November 6th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Spot, Computer Tips, Featured
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Just because there is a supercomputer displayed on a computer showroom doesn’t mean you have to buy it.
A computer can last longer but since technology advances quickly and software requires new technology that after four or five years, your new computer is considered outdated.
So what should you? Upgrade? Replace? Sell it? It is not funny if you will still keep your old computer. You can still use it for testing purposes, word-processing and internet surfing.
If you are deciding whether to upgrade or replace your computer, think again. There are things that you still need to consider with this kind of decision especially if you have a tight budget for a new computer. Read the rest of this entry →
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October 30th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Parts, Video Card
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Video card is a major hardware component used in computers for generating and transferring images to the computer display.
They are most commonly known as graphics card. The principle of working of video cards is very well similar to that of sound card and various other peripheral devices used in computers.
Most commonly used video cards are inserted as separate expansion cards into the motherboard of the computer.
There are added functionalities like video capturing, MPEG decoding etc, provided by video cards. Video cards are not only used for video games, though there is such a misconception prevailing among users.
The range of capabilities provided by video cards is more than this general use. They are specialized to handle video outputs and can improve the display of the computer monitor. Read the rest of this entry →
October 27th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Parts, Monitor
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Monitor is an external hardware of the computer, which displays pictures. There are various uses for the monitor.
The most commonly used application is to watch the programs displayed. It can also be used as a television when this is connected to a television tuner.
Monitors can be used with televisions and some televisions can be used with computers though both these concepts differ greatly.
The resolution of monitors is adjustable to make the vision comfortable with smaller letters and graphics. Read the rest of this entry →
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September 16th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Parts, Featured, Monitor
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Recently I came across a recording of an interesting program on the TV broadcasted in the UK, which featured some highly qualified techies who explained the usability, quality and difference of other parameters between the CRT and flat-screens (of all types).
The answer basically was that CRTs are much cheaper and a good CRT has easily twice as better picture quality compared to a top range flat-screen costing several times more in price.
I have closely analyzed 5 CRT’s, and I find the IBM one the best for image quality. The cheapest being Daewoo is also good enough as long as it’s calibrated, but you still obviously see a big difference between the two. Read the rest of this entry →
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