The Advantages of Building your own Gaming PC by Jordan Hall
As has already been established, custom gaming computer systems can offer wonderful performance numbers and sleek styling, but they can often be cost-prohibitive. Furthermore, even non-custom computer systems can represent more than you are looking to spend, and the component quality is not... By running multiple graphics cards together, you stand to dramatically increase your gaming system’s 3D-processing capabilities, greatly boosting the gaming potential of your new computer. ... What types of activities do you see yourself doing on your newly-assembled computer system?

Review of Ubuntu Linux 5.10 by Neil Grogan
Where to start? Well you are probably reading this from a windows based machine, so I will elaborate on Ubuntu. Ubuntu is backed by Canonical, a company set up by Mark Shuttleworth, a South-African born multi-millionaire, as he started Thawte, the internet security certificates company. ... This is no easy task with Microsoft dominating the computer OS market for well over twenty years. ... It is worth a try though, even if you do not have a cd-burner, Canonical (The company behind Ubuntu) will ship it to you without cost, you pay nothing!

Make a Linux Home Data Server of an Old PC by Adam Knife
So, you've got an old computer, and you don't know what to do with it. Sure, it can't play new video games, maybe can't run the latest and greatest software, don't fret, it's not totally worthless. Converting your old computer in to a home data server opens a range of possibilities, and a range... For those who want to go further, Pure-FTPd will allow you to set up a fully featured FTP (file transfer protocol) server on this box, which you could use to access your files remotely from any computer set up with an FTP client (Windows Explorer has one built in!), setting up an Apache based...

Going Wireless with Your Headphones by John Francis
If you're looking for the latest in wireless headphones for your enjoyment and private listening, whether to TV, stereo, home entertainment such as theater, iTunes or Ipod, you might do well to look at the highly recommended Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones. ... The ZVOX 315, by the way, is a surround sound single box speaker system that uses a single cable to connect to an mp3, an iPos, portable music instrument or equipment, or a computer, TV, CD player, DVD, satellite or clock radio, game console or any other device that has a jack for headphones or an audio output of some sort.

Adware / Spyware by Peter O'Brien
Adware and Spyware have become familiar terms in the lexicon of Internet jargon. Their definitions range from helpful cookies that many people choose to have on their computer to programs that can actually steal your identity. That's a pretty big area. ... To do all this, spyware uses your computer's memory resources and bandwidth. ... Ads for pornographic web sites start popping up on your computer. ... This can slow your computer to a crawl, especially if you use memory intensive programs. ... The computer is scanned against these data bases and the culprits are identified and deleted or...

Best Bet: Research Gadgets Online Before You Buy Them by Chris Robertson
New gadgets come onto the market every day. Companies are constantly updating and inventing new devices for the consumers. The newer gadgets are more portable, easier to use and nicer looking than the first models. There are gadgets for just about any task you can imagine. ... You can find sizes from a 17-inch laptop down to a handheld size computer. ... There are many brands and styles of digital cameras now to choose from. ... Decide what features you want and that will make your search easier.

Small Business Office Infrastructure Basics - Computers by Brian Stoffer
One challenge many small business owners face is deciding what technology is needed to get a growing business off the ground. What computers are appropriate? Desktops or laptops? Does the model make a difference? What about warranties? In this brief article I will address these questions in... For maintenance purposes, administrative overhead goes up exponentially when dealing with distinctly different computer models. ... If you do not have an in-house resource for computer maintenance, it might be wise to add an “on-site” clause.

Guide to Protecting Your Computer from Viruses by Michael Russell
Many people are paranoid about computer viruses and with good reason. Millions of dollars and hundreds of security leaks are propagated annually by these seemingly harmless codes hiding in various forms, from emails to games to download applications. ... While there are no absolute ways to totally eliminate your computer from virus attacks, there are a few sensible guidelines that will render your computer relatively safe from these malicious codes. ... Basically, a computer virus is a malicious program that impairs or destroys key components of your computer.

Build Your Own PC by Ronald Firquain
Anybody who can follow simple directions can literally save themselves thousands of dollars on all their computer needs. The glossary even breaks down all the geek speak into simple terms. With people already technologically educated, it is easier now for them to choose the specifications of the... For although the computer is a lot of small computer parts, there are actually only a few that you should pay particular attention to. ... Expansion slots will give you the option to add more hardware to your computer such as hard disk space and memory.

Tips To Select Proper Motherboard by Krishna Pai
Selecting motherboard is really simple. As name suggests "Motherboard" acts as a protective mother of CPU, RAM and other add on cards since these components stand firmly on motherboard. Number of devices have been integrated on motherboard over a period of time. ... Onboard integrated peripherals are offered by many branded PC manufacturers to provide you latest technology if you buy a system from a big computer manufacturer recently. ... 7) Also see whether motherboard has onboard sound and integrated Ethernet.