http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57326.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 16:02:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57326huxleymediaVista had it's problems in the early days with hardware compatibility. It didn't always play nicely with others and looking for "Compatible with Windows Vista" stickers became part of life. Read on to find out which routers are compatible with Vista? And what to consider if you need to buy one? For the most part routers of a...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/39446.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 18:40:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39446allychevalierBroadband technology is critical in our modern society - so knowing what's happening with broadband in the future is of the essence. Here's an overview of what to expect in the near future. In the modern age, the pace at which technology advances is absolutely relentless—especially with regard to such critical functions as broadband. Here's...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57208.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 10:05:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57208Faceless ClockThe Athlon II and Phenom II are the most popular processor lines which AMD currently sells. This article explores the differences between the Athlon II and the Phenom II so those looking for an AMD processor can decide which is best. The Sequel Athlon and Phenom are the biggest names in AMD's stable. Athlon put AMD on the map with a line of process...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/23771.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 09:21:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23771JeanFAStill using a VGA connector? Before we explain if, when, and how to upgrade to DVI, we need to understand which of the subtly-different types of Digital Video Interface cables and connectors are available, and which you should use. Our previous article explained why, in theory and practice, DVI is better than a VGA (more correctly D-sub) connec...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57180.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 00:46:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57180aczafraIf you're looking for a netbook with high-performance specs, you're going to spend much more than $300. Most high-end netbooks are priced in the $450-higher range. But don't let price discourage you as we are pretty sure that you'll get your money's worth in terms of features. Here's four of them. Dell Inspiron 11 11...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57179.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 00:36:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57179aczafraWho says you can't get a netbook for under $300? Of course you can and we got five of listed here to help you choose which one to get for your next netbook purchase. Here are five entry level / budget netbooks of 2009. Gateway LT2022u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook The Gateway LT2022U netbook tops our list of budget friendly netbooks for i...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57168.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:38:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57168aczafraThere are many all in one personal dekstop PCs available in the market today, most of them offering great features and specs that will certainly wow you just by reading about them. We've examined some of them and came up with the best all in one PC - the Gateway One ZX6810. What's So Good About the Gateway ZX6810 All in One Touchscreen PC&#...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57116.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:19:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57116huxleymediaEbook readers are the latest must have gadget, but as with anything, there is a bewlidering array of choice to be had on the market at the moment. This article spares the pain and gives an overview of what are, in my opinion, the best eBook readers available right now. Alternatives to the Kindle You could be forgiven to think the only eBook readers...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/57088.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57088huxleymediaSome of us like to dabble in customizing our computers, and then some take it to a whole new level, making their computers look like works of art. This article shares a few of those with you. To act as inspiration or just to behold. If you like custom PCs you'll love this. The Development of PC Cases Left alone, the humble PC case can be anythi...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56886.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 22:20:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56886PhungusSome tips on why your speakers might be putting out static noise and how to fix the problem in either Windows XP or Vista. Computer Speaker Static Having static come through your computer speakers is an annoying thing to deal with, and what’s even more annoying is trying to figure out what’s causing the static. It could be any number of things, fro...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56884.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 22:09:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56884triciagossDo you have a wireless router with which you have set up a home or small office network? If so, you can add a printer to the router or to a computer on that network so that everyone accessing the wireless network can work with the same printer. Overview There are essentially three steps required if you want to connect the printer to one compute...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56875.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 21:57:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56875Faceless ClockMainstream laptops are becoming ever thinner and lighter. As a result, the selection of great mainstream laptops is better for the 2009 holiday season then ever before. The three laptops here are among the best mainstream laptops and are good gifts for students and travellers. The Present that Travels Laptops, while somewhat expensive, are always a...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56789.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56789johngIf you are going to invest in the power of Intel’s new Core i7 processor, you should make sure you also invest in a video card that will take advantage of the processor’s capabilities. Learn which nVidia GeForce video cards to consider when investing in a Core i7. Nothing pushes a computer’s processing power like PC games. In the quest ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56677.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 20:37:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56677johngThe keyboard is the most important interface peripheral connected to a computer. Learn how to troubleshoot a malfunctioning keyboard and fix it yourself. Until speech recognition becomes the norm , the keyboard remains as the most important human/computer interface device that is attached to your machine. Sometimes the keyboard just will not respon...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56650.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 20:35:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56650johngNot all sound cards work well with Windows. Learn how to choose a sound card that is unlikely to conflict with Windows Vista and Windows 7. The sound card forms the basis for the audio component of a computer’s multimedia capabilities. Many computer buyers think that one sound card is the same as another and some even opt to use onboard sound that ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56551.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56551aczafraIf you're on the look-out for new technology gadgets to purchase, especially during the coming Black Friday shopping event, look no further. Here we give you five of the latest and the hottest must-have new gadgets that recently came out or are about to come out. enTourage eDGe e-Book Reader If you don't feel like getting the Amazon Kindle or t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56986.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:46:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56986shaneburleyHere are a few of the best laptops available for their cost. Find the Best Value in Laptops With the economy in near shambles everyone is looking for the best way to stretch meager budgets in the coming holiday season. This can often be difficult when it comes to tech and gadget gift giving as cheap prices usually translate to shoddy performance an...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/53475.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:35:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53475Faceless ClockNow that Windows 7 has been released, netbooks based off Nvidia's Ion platform will begin to hit shelves. Ion provides a GPU superior to anything Intel offers and should enhance the performance of netbooks greatly. Which Ion netbooks are the ones to watch? GPUs for Netbooks - Ion Finally Arrives We've been hearing about Nvidia's Ion platfor...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/52463.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:35:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52463Faceless ClockThe top selling netbooks are still 10 inch models, but 12 inch models are becoming increasingly popular. These larger netbooks share hardware with smaller models, but offer larger screens with higher resolutions and larger keyboards. Although less portable, they're easier to live with. Bigger, Stronger - Not Faster Although a large number of ne...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/55654.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:35:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55654Faceless ClockTreating yourself or a loved one to a new high-end processor isn't a bad idea. There are many fast processors available today from both AMD and Intel, and they can provide a major performance increase. The three processors listed here provide extreme performance at a reasonable price. The Gift of Speed 2009 has been an exciting year for process...