http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com Articles To Save You From Computer Hardware Nightmares Wed, 21 May 2008 18:12:13 GMT Article Site Master Version 3.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/Hard-Disk/101 The hard disk is the place where all your programs and data are stored. If the hard disk Stops working you could end up losing all your data. What we'll do here is take you on. A quick tour of the different things you need to know about it, so you can keep it working smoothly. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/Check-IP/39 One of the easiest ways is to run an "ipconfig" command in dos prompt. You can access a DOS prompt from windows by hitting start, then run, and typing cmd in the run box. A MS-DOS dialog box will appear. Try typing "ipconfig" in this window. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/DVD-ROMs/71 I often sit up late watching DVDs on my laptop after a hard working day. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/Printers/166 You are not alone. With so many products to choose from I know exactly how you feel. The best approach when buying a computer related product is to educate your self. This way you are making your own decisions from your own self-judgment. That's go to be more powerful than listening to a sales guy, who is more concerned about getting commission than you - the customer, obtaining the right product for your needs. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/What-EEPROM/250 EEPROM is also called a non-volatile memory because when power is turned off the stored data in the EEPROM will not be erased or intact. New EEPROM have no data in it and usually have to program with a programmer before it can be use. Information stored in this type of memory can be retained for many years without a steady power supply. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/DVD-Media/69 DVDs are made from a 0.6 mm thick disc of polycarbonate plastic coated with a much thinner (reflective) aluminium layer. Two such discs are glued together to form a 1.2 mm double-sided disc. The basic DVD disc is thinner than a CD to make it possible to use a lens with a higher numerical aperture. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/Adding-USB-20/4 Rob Foster from the UK sent me a port PCI USB card since he had a few extras. Thanks again, Rob. When installing hardware or devices, most situations require loading the software FIRST before doing anything else. This one didn't - so be sure to check this out before attempting to put the card in. Before starting the process, be sure you have an open PCI slot, a standard slot that has one big connector with a small one behind it. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/LCD-Vs-CRT/134 LCD Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/Before-Moving-Office-Network/15 The move requires careful, systematic planning, forethought and a little luck. The following considerations provide valuable guide ropes for hauling serious office technology. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://www.computerhardwarehelp.com/ATA-vs-SATA/8 The performance of computer systems has been steadily increasing as faster processors, memory, and video cards are continuously being developed. The one key component that is often neglected when looking at improving the performance of a computer system is the hard drive. Hard drive manufacturers have been constantly evolving the basic hard drive used in modern computer systems for the last 25 years, and the last few years have seen some exciting developments from faster spindle speeds, larger caches, better reliability, and increased data transmission speeds. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:23 GMT