http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/3826.aspxSun, 18 Oct 2009 15:05:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3826thePuckWebcams have come a long way since the early days of the web, and so have the uses for them. Read on for five great uses for your webcam on the modern web! The Bad Old Days Once webcams were a novelty. They didn't work very well, the bandwidth available to most users was minimal, and the resolution was so low that people looked like zombies. Th...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7287.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 20:30:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7287xelsysThis articles compares and contrasts various disk drive interfaces used in server and desktop class machines. ATA There are a variety of disk drives found in computer systems today. Desktop computer systems tend to use ATA based disks whereas servers tend to use Enterprise Class disks such as Fibre Channel or SCSI. Desktop class drives tend to be s...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/3718.aspxTue, 21 Jul 2009 21:02:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3718JeanFADataline protection, power correction, voltage regulation, and a half hour to finish up, save and shut down after the power goes out are all available for even the individual user at home, but getting more than you need is expensive, and getting less can be disastrous. We show you how to pick a UPS. Can the Bare Necessities Bear the Load? The p...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/3716.aspxThu, 18 Jun 2009 06:58:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3716JeanFAWith many aging surge protectors lurking under desks, power strips masquerading as surge protectors, and the widening selection of home and small office UPS units, let’s take a look and see if your gear is safe from errant electricity? When Unplugging is Not an Option Sure, we should unplug all of our electronic equipment every time we he...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/6460.aspxTue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6460JoliBallewThere are several options for accessing information regarding your Windows Vista PC's setup and hardware - from basic to advanced to technical. There are lots of ways to find out what you PC includes, and one of them is to take a look around. You’ll be able to see components like a rewriteable DVD burner, a TV tuner, and a mouse and keyboard, b...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7725.aspxFri, 13 Mar 2009 14:38:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7725JoliBallewProblems with device drivers in Windows are not uncommon. Compatibility issues, conflicting service requests, etc. regularly cause undue concern and are easy to rectify. As such you should occasionally check for updated device drivers for your installed hardware to keep it functioning at its best. Device Drivers Anyone? A device driver is a sof...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/25900.aspxSat, 14 Feb 2009 16:42:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25900PhungusIf your computer becomes infected with a virus or malware, you may often need another PC to get the tools you need to disinfect the other one. This is why you shouldn't be too quick to get rid of your old computer. Your Old PC It is always fun to get a new computer, but then you often wonder what to do with the old computer. This article will l...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/21462.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 16:01:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21462SteveMallardNeed to know what hardware is installed in your computer? Looking for your product keys or need to know what drivers are installed? SIW is an excellent tool for home users, and impressively comes as freeware. What is more SIW's powerful database identifies almost all hardware available today. Installation Rating SIW - System Information...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7362.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 01:48:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7362xelsysThis article discusses the fundamentals of disk drive technology. Disk Geometry Today's disk drives are based on magnetic recording principles. Data is stored on disks by magnetizing particles, which will ultimately correspond to the computer's data of binary ones and zeros. The disk drive itself contains a series of disks, which are termed platter...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/18318.aspxMon, 08 Dec 2008 23:28:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18318thcrazyjoggerThis is a brief review of three easy to use applications which read the data from the temperature sensors on the motherboard on your computer, and help keep your computer cool. With todays Dual Core and Quad Core processors, the personal computer is becoming much more powerful. The downside of this is that they output a substantial amount of power ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/5554.aspxMon, 15 Sep 2008 20:17:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5554LWatrousDo you have a hardware issue on your computer? If you answered yes, then chances are you're going to need to take a look at the Windows Device Manager for help. Read on to find out more about how to use the device manager in Windows. About The Windows Device Manager is located in the system settings of your control panel. It allows you to t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/5511.aspxTue, 26 Aug 2008 13:52:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5511PipedreamergreyToday marks the anniversary of the patent on the first modern typewriter and the release of the TeamSpeak application. Read about these events and more in "This Day in Computer History", a chronology of notable events in the computer, ecommerce, and software industries on this day in history. This Day in Computer History 1843 The first type...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/5320.aspxMon, 25 Aug 2008 13:10:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5320PipedreamergreyToday marks the anniversary of the first announcement of Linux and the launch of Apple's PowerBook line. Read about these events and more in "This Day in Computer History", a chronology of notable events in the computer, ecommerce, and software industries on this day in history. This Day in Computer History 1980 Microsoft announces the ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/4345.aspxWed, 13 Aug 2008 11:06:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4345PipedreamergreyToday marks the anniversary of the first pay phone and one of the earliest internet-related suicides. Read more in "This Day in Computer History", a chronology of notable business, film, game, and media events in and related to the video game industry on this day in history. Computer History: On this day back in... 1889 The first coin-o...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/4286.aspxTue, 12 Aug 2008 08:26:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4286thePuckIn the modern era of multiple-core processors and cutting-edge video cards, nothing can be more important for your PC than clean, reliable power. Read on for details on picking the right power supply for your computer. Captain, I need more power! It's here, the package containing your new video card and promised hours of gaming goodness. You op...