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Computer Components – Computer Monitors

When someone thinks of the words “computer components” he often thinks of devices that are inside a computer and not devices like monitors. Monitors are as important as hard disks because monitors allow one to see data projected by a computer and without a monitor one cannot use a computer. This article is going to elaborate on the various types of computer monitors available in the market and information about such computer components will be provided.

The word CRT is a short form for the term Cathode Ray Tube and this term is used mainly for CRT computer monitors. CRTs are bulky devices that take up space but these monitors allow a person to view undistorted images. CRT monitors are perfect for people who have space for these computer components but they are on a budget since these monitors are cheaper than higher-end devices like the LCD monitor.

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Betty Gray by — January 16, 2020 in Network Area Storage
Computer Case: Choosing the Right Case for Your Computer

It is common knowledge that computer case is one of the most important parts of any type of computer. Choosing the right case is the right step in making your personal computer. This determines the total number of computer components that you will have, what temperature your computer operates and how well your PC looks.

There are lots of things that you want to see when you decide to buy a computer case. First is how much space the case requires. If you don’t have free space on your busy table, then it should be a good choice to get a simple table.

The next factor to take into account is internal space. This is really very important because it determines how many components you are able to put inside your computer. It does not make sense to invest in a smaller case and then not being able to put … Read More

Betty Gray by — January 16, 2020 in Network Area Storage
GSM Or CDMA Technology For My BlackBerry?

There are two competitors in the cellphone industry network worldwide, GSM and CDMA. CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) works in US through Verizon Wireless. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) is a bit older than its rival and it has developed GPRS (Global Packet Radio Service) technology. GPRS has increasingly gained more popularity due to its affiliation to GSM. The majority of network service providers in US use this technology. In fact, approximately 80% from he global cellphone market connect through GSM network as it is the most common standard.

As a result of GSM’ popularity, a whole industry trade organization has been created, the GSM Association, including the worldwide mobile phone carriers and manufacturers. The GSM Association estimates that over 4.3 billion people from over 212 countries are GSM users. This technology developed the 2G mobile phone system (2nd generation), making possible the storage into the system more data … Read More

Betty Gray by — December 29, 2019 in Direct Attached Storage
Ethernet Terminology Explained

Technology can be fairly daunting to understand, especially when the names and terms applied to it sound overly complicated. This article aims to break down the terms most commonly used when referring to ‘Ethernet’ and provide simple explanations and overviews.

LAN & WAN

LAN stands for Local Area Network. This is the name given when a group of computers that are in close proximity have network connectivity. It means that the users of the computers can share resources with each other without having to resort to email or using a USB stick to transfer them. A LAN can also be used to connect to a printer or to share internet access between computers.

A WAN is a Wide Area Network. Unlike a LAN, where the computers have to be fairly close to each other, with a WAN the computers can be on the other side of the globe. A WAN … Read More

Betty Gray by — December 27, 2019 in Internet Router
Things to Consider While Choosing Important Computer Components – Hard Drive

The computer consists of various computer components and while devices like the monitor help a person view information, other devices like the hard drive allow a person to store information. All the information on the computer is stored on a permanent drive known as the HDD and information is permanently stored on this disk unless there is a disk error or a crash. This article will elaborate about things to consider while choosing a HDD and detailed information will be provided about some dos and don’ts of buying important computer components.

The size of a hard disk is measured in terms of Gigabytes. A hard drive can have space as less as 80 GB to as much as much as 500 GB. While choosing important computer components such as the hard drive it is important to ascertain the amount of space you will need in a period of 3 years. … Read More

Betty Gray by — November 30, 2019 in Modem Router