The Best Online Strategy Games by Scott Soloff
With the virtual world providing more and more of our news and entertainment, and computers becoming a standard in households, online strategy games have taken off in a big way. It's been proven that mental exercises keep our brains sharp and ready to perform, and online strategy games can help... Think of some board games that were childhood favorites and track down their online equivalent. ... Also, be careful of sites that ask you to pay to play. ... Sites that are serious about entertaining you won't shove ads and banners in your face, and the main gist of the site will be focused on...

Computer Motherboard Guide by Peter Stewart
The heart of any computer is the motherboard. It is that big board inside the computer that everything is connected to. It performs the role of traffic lights and policemen, directing flows of information to where they are needed, when they are needed. ... Make sure your board supports as much or more than you intend to install. ... The socket connection needs to match the connection of the processor you have or the one you intend to buy for the computer. ... Just make it match what the board needs.

Does a White Box Computer Make Sense for Your Business? by Pamela Bruce
When your business needs new computers, you might want to look beyond the big names such as Dell, HP or Gateway and consider local vendors who assemble so-called white box computers from industry-standard parts. Of course you should take some precautions. ... Decide whether you can live without 24-hour phone supports (but then, is it so useful to talk to someone who just reads from a script, as opposed to waiting until the local store opens and you can call them or drop off your computer?) Here are some of the advantages of local computer sellers: 1.

Where to Play a Free Backgammon Game on the Internet by Stephen Todd
When surfing the Internet, there are many games that you may want to check out when you have some time - these include free cribbage, free chess, as well as free backgammon. When looking for a free backgammon game, you will find that there are many sites that offer play against either a human or... Players can choose to play with their friends, as well as play against a computer opponent. ... On Yahoo.com, free backgammon is available for those who wish to play in tournaments, as well as play unlimited games between computer and human opponents.

History of the Computer: Real-time Systems, Part 2 of 2 by Tony Stockill
The computer is used to maintain the stock of parts at the lowest possible level, and to do this is able to alert suppliers, or repair shops on the base, when a replacement part is required. For example a technician needs to replace a malfunctioning radio transmitter. ... The computer, having first presented the up-to-date availability, now makes the reservation, reduces 'seats available, prints out a ticket, and/or a boarding pass at the reservations desk at the airport (The boarding pass will later be passed through a barcode reader to inform the computer checking the passengers onto the...

How To Solve Computer Monitor Display Problems That Caused By A Defective Screen Grid Voltage (G2) by Jestine Yong
Computer Monitor display problems such as no display with high voltage symptom can be caused by many reasons. A defective picture tube, a faulty video preamplifier IC, a missing heater voltage, torn signal cable, negative G1 voltage became too high (-120 volt and above), CRT board problems, a... Switch off the monitor and desolder the G2 wire from the CRT board. ... For your information, certain types of computer monitors, if you place your multimeter to the G2 point it would caused the monitor to shut down due to the caused of impedance loading of your meter.

Recreation with Online Backgammon by Amelie Gam
Backgammon is a fun game that takes two persons to play it. It’s a board game that combines concentration and focus. It is somehow like chess. The basic principle is that you alternatively move the pieces on the squares of the board and try to get them from one part of it to the other. ... The first one that gets all his pieces from one part of the board to the other and aligns them is the winner. ... Having a virtual opponent means you will play against the computer. ... Playing online backgammon one can gain experience and probably get better at this game than the friends who don’t train...

The Help Desk by Ben Shar
When you think of a help desk, what do you picture? Do you see a large desk with an elderly woman sitting behind it pencil behind the ear? Maybe it has a computer or two? Of course the person is smiling, but you know it’s not going to be much help to talk to them. ... Now, transform this image to the computer help desk. ... The help desks of the internet are much more computer powered and, as it should be, helpful! ... Some websites offer help desks that move much quicker, others slower. ... While it is not an immediate response, it can be responded to within a day or so.

7 Tips for Buying a Cheap Laptop by Charles Wee
Buy a cheap laptop with older technology Rapid advance in technology makes it meaningless to buy the latest technology at a high price. When laptop with wireless capability first came to the market, a unit with this technology can cost up till US$2500. ... Scan through gaming forums and local gaming community if you do not already have friends who like to play computer games, then scanning through gaming forums on the internet is another way to get good and cheap deals for used laptop. ... Scan through local bulletin boards Do scan through local bulletin boards near you for cheap...

Upgrading Your Computer, Easier Done Than Thought by Cory Henig
Computers have become an intricate part of our society, that is why most of us will go out and buy a new one every couple of years. Purchasing computers can put a huge hole in our wallets that is why I suggest you upgrade your current computer yourself. ... First you need to remove the wires from your computer then place the computer on its side. ... The side of your computer comes off, you just need to find if there is any mechanisms or latches that need to be moved or pushed to unlock the side.