When buying a new computer monitor, a recent point to consider is whether you will buy a standard CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) type, or a newer LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) format. To help you decide, I’ve detailed many of the key points to consider. LCD’s are fairly new and very nice looking but are they… Read more »
WHAT IS IT? If you haven’t heard of it, you’re really living under a rock. EBay is the world’s largest on-line auction. It may even be the world’s largest auction. It is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange as EBAY. Over 24 billion dollars were generated by this site last year and you can buy… Read more »
I have provided a list of terms at the end of the article since they are used many times throughout. ****NOTE**** Whenever working inside your computer, turn it off and unplug all cords from the back. Also, either have an anti-static wrist band or touch the metal portion of the case at all times. The… Read more »
I have provided a list of terms at the end of the article since they are used many times throughout. ADDING NEW HARD DRIVES In my last article I mentioned that one of the most popular upgrades is a hard drive upgrade. This week I’ll show you how to upgrade your hard drive or add… Read more »
This week, my series on home computer upgrades continues. Last column I talked about computer memory types, and this week I continue with practical information on maintaining your hard disk. Often, people choose to upgrade a computer because they have run out of storage space. New hard drives are more economical than ever, and with… Read more »
HELP FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER Buying a new computer every couple of years can really take its toll on your pocketbook. If you purchase a good, expandable system, you should be able to get good use out of it for several years without having to replace the whole thing. In many cases, simply adding some… Read more »
HELP FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER If acronyms didn’t exist the computer world would crash horribly. Just kidding. But just think of all the acronyms used in reference to computers. What do they all mean? Computer-related acronyms are used in every day language just like someone’s name. Add to this all the other computer terms and… Read more »
NEW VOICE COLUMN — HELP FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER Have you seen those pesky advertisements that appear while browsing the internet? I’m sure you have, and that like me, you have found them extremely annoying. But, we can stop them! To do this, first I must classify them into 2 categories. Browser Pop-ups — ads… Read more »