USB Connectors by Elizabeth Morgan
Today communication and technology have reached new heights. Various types of electrical devices can be connected to laptops, computers and mobile phones. A special port is installed in these devices from where a USB connector is attached. The other end of the port is connected to external... USB ports can be also used to connect numerous computer accessories by substituting their particular cables with USB connectors. ... These are attached to the front of the PC board and are also known as USB front panel connectors and front USB connectors.

How To Choose The Best New Hardware To Upgrade Your Computer by Gregg Hall
The computer you bought in the store is quite nice and it will perform simple functions and allow you to access the internet. It is much better than the old days of paper and pen. Just jump on the computer punch in your data and let the computer do the rest. ... You can now get a wireless key board or mouse. ... You can get a key board with many different configurations and added features. ... For example, a curved key board that is ergonomic to lessen the strain on your hands from long typing sessions.

A Review Of The ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro Graphics Card by Gary Hendricks
ATI has recently released a slew of PCI Express cards and this baby is one ‘wonder’ of a card. Traditionally, ATI All-In-Wonder cards combine all the features you need to enjoy TV and video games on your PC. Let’s see what features it has and what it is good for. ... The ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro looks really cool and it’s worth a look at if you want a pretty board. ... It comes with Pinnacle Studio and Meditator 7.0 and also some TV recording software which is great for capturing your local TV programs and enjoying TV digitally on your computer.

Backgammon – A Time Honoured Game of Strategy and Chance by John Gibb
The oldest recorded game in history, Backgammon is a relatively simple game that has reached wide popularity. The origins of backgammon extend into medieval history and its true roots are thought to be in ancient Rome and even Mesopotamia, over 2000 years BC. ... Backgammon is a two player board game of strategy comparable to chess where each player must negotiate 15 pieces through 24 pointed sections of the board, aiming to b the first to get all their pieces off the board. ... The player’s end of the board is called the home board and they must have all their pieces there in order to...

Computer Training - Computer Repair and Building by Michael Russell
There is no getting around that there are a lot of computers in the world. The percentage of homes alone that now have computers is staggering and with all these computers, some running literally around the clock, there had better be somebody available to repair them when they break down, and... The next thing you will learn is a general overview of the various parts of the computer such as the mother board, power supply, memory chips, hard disk drive and all the peripheral equipment such as CD ROM drives, modems, and floppy disk drives.

Tell Me About Computers by Khal Nuwar
So you want to know about computers? The most important thing to remember, if you are new to computers, is not to be afraid of them. They are just another electrical appliance, and unless you do something drastic, I promise you they won't blow up in your face! ... The Computer Case Computer cases are the outside casing of your tower, or box in your computer; these cases come in an array of different sizes and styles. ... So let's get ourselves up to date with the meaning of some of the computer jargon, or what some of the bits are, and what they do in your computer.

Online Games; They Are A Boon If You Have A Single Child by CD Mohatta
The good old days, when we all used to play games in a group are gone. In those days, the families used to have more than a single child and it was a joy to play games such as monopoly and others. The joy was in the games as well as the group interaction. ... Will, my kid never know the joy of the board games? ... Computer is there as a friend to play game with your child. ... Now do that with your computer. ... Let the child enjoy the pleasure of playing against the skill of the computer. ... Will he/she never play group games on board that we enjoyed so much in our childhood?

How to upgrade your CPU - Part 1 by Michael Cottier
Your CPU, also known as the Central Processing Unit, is basically the heart of your computer and without it we would be in the dark ages. Just like the human heart pumps blood throughout the body, your CPU pumps data through the computer and the corresponding parts that are inside of it. ... CPU's connect to your computers motherboard, which is basically the big circuit board in your computer that connects everything together. ... If you plan on using your computer just for regular home use, like surfing the net, doing your taxes and other minor stuff, then you should just get a processor...

One Method of Data Recovery from a Dead Hard Drive by Gary Higbee
Here is the situation. A laptop comes to us with a dead hard drive. Unfortunately, the user needs some files off the dead drive. After much research on the internet and a couple of data recovery quotes we decide to try and recover the information ourselves. ... They specialize in finding "hard to find" or obsolete computer parts. ... First we removed the hard drive from the working system and laid it on a static pad with the circuit board up. ... We put the circuit board from the good drive onto the dead hard drive and placed it back in the laptop.

Sound Card Buyer's Guide by Julien David
Do You Need a Sound Card? If you want to buy a sound card, you should ask yourself whether you really need one. The motherboards of today come equipped with great on-board sound. Some motherboards even have support for 5.1 surround sound and come with a range of audio optical ports. ... So if you plan on using your computer to listen to music, play games, or any other basic things to do with sound, you should definitely consider staying with on-board sound. ... Your sound card will probably need some extra ports/connections that on-board sound doesn't provide.