Choosing An LCD Monitor (Part 2): Response Time

LCD monitors have a specification of Response Time, but this can be misleading if you are unaware of the current two different specifications. In this article, we'll take a close look at Black-To-White-To-Black and Gray-To-Gray response times.

Don't Toss Those Floppies!

The possession of a more modern PC, one with a CD-Writer/DVD-ROM combo hard drive, expansion bay, and other slots for certain types of storage disks that I will probably never use, left me perplexed, at first, and in a dire state, as I wondered how I would ever be able to access the data stored on my floppy disks. Until a simple solution hit me over the head.

Building Your Own Computer: How To Select A Case

If you're building your own computer, you'll find there are hundreds of different cases to choose from. What factors should guide your final decision?

Computer Upgrades: The Most Important Question

Can your PC do the jobs you need it to? With the help of an upgrade or two, you may rise to a whole new level of computing.

Computers For Sale - Updates

Do you know where to browse in search of computers for sale? In fact, you probably have a few places near by that will sell them.

Real World 3D - A Primer to Making Real Objects from 3d Designs

Rapid Prototypnig has grown from a small and high priced niche industry into a wide market with many vendors and companies looking to create actual objects from the wealth of 3d images and designs available to designers and corporations. Starting with car and electronics manufacturers using Rapid Prototype machines to produce actual models of new ideas, the market has now expanded into more abstract methods. We are going to examine a few of them...

Difference Between OEM, Compatible and Remanufactured Cartridges

This article tries to explain the difference between OEM, Compatible and Remanufactured Cartridges.

The History and Origins of Our PC Computer Keyboards

The keyboard is among the most underappreciated and taken for granted components in our every day computer lives. We seldom stop to think why certain keys are laid out in the given way. Like it or not we owe a debt to thoughtfulness and thoroughness of the original IBM PC project engineers.

Video Projector Guide

Things to look for when buying a projector. What resolution, color depth, technology & features to choose.

Understanding Flash Drives - What Is It?

The flash drive was born in 1998 at IBM, as a floppy drive replacement for the ThinkPad line of products. Almost all people know what a floppy drive and a floppy disk is - but a larger percentage isn't quite sure about the flash drive. Find out more...

Should You Build Your Own Computer? Answer These Four Questions

Here are four questions you can ask yourself if you're thinking of building your own computer. While I believe anyone can build a PC, some folks may need help deciding whether to take the plunge.

How Clean Is Your Computer

I have provided some general information on cleaning your pc at home, I have included some of the latest findings regarding computer hygene from studies carried out by the bbc.

Laser Printer Cartridges

Laser printers have become a dominant feature in most offices, hospitals, hotels, and homes. They are becoming increasingly popular because of the high quality of prints of both text and images. They are also a cost-effective solution for high-end print jobs. These printers are designed mainly for official use, as high-quality, high volume prints are required. Laser printer cartridges are specially designed for remarkable professional quality text and graphic reproductions.

Refill Printer Cartridges

Printer cartridges are used in printers to store the ink and apply it in an even form to paper, cardboard, or fabric. Most printers are provided with two printer cartridges, one for black and white printing and the other for color printing. The manufacturer of the printer usually provides both the cartridges. Each of the ink cartridges house one or more compartments that act as a reservoir for the ink, an electric contact, and a chip that is connected to the printer. The cartridge is a removable component of any inkjet or laser printer that is placed closely above the printing surface of the paper.