Broken Computer - Fix or Fling? by Tony Roberts
Okay, so your computer has stopped working for whatever reason. Is it the hard drive? The processor? Is it some adware, a Trojan, a virus? Has a chip on the RAM blown or the CPU overloaded? Should you hire a computer repair service, or should you buy yourself a new computer? ... Ideally you should always store memory and computer cards in proper anti-static bags to avoid this damage. ... You need to also realise that a computer is, after all, a delicate piece of equipment and is still sensitive to dust and static – in fact you can seriously damage your computer if you do not take the...

The Hard Drive Buyers Guide by Steve Jones
As home computers become more advanced, and our uses for them become more complex, the need for higher performance and capacity hard drives increases. It is now possible to choose hard drives with vastly different capacities and rotational speeds, making things more confusing for the consumer. ... The buffer is used as a temporary store for data and the larger the buffer size the better your pc will operate. ... Rotational speed is really important, so if your going to be using your PC for music or gaming then you need to buy a 7200RPM drive.

"For Want of a Nail...": Back Up Early, Back Up Often by Scott Flora
Most of us know the old saying beginning, "For want of a nail, the shoe was lost." This unfortunate tale leads from the loss of the horseshoe to the loss of the battle and finally the kingdom. In mid-December, it was the loss of a piece of plastic the size of a pea that led to the destruction of... I removed the fan to take it to the computer store. ... The computer store guys couldn't promise something else in the computer wasn't burned up as well. ... Another important point is to store your backup disks off site on a regular basis.

Computer Memory - Why It's Important by Michael Russell
Many of you have probably asked yourselves this many times. For those of you who are looking to buy or have already purchased a computer may still be asking yourselves what this piece of hardware does for your computer. Buying computer memory is not as simple as going to the store and asking a... Walk into any computer store and either look at the cute little sticker they put on the case or just ask the sales representative and they will almost always let you know exactly how much memory, or RAM, the computer has.

Buying a New Laptop: Things to Consider by Jeremy Maddock
The benefits of laptop computers are immense. They are stylish, portable, business-friendly, and a good one can now do almost anything a desktop can do. How different laptop models compare, however, is something that you should explore before buying the first one you see. ... When inspecting new laptops at a store, it is always a good idea to consider their size and weight, so as to discover which models are portable enough for your lifestyle. ... If you frequently need to access the internet outside your home, for example, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity can be a real blessing.

What Are The Things You Should Look Out For When Buying A Hard Drive? by Damien Oh
A hard drive is a storage place where you install and store all your programs and data. Generally, the bigger the memory capacity, the more data you can store. The memory capacity is usually measured in gigabytes. Currently in the market, you can find hard drive that range from 10GB to as high... Disk Storage space The storage space determines how much data you can store. ... This is not achievable in IDE. ... SATA has a lower power requirement (250mV) than IDE (5V); SATA technology allows hot-swapping, which means drives can be removed or added while the computer is running.

Tips For Laptop Compare by Morgan Hamilton
What type of computer do you have at the moment? Is this the computer you've always wanted or it just the opposite - some junker? Nowadays there are hundreds of options, so you better check them out. I don't see why you have to settle for a Tandy 1000. ... Do you remember when you quickly compared laptops at an electronic store for the last time? ... Don't get enchanted by the guy at the Dell booth, or Mac store. ... Yesterday while searching the Internet I came across some hot offers on Best Buy, there were some amazing deals on Sony laptops and notebooks.

Easy Customization of Internet Explorer by Michael Cottier
Internet Explorer is the most popular browser that is used for surfing the net today. Just about every computer user has it, and even some people who use other browsers still keep it around. There is something that everyone missed though, and that is the Internet Explorer options. ... Also, cookies store whether you want to stay logged into a website, or login each time you visit it. ... As you will see, it allows you to choose how many days of history you want it to keep, and it gives you the option of wiping out your entire history by just clicking the "Clear History" button.

Tips for Buying a New Computer by Michael Cottier
A computer is perhaps the most important part of our daily lives. We see it everywhere from our homes to the places we work. Since it is used so much in our lives, we want to make sure that a PC we purchase is a good computer that will be able to do everything we want it to, and last a long time. ... - Make sure the store you buy your new computer from has great service and are willing to stick by their computer. ... Most hardware comes with long and good warranties, but just to make sure you might want to purchase a warranty from the store that you are buying the PC from.

The Truth About PDA Batteries And How To Find The Kind That Suits You Best by Jane Ling
If you own a PDA, you need batteries to go with it. No question about it. Without a battery, your PDA can't function and it practically useless. If you bought your pocket pc from a dealer or the manufacturer, than your machine will probably already come with a battery straight out of the box. ... These batteries are cheap and you can often buy 2 for the price of one! ... The most recommended source for getting a PDA battery is to buy them online. ... There are dozens of online stores that will enable you to order the battery you need, in many cases at a lower price that the regular store.