What is a Firewall ? by Benjamin Hargis
Simply put it acts as a barrier between your computer and the internet. To protect you from crackers, hackers and malware. If your running DSL or a cable modem you should employ a firewall, as having a direct connection to the Internet can make you a target to attack. ... http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp For hardware firewalls there is: Cisco www.cisco.com There brand is called PIX firewall. ... Firewalls can be hardware or software based. ... www.linksys.com There are many hardware solutions including setting up a firewall on a *nix box.

Why Build Your Own Gaming Computer? by Nathan Holsing
The best way to get the gaming computer that you want, that will provide optimum performance is to build your own computer. If you think you do not have the technical knowledge or are not capable of building a computer you are wrong. I'm pretty certain that I could teach my mother (who has a... If you've ever wondered why your store bought gaming computer with the top of the line graphics card and ultra fast CPU is still having trouble running newer games, it is likely because they stuck you with an inferior power supply, cheap motherboard, inadequate RAM, and the list goes on.

Extended Warranties and Notebook PCs by Joshua Feinberg
Unlike with regular desktop PCs, you should think about recommending that your clients buy the maximum extended warranty coverage on any notebook PCs they purchase. The cost of replacing any item on notebook PCs can be extremely expensive, and the financial threat of having to deal with a hard... Copyright MMI-MMVII, Small Business Computer Consulting .com. ... To replace a regular 17” or 19” monitor out of warranty a client would typically be able to find a suitable item at a local retail store for about $200-$300.

Radio Frequency Identification Basics by James Hunt
Radio Frequency Identification or RFID is the use of radio waves to identify objects. This means, unlike a barcode, one can track an item without actually having to come in contact with it. The way it works is that an identifying serial number is stored in a microchip which is then attached to... These items can also be tracked while being shipped, received, and even sitting on the store shelves. ... On the downside is the high cost of the RFID hardware. ... - Increase in order fulfillment time - Less time spent in check out lines, as consumers will only have to push their shopping carts...

Build Your Own Computer or Buy? by Ron King
Just look inside a computer case. At first glance, all those wires and components can look terrifyingly complex. And thinking about putting them all together by yourself may seem impossible. Not to worry! Even though they are the products of advanced technology, the various pieces of a personal... After all, you can buy a cheap computer in almost any retail store. ... If something like this happens with a store-bought system you could probably get the whole computer repaired under the warranty. ... Although you probably can't match the price of the cheapest preassembled PC, once you begin...

Tools for Traders: Hardware and Software by James Okada Lee
Online trading is gaining popularity because of its efficiency and ease of use. If you are on the trading business, it is important to know the right tools of the trade. Doing trade at home should not pose any problem as long as you have the right hardware and software to assist you in your... To get you started with online trading, here area the minimum requirements that your personal computer should have: Hardware specification A Pentium computer with a processor speed of 1 gigahertz (GHZ) or a Mac OS 9 is good enough.

Should you Care for Your Windows Registry Health? by Ted Peterson
What are Windows registry? Why are they so important for your operating system? What can you do to keep them reliable? According to Microsoft site, registry are "a central hierarchical database used in Microsoft Windows ... to store information necessary to configure the system for one or more... Those invalid registry entries won't bother you visibly all the time, but they will cause your computer to slow down or even crash in some cases. ... If you try, after a period of time, to install a similar device, conflicts may appear, because you computer might confuse them.

Data Backup Solution: Why You Need a Backup Plan in Place – Part 2 by Joe Duchesne
In the first part of this article series, I talked about the three main threats to the data on your computer. I talked about the need for a data backup solution that protects your data properly. In this article, I'll outline the most common data backup solution options available to you. ... It will usually require the services of a computer hardware technician to setup. ... In House Hardware Data Backup Solutions Another data backup solution is to equip your computers with RAID compatible motherboards and install multiple hard drives in each computer.

Keep Your Computer Healthy By Repairing Windows Registry by Wayne Wu
Windows Registry is a database used by Windows operating system to store hardware and software configuration information. Computer problems are often caused by invalid key entries in the registry. Anyone with Administrator privileges can edit the Registry by using the registry editor... In general, the registry consists of 5 Root Keys that contains file associations, all preferences set for current user, settings for hardware, operating system, and installed applications, to name just a few. ... Now you see how important the registry is to your computer.

Personal Computer Buying Guide by Muhamad Fuad
Have you ever wanted to buy your dream computer? You had saved your monthly income to buy it but you did not know what specification you should choose since there are lot of choices in the market today. Beside budget, below are the important factors that you should look into when buying a computer. ... Choosing the hardware Now, we will look into buying hardware for your computer. ... Ask your friends for some advices such as a good computer hardware shop in the town or their past experiences in buying their computer.