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Components You Will Need to Assemble Your Own PC

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:02:24 -0400

Case Perhaps the most obvious part of the computer is the bit youâ€™ll see while using it. The computerâ€™s case is what holds everything together and is where you can really give it a unique look. Cases come in a variety of colours and with various patterns so you can use this to really personalise your PC and help it make a statement. Power cable You will need a power supply to actually power the components youâ€™re using. While it may seem an obvious choice, thatâ€™s what makes it so easily overlooked among CPUs and RAM. Monitor Obviously without a monitor you wonâ€™t be able to see what your computer is doing which makes using it a bit tricky. These are external and there are various aspects to consider when picking one including size and resolution. The best monitors are flat screen and HD though you may also want to look into projectors or set ups utilising multiple monitors. Speakers For hearing your computer. You may wish to look into surround sound set ups etc. Keyboard & Mouse These are necessary for input and are easily changeable. **End Summary** Topics: PC assembling]]> components]]> modem]]> cable]]> monitor]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hopefully you can now assemble your own PC; starting with an empty computer case . Author manages launceston computer store and has assembled many computers from scratch.

Portable Hard Drives are getting bigger (not in size)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:24:40 -0400

Portable hard drives have always been useful as a way of backing up important files and transporting information. These days however they are growing significantly in terms of their capacity and going down in price just as significantly. This means that they can now serve a much wider variety of uses. With a portable hard drive that offers as much storage as your computer (or nearly as much storage) you can now use one to back up your lifeâ€™s work all your files, documents and media. This means that should the worst happen to your computer, you wonâ€™t lose the important stuff; the family photos and novel-attempts that arenâ€™t covered by insurance. A large portable hard drive like this can also be useful if youâ€™re getting a new computer, or simply doing a format of your old one. This way you can quickly and easily copy all of your data across, meaning that your new machine has access to everything the old one did. We all know how irritating it is to delete a file in a format only to realise that we really could have used it well with a portable hard drive that neednâ€™t happen again. **End Summary** Topics: hard drive]]> portable hard drive]]> storage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> In this age of technology, portable hard drives have become essential and you should own one too. Author believes in technology and owns computer store in launceston .

Should You Buy a Laptop or a Desktop?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:50:32 -0400

Purchasing a new computer is a rare event that comes around about once every five years and can streamline both work and leisure activities and satisfy the geek in you if youâ€™re that way inclined. These days however laptops are getting more and more popular and it leaves you with a difficult choice do you go for a traditional desktop PC or a portable laptop? This is a question that depends on many factors and they both have unique strong points and weak points. Below are a list of questions you should ask yourself that will help you come to a decision and pick the best option for your individual needs. Do you move around a lot? Obviously the first and most prominent advantage of a laptop is that you can take them with you. If you do a daily commute on the train, or are often travelling and working away, then a laptop can be incredibly useful allowing you to make the most of that time. This makes them particularly good options for students and business men and women who often work on the go. Do you own a PDA or smart phone? **End Summary** Topics: laptop]]> desktop]]> portable laptop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Hopefully these points will help you decide between a laptop or a desktop. Author manages launceston computer store and likes to help his customer decide.

Wireless Routers Can Set You Free

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:38:22 -0400

Owning a wireless router can really set you free in the amount of freedom it gives you to access the internet in any location around your house. This has massive advantages for the whole family, and the feeling of not being tied down by a bundle of wires and cables is truly liberating. Possibly a wireless router has the most uses for those who work a lot from home. This might be someone who makes their living from working online, someone who tends to bring their work home with them, or even a student who has essays and cramming to do. A wireless router installed in the home then allows that person to move from the office and to work elsewhere in the house if they have a laptop. This means that they can then work in the garden to get some fresh air while they get their work done which eliminates the feeling of being â€˜cooped upâ€™ in the office and is actually much healthier. **End Summary** Topics: wireless router]]> wireless access point]]> WiFi Router]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Author manages launceston computer shop and is a gadget lover. Find more wireless router models on his site.

You Must Own a Pen Drive

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:41:57 -0400

Pen drives, also known as memory sticks, USB sticks or flash drives, are one of the most useful pieces of technology available. They work as miniature storage devices that are highly durable, non-volatile and small enough to be used as a keyring. This means that using a pen drive you can have all of your files and data safely in your pocket at all times. This has a massive number of advantages, and owning and carrying a memory stick can greatly improve multiple areas of your life. Hereâ€™s how a pen drive can greatly help you in multiple areas in just one day. You wake up first thing and take your keys with you to work with your pen drive attached seamlessly as a keyring it doesnâ€™t even require you to remember that youâ€™re meant to be taking it. Once youâ€™re at work you then settle down to work as normal, but with your pen drive inserted to allow you to access personal files and to save the occasional back up of your work. **End Summary** Topics: pen drive]]> memory stick]]> USB Stick]]> flash drive]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Author is owner of launceston computer store , you can find many Pen Drive models on his site.