Custom Gaming Laptops by Valli Schieltz
Today's gaming laptop computers have huge, crisp LCD screens, full-size keyboards, and video cards that are state of the art. These computers can not only compete with the standard clunky computer tower, but they can be custom made to meet the specifications of any gamer. ... The graphics card should not share resources with your computer. ... Your gaming laptop video card must have its own memory on board. ... Yes, it is true that you can connect your gaming laptop to an external monitor, but if you cannot play on your gaming computer without the external monitor, then your laptop is not...

Build Your Own Computer by George W. Cannata
I’m eighty-one years old and I bought my first computer six years ago. When I bought it I hardly knew how to turn it on. I consider myself still a Newbie as I’ve barely scratched the surface of computer technology. I have successfully built about a dozen computers for family, friends and myself. ... Building a computer doesn’t require a high degree of technical skill, however it does require a little mechanical aptitude. ... Installing a mother- board can get dicey for the uninitiated. ... For in-depth detailed instructions on how to do this visit the computer page on:...

Getting The Most From Your Internet Camera by Ralphy Jarvis
Let the world of technology envelope you. This is the modern path to enlightenment. Okay, so maybe that is a little extreme. I do not want to come across like one of those religious fanatics or anything. However, I do believe in the power of convenience and accessibility. ... Whether you are chatting online with family and friends, conducting a board meeting for work, or simply monitoring your home while you are away, the advancing technology has come through again. ... So far I have only witnessed high tech Internet cameras on my brother's laptop.

3d Studio Max by Christopher Barnett
3d Studio Max is the de facto industry standard animation and modeling software.3D Studio Max is quite expensive so it can be out of the reach of the pockets of a lot of amateurs; however the software is worth every penny to a serious animation professional as nothing comes close for... Whether done by hand or computer, animation can be a long winded and pain-staking process, in which there are many steps which would need to be executed before the final objectives and finished project have been realized.

Finally... An Easy To Understand Introduction To Computers by Roger A. Pendey
When you mention the word "technology," most people think about computers. Virtually every facet of our lives has some computerized component. The appliances in our homes have microprocessors built into them, as do our televisions. Even our cars have a computer. ... However, the computer that everyone thinks of first is typically the personal computer, or PC. ... There are various types of memory in a computer system: Random-access memory (RAM): Used to temporarily store information that the computer is currently working with.

Notebook Computer Penalties by Richard Keir
Notebook computers can be incredibly convenient for anyone who needs to travel or work in multiple locations. While external hard drives and flash drives can be used to carry around a hug amount of data, being able to work on the same machine, one that's been configured by you for your specific... However, if my notebook computer develops a problem, I've got serious and probably expensive trouble. ... So if you get yourself a notebook computer, make sure there's a service center nearby or be very clear on what you'll need to do if problems develop.

The History of Mahjongg by Jill G
During a recent visit to my parent's house I noticed a solid black briefcase on the kitchen table. I was curious as to what was inside. From it's size, I thought it might be a laptop computer. My mom opened the briefcase to reveal several colorful tiles and game pieces. ... I wondered if there were differences in the rules of my mom's physical board game versus my computer game. ... The computer version I play is basic in comparison as I just try to match tiles together to remove them from the Mahjongg tile pile.

Personal Wireless with Bluetooth by Karen Wilkinson
If you already have a wireless network for your computers, you may be very interested in what's coming next. Would you like it if your PDA, your mobile phone, your mp3 player and almost everything else you connect to your computer could be wireless too? ... If you want to add Bluetooth to a computer that doesn't come with it pre-installed, you should probably use a USB to Bluetooth adapter, although internal Bluetooth devices to install in your computer are available. ... The idea is that, in the future, we'll all have laptop computers with their batteries charged and no more need to...

Choosing The Right Motherboard - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
When it comes to choosing the right Motherboard, you may want to start out by finding out exactly what a Motherboard is and what it is for. A motherboard is the main part of your computer, if you have ever opened up your tower or brain, as I like to call it. ... Remember the two most important parts in any computer is the Processor and Motherboard. ... The hard disks on your computer are the Hard Drive, Floppy or Zip Drives, and CD or DVD ROMs. ... The motherboard is the brain that helps your hard drive to tell the computer what to do.

Building Computers: Do It Yourself to Get The Perfect Machine by Michael Quarles
The perfect machine, for game play, video editing, or whatever use you have in mind, can come only when all the major and minor parts have been carefully selected. It is a union of chips, circuits, and drives that are exactly right together. Often, this cannot be had from the major computer... Build your own computer. ... Using the same board for different models means fewer setups, easier stocking by material handlers, and the increased speed that comes from having everything fit together exactly the same way every time.