Windows Stability by Bruce Hammerich
A few words about MS Windows stability. To those with home computers this may be less of an issue but for people whose livelihoods depend on their PC’s and the programs that run on them, there are some lessons to be learned. I would like to point out a few of the most important things you can do... The third application and your first line of defense is a firewall which can consist of hardware, software or both that sits between your computer and the “outside” world, whether it’s the Internet, Intranet or a network.

Mac or PC by Michael Kaye
For the longest time, people would just walk into a computer store and buy a PC because that is what everyone else seemed to be using. With the success of the iPod people are beginning to take notice of Apple and their very eye catching products. Now there seems to be a choice, which computer... We will use the term PC to describe a Windows based Personal Computer and we will use Mac to describe Apple's OSX-Unix based Computer. ... PC: -Extensive selection of software and hardware to choose from.

Computer Mods for all Levels, Newbie to Advanced . . . by Danny Striyent
Computer Mods for all Levels, Newbie to Advanced . . . Case mods and computer mods are the most popular trends in computers today. Futuristic design in computer cases is coming more to the forefront every year yet there is a need for some modders to go beyond the market norm and create there own... Also put some thought into what size of computer case as well, some computer mods are small and can be done on mini or mid sized cases, other mods such as adding a internal liquid cooling system takes alot of room.

Think Of This by Patrick Sadler
Think of this, first we had the HAM Radio, then the bbs and now the Internet. Linux and the various other x systems are the next evolutionary step toward enhancing Global 2-way communications. And the best part, its virtually free! As Fort business scurries to find solutions to the current Linux... Very few people understand computer code. ... Or, sit in front of a computer terminal all day! ... developing software, writing manuals, persuading pertinacious hardware vendors... ... Acknowledge the facts that the bulk of there newest and best software was developed by low or unpaid freelance...

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... First, it is important understand the need to standardize on computer hardware. ... In general with computer hardware you want to spend as little on it as possible because after the 3 years of depreciation, you end up with zero-value equipment.

Upgrade Your PC With These Computer Parts by M Johnson
Like most people after buying a new laptop or desktop computer the like-new feeling goes away very quickly. Why? One reason is technology changes so quickly it is almost impossible to keep up, or is it? Instead of buying a new PC every year or so a better idea is to upgrade the computer... The main computer parts that keep your computer running smooth and fast are very simple to replace and very affordable. ... The computer motherboard is a very important computer part, but usually it does not need replacing unless something has broken, or short circuited.

Should A Computer Salesman Also Be A Technician? by Stephen Chapman
The job of a salesman is to sell something. Salesmen that are not skilled in the art of selling end up not making any sales. This is true whether the salesman is selling cars, white goods, or computers. Car salesmen are not required to be motor mechanics so why should we expect computer salesmen... With a smaller concern, the salesmen do have to double as technicians or they run into real trouble when something stops functioning properly on a computer they recently sold. ... Another consideration is that there are only a relatively few different models of car but every computer is unique.

Shop Smart And Save With Computer Parts Stores by Tom Sample
Buying a new computer or even having an old one fixed can be the stuff nightmares are made of. Unless you're a computer guru, it's hard to tell if you're making the right choice and buying the best you can for your money. Computer part store locations online and those with physical locations,... Also, big computer makers tend to make their machines proprietary, which means certain parts won't work in them or warranties will be voided if specific upgrades are made or work is performed by the owner.

Data Backup for Beginners by Niall Roche
It's 10pm. Do you know where your data is? Data. Small bits of information clustered together to make Word files, documents,pictures, MP3s, HTML etc. We work on our computers every single day never sparing a thought for all those millions of chunks of data spread all over our hard disks. ... You sit at your computer, turn it on and nothing. ... Human error and hardware failure account for 76% of all data loss. ... The cost of recovering from a major hardware failure such as a hard disk crash can be massively reduced by keeping a backup of your data.

Computer Consultant Skills: Do You Have to Have 20 Certifications? by Joshua Feinberg
I've had more than one person tell me, "Well, I’m a MCP or I’m a CNA and I’ve got this one cert but I’m working on like 15 more certs and as soon as I get my 19th cert, five years from now, I’ll be all set to be a computer consultant." That’s just a hunk of bologna. ... If so, you'll make a great computer consultant A Computer Consultant's Skills Vary It really doesn’t matter how junior or senior your skills are, there’s definitely a place for you in helping small businesses with IT problems. ... Some Small Business Technology is Outdated As a computer consultant, what kind of hardware...