Right Monitor Size for Your Computer by Ihab Sarsour
There are many sizes of monitors today. Choosing the right size depends on several things. For our eyes to work their best they must be comfortable for as long as we are looking at the monitor. Keeping in mind the height of our desk top and chair when buy a monitor. ... With flat panel monitors, the screen size specification is actually its real size. ... Usually 14-15" computers take on a 800x600 resolution, and larger screens use higher resolution, but this is NOT always the case. ... There are 3 main screen resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 pixels.

Update Your System with Cheap Computer Parts and Hardware by M Johnson
Once you purchase a computer usually you are stuck with it for a few years. The problem is that it is outdated almost as fast as you can get it home and set it up. Many new software applications immerse, companies constantly update and come out with new technology at the speed of light. ... You can expect faster processing speeds with a new hard drive or motherboard and processor, get a bigger and brighter view with flat panel monitors, an upgraded keyboard can even add more convenience with added buttons for internet exploring and media play.

Before You Buy - An Xbox 360 by Mark Redd
Before purchasing the “next generation” video game, there are a few things that should be taken into consideration. The Xbox 360 is the latest attempt from Microsoft to control the giant that Sony has dominated for the past several years. With a three-core IBM processor at it’s heart, this thing... My current set-up (pictured below) includes my Xbox 360 being displayed on a 32” Olevia Flat-Panel LCD and the picture in one word is MIND-BLOWING. ... I purchased my Xbox 360 the day it launched (how is another story) and with it I bought: Madden 2006, Call of Duty 2, Need for Speed, Perfect...

Keep Your Computer Cool by James Monahan
If the computer after several hours’ use suddenly rebooted and does not show any sign of system failure, there could only be one thing. The computer is overheating. Unknown to many, (especially those who are not into technological stuff) the computer could generate a large amount of heat when it... For general office cooling, a flat-panel monitor, or LCD, can reduce the amount of heat generated, as compared to a traditional CRT monitor. ... Laptop heat is especially common. ... This not only can block exhaust fans, but can trap and build heat.

How To Choose A Computer Case by Jason Kohrs
Things to Consider When Choosing a Computer Case In the past, computer cases were all very similar… Clones of the same boring, beige box. With all of the choices available today, this is no longer the ‘case’, and people can use their systems’ chassis as a means to express themselves and to set... Many branded systems (ones that you may buy prebuilt and with preinstalled software) are usually a combination of a standard form factor (such a mATX) with some type of proprietary design (usually in the front panel switches and it’s cabling) and buying a new case for these types of motherboards...

iPod Domination by David Smith
iPod Is Dominating the Market, and There Is More to Come iPod contributes 12-14% of total company revenues, a number industry experts believe will continue to increase. With this increase comes pressure on gross margins, as the blended iPod gross margin of 20% compares unfavorably with Apple’s... With regard to pricing, the average consumer desktop PC retails for $1,019, which is $280 below Apple’s low-end price point on Apple’s now, discontinued flat-panel iMac. ... Furthermore, the industry ASP is falling as most of the growth in the market is taking place in the sub-$1,000 market.

Laser Marking of ECC 200 2D Matrix Codes on Printed Circuit Boards by Rick Stevenson
Manufacturers of electronic devices, from home audio equipment to automotive keyless entry systems, are increasingly seeking a reliable, cost effective method for uniquely identifying and tracking products through the manufacturing cycle, sales distribution and after-sale warranty verification. ... Transport of the panel out of the laser marking system (synonymous with bringing the next panel in) Cost of Operation Cost of operation is much less than $1.00 per hour. ... The flat-field focusing assembly is a multi-element optical device designed to maintain the focal plane of the focused...

Step Away From The Computer Before You Have A Mental Meltdown by Darren Miller
Do I Read A Technical Manual Tonight, or The Lord Of The Rings? Just out of courtesy, I think I should tell you that the following article is about as far from my typical writings as I can get. Quite frankly, it is nothing more than a very tired technology guy ranting and raving. ... I don't know about you, but sometimes I wish I could just completely isolate myself from everything electronic; spinning fans, clicking hard drives, bussing monitors (even these darn flat panels), the clicking of the keys when I type, and lets not forget the inevitable beeping of my UPS's several times a day...

Building a Computer - Is it Right for You? by Ryan Griffith
The parameters used to be a little more clear. You could easily save money by building your own computer. All you needed was the basic know-how, the time and initiative, and wah-la! You had a good computer at a better price than you could buy new. But things have changed over time. ... Down the road I'll upgrade further to more hard drives (the new motherboard is SATA compatible) and a new flat panel monitor. ... This should be cheaper compared to total replacement, and can still give you an excellent machine well-suited to your needs.

Screensavers: What Are They And Do I Need To Use One? by Deborah Baird
What is a screensaver? A screensaver is a program, just like many other programs on your computer. It is specialized by the fact that Windows will utilize it in a specific way. When your computer has been idle for a certain amount of time, Windows can sense it and will turn the screensaver on. ... Early CRT monitors (those are the big, bulky monitors available today, not the sleek flat panel ones!), particularly monochrome ones (yes we had only one color early on, usually green or amber), had problems with the same image being displayed for a long time.