How to work with a variety of electronics. In this category we will be looking into components and parts, computers, electronic tools, gadgets, household electronics and outdoor electronics.
Plasma displays historically offered higher contrast ratios, deeper blacks and larger screens than competing technologies, but were plagued by image retention problems. Image retention, or burn in, occurs when the…
Securing Windows XP after Microsoft ends support in April 2014 is not going to be an easy job. In fact its going to be nearly impossible! StatCounter says Windows XP…
CIOs may not wish to carry on running a 12-year-old desktop operating system (OS), but many have no choice. Support for Windows XP will end on 8 April 2014, but…
PC or “personal computer”, came into use in the early 1970s, referring to any microcomputer, as opposed to a mainframe. Early Apple products were called personal computers too. In 1980,…
Using a new iMac computer for the first time can be exciting, but also confusing if you are not used to the Mac OS X operating system. Learning how to…
The Nintendo DS is currently the most popular handheld game console on the market, with 21 million units sold since its launch in 2004. The feature-packed console combines dual screens,…
Before you first use a Nintendo DS Lite, take time to complete the tedious chores like filling out the warranty and charging the battery. With these tasks dispatched, you’ll be…
To install a storage heater, first make sure you have a two-tariff meter. This is also called the Economy 7 meter. This will help you save on electricity. There are…
If your house has drafty single-pane window sash inserts, you are losing costly energy every day. Instead of a complete replacement of your old single-pane double-hung windows, you can buy…
Learn how to install a dimmer switch – it’s not as complicated as you might imagine!