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Computers and Computing

Computers and what we can do with them, a term known as computing, are everywhere. From your microwave oven to wrist watch, nearly everything has some type of computer associated with it.

However the type of computer we cover here may be better known as a PC. A personal computer. You may know what one is, but you may not know how it works and what's inside.

Here we have a collection of articles that may help shed some light on the insides and the workings of a personal computer.

Brief intro to PC keyboards.
Quick history of computer keyboards. From 83 keys to Natural keyboard.
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources Learn the Basics. Your Computer. By Matt Western. In this multi part article I will explain to you the basic components of your Computer. I will also try and clear up some of the terminology ...

Computer Mice and an Optical Mouse
The Computer mouse is extremely useful. Everything you want to know about Computer mice.
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources Learn the Basics. Your Computer. by Matt Western. In this multi part article I will explain to you the basic components of your Computer. I will also try and clear up some of the terminology ...

All about Computer Monitors PC Screens TFT Displays CRT VDUs
Quick introduction to Computer Monitors PC Screens TFT Displays CRT VDUs
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources Learn the Basics. Your Computer. By Matt Western. In this multi part article I will explain to you the basic components of your Computer. I will also try and clear up some of the terminology ...

The Computer Parallel Port
An introduction to LPT1 also known as the PC parallel port, centronics interface, parallel printer port
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources The Parallel Port By Matt Western. Quite possibly the first high speed external connection PC's had was the parallel port. Data is transmitted through the parallel port one bit at ...

The Computer Serial Port
Everything you wanted to know about your PC's Comm port.
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources Learn the Basics. Your Computer. By Matt Western. In this multi part article I will explain to you the basic components of your Computer. I will also try and clear up some of the terminology ...

Computer Storage terms, explanations and definitions. From KB's to TB's
Explanations of different types of computer storage. From disks to EEPROMs
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources Introduction to Computer Storage. By Matt Western In this article I will give you a quick explanation of the different forms of storage used within a computer and try to clear up some ...



Hard Disk Maintenance Tips and Techniques
Keep your computer hard disk in top shape with these simple tips and tricks.
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources Renew Your Hard Drive: Here are the Simple and Easy Ways to Cleanup your Hard Drive. Author: Steven Presar You know that a regularly scheduled simple maintenance may help keep your ...

Troubleshooting Computer memory problems.
How to troubleshoot PC memory problems. Rectify PC RAM errors.
Search Our Site: useful articles useful web sites useful resources How To Troubleshoot RAM Memory Author: Otis F. Cooper When you have memory problems, you know you are limited in your troubleshooting and hopefully you will be able to resolve the ...

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