Motherboard Basics by Jason Kohrs
A recent Tech Tip covered the basics of selecting a computer case and made mention of the various sizes that correspond to motherboards of different form factors. A few people wrote in expressing interest in understanding more about the basics of motherboards, and that’s exactly what this Tech... A motherboard, also known as a main board, is the primary circuit board inside of a computer, and is where the central processing unit (CPU), memory, expansion slots, drives, and other peripheral devices are connected.

Interview With A Professional TV Repairer by Jestine Yong
The fastest way to learn anything, use the experiences of others-taking the good and making it your own while leaving their mistakes behind. The following TV repairer very graciously gave us his time and input to help guide you down the path to success in TV repairing. ... I would usually remove the circuit board from my customer’s place for repair. ... Eric- Average about 5-7 sets daily mixed of TV, Audio equipment, computer CPU, power supply, Monitor, VCD and DVD. ... Eric- Too many new TV model approaching the market, expensive TV spares parts, SMD designed in many parts of the TV...

Desktop Computer Basics by Dave Stewart
When buying a computer it helps to know some basic information about components and processes. Hopefully these explanations will give you a better understanding of how a computer functions, and enable you to ask the salesman some productive questions. ... The motherboard is the primary circuit board, Most components (CPU, Memory, Graphics cards, Sound cards, Hard drives, Optical devices, Network cards etc..) are attached to the motherboard. ... RAM can be thought of as the 'working space' of your computer.

USB Flash Drives by Damian Sofsian
USB is an acronym that stands for Universal Standard Bus, a standard port which can be used with any computer to connect a number of computer accessories. USB flash drive is a compact USB flash memory that acts like a portable hard drive, letting the user store and transport huge quantities of... Pen drives, chip sticks, thumb drives or USB keys are other terms given to USB flash drives and consist of a small printed circuit board encased either in sturdy plastic or metal; the latter makes flash drives even more hard-wearing.

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. ... The motherboard is the large circuit board attached to the case. ... The hard disks on your computer are the Hard Drive, Floppy or Zip Drives, and CD or DVD ROMs. ... Remember the two most important parts in any computer is the Processor and Motherboard.

Network Fax Servers by Eric Morris
Gone are the days of waiting in a long line for a fax machine at the office. Network fax servers are like a dream come true for those who rely on fax communications for business dealings. A network fax server faxes with the help of computer. Network fax servers consist of software working on... Special circuit boards are connected to a telephone network for handling incoming and outgoing of faxes. ... With a network fax server on the desktop, sending, receiving, prioritizing and customizing faxes is easy.

How Data Is Stored On A Hard Drive by Jason Perry
When a file is saved on a computer, the data is stored on the hard disk platter's magnetic coating. This magnetic coating on the platters is the 'glue' that keeps your data. Any damage to that magnetic coating means that there is data loss as each piece of missing coating contains data. ... Viruses E-mail typically are the way most viruses are spread from computer to computer. ... Printed Circuit Board (PCB) The PCB of the hard drive is the electronics of the hard disk that manages and operates the hard drive.

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.

Hard Drive Crash? The Essential Data Recovery Report by Greg Duffield
Your worst nightmare just became a horrifying reality. You keep hearing that little voice in your head mockingly shout "you should have backed that stuff up" The voice keeps echoing throughout your head as you perform a quick inventory all of the important information that you just lost…..your... In cases where the electronic circuit board has failed on the hard drive, then you have to have the exact same circuit board on hand in order to retrieve the necessary circuit components for replacement.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery by Tony Newton
Computer has become a necessity for most of us, but almost everyone who has ever used a computer have encountered that bothering feeling of having erased a file that is so important. The less fortunate users may have also had the experience of losing an entire hard disk drive. ... Hard disk drive recovery is also possible even if the circuit board have developed flaws, making the hard disk inoperable. ... Hard disk drive recovery is basically the process of restoring the entire hard drive that had failed due to some factors like software problem, computer virus, or a deliberate human act.