Installing a PCI Wireless Card by Lee Asher
Installing a PCI wireless card might seem like a bit of an adventure -- after all, you have to open the case, find where to put the thing, close it again... and then you have to deal with the software! Even if you've never opened your computer before, though, you shouldn't have too much trouble... Once the computer's done starting, it should notice it has some new hardware. ... To avoid damaging your computer's parts or electrocuting yourself, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband (also known as a ground strap) whenever you open your computer.

Batteries and the HP NC6000 Notebook by Victor Epand
The HP nc6000 notebook has the capacity for two batteries -- a 'primary' battery and a 'Multiday' battery (that slides into the same slot used for a DVD/CD drive.) When on battery power the notebook utilizes the primary battery first until it drains out, then it is supposed to switch over to the... Also is the battery swapping feature hardware controlled, or does it require driver installation and/or additional configuration? ... Add to all the above, the fact that there is absolutely no standardization in notebook design, and you get a piece of kit that's not only expensive to buy, slow...

Microsoft Windows and Computer Security Spotlight by Sid Kato
Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop... Hardware and software based devices which can provide active protection between internal users and the Internet, and also manage wireless, PDA/mobile users, remote access, etc. ... Security issues related to Windows fall under many names (beyond malware), which specifically equate to hardware,...

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... Hardware compatibility problem and few applications that run on Linux Well, most new distributions will detect and configure your hardware in a jiffy, unless you have some really old or exotic piece of hardware.

Five Steps to Assuring Successful Recovery of Data by Jason Perry
According to the National Archives & Records Administration in Washington, D.C., 93% of companies that lost their data center for 10 or more days due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within one year. Whether your business data is in the form of a customer electronic database, office documents... Data can become corrupted because of various reasons, including: * Hardware & system failure * Human error (accidental deletion & overwrites) * Software corruption (upgrades & installations) * Electrical damage (power surges, outages) * Natural disasters (floods, fires, earthquakes) *...

Embedded System Programming by Kirill Basikhin
Control and embedded system programming was first used in Apollo guidance computer to guide Apollo. Technological advancement brought the price of embedded system (ICs) lower making it possible to use them for commercial purpose. Today embedded systems are widely used in various devices... This widely used technological term in the field of Information Technology, is the combination of computer hardware and software which is either fixed in facility or programmable. ... An embedded system is nothing but a special purpose system in which the computer is fully encapsulated by the device it...

Can You Restore Data from Your Backup? by Per Strandberg
Many users don't test their backups. This is because they don't take the time or they don't know the steps to take. This means that there is a risk that the restoration of their system will not work nor can they be sure that they are able to retrieve individual files. ... Note: In Windows XP Home edition this program is not included in the installation. ... As an alternative you can restore files on to a different server or computer. ... Make sure that you can get service of the hardware. ... Keep the backup in another building to protect the data from disaster such as fire or flooding.

Building A Computer From Scratch by Richard Horton
Safety The first thing you should do before beginning any project is to be safe. When dealing with electricity is dangerous. By now your probably telling me that I'm stating the obvious, but many people try building their own PC and burn up their hardware, or worse, their home. ... ESD is the No.1 killer of computer systems in general. ... Plug In Your Mother board Do not plug the computer in to the wall outlet yet. ... All card basically follow the same installation instructions. ... Some socket types require you to install a backing plate underneath the board to support the heat-sink...

Windows Vista Backup Features by Paul McGillivary
Windows Vista has been one of the most anticipated operating system releases ever. The many delays have only heightened the wait. But now that Windows Vista has been released, what features does it bring to you - the end user? Some of Vista's best features revolve around data backup and... System restore makes automatic restore points when you install new hardware or software. ... This great feature allows you to roll back your computer to a previous time. ... If you accidentally delete the file, you can easily restore it via shadow copy.

How To: Windows Updates by Justin Oswald
Get All the Updates It seems like every other week we hear about another security breach in Windows or that another worm has disrupted businesses worldwide. Microsoft Windows has always been known for its many exploitable security holes. New updates are made available for Windows all the time. ... I would leave the Hardware category to more advanced users. ... Certain drivers may make certain functions of your computer stop working or change a setting that you can’t locate. ... Thankfully, Windows comes with a great update distribution and installation program, Windows Update.