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Network Attached Storage Systems Explained

Network attached storage used to be a very expensive system and was only used in corporate networks. With technology prices dropping year after year this technology is now available to the home user. Deciding what to buy and what all the specifications ar... Read >

What You Should Know Before Upgrading Your Desktop PC

Upgrading your desktop PC can certainly be a way to extend the life of the computer and even provide extra functionality. Understanding which components can be upgraded and the improvements gained can be confusing and may lead to further expense and somet... Read >

A Beginners Guide to Printers

We all need one from time to time but when purchasing a new printer for the home or office how we can make sure we get the best deal for our environment or situation. Printer Types: There are many types of printer available to purchase in stores or on... Read >

Barebones PCs - To Buy Or Not To Buy

When buying a new home computer the word barebones may have missed the average buyer. The majority of desktop PC manufacturers supply their PCs with a preinstalled operating system and software for the home user to use. Much of this software is usually a ... Read >

A Guide to Network Equipment

To the home user there is a multitude of networking equipment on sale. The naming and specifications of these devices can be confusing to the novice. The following guide is designed to cut through all the jargon and explain the terms, names and specificat... Read >

Buying a New Laptop Cheap or Expensive?

Buying a new laptop can be a daunting task. There are so many brands and so many different specifications that the prospecting of finding what you need can lead to confusion and even mistakes. THe starting point for any purchase should be the budget. H... Read >

Choosing the Right Graphics Card

Choosing the right graphics card has always been a difficult task. There are hundreds to choose from and many brands, model numbers and specifications to confuse the everyday computer user. Whether you are building your own pc, upgrading your existing ... Read >

Wireless Routers Explained

Introducing wireless networking to the home has many advantages for the home user. With the full roll out of wireless n technologies allowing high-speed wireless access the take up by manufacturers has increased giving more options and more reasons to mak... Read >

Things To Consider When Buying Computer ATX Cases

Buying a case when building a new computer may seem like a simple task and usually the look or style may be the deciding factor that seals the purchase. There are a wide range of ATX cases available, so what should be considered when purchasing a case whe... Read >

Computer Components - The Motherboard Explained

The term "motherboard" or "mainboard" refers to the most important component found inside a personal computer or PC. It is a large circuit board mounted to one side or bottom of the computer case depending on the type of PC. Even laptops contain a motherb... Read >

Considerations When Building Your First Computer.

It may be a long time ago and things were certainly different then but I remember building my first computer and how it annoyed me for approximately 3 years before I could afford to replace it. I have since worked in IT Support for a number of years and h... Read >

The Formula for Good Computer Data Backups for the Home User

The reasons for backing up data on the home computer of today are many. The computer may get damaged or stolen and all the data stored on the hard disk may be lost forever. On phoning a computer support help line, the instruction to reset the computer bac... Read >