How Laptops are Different than Desktops Laptops mainly differ from desktops in the following features: Power supply: As desktops can be plugged in an outlet in the wall (AC Power) so can laptops with an AC adapter. But how a laptop is different from a desktop is that it is portable because batteries can also power laptops. The batteries are rechargeable; lithium, nickel-cadmium, or nickel-metal hydride. Display: Also like desktops, laptops have some type of LCD display screen. Modern Laptops have 800 x 600 pixel resolution. This gives it a very clear screen and anything less should be avoided. Input Devices: On… Continue Reading…
When it comes to Computer Accessories there are many things that fall under this grouping. Some of these accessories are essential for your computer to work properly, while others are for pure enjoyment. You start with your fundamentals: keyboard, mouse and the basic software needed for your requirements. There are many types of software that is available for different computers, so you need to make sure that you are installing software that is compatible with your system. The more common accessories for computers are; printers, scanners, Speakers, headsets and microphones. Speakers are essential if you want to enjoy all the benefits your computer has to offer,… Continue Reading…
The Truth About Printer Paper Contrary to popular belief, the quality of your printer paper can have a serious impact on the quality of your printer output. You can buy the best printer in the world, feed it lousy paper, and you will get lousy results. Most consumers just purchase the cheapest paper they can find at Staples, which is normally just copier paper. Sure, this will work fine for text printouts. Try printing images or pictures on this paper, not very crisp right? Image quality on your print outs is largely dependent on the brightness of the paper and the absorption capacity… Continue Reading…
Top 9 Ways To “Speed Up” Your Surfing & Computing It seems like fast never quite rates fast enough. No matter how quickly something moves, especially on the Internet, it could always move faster. Email, web surfing, downloading files (legally of course), none of them ever go as quickly as we want or expect. Well, let me do my part to perpetuate this microwave oven mentality (why must popcorn take 3 minutes instead of 2?) by giving you some tips and hints for making your online experiences and overall computing as fast as possible (even on a dial up connection). ** Hit The… Continue Reading…