Desktop monitors are not all the same. Looking for one merits a lot more pondering so you can choose the one that will fit best for your needs. It is not just about the brand of monitor, it is also about your preferences.Here is an insight on you can choose the monitor you will really use for a long time:Usage Intention What sort of computer user are you? If you will use your computer frequently to watch movies, you should consider the size, of...more
An efficient portable MIDI controller, the PCR 800 is the new generation of Edirol, by Roland, MIDI keyboard controller. PCR 800 not only offers more physical controls than before, but optimises intuitive and offers innovative controls. This keyboard controller is designed for both musical production and for the musician.PCR 800 offers: 61 velocity sensitive keys, with after touch to enhance melody, 50 fully assignable controls and editor...more
Solar energy is getting a lot of attention these days. Its time to answer the question: how do they actually work? It is not obvious how a panel can convert the sun's rays into electricity without moving parts. This article will help explain the process in terms that hopefully anyone can understand. The most basic definition of how solar panels work is that the sun strikes a certain material, it excites electrons and creates a current and voltage that can be used to power devices. Now let's delve a little deeper. Silicon: Not Just for Computer Chips First, silicon is taken from the earth. Silicon is one of the earth's most abundant elements. It's found in sand and rocks of all types. You've probably heard of 'Silicon Valley', the hotbed of technology research and investment in California. It is so called because silicon is used in computer chips. Silicon is a semi-conductor. Think of copper, a conductor, as in copper wires. Now think of rubber, an insulator, such as the coating on a copper wire. Silicon falls somewhere in between and is therefore called a semi-conductor. This property is exploited in computer chips and solar panels to handle tiny reactions that generate electrical...more
Keeping Your Computer Quick And Secure by: Justin Williams For this article, I thought I would give some tips as to how to get rid of Viruses and Spyware and keep your computer running smoothly. Is your computer running slower then it should be? Do you find yourself dealing with Spyware a lot? Do you have computer Viruses on your system? These are...more
If Your Computer Needs Help Fast Use the XP Recovery Tool by: David Freitag THE PROBLEM Life can be wonderful if your computer is working well and it can be a torment if it's not. There can be all sorts of problems but some are really disasters One of the following events indicates that your computer needs major repair. - your computer won't boot...more
Five Tips For Staying Safe On The Internet by: Justin Williams For this article, I thought I would give 5 tips on ways to stay safe while on the internet. These are some very simple tips, but you would be surprised how many people fail to do these things. Anyway, let's get right to them. First off, never give your passwords out to anyone. I don't care if someone instant messages you claiming to be from AOL, you shouldn't give your password out. You also should be careful of websites that look like official websites that ask for your password. If you are uncertain about the website, just type in the regular homepage address. That way you are sure you are on the actual homepage. Make your passwords difficult for people to guess. This is such a simple tip, but you would be surprised how many people forget to do this. It's usually recommended to pick a password that has letters AND numbers in it. If you just pick a word in the dictionary, it is easier for someone to guess. Putting letters and numbers together makes it much more difficult. Also, putting special characters in your password is also good. Do not download software from pop-up boxes. I'm talking about those boxes that...more
Five Signs Your Computer May Have A Spyware Infection by: Justin Williams For this article, I thought I would go ahead and give you five signs that your computer may have some type of spyware infection. These days, spyware is everywhere. As...more
Five Programs You Should Download For Your New Computer by: Justin Williams If you've recently bought a new computer, one of the first things you do after plugging it in is start downloading software. But which software should you download? I wrote...more
Basic Explanation of Hyperlink Types by: Jeyanth Watson This article deals with the basic classifications of links. Links can be broken into many categories and types, and having the basic knowledge of what each category means is important. This...more
Understanding Internet Security Threats by: Ki Grinsing Understanding The Internet Security Threats That Are Commonly Introduced Into The Wild Internet When we are surfing the internet at home or at the office, the computer is exposed to the wild...more
What Exactly is Computer Memory and How Is it Used? by: Sarah Phelt Memory is one of the core hardware components for the computer. It is the component that temporarily stores information (such as Numbers, Characters, Settings, Instructions, Files...more
How to Get Burned by Your Internet History by: Chet Childers Burned by your Internet history? What do you mean? Perhaps you are not aware but your personal computer is one big, powerful recorder of all your computer activity. Whether you are...more