Computer Hardware Explained Blog

Dec 1, Computer Hardware Explained: Understand Your Hardware

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:35:49 GMT

Computer Hardware Explained: Learn about computer hardware and understand all the computer components and how to put them together

Nov 30, Upgrading Your Laptop Makes a World of Difference

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:36:16 GMT

Computer technology is moving on all the time, and if you've had the same old laptop for a few years now, it's likely to be showing the strain when running the latest applications and games.

Aug 5, PC Video Cards for Online Gaming

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:36:30 GMT

Looking for PC Video Cards for Online Gaming? Computer Hardware Explained shows the best games for online gaming. Also find the best video cards for online gaming.

Jul 21, Difference between IDE and SATA

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:06:21 GMT

SATA- Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) is high speed serial interface designed to replace IDE and EIDE drive standard SATA has a seven pin

Jul 21, Networks

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:05:29 GMT

Thanks alot my question was answered very well!!!!!!!!!

Jul 21, Touchscreen keyboard

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:04:07 GMT

Touchscreen keyboard rocks!!! It actually rocked cause it's one of a kind and it's wireless you can use it anywhere.. But it's sensitive you can't just

Jun 2, Computer Video Card

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:01:49 GMT

A computer video card is placed in the motherboard, where it transfers video signals through a cable to your monitor. This component is the video card.

May 22, Intel questions about computer hardware

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:31:20 GMT

I have an INTEL solid state hard disk (40G SSHD SA2MP040G2K5 R), a DVD/CD Reader (SONY DVD/CD rewritable Optical drive) and motherboard Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H.

May 22, how to connect ide mother board to sata hdd?

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:28:45 GMT

How to connect IDE motherboard to SATA HDD? Because I have no budget buying new CPU. You can't connect an IDE motherboard to the SATA hdd. There are

May 22, Swirly Bracket

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:21:32 GMT

What the heck is the real name for the symbol { teachers use it on the board all the time but no one seems to know the real name please help! Answer:

May 22, Wireless Cards Versus Ethernet (or LAN?)

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:16:45 GMT

I just read your interesting article on wireless cards so now I know how a wireless card differs from a regular ethernet card. I was always too afraid

May 22, Wireless LAN Cards and Ethernet Cards

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:13:33 GMT

I bought a D-Link router some time ago but never used it. I also bought a wireless card to go with it. Now I'm confused. I have a few cards kicking

May 22, I need to know how data flows around a computer system

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:11:18 GMT

I love your website because I can and I found a lot of different components of computer system and is easy to find this is very good revision for me for

May 22, My view of Ergonomic Keyboards

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:09:35 GMT

So far I've had two of the ergonomic keyboards they just didn't hold up

May 22, What can I use instead of the Enter Key

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:08:42 GMT

What can I use alternative when enter button dont work on keyboard? There are often two enter keys. If both don't work then I would suggest a new keyboard

May 22, What is a Colon Key

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:06:04 GMT

What does the colon key look like? The colon key is the : The semi-colon key is the ; Thank

May 22, Win XP on IDE

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:04:34 GMT

I tried to up-grade to windows 7 on a SATA drive- using the NTFS format, yet I kept coming up with an error message unknown, missing, or corrupt file.

May 22, SATA vs IDE?

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:02:51 GMT

SATA vs IDE? What's the difference and what's better? This page will explain the differences and the pros and cons of each cable. SATA or IDE? Find out.

May 22, Sata vs IDE Picture

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:01:20 GMT

I asked the question What is the differance between SATA and IDE? It took hours and hours of trolling though forums before I found the above picture.

Jan 4, Hard Drive Maintenance

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:01:42 GMT

Hard drive maintenance is an extremely important part of computer maintenance and for keeping your computer running smoothly.

Jan 3, USAO Alum Keyboard

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:40:11 GMT

In the late 1980's I went to college at USAO, and in their computer lab I was surprised to find a keyboard which was wonderful to use. The keys were large

Dec 18, SATA vs IDE Explained | IDE vs SATA

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 06:23:56 GMT

SATA vs IDE Explained. This page will explain what is better SATA or IDE

Nov 14, Computer Hardware

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:57:25 GMT

Thanks for that... This is a very useful article on computer hardware and a great site

Nov 13, Difference Between Computer Software and Hardware | What is the difference?

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:43:56 GMT

Discover the difference between computer software and hardware! This article is designed to show you the difference and seeks to explain how computer hardware and software work together.

Nov 13, What is Computer Hardware - Computer Components Explained

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:27:26 GMT

Find out what is computer hardware and have the different computer components explained. Computer hardware is collated from a variety of parts, such as the hard drive, motherboard, ram, cpu, keyboard, mouse and more.

Nov 11, Is LAN Cable 6 or 7 good for a better signal?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:59:49 GMT

Hello, Im trying to connect a usb adapter Edimax on a dish parabolic antenna and to my Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop, and I need at least 40 feet of Cat5e

Oct 16, Computer Hardware Search Results

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:10:40 GMT

This is the search result of http://www.computer-hardware-explained.com

Oct 12, Does my computer have a Sound Card?

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:19:16 GMT

Hello, Thanks for your article on sound cards. I was given a used computer and it doesn't play any sound or music. I am trying to find if it has a sound

Oct 10, What is a Computer Case - Computer Cases Explained

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:05:44 GMT

Don't know what a computer case is? Read this article explaining what is a computer case and how you can choose the right computer case for your needs.

Oct 9, Buying a Motherboard - Tips on How to Buy a Motherboard

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 06:55:52 GMT

This articles seeks to explain and provide information on buying a motherboard and the various tips and techniques involved in choosing a very important component of your computer.

Oct 4, SATA Hard Drives NTLDR Error

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:25:44 GMT

I have just purchased two SATA Hard Drives drives for upgrading my storage, but when they are inserted I just get the error message: NTLDR missing, when

Sep 20, What is a Sound Card - Sound Cards Explained

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:24:05 GMT

What is a Sound Card? It doesn't matter what you use your computer for, it is important to know how to use a computer sound card and how you can make the most of this important computer component.

Sep 19, AGP Graphics Slot Explained - Accelerated Graphics Port

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:36:52 GMT

Read this article for information on the AGP Graphics Slot and have the details of the Accelerated Graphics Port explained to you in detail. Also compare the PCI-E Express Slot to the AGP Graphics Slot.

Sep 17, Great article on History of Computer Keyboards

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:20:42 GMT

What a great article about the qwerty keyboard and the history of computer keyboards. I never knew the origin of the word, QWERTY or anything else about

Sep 16, History of Computer Keyboards - The QWERTY Keyboard

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:52:59 GMT

This article seeks to explain the history of computer keyboards and how the computer keyboard has impacted our modern lives today. The history of the computer keyboard is quite extraoridnary and the QWERTY keyboard you type on today has developed over a long period of time.

Aug 16, Old IDE and New SATA

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:17:24 GMT

I find SATA far better almost in every way, but there are some flaws. I find SATA far more likely to breakdown as the cable connections are flimsy compared

Aug 11, Auto-MDIX Computer Networking

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:12:00 GMT

Great article, however you didn't mention Auto-MDIX. The automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration feature eliminates the need for crossover cables, making obsolete

Jul 21, Thanks for the information about SATA and IDE

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:19:14 GMT

Thanks for the information about IDE and SATA. Now I know what will I use

Jun 25, SATA the better alternative to IDE

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:20:49 GMT

After a year it is time to open the box and change the dvd writer. I am no phd in computers but can get my way by. I notice a small black conncector on

Jun 24, SATA and IDE Hard Drives for Income Opportunity

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:55:42 GMT

If there are any computer repair experts out there with an interest in making some good profit, I have an opportunity. I am in charge of business development

Jun 10, SATA vs IDE

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:16:14 GMT

After reading this page about SATA vs IDE, I tried both of them and have decided that SATA is better than IDE. I tried uploading 1000 songs from my CD

Jun 2, Does the Motherboard Connection make a difference?

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:19:47 GMT

Question: Does the motherboard connection make a difference? Answer: Yes the motherboard connection does make a difference. If you have a motherboard

May 15, SATA vs IDE - Reliability and Multi-tasking

Sat, 15 May 2010 12:37:38 GMT

Question: I am curious. I understand the speed, ease, price argument for SATA. I have not seen reliability compared, or what OS, CPU, and memory prerequisites

May 2, How long can CAT7 cables be used end-to-end

Sun, 02 May 2010 05:28:03 GMT

Question: How long can CAT 7 Cables be used End-To-End? Answer: The Cat 7 cable standard has been created to allow 10 Gigabit Ethernet over 100 m of copper

Apr 11, Gigabit Ethernet - The Faster Alternative to Computer Networks

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:54:20 GMT

This article is designed to describe and explain what a gigabit ethernet network is, and the benefits to having one installed in your business or home.

Apr 3, CAT 7 Network Cable - Exploring Computer Network Cables

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:19:17 GMT

This page has been written to simply explain what the Cat 7 Network Cable is and the different ways you can use it.

Mar 31, CAT 6 Network Cable - Exploring Computer Network Cables

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:50:11 GMT

This page has been written to simply explain what the Cat 6 Network Cable is and the different ways you can use it.

Mar 31, CAT 3 Network Cable - Exploring Computer Network Cables

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:04:12 GMT

This page has been written to simply explain what the Cat 3 Network Cable is and the different ways you can use it.

Mar 24, CAT 5e Network Cable - Exploring Computer Network Cables

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:01:51 GMT

This page has been written to simply explain what the Cat 5e Network Cable is and the different ways you can use it.

Mar 22, CAT 5 Network Cable - Exploring Computer Network Cables

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:37:16 GMT

This page has been written to simply explain what the Cat 5 Network Cable is and the different ways you can use it.