Increase Your Internet Speed Fast by Andy Mangano
I'm sure you've come across tons of articles and even suggestions from some of your friends on how to get your computer to work faster. Everyone seems to give you advice, but your still having issues and your fed up! Relax, take a deep breath and let me give you some basic pointers. ... Most free computer software will bombard your computer with spy ware and other terrible stuff which will eventually bring your Internet speed and computer to a screeching halt! ... I'm going to make it real simple for you and you do not need to be a computer geek to make this work.

Cheap Laptops For Cash-Strapped College Students (How to Find Cheap Top Quality Student Laptops) by Titus Hoskins
Finding a cheap laptop for college is an easy task. Laptop prices have fallen steadily over the last couple of years as marketplace competition heats up and production costs come down. You can now get a laptop for under $400. But you must proceed with caution -- as that old expression on ancient... If you're buying a used or refurbished laptop you should have it checked out by a Laptop Technician or if this is not practical, bring along a friend who knows computers or laptops -- there's a computer geek in every crowd.

Five Computers With Soul by Ivan Cherevko
Boys and girls, Today I will tell you about five computers (in fact, two computers, a video game console, a MP3-player and a cell phone) that really have got the thing that most others lack—the soul. How often did you wonder—what distinguishes classy iMac from standard gray box computer out of... iPhone is female geek, and not just female, but feminine, and it tears itself apart between lipstick and calculus, perfume and Star Trek. ... Even more, I disregard Mac Pro (which I still remember as Power Macintosh back from G3 days) as one of the most disgusting leviathans in computer industry.

Laptop Repair and Upgrade by Michael LaRocco
Laptop repair isnt always easy, but sometimes it can be. If the laptop isnt under warranty and you dont feel comfortable replacing some of these parts yourself, youll have to find a professional to do it. If you only want to upgrade then you cant send it back to the manufacturer and you'll have... Graphics card: Since laptops dont have as much room as a desktop computer, the graphics card is usually integrated onto the motherboard. ... You can bring it to a well known retailer like Best Buy and have their Geek Squad work on it since they're pretty well trained and always do a good job on...

Where Can I Download Linux? by Bob Rankin
I hear people saying that Microsoft is evil, and I should switch to Linux. What is Linux, who should use it, and where can I download Linux for free? Linux is a complete version of the Unix operating system (software that controls the basic functions of the personal computer) and it runs on... Today Linux is a complete and reliable implementation of the Unix operating system, with the following notable features: * 32-bit operation (it uses all the speed and power of your CPU, unlike 16-bit DOS systems) * Virtual memory (it can use all of your system's RAM; there's no 640K memory limit)...

Know Linux by Pawan Bangar
Linux essentials: It’s free for download but you have to pay a tiny bit to mail order it or buy it from a company. If you’re getting Linux for more than 2-3 PCs, you can also get training and support at a small free, if you choose to have it. Else it’s the Linux community on the Net to your... From being an OS only computer professionals had heard about, Linux, in a short time, has made a transition into the lucrative and high profile home PC segment. ... You don’t have to be a geek to work with Linux.

Shopping for a Laptop by Meryl K. Evans
Shopping for a laptop is overwhelming because of the numerous choices. No one can tell you what you need or don't need, except maybe your spouse, parent, kid, local geek, or know-it-all who knows you. But it's still good to know a few things about buying a laptop. ... When buying a computer with the operating system and bonus software, remember you don't get books or separate CDs loaded with the applications. ... Some companies provide CDs for using when you have to reformat a computer and these programs will load back up.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Database by James Monahan
For the lay person, the term database is just another geek word that is just so prevalent in today’s society. From the office, to the home, and to just about any industry, people refer to their information as being kept in a ‘database’. So somehow, we all get this idea that the database is some... Online databases—that is, databases available to anyone who could link up to them by computer—first appeared in the 1970’s. ... A database is any collection of data organized for storage in a computer memory and designed for easy access by authorized users.

Computers: You CAN Master Any Program by Dina Giolitto
There was a time when I didn't think I'd ever be a "computer" person. I was in the seventh grade, taking a class in MS-DOS and learning some program called Turtle. (I know why they called it Turtle. It was pretty darned slow.) I had to key in about 50 commands just to draw a half-inch line. ... Today, I'm something of an unofficial computer geek. ... At this point, I'd like to thank you for sticking through this tirade with me, so that I can make my final point: The only thing holding you back from learning new computer programs is your own closed-minded attitude.

A Guide to Digital Cameras by Mike Bryant
When my wife and I first found out a few years ago that we were going to have a baby, we both automatically shifted to baby-prep mode. She spent her time buying pretty things for the nursery and shopping for cribs and car seats. Like the ultra geek that I am, I started shopping for a digital... You simply download the pictures onto your computer and then reuse the memory to take more pictures. ... When buying a digital camera, I completely ignore the digital zoom capabilities, instead looking only at the optical zoom.