Personal Computer World

Writen by Marisa Pellegrino
Everyone thinks, ‘it won’t happen to me’. But what if it does? All your files, pictures and documents gone, in an instant. Sure, you can reach for the disks that came with your computer to reinstall the applications but what about the most important component, your data? Data backup is something too [...]

Writen by Ron Mertens
OLED (Organic.Light.Emitting.Diode) is a new display technology that promises to deliver thin, power efficient and bright displays. OLEDs (already popular in MP3 players and cell phones) have amazing potential - thin TVs, flexible displays, transparent monitors, white-bulb replacement, and more.
LCD works by having a backlight (white light) source, and then filtering this [...]

Writen by Michael Quarles
Through all the articles I’ve done on building computers, my mantra has been “There are only eleven major parts in a computer. If you can connect just eleven items, then you can build a PC.” If you are new to this hobby, you may be asking yourself what the parts are, and [...]

Writen by Olan Butler
This article series will be broken down into the following sections: Processor and Memory, Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives, Audio, Video, and Graphics, Data Fax and Modem, and Ports.
These articles are about the components of the Compaq Presario SR1617CL-B; however, the knowledge you gain from these articles will equip you to make [...]

Writen by Josh Biggs
This article will give you an overview of the benefits that the next-gen blu-ray format will offer over conventional formats such as DVD.
The blu-ray format is going to push forward the limits of current media substantially which allow you to enjoy a host of great benefits which include:

Improved Capacity,
High-Definition Video,
Enhanced Interactivity,
Enhanced Copy [...]

Writen by Sion Fletcher
Intel Corporation was founded in 1968 as Integrated Electronics Corporation and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. In 1991 Intel achieved the number one semiconductor market share ranking, and have clung firmly to their position ever since. Semiconductor technology progresses at a relentless rate, accelerated by a throw-away society and a [...]

Writen by Dave Stewart
Are you looking for a discount pc? Stretching the budget to afford the next step in computers? If you’re buying a pc on a budget then these five tips should help you buy that discount pc.
Do I care what the case looks like?
When looking for a discount pc a great place to [...]

Writen by Dicky Satrio Sudiro
Power surge are one of the most feared incident on electronic devices. Same as computer, they are really susceptible to power surges. Even though surges usually last only milliseconds (and are somewhat filtered by the transformer in the power supply), that high voltage can exceed the withstand voltage of the insulating [...]

Writen by Dave Stewart
When buying a computer it helps to know some basic information about components and processes. Hopefully these explanations will give you a better understanding of how a computer functions, and enable you to ask the salesman some productive questions.
CPU
The CPU or central processing unit, basicly the CPU interprets instructions and processes data [...]

Writen by Philip Liu
This article focuses on frequently asked questions by buyers of plasma and LCD televisions.
Q: Does the “plasma” in plasma televisions need to be recharged or replaced over time?
A: No. The plasma gases are sealed in individual cells when they are manufactured. There is no way to recharge or replace the gases. However, [...]