Your Computer Can't Keep Time by Stephen Bucaro
A computer needs a certain amount of information to operate; for example, the date and time, the amount of memory installed, the number of drives and their configuration, and so on. In the early days of computers, either the user typed in this information each time the computer started, or it... If your computer loses its time setting overnight, the CMOS battery may not be holding a charge. ... If the CMOS battery does fail, you might receive the message "System Configuration Lost" when you start the computer.

Motherboard - CPU Damage From Power Supply by John Vizaniaris
The number one cause for damaged motherboards and/or CPUs is a faulty power supply. Several years ago my home PC's power supply literally caught on fire. When the power supply went it took my motherboard and both hard drives with it. Needless to say I lost a lot of data I did not have backed up. ... The jumper should be located very close to the CMOS battery. ... The battery is the size of a quarter. ... To reset the CMOS, move the jumper over one slot. ... If the CMOS reset worked, GREAT! ... Next thing to do is to reset the CMOS to default settings.

10 Tips to Keep Your PC in Tiptop Shape by Gary Hendricks
1. Get Rid of Dust One of the most common causes of overheating is dust and dirt. So you need to keep your system clean, inside and out. Try to clean it once a year using lint-free wipes. Make sure you use an antistatic wrist strap as well to protect your system when cleaning inside the case. ... Check the CMOS battery If you have a very old PC (four or five years old), the CMOS battery on the motherboard may need to be replaced. ... The first sign of a bad CMOS battery is when your system clock starts losing time.

Easy Guide to Buy Digital Camcorders and DVD Camcorders by Sardool Sikandar
A camcorder is a portmanteau word made by combining 'Camera' and 'recorder'. A camcorder is a portable television camera and videocassette recorder. It is an electronic device for recording video images and audio onto a storage device. It contains both camera and recorder in one unit. ... The imager (usually a CCD (charge-coupled device) or CMOS sensor IC on modern camcorders; earlier examples often used vidicon tubes) converts incident light into an electrical (video) signal. ... A camcorder is powered with a camcorder battery.

Hurricane Proof Computer by Daniel Foster
Part I: Backing Up Data And Things to Have Hurricane season or not, you should always be backing up your data. Whether you plan on riding out the storm (a bad idea) or evacuating to another location, you should have a backup of your computer data either on an external hard drive or optical... Remove the CMOS battery and other parts. ... Do not plan on salvaging the power supply, CMOS battery, the hard drive, optical drives, or any fans if they have been flooded. ... Because generators provide unstable power, a battery backup UPS and a surge protector are a must.

Hardware Inside Nintendo Wii Reviewed and Explained by Aaron Brooks
Nintendos seventh generation gaming console was code named Revolution. It sought to becoming futuristic and including all conveniences like a wireless controller and Wii remote which has three dimensional functions. The Nintendo Wii also has Wii Connect 24 which can receive messages from the... • The Wii CPU has a processor known as Broadway with a 90nm SOI CMOS process. ... The negative in the Wii is short battery life, no advanced HD graphics or surround sound and inability to play CDs or DVDs.