Archive for October, 2008

The internet is full of technical articles, many of which are way too complicated for the average computer user who just wants to solve a simple problem. If you pay close attention, the internet is also a place where the “gurus” spend a lot of time yelling for help in discussion boards and forums. […]

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30.10.08 | Comments Off

Computer Motherboard Guide

The heart of any computer is the motherboard. It is that big board inside the computer that everything is connected to. It performs the role of traffic lights and policemen, directing flows of information to where they are needed, when they are needed.
Choosing the right motherboard does not have to be a huge issue, even […]

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30.10.08 | Comments Off

How to Choose a CPU

So how do you make sense of all the CPUs out there? Well, let’s start by splitting them into four broad categories:

Obsolete Processors
Budget Processors
Mid-Range Processors
High-End Processors

Obsolete Processors
These would refer to those processors which were around 5 or more years ago. They will typically come with older refurnished or budget […]

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28.10.08 | Comments Off

Printers-A Dilemma

My recent article did not flatter computer manufacturers nor will this one.
I’m a capitalist, and believe in free enterprise but I think the business philosophy of the printer manufacturers has been outrageous and certainly not consumer friendly. The cost of ink is horrendous.
To an extent their practices have back fired on them. They’ve created a […]

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As computer manufacturers begin to phase out old standards (e.g. IEEE 1284, RS-232), there is an increasingly large base of computer users who want to use their old Hewlett-Packer parallel printer with newer USB-only laptop and desktop systems. They purchase a USB to Parallel adapter, only to find that the parallel end doesn’t fit on […]

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We have finally advanced to a time when technology can greatly improve graphics and printing. The technology we have at our
disposal now is so advanced we are able to produce inkjet printers capable of printing proofs so accurate they can actually represent the end product. This type of advanced technology has provided businesses with a […]

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23.10.08 | Comments Off

Getting to Know Inkjet Printers

Inkjet printers were born in the 1980s, replacing the popular dot matrix printer. Inkjet printers drop droplets of ink onto printer paper to produce text and images. The drops of ink are actually smaller than the width of a strand of hair, so don’t expect to actually see individual droplets on your printouts. […]

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22.10.08 | Comments Off

L’Aranceto in Lecce

The Aranceto is a house of the thirteenth century, completely renewed, located in the city centre, a stone’s throw from the monuments and places in the nightlife of the city and close to many beautiful beaches of Salento.
Aranceto has three double rooms equipped with every comfort and a suite for three people located […]

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22.10.08 | Comments Off

Keepsakes from School

We all do it, put away little mementos of things we have done or […]

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Since we’ve dispelled a few myths, let’s discuss how a 2.5″ system might benefit you.
2.5″ Drives: The Benefits
Small Spaces
I currently have 4-3.5″ hard drives in my computer. Hopefully I didn’t make you fall out of your chair. I don’t have a RAID setup (don’t worry about that term if you don’t know what it is). […]

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