Gaming Computers - Should You Build It or Buy It? by Nicholas Spriggs
Gaming computers come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. The gaming industry is growing every year and has become big business, so the need for gaming computers has grown along with it. As computer games become increasingly detailed and graphics oriented, the demand for faster and more powerful... Having a computer built for you will take longer than buying a pre-built one and all though it will be cheaper than buying a pre-built computer, will still be more expensive than your third option, building your own.

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... Many larger computer stores do employ technicians and their prices as you would expect are often higher than the discount one and two man concerns. ... With a smaller concern, the salesmen do have to double as technicians or they run into real trouble when something stops functioning properly on...

Is Your Computer a Mini Me? by Gabriel J. Adams
Can you imagine living without a computer these days? Although we each use our laptops or computer desktops for a wide variety of reasons, we can all agree on one thing. And it's that our computers have become a virtual extension of who we are and what we do. ... Digital cameras and photo printers will sit atop the desktops of photographers, while joysticks, pedals, or even a steering wheel rest near the table of computer gamers. ... Taking a quick glance of the desktops of writers, you'll probably find it filled with icons pointing to word processors, dictionaries, and encyclopedias.

Removing Spyware From Computers by Gary Gresham
Removing spyware from computers isn't as easy as installing it. The first problem is that you often are completely unaware that it's even there. But removing spyware from computers is critical because there are some spyware programs that can get into your computer and allow a hacker access to... It may not have the same ripple effect of having your computer infects other people's computer that a virus has. ... These programs are designed not only to detect spyware on your computer, but also to stop them from being installed in the first place.

Escape Reality - Try Playing an Online Role Playing Game by Scott Soloff
Whether one is a student or is working in some sort of profession, everyone can use a break from the everyday stresses of life. As such, more and more people are looking for ways to engage their minds in something other than just the normal escapes, like television. ... The Online Role Playing Game and “Guild Wars” Online role playing games are becoming more and more common among the computer savvy. ... Much of the criticism centers around the fact that it takes time to learn how to adequately play this genre of game, since the possibilities are quite numerous.

Power Supplies by Steve Valentino
All of the high-tech peripherals and latest editions of computer software products that you’ve installed are useless if your computer’s power supply is not sufficiently providing electricity. Before your computer can operate properly, it needs an adequate amount of electricity. ... But as the advancement of computer technologies grew, the need for higher wattage arose. ... In most cases, power supplies are visible at the back of the computer that contains a power-cord receptacle, cooling fan and off/on switch.

Five Reasons to do Wireless Networking by G Ames
I believe that wireless networks represent one of the most significant inventions in human history – almost as important as sliced bread. Now, seriously, bread is certainly easy enough to cut yourself, but try to wire up a network and you will think of this invention in a different way. ... Sharing Printers and Files A wireless network guarantees access to your files regardless of where you are within your house, and with a home computer it also facilitates the synchronization of data on a laptop.

Spyware Versus Adware by Mindy Matter
Have you ever had pop up after pop up on your computer screen? Or have you ever seen it happen on someone else's? This is something that is happening every day. What is it? It is either Adware or Spyware. What is Spyware? Spyware is a program that monitors or spies on what computer users do on... The software causes bogs up the computer memory and eventually causes the computer to crash. ... Every move you make on your computer is watched, and then based on your computer activity, you receive pop-up ads.

Mapping Drives Within A Network by John Vizaniaris
One thing that everyone should do, whether it is a home or business network, is map shared folders to other computers in the network. This enables users to create shortcuts of the shared folder, provides for quick access and ease of use. Once the shared folder is mapped it will appear as a... Here are the steps to map it to that computer: 1. ... After that has been confirmed, now go to the computer(s) where you wish to access the shared folder. ... Now click on the "Computer Name" tab on top. ... Right click "My Computer".

Moving Business Locations And IT Considerations by John Vizaniaris
Most businesses at some point will move to a new location. Whether it is because they've outgrown their current space or for leasing purposes. It is a very stressful time and the one thing that always gets overlooked is their business network. The assumption is that the computers will get moved... A utility room needs to be designated for a central place for all the wiring. ... More emphasis needs to be placed on the wiring layout of the office. ... The construction company will say yes, for a price of course, and it is usually left at that.