they? In the 1960s it took a computer the size of a room to do modest calculations, maybe 100 operations a second? And now? One GHz means, one billion operations per second. ... And as desktop computers improved in performance, laptops followed. ... Now, with the dual core technology, aluminum casing and other technology advances a laptop is truly able to compete with a desktop. ... New HP, Sony, and Dell Laptops carry an impressive arsenal of features: 2GHz dual core processor, essentially...

3 Summer Computer Tips by Sharron Senter
#1 – Summer Computer Travel Most computer users have a tendency to turn off their computers when away on trips, which means you’re not getting newly-released anti-virus patches or anti-spyware updates; the two most common areas that cause computers problems. ... One question we hear frequently is, "Should I leave my desktop computer on or turn it off?" There are 2 schools of thought… Turning it on and off numerous times during the day subjects the microcircuits to flexing and fatigue due to change in temperatures.

The Right-Click Trick by Scott Carey
Microsoft Windows employs an extremely helpful capability for finding out what actions are available at any point on the screen. This capability, which displays context-sensitive menus, is available by clicking on the right mouse button with the cursor at the desired point on the screen. ... You'll get a menu that is specific for the actions you can do with an empty space on your desktop, such as Arranging Icons, Refreshing the screen, and Desktop Properties. ... Right click on the My Computer, the Recycle Bin, and the Internet Explorer icons on your desktop and see the different options...

Dell Computer Dominates the Marketplace by Christopher Luck
About three out of five households in America have computers today, compared with almost no one having them just 25 years ago. And if you don’t have a computer at home, you probably have access to one at work, at school, or at the public library. Computers are everywhere! ... The company’s Web site will walk you through the process of choosing the Dell desktop computer or a notebook computer that will work best for you. ... You may wonder whether it’s a desktop computer or laptop computer you need.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Port Forwarding by Jason Fortner
One thing that I love about all news windows products is the remote desktop features. I previously used PCAnywhere but I find that remote desktop is now almost as good, would like to see a file transfer like PCAnywhere has, but remote desktop is free so that is a plus for it. ... You can use the Remote Desktop feature in Windows XP Professional to connect to your computer from another, remote computer. ... NOTE: When you try to connect to this computer by using the Remote Desktop connection, you must type the new port.

Firefox versus Internet Explorer in a Corporate Network by Michael Pietroforte
Two years ago I blogged about a similar subject. I discussed the advantages of Internet Explorer (IE) over Mozilla and other web browsers in a corporate environment. I concluded that IE is by far the better choice. Recently we deployed about 250 new computers and so I considered this question... However, there are still many desktop apps which are IE dependent. ... Many applications are dependent on the IE There are many desktop applications which use the rendering engine of IE to display HTML files.

The Search For The Perfect Computer by Lee Dobbins
Finding that perfect computer can be a challenge when the standards are always changing and you have no idea what the best computer for your needs is. It seems that the “best” computers are from different manufacturers every computer season. So just how do you get your self the best deal on the... Just as you would when buying your desktop computer, you need to consider your needs when you’re looking for laptops. ... Accessories should focus on a Notebook Computer's primary benefit over desktops, which is, of course, mobility.

Single Board Computers by Kristy Annely
When we talk of computers, topics usually range from desktops, laptops and notebooks. Sometimes, our ideas and discussions about computers seem to go on forever. However, we seldom hear talk about single board computers. We may not be familiar with the term, though many of us have used single... A single board computer is a complete computer that stands on a single circuit board. ... Many new home electronic products, especially those that are designed to communicate with a computer or other electronic products, make use of embedded single board computers.

Don't Waste Your Desktop by John Dir
Being somewhat of a shutter bug, I got into digital photography as a hobbyist, and started taking what I think are beautiful photos of the places I visit, the family, and other subjects. As I went through the pictures, I started thinking of different ways to use the photos rather than... With all that room on the desktop of my computer, I thought there should be enough space to get the events I wanted to remember, and see some of the nice digital photographs I have taken over time. ... Putting calendars on the wall is one thing, but I wanted a quick, inexpensive, and readily viewable...

Surplus & Refurbished Computers Are New Computers! by Bonnie Archer
A computer that is a "surplus computer" just means that a manufacturer has an excess, overstock, or slightly obsolete inventories in HUGE quantities that were purchased. What that means for you, our customer, is truly remarkable discount computer prices! ... Desktop PCs, laptops, notebooks, barebones, whole computer systems, computer accessories, everything in computers you can find in surplus and discount computers. ... So take a look around online and see all the great deals you can find on surplus, discount, and refurbished computers.