How to Upgrade Your Video Graphics Card by Michael Cottier
The video card that is inside of your computer is responsible for what you are seeing on your monitor right now and how good your PC games play. Video cards, also known as graphic cards, can come pre-built into your motherboard or can be an actual card that fits securely into a slot on your... You can do this one of three ways, call your computers manufacturer and ask, read your PC's instruction manual, or open up your computer and look for a brown slot on your motherboard. ... Then unscrew your computer case and remove it, exposing the inside of your computer.

Link Building by Mansi Aggarwal
A web directory is a internet web page consisting of categorized links to other web pages. They specialize in linking to other web sites and categorizing those links. Web directories often allow site owners to submit their site for inclusion. One such web directory is... This not only raises your profile but also boosts your search engine ratings. ... SEO (search engine optimization), friendly links are considered better then other links and help you increase the popularity of your page, in terms of the page rank.

Install the Memory- STEP 7 of 21 in the Build Your Own Computer Series by Chuck Lunsford
You should now install your memory modules. You need to make sure you have the right kind of memory for your motherboard, but you should have taken care of this already. On older machines, there are a few installation guidelines to follow. The memory banks will be outlined in your manual. ... If you get lost refer to your owner’s manual. ... You can compare it to the force of turning your cars ignition. ... Now just repeat these steps for each of your memory modules. ... When you are done, double-check your work.

Stop Computer-Killing Dust in its Tracks by Erik Keranen
It attacks your computer like the South American army ant. Tiny, harmless looking critters by themselves, in larger numbers they can cover, kill and dissolve a full grown cow in a matter of hours. Okay, maybe not exactly like that. But, wood shop and machine shop owners are experiencing the... Computer enclosures have the added advantage of protecting your equipment from blunt force trauma, such as a falling 2x4, chemical splashes and other things harmful to your computer. ... Regardless of your situation, I recommend you take a three-front defensive position and optimize for each of the...

Hard Disk Drives: 3.5" or 2.5"? (Part 2) by Jason Busch
Since we've dispelled a few myths, let's discuss how a 2.5" system might benefit you. 2.5" Drives: The Benefits Small Spaces I currently have 4-3.5" hard drives in my computer. Hopefully I didn't make you fall out of your chair. I don't have a RAID setup (don't worry about that term if you... In fact, many friends who come over to visit mention how loud my computer is. ... The heat build-up is a problem at times, especially in the summer months. ... The reason why computer cases are so large, is partially due to the option of putting several drives in it.

How to Secure your Computer Systems - 10 Tips for Small Business Owners by Andrew Mapp
As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist, Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion. ... Your personal computer should be password protected and automatically enable password protection if the computer system has not been utilized for several minutes, this will prevent anyone from snooping around on your computer while you are in the restroom or on a lunch break.

Home Networking by Bob Rankin
Setting up Your Home Network As society and technology change, it's becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will often take advantage of today's lower prices, purchase a new computer, and pass the old one down to the kids. ... So an Evil Hacker driving by with a laptop (or even your neighbor) might be able to tap into your Internet connection or poke around your hard disk. ... If your computer was assembled in the past five years, it probably already has an ethernet adapter.

Computer Data Backups: Test Now or Cry Later by Joshua Feinberg
If you’re like most small business owners, your computer data backups are one of those things that you rarely pay attention to. Computer data backups are kind of like flossing your teeth and eating low-fat, high-fiber foods… everyone knows what they’re supposed to do… but how many REALLY do... Watching the Log Files of Your Computer Data Backup System In addition to running test restore jobs, you must inspect your computer data backup system log files daily. ... So, as you build your computer data backup system, be sure to document your test procedures into handy checklists.

Why Custom Built PC's Are The Better Option by John Vizaniaris
If you are contemplating buying a new PC anytime soon, this article might be of some help. Chances are at some point you owned a PC by one of the top three manufacturers. Remember the first time you turned on that machine? Well if you don't, let me refresh your memory. ... The best place to buy a custom system is by going to your local computer store. ... The reason for the slow start is the many pre-loaded programs that came with your brand new PC. ... And more importantly, your upgrade options are alot better if you choose to do so in the future.

Computer Consulting: Should You Moonlight While Starting Up? by Joshua Feinberg
A tremendous number of people are able to earn sizable supplemental income by having a moonlighting computer consulting business. But even more importantly, by moonlighting, you can figure out if you enjoy computer consulting before you take the plunge into building a full-time computer... These include: · Marketing · Business Development · Paperwork · Organization · Billing and Collections · Accounting Until you experience owning a computer consulting business firsthand, it's very difficult for you to know whether you're really going to enjoy it, and whether you're really cut...