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Computer Hardware

March 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Introductions

You have to know the different parts of your computer particulaly the computer hardware. Rarely do you find a home with no computer nowadays. Some people call it the computer age and it is true because computers have already become a very important part of our lives such that we can no longer do away [...]

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Computer and Internet Glossary

February 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Introductions

Computing and the Internet is full of terms that novices of the web may find confusing. This is a glossary with a basic description of some terms relating to the computer and internet world. Bandwidth Bandwidth is measured in bits per second and is the amount of data that can be sent through a network [...]

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Computer Parts and Accessories – The Lifeline of a Computer

February 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Introductions

A computer has become a necessity in everyday life. The popularity of the internet and the ease of communicating through it have increased the use of computers for professional as well as personal needs. From filling online forms for a school/ college admission to applying for a job, a computer is must have for all. [...]

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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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