Review Hardware

Windows 8 Review

Windows 8 Pros: When using the correct hardware it’s fun, fast, sleek and colorful. Includes major security upgrades. Makes for faster booting and preserves battery life in laptops. Windows 8 Cons: No Start Menu. A few navigation issues. To use Windows 8 to its full potential you will need a touch mouse, touch screen or track pad. Modern UI will not be everyone’s cup of tea. Upgrading hardware is a must. Well the long wait is over the next generation of Windows has finally arrived. Windows 8 is up and running. Windows 8 has dramatically changed the way that windows works and is very orientated toward touch devices. Making windows 8 ...

Should You Upgrade to a Solid State Drive – SSD?

What are Solid State Drives? SSD's are a natural progression that I believe started with USB memory sticks. USB keys have certainly changed the way data is shared between people. There's a lot less burning of CD and DVD's these days and a lot more USB keys being shared about. This popularity probably gave way to the idea that by repackaging the memory, lifting its speed, reliability and capacity and putting the result into a hard drive form factor that gave way to the birth of the SSD. How do hard drives differ from SSD's? While mechanical HDD's are in no danger of ...

What Hardware is Needed for a Reliable Company Network?

In order to know what hardware you need for a reliable company network it helps to understand which components are required to maximise efficiency. The main hardware types for your network are routers, Network Interface Cards (NIC's), switches, access points, hubs, modems and bridges. Of course you may not need all of these and some you may already have. • Network Interface Cards - these perform as the hardware which enables your device to connect physically to the network. The majority of network capable devices have an interface card built in, although you might want to add a quicker card. ...

New Ipad 2

Lets take a look at the new Ipad 2 and see if it is really as good as Apple say it is. I'll be looking at the functions of this new ipad and checking out some of the advantages and disadvantages of this device. My hope is after reading through this page you will be able to decide if the new ipad 2 is the right gadget for you and if it is worth the purchase price. Well it does go without saying that the apple company has done it once again with the new ipad 2. Utilizing its fast speed, ...

Desktops

Cleaning Is Crucial to Maintaining and Extending the Life of Electronics

Dirt, dust, and spills can wreak havoc on hardware, from desktops and laptops to...

Should You Upgrade to a Solid State Drive – SSD?

What are Solid State Drives? SSD’s are a natural progression that I believe...

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Networks

CCNA TRAINING – How to connect two Pc s: Steps for Windows VISTA and Windows XP Posted By : CCNA Courses

In simple terms we can say networking makes connectivity and sharing easy between...

CCNA TRAINING – GET WIRELESS WITH WIFI Posted By : CCNA Courses

WiFi- WIRELESS FIDELITY: WiFi technology has brought a totally different and a...

CCNA TRAINING – Using A Print Server On Vista Posted By : CCNA Courses

When you are looking for a cost effective, efficient and convenient solution for...

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Computer Hardware

Quad Screen Splitter: Allows Four Video Feeds to Be Displayed on a Single Screen

A combination of a video splitter and a KVM switch, the Quad screen splitter uses a single set of peripheral devices to control signals from four different computers on a single screen. For greater configurations, one can cascade these devices together. The signals relayed by the splitter can be either analog or digital. Since only one display device... »

Sabrent Portable Hard Drive Enclosure

One of the great things about hard drive enclosures is their portability. Built with rugged cases and using standard USB cables you can take these little wonders just about anywhere. Don’t forget with today’s big desktop computers getting inside the structure of one is usually just a few push levers away. Let me explain it another way by... »

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Laptops

How to Connect Laptop to TV

So, you want to know how to connect your laptop computer to your CRT TV or HDTV. Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this article I will explain several different methods to accomplish a video connection between your computer and TV. First, you will need to inspect your laptop and TV to identify the connections available on both. The connections... »

7 Ways to Protect Your Laptop When Travelling

When travelling abroad with your laptop for business or pleasure there is always a risk of your computer being damaged, lost or stolen. Not only can this have a direct financial impact as you have to replace the hardware and software you’ve lost, it can have a much larger impact on your time and effectiveness if you have lost important data. The... »

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