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  • Mouse Hunt – Not The Movie (Choosing The Perfect Mouse For Your Computer)  By : Ismael Tabije
    Computer Mouse – it’s something you wouldn’t run away from. Instead, it is the one thing you would search for. In fact, every body is in search for a good one. And it has actually become a not-so-easy task to “hunt” for a good mouse – for your pc.

    What do you look for, when you say “good computer mouse?” Often, when you buy a whole pc set, a mouse is already included. But there are others who still search for a good one.

    In choosing a mouse, you must consider its compa...
  • What Do You Do When Your Printer Runs Out Of Ink And You Have A Rush Printing Job?  By : Ismael Tabije
    It is always a pain in the neck when you run out of ink while printing a very important document – on a deadline. When everything fails, make sure you keep your cool and you know what to do next. Don’t worry! You’ll have that paper in your boss’ or professor’s desk in time – even if you run out of ink.

    Undoubtedly, computer parts and accessories cost a lot. And you usually don’t realize when these parts would reach the end of their lifespan, so be sure you are prepared. Ru...
  • History Of The Computer; The Emergence Of Electronics.  By : Tony Stockill
    The history of the computer inevitably includes the development of electronics, we look at the explosive (!) growth of electronics in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

    If anything could be said in favor of war, it may be that it speeds up the development of technology. Of course much of that technology is employed in killing people and destroying infrastructure, but there are also things which could be considered beneficial.

    Electronics was around in the early part of the...
  • History Of The Computer; Analog Or Digital?  By : Tony Stockill
    In 'History of the Computer - the emergence of Electronics', we saw how the development of Radar during the second world war led to an understanding of pulse technology. At the same time methods were refined for the calculations required for the ballistic trajectories. From these beginnings, the digital computer was developed.

    What is meant by 'Analog' and 'Digital'? A couple of examples will explain the difference. An analog is something which is analogous, obviously, but...
  • What To Do When Your Hard Disk Fries  By : J Schipper
    A hard disk drive (HDD, or also hard drive) is a fixed data storage device that stores data on a magnetic surface layered onto hard disk platters.

    A hard disk uses rigid rotating platters (disks). Each platter has a planar magnetic surface on which digital data may be stored. Information is written to the disk by transmitting an electromagnetic flux through an antenna or read-write head that is very close to a magnetic material, which in turn changes its polarization due ...
  • Laptop Batteries - How To Choose  By : Dave Klein
    One of the most important components of a laptop is its battery. Proper care must be spent in choosing the suitable battery for your laptop, else there may arise a situation where your laptop decides to say goodbye in mid-program!

    When you spend all your hard-earned money on a piece of technology, you deserve your money’s worth and it is up to you to make sure of that. Since batteries are bought along with the laptop, it is wise to pay attention to the brand and cost of th...
  • Laptop Accessories  By : Dave Klein
    Finally! You’ve managed to get that long-promised vacation. While enjoying the lazy sea breeze and coconut drinks at your tropical hideout, you decide to finish that closing report and mail it back to the home office, before really getting down to party. Luckily, you don’t have to depend on antiquated hotel computer systems. You clever man, you have your own computer laptop!

    The advantages of having a laptop are very obvious. It’s portable! At office or at home, on vacatio...
  • Which Printer Manufacturer Should You Choose?  By : Karl Smith
    A question people frequently ask is "which brand of printers is the best?" The main manufacturers for inkjet and laser printers are Hewlett Packard, Epson, Canon, Brother, Lexmark, and Dell. Without picking one clear winner, here is a rundown of each one and some pros and cons of each:

    Hewlett Packard - there is a reason that this name is synonymous with inkjet printers, laser printers and inkjet cartridges in general. HP has long been the leader of the printing industry ...
  • Photo Printer Basics  By : Karl Smith
    There has been an explosion of photo printers in the last few years, and with that has come lower prices for these machines. The majority of photo printers are going to cost between $100-$300, although you can find machines either higher or lower than those prices depending on what you are looking for.

    Printer manufacturers know that when it comes to photo printers, they must do something to make their models stand out among the ever-increasing crowd and make it seem like ...
  • Recycling Inkjet Cartridges  By : Karl Smith
    It is estimated that roughly 350 million cartridges end up in landfills every year. Obviously this is a staggering number, but what is upsetting about it is that number could easily be greatly reduced. If everyone made an effort to recycle their cartridges in some way, either through a recycling service or just by refilling and reusing the cartridges themselves, we would not face such an ugly statistic. Here are some other reasons why recycling inkjet and laser toners is a go...
  • A Tip For Solving Most Printer Errors  By : Karl Smith
    Ever have blinking lights on your inkjet or laser printer that just will not go away? Ever install a new ink cartridge in your printer and it still thinks the old one is there? Well, instead of just getting angry at the printer or hunting around for your manual, you can try one simple thing: unplug it.

    This technique has a few names that all mean the same thing: cycling the printer, resetting the printer or clearing the printer’s memory. Now unplugging your printer may see...
  • Where To Find Good Quality, Low Cost Electronics & Computer Products  By : Jonathan White
    In our World things are changing and improving all the time. One thing, which is changing at a fast speed, is technology. Technology is becoming more advanced year by year. In fact, technology is changing at such a rapid speed that many people are now finding it hard to keep up with the new technology.

    As many of us want to keep up with the new technology products that are released onto the high streets, people are now finding it very difficult because of all the costs in ...
  • CD Cleaning Solution – Making Your Own  By : JP Book
    I see the kids were eating ice cream sandwiches while they dug through the DVD collection again. With kids in the house, it’s inevitable that whenever I want to listen to a CD or watch a DVD, I have to clean the discs before they will play. Luckily, I spent several years working in a CD manufacturing support group and learned the easiest way to clean discs and get them working again. Here, as simple as it may be, is my favorite solution for cleaning discs.

    - Mix a large am...
  • Fully Loaded Laptops  By : Dave Klein
    Buying a laptop is a commitment! Once you buy it, you can’t decide to change or upgrade any part of the system, as doing so is impractical in terms of cost and time. So plan before buying a laptop, and make sure it’s a fully loaded model that is up to date.

    One of the important features of a laptop is its memory. While most laptops come with a 128 MB memory, it’s wise to invest in more memory such as a system memory (RAM) of 256 MB or even better, 512 MB, for the easier ru...

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