The Importance of Your Computer Power Supply
The power supplies job seems simple: to convert alternating current (A/C) to direct current (D/C) which, like most electronic devices, is what your computer uses. Inside the computer case, various wires and plugs are attached coming out of the power suppl
Video Cards For Desktop Computers
Purchasing a video card for your desktop should be considered as one of the first performance upgrades you can make to your existing computer. If you bought your computer as a complete unit from a retail outlet, or an online computer store, chances are th
UPS Power Supplies To Protect Your Computer
Many people do not realize the absolute importance of purchasing a UPS power supply for their system. UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply, but it is not uncommon to hear people refer to them as UPS power supplies, despite the redundancy.
Busses and Add On Cards in My Vintage Computer
Vintage Computer Add-in cards come in three basic flavors: 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit. These terms refer to the number of data bits the card sends out at one time. Ideally a 16-bit video card sends an image to the monitor in half the time it would take for
The Origin of “Clones” In Vintage PC Hardware History
Early personal computers (or micococomputers as they were first called lacked a clear standard. The computer chip makers – Intel, Motorola and Zilog - all competed in the microprocessor (CPU) in a rash of different computers from different manufactures. N
Decorative Drapery Hardware 101
Drapery hardware is more than just a means to hang your draperies or curtains it is also a decorative element for your home. Decorative drapery hardware includes rods, finials, holdbacks, rings, and decorative brackets
PIC Micro Hardware Programming Methods
Some PIC microcontrollers can only use the HVP method since for the LVP method you have to sacrifice one pin - PGM - (to tell the PIC Micro either that it is being programmed (high volts e.g. 5V) or that it is not being programmed (0V) ) and some PIC micr
How To Take Care Of Your Computer Hard Drive To Prevent A Crash
The computer has become one of the most important tools in our daily lives. In fact, there are so many people all over the globe who simply can't live without this technology. These people usually work and communicate through their compute that when their
What is 3Dnow
For one, AMD has support of many developers and claims "100s more native applications to follow in '98 and '99". But the real bonus to 3Dnow! technology is that it can be used to increase performance in three different areas. Before I get into the optimiz
If you only remember one thing
Today it seems that almost every product box is boasting "50% faster than....". Statements like such can easily confuse the inexperienced buyer. Keep in mind that it is very easy to manipulate benchmarks. It's always a good idea to get your benchmarks fro
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