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How to Get A Cheap Desktop Computer
There is a lot that can be said for getting a cheap desktop computer, but sometimes you definitely get what you pay for. Countless people have lost hundreds of dollars buying a cheap desktop computer on Ebay, only to find that once they receive it, it does not work (or does not work well, which […]
Glossary of Common Desktop Computer Terms
You may be interested in purchasing a new desktop computer, but may not be familiar with common computer terminology. This glossary has been designed to help.
Application: Refers to computer software that performs a task or set of tasks, ie word processing or drawing.
Bandwidth: Refers to the capacity of a networked connection and determines […]
The Importance of Data Backup and Your Laptop Computer
If you were to look at past statistics regarding the information that has been lost in regards to laptop computers, you would find yourself amazed. Even though this information can be astounding, many of us still do not take the time to back up the information on our laptops
To put it in simple terms, […]
Choosing The Perfect Desktop Computer
With so many options to choose from, choosing the perfect desktop computer may seem like a difficult task. The good new is that with a little research, it does not have to be. The first step in purchasing is to determine your computing needs. Pricier machines are generally faster, but there are many companies that […]
The History Of Desktop Computers
Anyone who was interested in a cheap desktop computer in the mid 1980s would have noticed an array of options. The Apple Lisa, courtesy of Apple Computer Inc, was designed to be a personal computer with a powerful GUI, or graphic user interface, geared towards the business community. The Lisa was a more advanced system […]
Where Did Laptop Computers Come From, Part 1
Laptop computers have gone from luxury item status to ubiquitous, must have status, particularly for business professionals. As such, the demand for cheap laptop computers is constantly increasing, and todays laptops are smaller, sleeker, and more powerful than their bulky ancestors.
Subtypes of laptop computers include many different types. UMPCs, or Ultramobile PCs. These […]
The First Desktop Computer, Part One
If you are searching for a cheap desktop computer, you are not alone. Personal computers were made possibly by two major technological innovations in the microelectronics field, and have since become an essential part of both home, and workplace culture and usage. The first major innovation was the integrated circuit, or IC, which allowed for […]
The First Desktop Computer, Part 3
The desktop computer took an innovative turn in 1989, with the release of the Poqet PC, a small, portable IBM PC compatible computer by Poqet Computer Corporation that originally retailed for two thousand dollars. The Poqet ran MS-Dos, was powered by two AA sized, batteries, and was one of the first personal computers to offer […]
