Tips for Buying a New Computer by Michael Cottier
A computer is perhaps the most important part of our daily lives. We see it everywhere from our homes to the places we work. Since it is used so much in our lives, we want to make sure that a PC we purchase is a good computer that will be able to do everything we want it to, and last a long time. ... - Make sure the store you buy your new computer from has great service and are willing to stick by their computer. ... Flash drives can also be found sometimes built into the front of the PC, for instant access to your flash media.

How Does the PS3 Stack Up to Its Competitors, the Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii? by Gary Ruplinger
Finally, they’re all here. The Xbox 360 has had the next generation gaming market to itself for a year. Now its two competitors, the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, are here. No more speculating about speed. No more guessing about memory. Now we can take a look and see exactly how they stack up... The PS3 comes in a $499 version that comes with a 20 GB hard drive and a $599 version that comes with a 60 GB hard drive; Wi-Fi; and memory stick, SD, and Compact Flash slots. ... It comes in a $299 core version and a $399 version that comes with a 20GB hard drive.

What if You Could Live Forever... Inside a Computer? by Jeffrey Hauser
I’ve written a far amount of science-fiction both in novel form and in articles. But this idea may be closer than you think. Within the area of genetic engineering and the advent of supercomputers, the merger of man and machine isn’t that far off. We have mapped the brain and its functions. ... Once you pass on, it’s activated and you now reside inside a computer’s hard drive. ... Before you can’t sustain yourself any longer, your entire thoughts and memories are entered into a computer and duplicated.

Choosing a Portable MP3 Player: Part 1 by Jason Kohrs
MP3 players are everywhere! It seems that the number of makes and models in this market is growing daily, with features and capabilities intended to appeal to just about anyone shopping for one of these devices. MP3 players have been around much longer than the Apple iPod , but there is no... Due to the basic capacity limitation of flash memory, hard drive based units are required by those who need to store thousands of files on one device (or fewer files of higher quality). ... Storage Technologies In general, portable MP3 players will utilize one of two formats to store the files on the...

Maintain Your Computer – Keep Your Business Running by Vickie Scanlon
Maintaining your computer is extremely important – especially if you are an Internet Marketer. As you know, without your computer, your business can come to a screeching halt. There are 4 important steps in which you can perform on a regular basis, to help protect your computer and your livelihood. ... To make a long story short, two days later, I get a cryptic statement flashing on my screen that said “Back up your Hard-Drive - Error” -- than my hard-drive crashed and died. ... My computer started to make sounds similar to that of a seagull.

So You Want to be a Multiplayer Web Games Developer? by David Bolton
In my first article “So You want to be a Games Developer?” (http://ezinearticles.com/?So-You-Want-to-be-a-Games-Developer&id=70920), I discussed various games genres, including Web/Email games. This is one of the easiest ways to start developing games- you aren’t restricted to one language or... I’d guess that most single player games are implemented in Flash but I’ll save that for a future article. ... Breaking into computer game design and programming is as easy as becoming a fulltime commercial game programmer- i.e.

War of the Disks: A Close-in Analysis of the Hard Disk Drive vs. the Solid State Disk by Joanne De Peralta
Much has been written about solid state disks (SSDs) becoming the next big thing1 in the IT industry(1). But as to whether or not we have enough knowledge of how it will revolutionize the industry is a different question. How much do we really know about SSDs? ... Although the most common Flash chips have around 300,000 write cycles, the best Flash chips are rated at 1,000,000 write cycles per block. ... Analysts foresee a rapidly closing gap between HDD and flash SSD pricing (see related article "Are Flash Solid-State Disks Ready for the Enterprise"(5) ).

Buying a Laptop that You Can Use as a Personal Assistant by Dakota Caudilla
Don’t be surprised but buying a laptop can be even harder than buying a desktop computer. In fact, buying a computer is very straightforward. Laptops, however, are very personal stuff because it’s something that you will carry around with you and sometimes act as more than just a computer for... As for hard drive, invest in as big a hard drive for your laptop as you can afford. ... If you use a camera or thumb drive (disk key), this is where you insert the cable – the USB ports. ... Hard core computer gamers or people who will use their laptops for designing or video production may need...

Super Hot Bluetooth Accessories That You Must Have Now by Nathan T. Lynch
Once a person has Bluetooth technology integrated into their home and office, they will want to invest in some accessories. These accessories go far beyond cell phone skins and ring tones. These accessories are advanced little gadgets that can make using this technology even easier and faster. ... Even though it has gone far beyond simple wireless computer connection, to many people, this is all they know. ... Upgrading to a wireless car environment is worth the investment for those who spend a lot of time driving, for those who want to drive safely, and for emergency usage.

Data Recovery World Wide by James Walsh
IT Managers all over the world are struggling to manage the tremendous growth of data and protect it. This data comes in all forms, such as: databases, e-mail, stored files etc. These data are stored permanently and archived to meet the regulatory requirements, and for changes in business... Some times the data stored in a computer device is lost either due to ‘Physical Damage’ or ‘Logical Damage’ to the computer. ... Every computer will have an operating system for starting the computer, running the applications and saving them in the storage device.