Windows-Based Articles

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Daniel Lorenz @ Wednesday, 23rd June 2010 @ 1:56 PM

Although USB has replaced older serial data communication protocols in most consumer computing products, RS232, RS422, and RS485 are alive and well, just as older programming languages such as Cobol, Fortran, Algol and Pascal are largely gone from view, but are still widely used in millions of legacy (and many new) applications around the world. In fact, there are still many data communications projects where the lower cost, simpler implementation and greater flexibility of those serial communic... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Dominic Donaldson @ Monday, 10th May 2010 @ 9:31 AM

Electronic Point Of Sale - It is basically the term used to describe any form of till, checkout or cash point in a shop. This has sometimes been abbreviated as EPOS to allow technical individuals to explain briefly and efficiently what piece of equipment they are experiencing an issue with. There has been many different Electronic Point of Sale system used over the years. One of the first system of EPOS UK customers got to see was back in 1974 when the first peer to peer communications sy... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Brian Jones @ Thursday, 22nd April 2010 @ 1:56 PM

How do I recover a lost Windows password? , this is the question most people would have no idea about the answer once they have forgotten it. There are a few answers to the question. 1. The first possible answer to the question how do I recover a Windows lost password is making use of the hints for the password. This is commonly located beside the prompt for the password on the screen. You should try to relax and take your time in thinking of the tips you have previously entered for this ... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Brian Jones @ Wednesday, 21st April 2010 @ 12:03 PM

Formatting a hard disc is not that hard as long as you follow the steps accordingly. It is important to know how to format a hard drive because it can remove all the viruses that may have infected your computer for good. It can also remove a lot of files that are not needed anymore. 1. The first step on how to format a hard disk is to save all the important files you have on that disc. You can save files on a disc. Formatting a hard drive also means installing all the programs you have i... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By alona Rudnitsky @ Thursday, 21st January 2010 @ 9:14 PM

In these days, most people are getting difficulties to their computers. You might be wondering how to make your computer faster. There are many easy solutions to make your computer faster. This article will help you find one of the most general causes of slow computers. One of the most effective ways can be Registry Cleaner to improve performance of your computer, although not all of these registry cleaners are effective in the same way. Here you will know about registry cleaning software... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By alona Rudnitsky @ Thursday, 21st January 2010 @ 4:40 PM

There are many reasons to become slower your computer. Usually, your computer might become slower after using your computer for some time due to a variety of reasons. But solutions are available to make your computer faster. If you are taught the system, you will be able to make your computer faster. This article will help you learn how to make your PC faster. Getting rid of all the needless files, you can make your computer faster. Outdated hardware or software should be removed from you... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Ryan Round @ Sunday, 27th December 2009 @ 11:05 PM

If you are in the market for a new computer, you may be considering making the move from a desktop to a laptop. While not portable like a laptop, desktop computers offer many advantages over their mobile cousins. Since desktops have larger cases, repairs are simpler since you have an easier time getting to the various components. Laptops are notoriously difficult to work on, especially for novice users. This is due to the components being housed in a small area, often right on top of eac... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By alona Rudnitsky @ Wednesday, 23rd December 2009 @ 6:03 PM

As technology is becoming more of an advantage on our lives and the computer is one of the most applied products of today's tools. Many persons don't know how to efficiently repair computer and the key idea of this article is to give you an idea about how to boost the speed of your computer. Slow computers are a general occurrence these days. It slows down the performance of your computer when you download unnecessary software greatly. On a computer, an excess of unrelated progr... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Joe Palver @ Wednesday, 11th November 2009 @ 9:37 PM

There are a number of ways that people using computers running Microsoft Windows can keep their system running smoothly. Here is a good starting point for minimizing computing headaches, extending the life of your computer and helping to keep your computer running its best on a day to day basis. 1. Use Security Software -- Use Antivirus and Internet Firewall software. Using an Internet Security Suite is the most effective solution. And be sure to keep the software up to date. Never run... more...

Computers » Hardware » Windows-Based | By Mason Freeman @ Wednesday, 4th November 2009 @ 8:24 PM

Computer programs or devices which encode or decode digital data signals are known as codecs. "Codec" is a word derived from combining the words coder and decoder, making for an easy way to distinguish and remember the function of a codec. Originally, codecs were hardware devices, often confused with modems. Codecs convert audio analog into a digital signal called Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM), then converts it back into analog so there is no compression of the signal. Modems conve... more...