USB Hubs and Ports Explained by Nigel Stephens
The USB standard has become the universal means of connection peripheral devices and equipment to the computer. Computers have either two or four USB port connectors. Each of these can support a large number of connections but to be able to attach more than two or four devices requires a... Maximum Performance and choice of Where to connect a device If you are after maximum performance for each of your USB 2 devices, each device should be plugged into its own USB port in the computer. ... The USB bus system in computers was introduced in 1996 and has gone through a number of developments...

Hard Disk Drives: 3.5" or 2.5"? (Part 2) by Jason Busch
Since we've dispelled a few myths, let's discuss how a 2.5" system might benefit you. 2.5" Drives: The Benefits Small Spaces I currently have 4-3.5" hard drives in my computer. Hopefully I didn't make you fall out of your chair. I don't have a RAID setup (don't worry about that term if you... However, I'm still a little hesitant to judge a drive based on millisecond differences, especially when so much of a drive's performance is regulated by the software application, browser, plugins, and so on.

Rumination on the PS3 Game and Console by Carver Tate
PS3 games have been long awaited by its fans. With the expected release of the PlayStation 3 console in November, 2006 approaching fast, gamers are enthusiastic about the new experience it offers. Sadly though, the new experience comes together with the PS3 games itself and not the game console... While PS3 games would definitely give out optimum performance, another aspect that grows in accordance to developments in technology is the cost. ... So what are the potential problems that could arise from this advancement in gaming technology aside the declining academic performance of children?

Selecting a Call Accounting Software Package by Rito Salomone
Call accounting is software or hardware that provides metrics for telephony functions such as traffic analysis, toll fraud alerts, network management and cost allocation to various department. There are countless call accounting vendors that tout their various features and niches. ... Call accounting systems vary in price, performance and functionality. ... In a hospitality environment, it is imperative to have flawless integration with your property management system (PMS). ... Their popularity remains high as systems grow and adapt to latest billing requirements, computer operating...

When to Buy Guide - A Guide on When to Purchase a New Computer by Tom Wardrop
A complete guide to buying a computer... Note: This is guide targeted at beginners and intermediate computer users and buyers. These are my views and opinions only. Please use the information as reference only. Many people may wonder when the best time to build a computer is. ... * If there is (for example) a new high-end Nvidia graphics card coming out and you want a high-end ATI graphics card for example, then wait till the Nvidia card comes out because then ATI will most likely be forced to drop the prices of there high-end card.

Choosing the Right Motherboard for You by Sezer Bozkurt
The motherboard is the heart of any computer. It is that big flat board inside the computer that everything is connected to. It performs the role directing information and connecting components. A motherboard is often overlooked when choosing components. ... This is a scary thought as the motherboard determines system performance as much as every other component. ... DDR is the RAM of choice for most systems, but some newer systems, which includes all Pentiums with socket 775 use DDR2. ... Your choice of chip will have a lot to do with your needs, but choosing one with an up to date socket...

Top 5 Intel Pentium 4 Motherboards by Gary Hendricks
Motherboard technology changes so rapidly that the notable motherboard manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI come out with new boards every few months. To help you out, I've consolidated a summary list of the top 5 Pentium 4 motherboards which I recommend. ... This full-function platform delivers excellent performance and rock-solid stability. ... These boards are all great performers - you won't go far wrong if you build your Pentium 4 system using them. ... So let's take a look at the list: Intel D875PBZLK The Intel D875PBZLK is a Socket 478 motherboard that gives leading...

About Notebooks Graphics Cards by Didier Pradel
There are two type of graphics chipsets for notebook : - the Integrated Graphics Processing Units : it's the cheaper one - the Dedicated GPU whish is powerful but expensive. Basically, it is well know that integrated cards stand no chance against real graphics chips, but for example Mobility... Integrated Graphics Processing Units : Integrated Graphics Processing Units are suffering from the necessity to share memory with the main system, and this result in slower performance all around, second problem is that most integrated GPU lack true support for actual 3D extensions such as Pixel...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Etching with Beam-Steered Laser by Rick Stevenson
This year, over one-third of all material processing lasers will be installed for product or package marking applications. Since their introduction in the early-1970's, laser markers have evolved as an effective tool for manufacturers who require a combination of speed, permanence, and image... Mask CO2 Applications that require high speed but not high power and do not vary the marking image except for alphanumeric text (i.e., serialization, date code, etc.) utilize the mask CO2 marker. ... The high repetition rate provides marking of parts "on-the-fly" at high part-transfer speeds.

Windows Vista – An Overview by Lucy Bartlett
After a gap of nearly 5 years, Microsoft released the latest version of Windows which is named as Vista. With a name change from Longhorn to Vista, the stable version of Windows is expected to be released during November 2006. The beta version of this software is already available as a free... The most common criticism of Windows XP is its unstable security and its inability to protect the system from buffer overflows, viruses and malware. ... Vista comes with improved performance of Windows Shell, easier and faster search functions, a sidebar resembling Apple’s Spotlight, desktop gadgets...