The Difference Between a Hub and a Switch by Nathaniel Fisher
December, 2002 You wouldn't believe how many times I have been asked the question "So what exactly is the difference between a switch and a hub anyway?" Or how many times I have heard it answered "Well, switches switch and… err… a hub doesn't." This would leave one to believe that maybe there... The good news is that now the cost of a switch is not much more than a hub. ... In fact, some places don't even sell hubs any more. ... But a broadcast and broadcast "storms" cannot be prevented with a switch (at least not Layer 2 switches).

Does a White Box Computer Make Sense for Your Business? by Pamela Bruce
When your business needs new computers, you might want to look beyond the big names such as Dell, HP or Gateway and consider local vendors who assemble so-called white box computers from industry-standard parts. Of course you should take some precautions. ... Decide whether you can live without 24-hour phone supports (but then, is it so useful to talk to someone who just reads from a script, as opposed to waiting until the local store opens and you can call them or drop off your computer?) Here are some of the advantages of local computer sellers: 1.

PC or Mac? A Big Decision for Your Business by Jeremy Maddock
When purchasing new desktop or laptop computers for your business, there are a few important decisions to be made. These include which exact features you want in a computer, as well as which manufacturer you wish to purchase from. The most fundamental decision of all, however, is whether your... In terms of graphical editing, video, and multimedia, for example, Apple’s Mac OS computers are known to perform extremely well, often making more efficient use of memory and processing power. ... Macintoshes do have quite a number of profound strengths, but it’s their low market share (about 10%)...

Computer Speakers - Which Ones? by John Gibb
Few people think too long and hard about their computer speakers, instead preferring to just use the ones that came with their computers. These speakers are often built-in and poor quality, especially on laptop systems, and do not do justice to the very good sound quality that most computers are... The price range in computer speakers is even greater than that in other electronic products – you can pay anywhere from the price of a pair of headphones to as much as the computer itself cost you. ... However, many people actually consider subwoofers undesirable, as they are so large and don’t...

Why You Should Use Compatible Ink Cartridges by Rich Martin
In today's world, we all use personal computers for either personal use or for a small business. Chances are that we have a printer attached to it. Over the past ten years, the market and use, for both personal computers and inkjet printers, has increased dramatically. ... You will see that over the long run, you will save anywhere from 54% to 76% using compatible ink cartridges. ... Second is cost. ... The result will be professionally made documents. ... Third is that using compatible ink will NOT affect the warrantee of your printer.

Kansas City Computer Repair: I Can't Get To My Banking Pages Anymore by Olan Butler
This is a common problem that occurs on all sites that use the https:// in the web page address. I have seen this problem exclusively on computers that are using Norton Internet Security or Norton Firewall. The problem stems from corruption in the Norton software. ... You may also run into this problem when you are using a computer at different locations. ... On the Internet, your computer communicates with other computers through ports. ... For whatever reason, the Norton software becomes corrupt and then blocks traffic on port 443.

Wireless Computer Network Rentals: The New Technology Trend by John Beagle
Consider the convenience and added benefits of renting today's wireless technology. Wireless networks have a big advantage over wired networks, especially for short term projects where the internet and rental computers, printers and projectors are deployed. ... Rent Wireless Projectors A wireless projector allows a computer user to wirelessly connect and display the computer video on a screen. ... Rent Wireless Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to wirelessly access the printer at any time.

Setting Up A Home Server by John Vizaniaris
Microsoft is in the works of releasing a Server operating system for home use. I think this is long overdue. But you don't have to wait, an XP Professional or Vista Business/Ultimate machine can do just fine for the task. First, the benefits of a home server: 1. ... Where "server" is the computer name of your server and "backupfolder" is a shared folder on the server that you have designated for backups. ... When a computer on the network crashes, after reinstalling Windows you can easily restore your documents from the server.

My Office Computer Crashed! How The Mirror Copy Saved My Data? by John Talbot
In our world today, technology is taking over. Whether in our professional or personal life, computers make our life much easier. Unfortunately, they also have the ability to erase our work in a split second, without allowing us to retrieve it. The fact is that computers crash; when and how much... In case of a defective computer, users can immediately connect to the mirror and use the copy of their data. ... By connecting to the mirror, users can continue working while their replacement computer is being installed.

Consider Having A Custom Computer Built by Driz Memok
At some point in time, you are going to be in the market for a new computer. When this time comes, you should definitely check out your options with custom built computers. First off, let me develop a bit of credibility. I have been working on the net, and thus computers, for nine years. ... The computer I am working on now is custom built. ... If you use the computer for business purposes, you probably need excel. ... You should tell them the type of work you do, what you want the computer to do and what you don’t care about.