Windows-Based Articles

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Daniel Lorenz @ Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

Although USB has replaced older serial data communication protocols in most consumer computing products, RS232, RS422, and RS485 are alive and well, just as older programming languages such as Cobol, Fortran, Algol and Pascal are largely gone from view, but are still widely used in millions of legacy (and many new) applications around the world. In fact, there are still [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Dominic Donaldson @ Monday, 10th May 2010

Electronic Point Of Sale - It is basically the term used to describe any form of till, checkout or cash point in a shop. This has sometimes been abbreviated as EPOS to allow technical individuals to explain briefly and efficiently what piece of equipment they are experiencing an issue with. There has been many different Electronic Point of Sale system used [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Brian Jones @ Thursday, 22nd April 2010

How do I recover a lost Windows password? , this is the question most people would have no idea about the answer once they have forgotten it. There are a few answers to the question. 1. The first possible answer to the question how do I recover a Windows lost password is making use of the hints for the password. This [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Brian Jones @ Wednesday, 21st April 2010

Formatting a hard disc is not that hard as long as you follow the steps accordingly. It is important to know how to format a hard drive because it can remove all the viruses that may have infected your computer for good. It can also remove a lot of files that are not needed anymore. 1. The first step on [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By alona Rudnitsky @ Thursday, 21st January 2010

In these days, most people are getting difficulties to their computers. You might be wondering how to make your computer faster. There are many easy solutions to make your computer faster. This article will help you find one of the most general causes of slow computers. One of the most effective ways can be Registry Cleaner to improve performance of your [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By alona Rudnitsky @ Thursday, 21st January 2010

There are many reasons to become slower your computer. Usually, your computer might become slower after using your computer for some time due to a variety of reasons. But solutions are available to make your computer faster. If you are taught the system, you will be able to make your computer faster. This article will help you learn how to [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Ryan Round @ Sunday, 27th December 2009

If you are in the market for a new computer, you may be considering making the move from a desktop to a laptop. While not portable like a laptop, desktop computers offer many advantages over their mobile cousins. Since desktops have larger cases, repairs are simpler since you have an easier time getting to the various components. Laptops are notoriously [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By alona Rudnitsky @ Wednesday, 23rd December 2009

As technology is becoming more of an advantage on our lives and the computer is one of the most applied products of today's tools. Many persons don't know how to efficiently repair computer and the key idea of this article is to give you an idea about how to boost the speed of your computer. Slow computers are a general occurrence [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Joe Palver @ Wednesday, 11th November 2009

There are a number of ways that people using computers running Microsoft Windows can keep their system running smoothly. Here is a good starting point for minimizing computing headaches, extending the life of your computer and helping to keep your computer running its best on a day to day basis. 1. Use Security Software -- Use Antivirus and Internet [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Mason Freeman @ Wednesday, 4th November 2009

Computer programs or devices which encode or decode digital data signals are known as codecs. "Codec" is a word derived from combining the words coder and decoder, making for an easy way to distinguish and remember the function of a codec. Originally, codecs were hardware devices, often confused with modems. Codecs convert audio analog into a digital signal called Pulse-Code [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Stephen Daniels @ Friday, 2nd October 2009

Defragmentation, or for convenience defrag, is simply a long word for the process of sorting and collating the files on your hard drive. This is a utility program that has been available as part of the Windows Operating System since the early days of DOS. The earlier versions left a lot to be desired, but were mostly functional. There were [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Patrick Omari @ Tuesday, 22nd September 2009

The PC is still the most gaming-rich platform available. In a world where consoles are getting more and more popular many people have abandoned the hard work that a PC can be for the simplicity of a console system. What many console gamers are missing is the diverse range of gaming opportunities available on the PC. If you own a [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By JR Lang @ Monday, 11th May 2009

For computer gaming a powerful computer is necessary, and includes specific features, like, a fast processor, lots of RAM and great graphics capabilities. The basic formula to follow is Graphics RAM Processor Speed Screen/Display will deliver a great gaming experience. These features are necessary for those who game often and serious gamers would never [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By JR Lang @ Monday, 11th May 2009

For computer gaming a powerful computer is necessary, and includes specific features, like, a fast processor, lots of RAM and great graphics capabilities. The basic formula to follow is Graphics RAM Processor Speed Screen/Display will deliver a great gaming experience. These features are necessary for those who game often and serious gamers would never [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Suzy Powell @ Wednesday, 22nd April 2009

Lets start with what an interactive whiteboard system actually is. It comprises of literally a white board which is linked to a computer, or a computer network. Files and applications from the computer can be displayed on the whiteboard. However here is the interactive part. What is displayed on the board can be changed. You can write, draw, and make [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Dean Caporella @ Tuesday, 30th December 2008

An advanced registry cleaner is the next step for those having issues with entries on their computers which are regarded invalid and malicious. However, unless you know what you\'re doing then you could be headed for further problems which in some cases can cause your machine more harm. Invalid or bad entries can occur simply by deleting programs or booting up [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Constantine Lekendiros @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

Laser printers are very popular these days. Although most people still own inkjet printers soon enough the inkjet technology will be obsolete and every one will be buying laser toner cartridges. Laser toner cartridges are what a laser printer uses for the ink. They are essential for printing with a laser printer. Laser toner cartridges contain laser toner. Laser toner is [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Patrick Omari @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008

Building a games PC can be a stressful and confusing process. There are so many parts to choose from and sometimes the will to build it yourself can dim and you start to become tempted to buy one ready made from manufacturers or retailers such as Dell or PC World. While it is definitely the easiest option it is much [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Saturday, 2nd August 2008

Computers are not super machines that can stand alone and maintain itself without the use of preventive maintenance software. It is a machine that needs to be taken cared of and overhauled from time to time to achieve maximum performance. Just like any machine, a computer needs periodic checks and hardware preventive maintenance. Though it is easier to spot problems [more...]

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Richard West @ Saturday, 2nd August 2008

Runtime errors are generated when computers running certain program applications encounter issues. An example of this is the runtime error code 7. This type of runtime error has to do with \"out of memory\" problems. Conflicts with the Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) programs or other open apps, memory issues, computer viruses and software trouble are the main causes of [more...]