Computer

Below are our 19 articles in the computer' category:

How can I Expand my PC?
If your PC is getting a bit long in the tooth or you just have to have the latest and best stuff inside your computer then you can upgrade it to...
How do I Protect my PC From Bugs and Viruses?
Computers can be a scary thing to get to grips with and this isn’t helped with all the hype surrounding security and viruses. There’s little to worry...
How do I Stream Music From my PC to Other Rooms
Ripping all your music to your PC is a great idea, you get a backup of your CD collection and it’s much easier to manage your music. Making...
How to Add Software to Your Computer
To those in the know adding software to a computer is simple. But if you’re not sure how to go about it there are some simple steps you can take to...
How to Increase the Storage Capacity on a Computer
One of the most important parts of any PC is the hard disk. When you buy a new computer it always seems so large. The capacity appears so much that...
How to Make Phone Calls From a PC
If you’ve hooked your PC up to broadband you can save yourself some money by using the Internet connection to make telephone calls. Basically all...
How to Set up a Computer
Buying a new computer is a very exciting process. All the new boxes to open, each one containing some technical marvel that needs to be plugged in or...
How to use Word Documents
Microsoft Word has become the ubiquitous software application of choice for most business now. If you’re creating a word-processed file then the Word...
Should You Buy An Apple Mac or A PC?
If you’re considering buying a new computer, it’s important to remember that you are presented with a choice; the choice between the trusty,...
Using an LCD Projector for Presentations
Getting your point across is made all the more easy if you’ve got a big screen to display all your information. If you’re in any business it’s highly...
What are PDF's and How to Use Them
Have you ever tried to send a document to someone and they’ve not been able to use it? The problem is that each software application saves the...
What is a USB Pen Drive and Do I Need One?
If you work in a busy office environment then the chances are you’ve come across a USB pen drive before. You may also have heard them called ‘USB...
What is Blue-Ray and HD-DVD?
If you remember the VHS vs. Betamax wars of the early 1980s then you’d have thought that the manufacturers would have come together to make sure that...
What is Downloading and How do I do it?
The Internet can be a scary place with viruses and malware ready to infect your computer at any moment. It’s not all bad news though as there’s...
What is RAM and What Does it do?
Computers come with so many specifications listed that, to the casual shopper, it can seem totally daunting. Basically it can seem that the larger...
What is Vista and can I Upgrade my PC?
There’s little escape from the marketing machine that is Microsoft and it’s new operating system called Windows Vista. Around six years in the...
What is Wireless Internet and How do I Use it?
There’s been a lot of talk recently about wireless Internet and how it’s a great new technology that can, and will, change your life. But what...
What to Look for When Buying a Handheld PC
Taking your computer on the road is a great idea as long as it’s portable. But even the lightest and smallest laptops add bulk to your travel bags....
What to Look for When Buying a Printer
Getting a printer for your computer can be a daunting prospect. There are so many types and they range in price from £30 to £3000 and more. How do...
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