With much fanfare, Apple has now unveiled its ‘iPad’ computer. Weighing 1.5 pounds and being 0.5 inch thin, it delivers a 9.7 inch touch screen without the bulk of a traditional laptop. Opinions about the device range greatly from ‘revolutionary’ … Continue reading
In the past, the use of laptop computers was reserved for selected, special people in the corporate world, like executives and travelling sales managers. These large and expensive machines were carried around by ‘road warriors’ who completed their business duties … Continue reading
You can guarantee that technology is always changing and always improving. This is particularly true for computer hard disk drives which provide the long-term storage for your files. Not long ago, disk sizes of 250GB (Gigabytes) and 320GB would have … Continue reading
Many people wait until that fateful day when their computer crashes and then they suffer the consequences. However, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of some common problems occurring, or address minor errors before they turn into major outages … Continue reading
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the large number of printer models that are available. This month we look at the two main types of printers (inkjet and laser) and what to consider when making your purchasing decision. Inkjet … Continue reading
Universal Serial Bus (or USB) has rapidly become the standard for connecting devices to your computer. In fact, many computers no longer ship with a floppy disk drive as standard, but will have at least one USB port. USB connectors … Continue reading
If you are a regular computer user, you may be very proficient at emailing, surfing the Internet and writing letters, but may not know where to start if your computer has a problem. This month, we’ll let you in on … Continue reading
Last month we looked at how we could reduce the environmental impact of our technology usage. This month we continue the theme, with suggestions on components that can be re-used or recycled. Re-use .. … your current technology: If your … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how we are impacting the environment through our growing reliance on technology? Personal computers in our homes have added to our daily personal consumption of paper, electricity and chemicals. Here are the first of our tips … Continue reading
Have you ever tried to compare the features of two computers? What is more important – a bigger hard disk or a faster processor? Will adding more hard disk space make your computer faster? To answer these questions, you need … Continue reading