Power Save Mode is an option on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 that allows the user to save energy when he/she is not using his/her computer by turning the monitor off when the user has not taken any actions within a certain amount of time. Power Save Mode provides users with several increments of time, such as 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or an hour and maintains all hard drives, files, and programs that the computer is currently running, but shuts down the monitor. Power Save Mode is also Read More

If you are like the millions of people thinking of upgrading your old TV set for a brand new flat screen TV, you probably have one question- Plasma or LCD? Plasma and LCD are the two major types of flat TV sets for sale. While there is no sure winner since they both have their advantages and disadvantages, here are some of the things you should think about when purchasing the right flat TV for your viewing pleasure. Plasma vs. LCD on Price At one time plasma TV's were much Read More

An external hard drive is a portable storage device that is similar to an internal hard drive, but sits on the outside of a computer rather than the inside. It connects to a computer via a USB port on the external casing of the computer and may or may not require its own power source. External hard drives are often preferred over internal hard drives because they are more portable, able to store large amounts of data, and can connect to a computer via Plug-and-Play technology, allowing users to easily Read More

Just like every other technology, video home system (VHS) recording tapes are being affected by technological change. Just as consumers become used to one form of home technology, a new and better technology comes along. Unfortunately, consumers have already recorded many precious moments on their VHS tapes and are increasingly finding that they do not have the same quality as the new technologies being offered today. In some cases, the tapes themselves are beginning to deteriorate. Generally, this deterioration takes place because of incorrect storage, but overall, it usually happens Read More

A motherboard installation can be completed with just a few easy steps, as outlined below. Preparing to Install a Motherboard Grounding is important for all computer installations. Whenever you’re working with the inside of a computer, making sure that you’re properly grounded. “Grounding” means maintaining contact with a large, properly grounded metallic surface, either through a special grounding bracelet or with direct hand contact. Grounding prevents the build-up of a static electric charge in your body, which can damage computer components if it discharged onto their circuit boards. You also Read More

A pantograph is a mechanical device that is made of links. It bends in order to allow a user to draw an image while simultaneously drawing two or more copies of it. Pantographs can also make smaller or larger copies of an original drawing. They have been used for over four hundred years and have many purposes, although their use in modern times is generally restricted to purely mechanical applications. How Pantographs Work Pantographs are made of metal or plastic linking pegs and are affixed with pencils, pens, or other Read More

Hyper-Threading technology is a technique that enables a single CPU to act like multiple CPUs. A CPU is made up of many smaller components. At any given time, one of these components might be busy, while the other components are waiting to be utilized. Hyper-Threading enables different CPU parts to work on different tasks concurrently. In this way, a CPU with Hyper-Threading appears to be more than one CPU. A CPU with Hyper-Threading has two sets of the circuits that keep track of the CPU’s state. This includes most of Read More

A DVD Ripper is a special kind of software that is capable of ripping (copying) the contents of a DVD to another storage medium, usually a hard disk drive. DVD Rippers serve a variety of purposes including backup/transfer of DVD content and conversion of DVD content to suit playback on various media players or mobile devices. The latest DVD Rippers come equipped with a rich feature set, including decryption, removal of copy protection and region-based restrictions that some DVDs come with. Copying to the Right Format Buying the right product Read More

QVGA (Quarter Video Graphics Array or Quarter VGA) is a type of resolution whose dimensions are 320×240 pixels. The QVGA display is normally found in devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. The display is also common on other hand-held devices such as game consoles. Resolution Most of the time, the display is in the portrait layout as opposed to the landscape layout. They are also known as 240×320 displays because they are taller than they are wide. So why is it known as Quarter Video Graphics Array? It has Read More

Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a term used to describe a complete storage system which is designed to be attached to a traditional data network. This differentiates Network Attached Storage devices from SAN's (Storage Area Networks). A SAN is a separate network to which storage devices are attached. In most cases, Network Attached Storage is less expensive to purchase and less complex to operate than a Storage Area Network. However, a SAN can provide better performance and a larger range of configuration options. Network Attached Storage Protocols NAS servers commonly Read More