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February 2, 2006

How to Buy a PC Without Being Fooled

Tips on how to buy a PC without being fooled and how to check if the computer you’ve bought really has the parts you ordered.

October 21, 2005

Introduction to Logic Gates

Everything you need to know about logic gates, the heart and blood of digital electronics.

October 11, 2005

RoHS PCB Explained

Everything you need to know about RoHS, the European environmental law that will affect the computer industry.

May 23, 2005

Information on ”Unbranded” Cards

Learn how to discover the manufacturer of an “unbranded” device (a.k.a. “generic”) in order to find its manual and drivers.

The Ultimate 2022 Guide on Gigabit Ethernet

Everything you need to know about Gigabit Ethernet.

What You Should Know About the SPDIF Connection (2022 Guide)

Learn about the digital audio connection called SPDIF and when and how to use it.

Everything You Need to Know About the CPU Power Management

The CPU has several power saving modes called C-states. In this tutorial we will explain what these modes are, what they do and the modes supported by each processor.

Understanding RAM Timings

Learn in detail what numbers like 7-7-7-21, 8-8-8-24, or 9-9-9-24 after the memory specification mean.

How to Connect Two PCs Using a USB to USB Cable in 2022

Learn how to connect two PCs using an USB-USB cable to transfer files and share your Internet connection.