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Types Of Computer Hardware: Basics 101

February 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Introductions

The personal computer consists of multiple computer hardware or multiple devices linked together to create a whole working machine. Some of the hardware are external such as keyboards, printers and mouse that is connected via cable or other methods. These hardware need to be installed via a software program before it can run. They increase [...]

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What Is an IP Address?

October 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking

It is a default private IP for various NAT/network devices such as routers. In order to resolve the issue of shortage of IP to be used on the Internet, these IP addresses were devised. RFC 1918 defines the ranges of the private IP. An IP, where IP stands for Internet Protocol, is a numeric identification [...]

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Taking a Look at the Components in Desktop PCs

October 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions

With so many brands of desktop PCs any novice computer user can easily be confused with all that is available on the market. It is important to understand the components in desktop PCs so not only you can understand the benefits but also makes it easier to decide what you will need for your PC. [...]

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Basic Guide For Computer Parts & Software

October 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Computer Products, Introductions

For most people, computer parts and the innards of a computer are something that rarely needs to be looked at up close. Everyone knows it has something to do with IBM and Bill Gates, but that’s about it. But the fact is, today’s computers parts are the result of massive technological innovations in microprocessors, semiconductors [...]

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Basic Input Output System – BIOS

August 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions

What is the BIOS?: The Basic Input Output System, abbreviated as BIOS, is software stored on a small memory chip on the motherboard. BIOS is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Basic Integrated Operating System. What is the BIOS Used For?: BIOS instructs the computer on how to perform a number of basic functions such [...]

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What Is AES Encryption?

August 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a symmetric key cipher technique used to secure and encrypt operating systems, hard drives, networking systems, files, e-mails, and other similar data. In cryptography, AES consist of three block ciphers taken from a larger collection published originally as Rijndael. Each cipher has a 128-bit block size with three different key [...]

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What Is a Memory Error?

August 10th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain, Introductions

Random Access Memory (RAM), or memory, is the term used to identify internal data storage areas in a computer. Data is stored on memory chips either in internal storage chambers inside a computer or on external devices, such as hard disks or data sticks. A memory error results when something either goes wrong with the [...]

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What Is Spear Phishing?

August 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions

Phishing refers to a scam analogous to fishing — hence the name — in which the scammer tries to obtain valuable information by luring or baiting a person with an authentic-looking but phony communication that gains credibility by imitating a well-known corporate brand such as that of a bank, credit card  company, etailer, social media  [...]

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