ASUS vs Alienware: Help for Which Gaming Laptop to Choose?
ASUS and Alienware both make gaming laptops which are powerful and attractive. But when it comes down to it, you can only buy one. This article will …
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10 inch vs. 12 inch Laptops: Which is Right for You?
Smaller laptops and netbooks were initially released in 10 inch or smaller sizes. As a result of consumer demand, there are now many 12 inch netbooks …
Continue ReadingHow To Replace The CMOS Battery on a Motherboard
A computer has a battery that retains computer settings such as date and time. If you need to set the date/time every time you start your computer, it …
Continue ReadingIs Your Motherboard Not Recognizing the Hard Drive? Here's the Solution.
Suppose you are installing either a new hard drive or motherboard, and after booting up your motherboard won’t recognize the drive. Here are …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference Between a Terminal Server and a Virtual Desktop?
Two technologies are discussed here dealing with user interaction on their computers. One is a remote connection, the other is a fictional one. They …
Continue ReadingA Review of the ASUS Radeon HD 5850 Direct CU Edition
Custom cards are coming back into fashion with the latest ATI Radeon 5000 series products. However, custom cards are not always better than their …
Continue ReadingBuilt-In Burners vs. External Burners for Laptops: Which is Better for You?
Many laptops come with built-in DVD burners, but some do not. You can also buy external DVD burners that plug into your laptop like any other …
Continue ReadingFive Best Paid Apps for the iPad
So, you got a brand new iPad Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi+3G and you love your new magical Apple device? The key to appreciating the iPad is of course the apps that …
Continue ReadingMotherboard USB Splitters: Brackets, PCI Cards, and Hubs
Motherboard USB cable splitters don’t exist because of the way the USB standard works. However, if your motherboard has limited USB connections …
Continue ReadingMotherboard Viruses: A Persistent Myth
Motherboard viruses are a persistent myth. Viruses cannot infect and execute from your motherboard, even its BIOS and CMOS. However, viruses can …
Continue ReadingThe Best Radeon Video Cards - Custom Radeons Provide Performance and Value
Custom video cards can provide better features and performance than stock versions if they are well designed. This guide rounds up three custom Radeon …
Continue ReadingTips for Buying a New Desktop Computer
With the wide variety of desktops available, how do you know which one is best for you? Learn what the technical jargon means, tips for buying the …
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