In some ways, the computer monitor is the forgotten peripheral. It dutifully sits atop your desk, serving as your window to the
Despite computer manufacturers’ continuing battle to improve the Out-Of-Box Experience (the so-called OBOES), getting up to speed with your new computer can be overwhelming. Assuming that you have all of the essential parts and that everything is plugged in correctly (I assume this because you’ve somehow made your way here), you are ready to become a productive member of the computing world. However, you may not even know how or where to begin. Fortunately, there are some great comprehensive computing tutorials for beginners that can be found on the Web. Read more
Keeping your system running like a well-oiled machine isn’t easy. Fortunately, there are plenty of sites on the Web that can help you get optimum performance from your computer. Read more
Ever wonder how computers became such an integral part of our lives? There are several online “computer museums” and history sites that trace the evolution of the computer as we know it today. Read more
The computer monitor has to be the most neglected peripheral. But the newest crop of monitors — with their sleeker yet larger-than-life looks — demand to be noticed. If you are in the market for a new monitor and are on a budget, you may want to check out one of the newly affordable 17-inch to 19-inch monitors, which all but eliminate the need to scroll down on a Web page (if paying $600 still seems like a small fortune to you, don’t fret; prices are dropping rapidly on these big-size monitors). Read more