Using a PCMCIA Card With An ExpressCard Laptop: The AirCard Conundrum by Nathan Kartchner
Yeeeah... That's A Problem You just got paid and it’s time to get that new laptop you’ve been dreaming of. So you head off to the store, pick up your new (insert brand name here) laptop and bring it home to check out your spoils. You’re thrilled when everything works great, until you try to... ExpressCard to PCMCIA Another solution is to use an ExpressCard to PCMCIA adapter. ... This adapter consists of a USB cable that is attached to an adapter that is designed to allow you to insert your cellular PCMCIA card.

Wi-Fi - Finding What You Need by Lee Asher
There are all sorts of different devices you can buy that will give your computer wireless networking capabilities. If you've taken a good look around, though, you probably have been confused by all the different kinds of equipment being offered -- how things that look so dissimilar do the same... A PCMCIA slot is a small slot in your laptop that allows you to insert these cards and so add functions to your laptop quickly and easily. ... Laptops: PCMCIA Cards PCMCIA stands for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

Multi-Monitor Madness by Nathan Kartchner
In today’s multitasking computing world, it’s not unusual to see people constantly switching from window to window trying to transfer data form one program to the other. I myself have gotten fairly adept at the Alt-Tab window-switching hotkey sequence. ... Realistically, this $1000-plus item is for more specialty PCI cards that aren’t available in PCMCIA version, but if you have an amazing and absolutely necessary PCI or PCI Express video card that you want to use with your laptop, this is the solution for you.

Give Your Old Laptop the High Def Monitor It's Always Wanted by Nathan Kartchner
There it sits: the shiny new high-definition monitor that you just picked up for a killer price. You pull out your laptop with dreams of sharp, hi-res graphics dancing through your head, only to realize that your laptop only has a VGA out port. You could always get a VGA to DVI adapter, but with... The VTBook DVI/VGA Dual Display Video PCMCIA Card (the best, and as far as I can tell, only option as far as a DVI expansion card is concerned) plugs neatly into a PCMCIA slot on the side of your laptop, giving you a DVI digital high-def signal your parents would be proud of.

Laptop Repair and Upgrade by Michael LaRocco
Laptop repair isnt always easy, but sometimes it can be. If the laptop isnt under warranty and you dont feel comfortable replacing some of these parts yourself, youll have to find a professional to do it. If you only want to upgrade then you cant send it back to the manufacturer and you'll have... Easy to replace parts: Wireless adapter- if your wireless stops working for some reason, you can just go out and get a USB wireless adapter or a PCMCIA wireless adapter to put in the card slot. ... Otherwise I'd say buy a new laptop with a very good graphics card so you'll never feel the need to...

Affordable Multi-Monitor Solutions by Nathan Kartchner
Benefits of Multiple Monitors There has been much ado as of late about the benefits of increased desktop space. Multiple studies have shown that more computer desktop space equals faster work, greater productivity, and increased employee satisfaction. ... This expensive, yet impressive solution creates an additional DVI-D port using your laptop’s PCMCIA cardslot. ... If you’re looking for more, however, the VTBook DVI PCMCIA card is a great option. ... Add an Extra Port to Your Laptop Laptop users have a different set of solutions.

Laptop Accessories - Any Good Notebook Accessories Out There? by Mike Singh
There is a wide range of accessories available for laptop notebooks that make working with your notebook computer so much easier. These accessories range from mini hubs and mini zip drives to security locks. All accessories are add-ons to the basic laptop notebook sold and are designed to meet... It is a simple card that uses your PCMCIA card slot on your laptop. ... TV card bus A great device for people who travel with their laptop, this accessory allows your laptop to receive and record TV, video and also to be used as a radio receiver.

For Digital Camera Novices: How Images Are Stored and Transferred by Christine Peppler
Although Digital Cameras entered the picture quite a number of years ago and have subsequently all but eliminated film cameras, some consumers are just now making the switch. The reason for this is clear as the quality of a 35mm shot is outstanding and quite simply, we understood them. ... When purchasing a card for a digital camera, users can roughly estimate that with a typical 8 megapixel camera, the card will hold at least one quarter as many images as the card has megabytes, which is indicated on the front of the card.

What's a USB Hub? by Iggy Quazi
Since the mid 90's we have seen the birth and growth of a connective technology called Universal Serial Bus (USB). Originally designed to connect computers and telecoms equipment, it has slowly become the primary means of connecting a whole host of other devices and has made significant... USB PC Card If you use a Laptop and are on the move, you have an additional choice to the USB Hub, the USB PC Card also known as the PCMCIA USB Card. ... This device slots into the PCMCIA slot/port found on the side of a Laptop and instantly provides two extra USB ports without using up any of your...

Your Complete Guide To Laptop Security by Aasheesh Jain
Laptops are commonplace today as they provide the users with an easy environment to work in. The features of mobility, technology and the capability of storing large information make these machines a must have ins. Losing a laptop often doesn't matter as much as the fear of losing the data it... Caveo's Anti-Theft PCMCIA Card: This device monitors the position of your laptop. ... Laptop Security Cables are light weight cables that wrap around a stationary device and lock the security slot of your laptop.