PC133 memory isn’t tough to find

So how many of you are at a bit of a loss when it comes to finding good deals on PC133 memory? Heck, how many of you are a little frustrated when it comes to finding PC133 memory period? Have no fear: This type of memory is still widely available if you know where to [...]

Does your laptop take PC2100 memory?

PC2100 memory has in the past been one of the most popular types of DDR SDRAM in production. Just like its PC2700 cousin, it’s a type of memory stick that’s been in mass production in laptops for years. PC2100 memory is much like the other types of DDR RAM; it’s a double data rate type [...]

Router USB interfaces

Router USB interfacing has become one of the more popular methods of connecting your router to your computers or peripherals. What does this mean exactly? Okay, let’s keep it simple: Allowing your router to connect via USB to your peripherals is going to reduce the amount of network load you currently have, which has the [...]

Want simplicity? Get a cable modem router

A cable modem router is one of the newest additions to the world of networking that will make your life, well, easy. Are you sick of having wires and cords running everywhere? Are you sick of having to figure out which cord goes to which component, just hoping and praying that you get it right? [...]

Computer routers will better your network

So, how many of you use computer routers to help build a network? No, I’m not talking about the normal stuff like an ADSL router, I’m talking about using something a little bit more robust: That is, actually using a computer as a router. This isn’t usually done when building  a small at-home network; this [...]

Do you have the right ethernet cord?

An ethernet cord is not exactly the hardest thing in the world to find. You can go to just about any computer component store (or even stores like Wal-Mart) and find an ethernet cord to suit your needs. It’s not difficult. However, it is important that you actually buy the correct cord. There are a [...]

Buying factory refurbished laptops

Buying factory refurbished laptops is nothing new. In fact, people have been buying factory refurbished laptop products for some time, even if you may not have heard of this practice before. Most people who buy new usually don’t even know the type of savings you can get buy going refurbished; yes, it’s true, you can [...]

If you want to fax with ease, try an external modem

How many times have you tried to fax something, but didn’t have access to a fax machine? Your answer may lie in purchasing an external modem. External modems have become extremely popular these days with the advent of faster and faster broadband; in fact, just about every cable modem produced is considered an “external” modem. [...]

Cheap wireless routers aren’t always bad!

When you read the phrase “cheap wireless routers,” you’re probably focusing on the word “cheap,” aren’t you? Well don’t. In this case, I’m simply referring to the cost of the router, not necessarily the build quality. Certainly there are routers out there that are both cheap cost-wise and build-wise, but with a little bit of [...]

Can I trust a laptop memory finder?

Have you ever used a laptop memory finder? If you have, you probably have noticed that they can be hit or miss. Most of them are pretty decent; the ones from major memory manufacturers are usually pretty solid and do a good job at making sure you get the right type of memory. However, laptop [...]

Buying PC2700 memory for a laptop

If you’re like me, you like to really make the laptops you own absolutely beasts. What’s the first step in doing that, usually? Getting some great memory is usually the first stop we make, which in many laptops is PC2700 memory. This is a very common type of laptop RAM that has created a whole [...]

Finding a great used router

Finding and buying a used router isn’t as tough as everybody thinks. Trust me, just about anyone can go out and find a good pre-owned router for a ridiculously low price if they know where to properly look for one. There are some great places to look online (along with some not-so-great places you really [...]

How to use a modem router with your laptop

Using a modem router with your laptop isn’t as hard or technical as you might have originally thought. Honestly, the setup and the configuration isn’t bad once you’ve done it a couple times. Trust me, you don’t have to have a degree in computer science or have professional credentials to set up a home network [...]

How do I find a good ADSL router?

ADSL is still alive and kicking around the world, so the question continually begs: What is a good ADSL router? Are there routers that are better than others that offer better services and features? Am I paying the right price for my ADSL router or did I get ripped off? Well, that’s what we want [...]

Where is the best place to buy computer memory SDRAM?

The search for a good deal on computer memory SDRAM can be a tough one. This stuff isn’t always the easiest to find for a low price, even though SDRAM has been around for quite a while. There is still quite the draw to this type of memory; it’s fast, it’s readily available, and it [...]

USB to serial cable connections

Alright everyone, so today we’re talking about something a little bit opposite of what we’ve talked about before: USB to serial cable connections. Recently I wrote a post called USB RS232 conversions, wherein we discussed how to connect a USB device to an old laptop that might actually just have an old RS232 serial port. [...]

Buying promotional USB products

Promotional USB products are some of the hottest new items hitting the shelves these days, and why not? These are cool little gadgets that are personalized by you or your company to really push the marketing envelope. These promotional USB drives (and other such products) really can do a lot to move your business to [...]

How to boot USB drives

Trust me on this, everyone. Learning how to boot USB drives from your start-up menu is not too difficult if you have a little bit of basic knowledge about BIOS and its startup options on your laptop. If you know even just that much, you’ll stick with this just fine, so don’t worry! Learning how [...]

Buying cool USB DVD drives

So, what’s up with these new USB DVD drives anyway? Why would you want one? How much would one cost for you to add to your ever-growing portfolio of accessories and peripherals? Those are all great questions! Let’s start at the very beginning: People buy USB DVD players because for some reason their laptops didn’t [...]

Getting the most out of USB to RS232

Do you constantly finding yourself having trouble with USB to RS232 conversions on your old laptop? If so, you’re simply not alone. Many many people have older refurbished laptops that still support serial connections, but may not actually have a standard USB interface. If you’ve gone up to the attic recently and pulled down that [...]

Selecting the correct Socket 478 motherboard

If you’re a bit of a computer geek like me, you’ve probably done a bit of reading about the socket 478 motherboard, and how it applies to laptops. If not, that’s fine…we’ll go slow together today. If so, welcome, and I hope you get some good information from this about which laptop brands actually use [...]

Buying a cool USB light

If you’re into trying something really cool, check out a USB light. What is a USB light exactly? Trust me, if you’ve never even heard of one, you’ll really want one just as soon as I’m done talking about it. These USB lights are small lights that give you just a little extra light when [...]

Finding cheap new PCMCIA USB cards

Are you looking for a cheap PCMCIA USB card to go with your new laptop? If you are, you’re in luck. These USB to PCMCIA cards are exactly what the doctor ordered when you happen to have a laptop that’s just a little bit older than most. While there aren’t too many laptops that are [...]

Check out custom USB peripherals for your laptop

Buying a custom USB peripheral isn’t as hard as you might think once you get down to it. The expense may certainly be worth it if you require some sort of custom functionality that you wouldn’t normally get from a standard USB device that you can normally buy from the store. Additionally, you might want [...]

USB RS232 conversions

Alright folks, today we’re talking about making your laptop do a USB RS232 interface. Wow, that’s a lot of jibberish and technical jargon for the first sentence in a post isn’t it? Well, have no fear: This is actually a pretty easy concept to learn, particularly if you’re willing to sit down and do it. [...]

Planning your USB extension project

Why do people need a good USB extension cable for their laptops? That one is easy in my mind: People need USB extensions for a variety of reasons, mostly having to do with external peripherals such as printers, cameras, hard drives, and all sorts of other things that they might use when using a laptop [...]

Will an AMD motherboard work for you?

The title says it all: Is an AMD motherboard the top pick for you when it comes time to replace the one in your laptop? The answer to that question is based on a number of factors: That is, price, compatibility of components, size of your computer, and how much work you’re willing to put [...]

Buying the best motherboard bundle

What exactly is a motherboard bundle? If you’re just like most people reading this for the first time, you’ll probably have not heard this phrase. Quite simply, a motherboard bundle is a techie way of describing a motherboard packaged with a processor. That is, you don’t have to actually go out and buy a processor, [...]

Toshiba power cord prices

You might remember from our last post (titled Finding Toshiba laptop power cord deals) that we did an in-depth talk about exactly where to find the best places to find a Toshiba power cord. Tonight we’re going to go a little further than that last post; we’re going to talk about some of the prices [...]

Finding Toshiba laptop power cord deals

Finding a great deal on a Toshiba laptop power cord shouldn’t be as complicated as many people make it out to be. You can find these deals just about anywhere laptops are sold; it’s not just the manufacturer’s sites that have the best deals. Today we’re going to do a little bit of digging. Why [...]

Bringing down your laptop’s CPU stress

Bringing down your CPU stress isn’t actually as hard as it sounds. Sometimes a few simple steps is all it takes in order to really make it so your computer performs just as it did when it came off the assembly line. If you’d like to be able to run all of your software at [...]

Searching CPU cooler selections

If you’re looking for a CPU cooler, you’re in the right place. Being able to keep your CPU cool is of the utmost importance when you’re running processes that require a lot of processing power. That includes games, graphic design programs, and all sorts of others such as that. You’ll know when your CPU is [...]

Selecting the best backup drives

Backup drives should be a necessary part of your computing experience, especially if you run a business or have a lot of your important personal documents online. You might also have software on your computer that costs hundreds to thousands of dollars, and if you lose those programs, you could be out of a lot [...]

Buying a laptop power cord

A shorted out laptop power cord isn’t anything to worry about these days. It’s a fairly common thing that may be caused by any number of items: Incorrectly wrapping the cord, allowing kinks to develop, or using a socket that the system wasn’t designed for are just three of the numerous causes of a shorted [...]

Laptop overheating? Check your CPU fan

An overheating laptop caused by a bad CPU fan isn’t an unusual thing at all. In fact, it’s probably one of the more common ailments you can see with a laptop. Usually overheating is caused by something simple: That is, accidentally blocking the outflow vents on your notebook. This can be caused by placing the [...]

Picking out a wireless mouse

Have you ever felt the need to get away from that ridiculous touchpad and into a wireless mouse? I know how you feel: I’ve owned two laptops now with the touchpad, and it’s not fun. Half the time while you’re typing your hands are going to be touching the pad, making your mouse skew all [...]

Finding the cheapest Compaq laptop battery

So, your Compaq laptop battery failed, did it? You’re not alone: Countless people have had this happen at one point or another. I’m not sure who does the outsourced work for these batteries, but I can tell you that they fail at a pretty alarming rate. I don’t have any facts or figures in front [...]

Buy a refurbished notebook and save money

Welcome again everybody to another installment about how to find a great refurbished notebook. You might realize from our site that we do talk about just about everything related to computers; we talk about peripherals, components, different styles of laptops/notebooks, and all sorts of other things to give you the best possible computing experience imaginable. [...]

How to find the best small printer on the market?

If you’re looking for the best small printer, look no further than this article. Today we’re going to give you an inside scoop on a couple of the best small printers offered, both on the net and in the stores. The brand names are probably going to be pretty familiar, so what we’re going to [...]

What’s your favorite picture printer?

If you’re on this site, you’re probably wanting to know a little bit about a personal favorite of mine: the picture printer. This type of printer has made just about everyone’s life easier at least once; instead of having to go have photos digitally printed from companies such as Kinko’s, you can print your pictures [...]

Reviewing more pink notebooks for you

You might remember back a few days when we talked about pink notebooks the first time. That post was called “Pink laptops are in” if you didn’t catch it before. In that post we talked about some of the better pink notebooks that you can buy at the moment, which happened to include the very [...]

Finding the best notebook sale

If you’re looking for a great notebook sale, look no further than this site. Today we’re going to tell you how to get the best possible deals on notebooks, both in the store and online. You’d be surprised at just how ridiculously easy it is to get a new laptop when you know where to [...]

Refurbished XP notebooks are still hot

If you remember our last post about XP notebooks (found here: Why are XP laptops so popular?), you might remember that we talked about why just about everyone wants one of these laptops for themselves. You might remember that we also talked about why Vista and the FAT32 systems (Win 98, Me, etc.) are basically [...]

Buy a Canon printer for your laptop

Buying a Canon printer for your laptop has never been easier. Canon has recently put out some great models of printers that are not only cheap, but easy to travel with. That’s precisely what you want in a printer that goes with you on the road, isn’t it? You don’t want a big bulky thing [...]

Purchasing a mini notebook

There are quite a few mini notebook styles available on the market if you want to look hard enough for them. However, not everyone has the time to sit down and read page after page on the internet about which system is best, which is the lowest cost, and which ones are the most popular [...]

Studio laptops: Get ‘em quick!

Everybody, now is a great time to check out studio laptops. If you’ve ever seen these things, they’ll stick out in your mind in a hurry as extremely stylish, but also very capable laptops for just about anything you want to do with them. Today we’ll talk about some of the Studio laptops Dell has [...]

Go easy: Rent a laptop

Have you ever just wanted to say “screw the store, I’m going to rent a laptop”? If you haven’t, you might want to try one of these days. Renting a laptop has never been easier. With the advent of companies such as Rent A Center, the options available to you are many. You can rent [...]

eBay laptops buying guide

If you’re looking for eBay laptops, you’re in the right place. Nowhere else can you find ridiculous deals like you can on eBay. People are selling new, used, old, beat up, etc. products all over that place everyday. It’s not a really difficult thing to find high-quality laptops on eBay…you just have to know where [...]

Buying the best 1TB internal hard drive

The 1TB internal hard drive is a relative newcomer into the market. Up until recently, hard drives were only available up to around 750GB, and even then that was huge. If you remember even within the past 7-8 years, even a 20GB hard drive was impressive! Not anymore. Now we have something that’ll blow the [...]

Buying a media hard drive

How many of you are interested in picking up a media hard drive to use with your laptop? If you’re like most of America, that answer is probably pretty easy to guess! Media hard drives have become some of the most popular laptop and computer accessories on the market today, and encompass a whole other [...]

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