Dashboard Widgets for Windows by Samsul Zamzuri Abu Bakar
For a windows user like me, just can watch with envy the new eye candy features in Mac OS X and wondering how I can have the same feature on my belove windows. Before Apple introduce dashboard in their latest Mac OS X, most of mac users already can have widget on their desktop using Konfabulator... Widgets can be alarm clocks, calculators, can tell you your WiFi signal strength, will fetch the latest stock quotes for your preferred symbols, and even give your current local weather." And on November 2004, Pixoria has released Konfabulator 1.8 for both Mac and Windows platform and its...

Notebook or Desktop Computer, What is the Best Buy? by Roberto Sedycias
The idea of purchasing a personal computer may be appealing to a lot of people, however they may feel undecided as weather to go for a traditional desktop computer or for a light weight portable notebook. Several aspects should be taken into consideration as for the purposes of such acquisition. ... Perhaps the greatest feature a desktop computer has is the fact that quite often it can be upgraded and personalized to suit the user needs without having to be sent back to the manufacturer. ... Keep in mind that a reconditioned notebook with a full warranty is just as good as a brand new one...

Make a Linux Home Data Server of an Old PC by Adam Knife
So, you've got an old computer, and you don't know what to do with it. Sure, it can't play new video games, maybe can't run the latest and greatest software, don't fret, it's not totally worthless. Converting your old computer in to a home data server opens a range of possibilities, and a range... Running "sudo apt-get install samba" in your new command line will tell the apt-get application to install the samba package, and set it up with default settings. ... A package called "samba" will allow you to set up proper networking between Linux and Windows computers (at least, we hope you've...

Building A PC by Declan Tobin
Many people simply go to the retail store and get sold to when it comes to computing equipment. You would be very surprised how easily you can pick up all the core components and assemble yourself or get a friend or family member in the know to do it for you. ... When looking at the processors think sensibly and ask yourself do you really need the latest and greatest or would you notice the difference in point two of a processor e.g. ... Software: Hardware is one thing but you also need the software such as the operating system and anti virus software for protection against viruses.

How to Choose a Sound Card by Gary Hendricks
This article will help you with your decision by elaborating on the different factors to consider when buying that new sound card. What Are Your Needs? First thing to consider here is your intended usage of the sound card. If all you want is basic sound support and not spectacular 3D surround... No point having the latest super-duper audio card if you're installing it into an old Pentium 3 computer. ... A basic, no-frills sound card these days costs about $10, while the latest heavy-duty sound card with surround sound support can cost about $250.

Video Card Purchases: The More You Play...The More You Pay by Jason Busch
In case you haven't noticed, the high-end video cards are expensive with every release, and the same high-end video cards disappear from their pole position within 6 months or less due to another model replacing it. There are video card owners who feel betrayed after spending $700 on a graphics... Conclusion If you want to buy the latest, fastest card available, feel free to do so. ... However, remember the probability that most of your PC games you currently own, probably won't even benefit from the latest card's technology.

Sony’s Play Station III™ – Don’t Have It? Don’t Worry by Donna MacMillan
At midnight all over the United States people went crazy. For days they had parked themselves outside of stores, on sidewalks, in tent cities for the opportunity to be the first to purchase the new Sony Play Station™. And at midnight the gates were opened and riots ensued, people were trampled... And while we are at it – how about not spending every cent we have on the newest, greatest gadget. ... People are hurt, spend money they have no business spending, and children’s hearts are broken because they didn’t get this latest hyped toy.

5 Reasons for Buying Refurbished Laptops by M Johnson
As technology advances what happens to the laptop computers that are left in the dust. Thrown to the way side less than a year later because the owner needed the latest updated computer machine. Instead of filling the land fills with used notebook computers a technology exists that can bring... Why spend all that extra money on the "latest thing". ... Laptop computers are built and specifically designed for maximum portability. ... 5) Space: Take up less space. ... Well, now you don't have to worry about that.

Choosing a Video Card: PCI-Express or AGP? by Julien David
What is PCI-Express and AGP? There are two ways to connect a graphics card to a motherboard, either via an AGP or PCI Express slot located on your motherboard. A motherboard only supports one of these slots, so if you’re looking for a new video card make sure you’re aware of whether your... Even though it’s not the latest technology, AGP is going to stay around for a long time. ... We recommend choosing a gaming video card with PCI Express, and a motherboard that supports it. ... On the other hand, if you’re building a new system from scratch, you have the choice.

Common Woes When Buying Consumer Electronics by Chris Robertson
Never has there been a time like the present, where the consumer electronics department is filled with rivalry and advancement. Consumers are faced with many tough decisions when buying products for audio, video, communications, and other electronics fields. ... There's no need to buy the brand new cell phone with all latest features. ... They don't have to rush out and buy the latest audio or video product. ... For instance, video games and consoles almost always have a Part 2 and Part 3. ... Product Updates Another woe of buying consumer electronics is the tendency of companies to...