What Is A Crystal? And How To Test It

Crystal are use to keep the frequency of the clock from drifting. If the signal from this clock stops, or is weak, or the pulses begin to vary, the electronic equipments might show intermittent faults or might stop altogether. The microprocessor pins that hold the crystal are usually called OSC... Read More

The Right Way To Discharge Capacitor In Switch Mode Power Supplies

Switch mode power supply contain some large filter capacitors that can hold dangerous charges even if the unit has not been used for several days. Typical values of this type of filter capacitor are 220uf 250volt and 330uf 400volt! If you are going to work on the power supply circuits,... Read More

How to Read CRT Tube Part Numbers

All picture tubes, whether monochrome or color type are identified by a specific code consisting of numbers and letters. The codes are different from each other because different tubes have different characteristics.For example, a certain monitor colour picture tube may have the designation, M34AFA63X03 that can breakdown into 6 parts:... Read More

Portable MP3 Player Based Education

A revolution in learning technology has taken place. Actually, it took place a few years ago, and I'm only just now catching up. The reason is that no one connected the dots for me, and I guess I'm a bit slow. :)That's the value added I'm giving you here today.... Read More

Two Essential Accessories For Notebook Computers

A Good Notebook BagForget those that are bundled with your notebook computer. Get yourself a good notebook bag that is well-padded both on its load-bearing straps, and 100% around the notebook itself.Aren't all notebook bags built the same? The answer is NO. There are countless bag types and variations. Not... Read More

Does Size Really Matter In Our Digital Age?

Well, we've all seen the advert, but that's not what I want to talk about, so get that out of your head straight away. No, let's think about what many call the "Queen of Arts" - namely painting.Have you ever wandered around a huge Art Gallery and marvelled at the... Read More

How To Purchase A Quality Laptop Computers Case

So you finally have that new laptop you have been drooling over for the past 3 months, only there is one problem ?- You don't have a case for it. You've probably already laid down over a grand for the notebook and you're telling yourself that you don't want to... Read More

How to Shop for Inkjet Printer Cartridges

Keeping Shipping Costs DownWhen shopping for inkjet printer cartridges online keep in mind that postage can add significantly to the cost of a single inkjet cartridge. In some cases the cost of postage can be as much as the cost of the inkjet printer cartridge effectively doubling the price you... Read More

Laptop Computer Extras for the Mobile Traveler

A laptop computer certainly provides you with an unprecedented level of freedom and mobility away from the office. However there are a few extras you might want to bring along on your laptop travels:Extra 1: portable printerIf you travel a lot, you never know when you might need to commit... Read More

Preventing Tape Drive Failure

Contrary to popular belief, tape drives are generally robust and reliable. However, there are three common mistakes that people make that dramatically increase the probability of tape drive failure.Firstly, it is not well known that tape drives is differ considerably in terms of how long they are designed to operate... Read More

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How to Choose The Right Laptop Accessories?

The notebook computer is coming of age. For the first... Read More

Be Free with Wireless Speakers

Are you tired of laying wires through your house, creeping... Read More

LCD Monitors: A Catching-On Technology

If you've been in the market for a new computer... Read More

How To Format A Hard Drive

Here's how to format a hard drive (Legal Stuff: We... Read More

How to Read CRT Tube Part Numbers

All picture tubes, whether monochrome or color type are identified... Read More

Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security

The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips... Read More

A Review of Brother Laser Toners

Brother is right up there with HP and Samsung as... Read More

SED is Coming

One of the bigger challenges facing display manufacturers is to... Read More

Got The Message that You Need New Ink Cartridges?

We all know what it is like when that message... Read More

Your Business versus Mother Nature

Business Consultants earn hundreds of thousands of dollars every year... Read More

Inkjet Jargon Explained

With all the technical terms out there, it is becoming... Read More

Building A PC

Many people simply go to the retail store and get... Read More

Emergency Response VSAT Internet Communications

As 2005 begins, there are a number of products on... Read More

USB Key Drives - Useful Tool

There are many different names for these drives, just so... Read More

Looking for Information on CD Duplication and Replication?

Time is one of the most important things we have... Read More

Do You Feel Used by Computers?

Do You Feel Used by Computers?A look at second-user computer... Read More

Facing DVD Software Dilemma? Its Brainlessly Simple

The Pocket DVD Wizard allows you to make backup copies... Read More

Inkjet Printer Tips to Select Proper Printer

If you are tight on budget, go for Inkjet Printer.... Read More

RAM - What is It & Why You Need Plenty

This is the first article in the Understanding Your Computer... Read More

Protecting Your Computer From Power Surges, Data Loss, Viruses, And Spyware

Protecting Against A Power Surge:Your computer is an expensive investment;... Read More

An Introduction to Tape Backup

If you run a small business, chances are you're saving... Read More

What Is A Crystal? And How To Test It

Crystal are use to keep the frequency of the clock... Read More

How to Add or Remove an IDE ROM drive

CD ROMS - If you're adding or removing an internal... Read More

When Good Color Goes Bad...

Even with the popularity of digital technology, and the availability... Read More

Your Printer Is Out Of Ink -- Now What?

We've all been there. You're in the middle of printing... Read More

DVD Recorders: Getting Started

IMO, these sd work 'like a VCR' as far as... Read More

Flyback Transformer-How to Locate the ABL Line

Whenever there is a complaint about monitor contrast problem I... Read More

Toner Cartridges - How They Work

In the past computers and their accompanying printers were huge.... Read More

Bluetooth Basics - Bluetooth Technology Tutorial

Bluetooth BasicsBluetooth technology is nothing new, but in many respects... Read More

The Printer Cartridge Review

Years ago computers were huge and their accompanying printers were... Read More

Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Ordering an Inkjet Cartridge Online

It is true. You can save a lot of time... Read More

Understanding Transistor Data and Replacement

If, for some reason, you can't get an exact replacement... Read More

How to Save Money With Cheap Computers

We all know that computers change more then any other... Read More