Choosing The Right Motherboard - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
When it comes to choosing the right Motherboard, you may want to start out by finding out exactly what a Motherboard is and what it is for. A motherboard is the main part of your computer, if you have ever opened up your tower or brain, as I like to call it. ... This is not interchangeable and I would recommend that you upgrade to a newer motherboard, as the older memory will not run as fast. ... Make sure the memory modules you are planning to use have the right pin number; the pin is the part of the module that attaches it to the motherboard.

Building A Computer - Picking Components by Chris Silop
Picking the parts for your computer is one of the most important things in building a computer, because you cant assemble a computer without the parts! Picking parts for computers has become much easier than before, because things have been standardized, however, you need to make sure everything... Other things to check for on your motherboard are the hard drive interface, graphics card interface, expansion slots, the memory size and speed. ... If you are going to be doing anything memory intensive, gaming, rendering or just want a faster computer, you should get 1Gb.

History of the Computer - Core Memory Part 1 of 3 by Tony Stockill
We have made reference to computer memory several times in this series, history of the computer, now it is time to look at how it has developed, and is still developing. A look at a block diagram of a modern PC will show how the memory is central to the way a computer operates. ... The invention of the core memory inthe late 1940s really made the computer a practical, general purpose, commercial reality. ... By this we imply a very large capacity in comparison to the 'core' memory, which is the basis of the computer.

History of the Computer - the Bootstrap by Tony Stockill
In previous articles in the History of the Computer series we discussed machine codes, programs, and memories. We also mentioned that many types of memory are volatile, that is, if we remove power, the memory loses it's data. So how did the data in your computer right now get there? ... When you talk to the computer, it only hears what the OS tells it! ... Having set up all the necessary buffers, the computer reads and executes the instructions from 00 onwards. ... The OS can talk to the computer in its own language.

History of the Computer - Codes for Data Transfer, Part 2 of 3 by Tony Stockill
COMPUTER CODES Various codes have been used in computing, EBCDIC, Fieldata etc., with various bit combinations, and total bits between 5 and 8. This often depended on which proprietary computer system you were using, and what type of device you were using. ... PUNCH CARD CODES Punch cards had been used since the 19th century, and a couple of different formats had emerged, round holes, rectangular holes, 80 per card, 90 per card, different codes, etc. ... The 'standard' came to be the 80-column card, with 12 rows for each character.

Computers: Understanding the Basics by John Gibb
Computers have a jargon all their own – it’s a truly huge specialist vocabulary, and it can feel like an alien language if you’re not used to it. If you’re buying a computer, though, it helps to have a handle on at least the basics, so let’s see if we can breeze through them for you quickly. ... There’s RAM (random access memory, or just ‘memory’), which is where the computer stores what it’s doing while it’s switched on. ... CPU speed is measured in gigahertz (Ghz), which is how many billion instructions the computer can process each second.

USB Flash Drives/ USB Pen Drives and SD Cards by James King
Now days USB Flash Drives are the most popular storage device. The flash drive was first invented in 1998 at IBM. USB Flash drives got instant popularity when it has been launched in market. It is the best replacement for low storage devices Floppies and CDs. ... VFUEL, or Virtual Fuel for your computer, is designed to maximize your PC's performance by providing quality USB Drives & SD Cards. ... The specialty of USB Drives is, it is re-write able, removable and holds its memory without a power supply.

Using the Windows Double Monitor Feature to Increase Your Productivity! by Todd Jirecek
Within windows, you can use a feature that is pretty powerful to increase your productivity. This is the windows multiple monitor feature. Imagine having a document on your computer that you need to see while you type another document. This is what the double monitor feature allows you to do. ... You can pick this card up at your local computer super store for around $100.00. ... However, if you like to play high graphic games, then you will want to get a video card with a good amount of memory.

How To Select The Best Gaming Laptops by Tim Childree
Most veteran PC gamers know exactly what they want in a gaming laptop, and those who have the time and money have probably already built their dream computer themselves, but if you are a little newer to the field, a little more fond of the smaller notebook footprint, or a little less comfortable... Make sure you load up the video memory with at least 256MB and remember to select a notebook that has a dedicated graphics card. ... Since you are building a gaming rig, you will want to focus on your graphics card first and foremost.

Digital Camera Printer: Making the Printing Process Easier by Ismael Tabije
Gone are the days of the box-camera – it is the age of digital technology and digital cameras have taken over the entire range of photography. However, at its early stages, digital photography had eclipsed the most exciting aspect of seeing what you have clicked on photographic prints. ... The other special features are given below • Memory Card Slots: If you have a memory card slot, all that you have to do is to insert your camera’s memory card and print. ... These digital camera printers store the images we capture on a memory storage device like a memory stick, a memory card, or even...