How to Play Backgammon By Email by Ken Wilssens
When you play backgammon by email, you will find that this is a very interesting way to play this game. Your opponent will email you when he makes his move and then the next move is up to you. Playing backgammon this way gives you lots of time to think about the strategies you will use before... These sites will pair you with a player of your level to ensure that both of you have a fair opportunity to win at the game of backgammon. ... Most libraries have computers that you can use for free and this gives you lots of time to make your move on email backgammon.

7 Tips for Buying a Cheap Laptop by Charles Wee
Buy a cheap laptop with older technology Rapid advance in technology makes it meaningless to buy the latest technology at a high price. When laptop with wireless capability first came to the market, a unit with this technology can cost up till US$2500. ... So if you buy from a reputable manufacturer, you will save a lot of trouble and time if your laptop does require servicing. ... Scan through local bulletin boards Do scan through local bulletin boards near you for cheap deals on laptop. ... Students or even companies do offer their used computers or laptops for sale when their...

Standards Aren't Just for Web Sites by Meryl K. Evans
David Strom wrote fascinating editorial regarding formats and provides a historical lesson (ah, the old days of floppies... first black, then green, orange, red, and blue). Imagine if an automotive company decided to produce a car that uses a new kind of gasoline -- not leaded, unleaded, or... The company thinks it can make more money by requiring its brand of gasoline for the car. ... Sony creates its own handheld and format (UMD - Universal Media Disk). ... So Sony is furthering its efforts by having their movie company make movies for the format.

Nintendo Wii Mod Chip - A Review And Comparison Of Wii Modchips by Steven Fields
The Nintendo Wii has just barely hit retail stores, and already the homebrew scene is fast at work. Creating not only killer applications and homebrew games, but also developing (or at least helping develop) the worlds first Nintendo Wii mod chip(s). ... While the other mod chips promise that their modchips, in time, will have their own custom OS to enable additional features, the Wiinja chip does not make this claim. ... And after reading this article, I honestly believe that your decision will be based solely on price, and perhaps the option of an upgrade (or lack of) for the Wii Mod Chips.

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... Is buying a $700 video card worth playing your $50 PC game at all your "levels" maximized, when you'll probably finish the game in less than 3 weeks? ... nVidia and ATI are alone in the competition and each company wants to be the first one to come out with 1GB of on-board memory, and soon after,...

The Evolution of Technology - The History of Computers by Rebecca Blain
While computers are now an important part of the lives of human beings, there was a time where computers did not exist. Knowing the history of computers and how much progression has been made can help you understand just how complicated and innovative the creation of computers really is. ... Throughout the development of the computer, many people have added their creations to the list required to make a computer work. ... 1962 saw the creation of the first computer game, which was created by Steve Russel and MIT, which was dubbed Spacewar.

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
In the early days, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were not much more than glorified calculators with the ability to store contact information and brief notes. Now, the line between personal computer and personal digital assistant is blurred thanks to the advanced capabilities of these useful... Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=1979&pcount=&Product_Id=160197) and even international power adaptors to use your PDA in different countries (http://www.palmone.com/us/products/accessories/chargerscablescradles/3172WW.html) Like cellphones, some PDAs even come with removable covers so that you can...

How To Do Your Own Computer or Laptop Memory Upgrade by Titus Hoskins
Upgrading the memory in your computer or laptop is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of improving your computer's performance. Still many computer owners shy away from any memory upgrade for a number of reasons: lack of knowledge, warranty issues, fear of ruining their... Obviously, an easy way to make sure you don't exceed the maximum memory on your computer, just subtract your current memory from the allowed limit listed in your system specifications. ... Fifth Step: Installing Your New Memory or RAM If you order your RAM online, you will receive your RAM module in an...