We all have been through the dilemma of surfing the Internet, wandering through retail stores, trying to decide which PC to purchase. With all the terms, specifications, and acronyms used by manufacturers, retail store employees, and computer geeks, it becomes very hard and confusing for the casual user to select the right computer to fit […]
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Cables
This month we will discuss cables. If you look behind your computer you see an array of cables of varying sizes and colors. With so many types of cable available, it’s hard to tell one from another. Here is an overview of the cables that everyone should know. VGA (Video Graphic Array) VGA […]
Microprocessors
This month’s newsletter is about microprocessors. The computer you are currently using to read this newsletter uses a microprocessor to do its work. The microprocessor is the heart of any computer whether it is a desktop, server, or a laptop. There are many types of microprocessors, but they all do approximately the same thing in […]
Mainframes
Greetings and happy Thanksgiving! This month’s topic is mainframe computers. Mainframe computers are generally known for their large size, amount of storage, processing power and high level of reliability. They are primarily used by large organizations for applications requiring high volumes of data processing. Mainframes computers first appeared in the early 1940’s. The most popular […]
Network Hardware
This week’s topic is all about network hardware. Hardware is an essential part of a network when planning, designing, building, and configurating. Each piece of equipment has a specific purpose. Let’s look at some of these devices and their functions. Hubs – Hubs are physical connectors for devices operating on a standard 10Base-T or 10Base-TW […]
Email Servers
This week we will be talking about email servers and how they configured to work so you can receive emails. We use email every day for work and personal use. When problems occur we get frustrated. There are configurations terms that are used to setup and configure email and by understanding this terminology, you will […]
IP Addresses
IP addresses –why? If your computer is on a network, then you probably have an IP address assigned. This address is a unique number used to identify your computer on the network. Addresses consists of twelve numbers divided into four sets of three numbers ranging from 0 to 255 and are identified as XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. There […]
Chromebooks
A few weeks ago I talked about tablets mainly the Apple iPad and the Microsoft ® Surface. This week I will add the Google Chromebook to the list of mobile computers. A Chromebook is the latest innovation by Google to compete with tablet manufacturers. The Chromebook is physically designed to look like the traditional laptop […]
Tablets
We will be discussing three types of operating systems (Apple iOS, Google Android, and Microsoft Windows). When purchasing a tablet, there is so much information to absorb. It is hard to make a decision on which is best to fit your needs. Each operating system has their strengths and weaknesses. You may also want to […]
SSD Drives
Last week we discussed 3D printing. This week, we will be talking about another new technology known as a solid state drive (SSD). Think of a solid state drive as a flash drive installed inside your computer. Solid state drives are becoming more popular and are making some great strides when considering a new computer, […]