Hardware

Clayton: Is the alienware m15x a good general computing laptop? Im looking for a laptop for collage and was looking at the alienware 15x. I know it is a good gaming laptop, which I want. But I also need one that can handle computing for engineering, ex autocad, as that is the field I am majoring in. All I want to know is if it good for general … [Read more...] about Is the alienware m15x a good general computing laptop?

d_arkangel13: What is the best desktop computer of 2010 for general use? I'm planning to buy new desktop computer. I generally need it to store lots of files and for home works. Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by Excessive MHzThe best? Something with a core i7 980X and 24GB of RAM. It could easily run you upwards of $ 3k. For basic … [Read more...] about What is the best desktop computer of 2010 for general use?

Beth: How do you configure a laptop to connect it to the tv? I want to connect my laptop to the tv. I need specific instructions on how to configure my laptop. I have an s video cable, and my laptop is a HP Pavilion with Windows XP. I am using a 4 pin S Video cable. The laptop has a 7 pin S Video jack. Does that affect it? Answers and … [Read more...] about How do you configure a laptop to connect it to the tv?

Joseph R: WD External Hard Drive does not show up in "My Computer"? It is a model WD1200 120g harddrive. Last time i used it it worked just fine. Now when I plug it in, each time Windows goes through the "Found New Hardware" process, It comes up as a WD harddrive, but then nothing, no access to it through my computer. It used to come up as … [Read more...] about WD External Hard Drive does not show up in “My Computer”?

Noele: How do I connect my laptop to the internet here at my house? My laptop has wifi but Im only picking a couple locked networks from neighbors. I've been told that I don't have wireless internet here at the house so my laptop wont pick it up. I use an embarq router. Is there anyway i can get my laptop to connect to the embarq network here at … [Read more...] about How do I connect my laptop to the internet here at my house?

chrstnwrtr: What's the difference between having a desktop on your desk and having a laptop on your desk? Someone told me that laptops were the "new wave" of the future of computer technology. What's the difference between having a huge desktop attached to a printer on your desk or a laptop attached to a printer on your desk? What can you do … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between having a desktop on your desk and having a laptop on your desk?

The New King of Pop: Is the Apple Cinema computer screen which is around 0 any better than the typical monitors? An HP 24 inch glossy monitor is about 300 bucks.... so is the Apple Cinema just another piece of overpriced hardware? Answers and Views: Answer by aviatingamateurIt's overpriced hardware with a purpose-- The 24-inch Apple LED … [Read more...] about Is the Apple Cinema computer screen which is around $800 any better than the typical monitors?