It seems Microsoft has finally lived up to all of the expectations. With the release of Windows 7, most of the Vista issues have been address and even improved. It is going to be a more secure operating system, much slicker in appearance, and should be much faster. But, let’s not get carried away too [...]
Entries from February 28th, 2010
What is HDMI?
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Interfaces, Introductions, Video
HDMI is a term you will come across if you buy a TV or a media player. But, what is HDMI? How is it different from the other available standards? What does it offer you? Let’s go for it. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a licensable audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed, encrypted digital [...]
Comparing HDMI vs. DVI
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Comparisons, Interfaces, Introductions, Video
Upgrading your home entertainment system can be a daunting task. Besides learning about the never-ending options available, you may find yourself drowning in a sea of acronyms. Two popular ones, HDMI and DVI, require extra care, because they refer to connection options that give you a clearer picture than cables used in the past. Read [...]
Home Networking
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup, Introductions, Networking
We just purchased a second computer and now we’d like to share the printer and Internet connection between them. How do I set up a simple home network?” As society and technology change, it’s becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will [...]
Tags: file sharing·home network·printer·wired·wireless networking
What is the difference between an Ethernet hub and switch?
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Comparisons, Introductions, Networking
Although hubs and switches both glue the PCs in a network together, a switch is more expensive and a network built with switches is generally considered faster than one built with hubs. Why? When a hub receives a packet (chunk) of data (a frame in Ethernet lingo) at one of its ports from a PC [...]
Tags: bandwidth·crossover cable·ethernet switch·hub·networking·straighthrough
Ethernet Switch
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
A switch is something that is used to turn on or off various electronic devices. However, in computer networking, a switch is used to connect multiple computers with each other. Since it is an external device it becomes part of the hardware peripherals used in the operation of a computer system. This connection is done [...]