Posts Tagged ‘Hardware’

Software… Firmware… Hardware…

Sunday, March 10th, 2013

What are all of those “Wares” buzzing around your head? I’ll explain the difference between software, firmware and hardware and even through in bonus definitions for malware, adware and userware. Continue reading

Tags: adware, firmware, Games, Hardware, malware, programs, Software, userware
Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up Help | 3 Comments »

Is It Plugged In? Is It Turned On? Two Time-Saving Questions To Ask

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Many years ago, a wise engineer gave me the best tech-support advice I’ve ever received. He said that if something isn’t working, always ask yourself two things… Continue reading

Tags: cables, Hardware, help, tech support, troubleshooting
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, TV Tech | 1 Comment »

Speaker Shopping: What To Look For

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

Whether you own a state-of-the-art desktop, tablet, smartphone or iPod, chances are that the built-in speakers aren’t delivering the best quality sound. For times when you’re hosting a big party and want to share your music collection with large groups of people, it is essential to have high-quality speakers to ensure that your guests can fully enjoy high-end, quality versions of their favorite tunes. Nevertheless, before you head to your local electronics store or start searching the web, here are a few basic tips to remember for choosing the perfect speakers to really amplify audio, regardless of what device you own. Continue reading

Tags: Hardware, speaker shopping, speaker shopping tips, speakers
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Multimedia | 1 Comment »

Are Solid State Drives as Good as Internal Drives?

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Are solid state hard drives (SSD’s) good for external storage? Find out if it’s worth it to buy a SSD for your external hard drive and who makes the best ones. Continue reading

Tags: hard drive, Hardware, solid state disk, ssd
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Computer Hardware Ports: What They Are and What They Do

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

This article discusses hardware ports on personal computers and laptops. It explains the various kinds of ports and why they’re necessary. Continue reading

Tags: cables, Hardware, ports
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals | 1 Comment »

Windows Experience Index

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Do you Vista and 7 users out there wonder what the Windows Experience Index is? Well, search no further, folks! This tip outlines what it is, and what it means to you! Continue reading

Tags: 32 bit, Hardware, microsoft, processor, RAM, Software, upgrade, Video Card, Vista 64 bit, WEI, windows, windows 7, Windows Experience Index, windows vista
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