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The Computer Builder #033: Top 5 External Hard Drives
October 02, 2007
Welcome to this week's edition of The Computer Builder. This week, we present the top 5 external hard drives on the market, along with a guide to installing CPUs and heatsinks. You will also learn how to secure your wireless network, the basics of the personal computers, as well as what you can do with an old PC. Enjoy the newsletter!


In This Issue

Top 5 external hard drives
A scoop of the top 5 external hard drives to hit the market in recent months.

Learn how to install a CPU and heatsink
A simple guide to help you install a CPU and its heatsink.

3 important techniques for securing your wireless network
This article describes how you can apply 3 techniques to secure a given wireless network.

The basics of personal computer hardware
Information about the basic operation, technology and functionality of personal computer hardware.

Some tips on getting more value out of an old PC
This article discusses what you can do with an old PC other than throwing it away.

For more articles, be sure to visit Build-Your-Own-Computers.com.


Tip of The Week

Do you know you can reduce the power consumed by your desktop when it is idle? You can go to the Power Management settings in the operating system and tweak it so that you use less power when appropriate. Try it, it helps cut down on power bills and also saves the environment.


Cool Site of The Week

Newegg.com
If you want to buy a piece of computer hardware or software online, Newegg.com is definitely the place to go. Its one of the most comprehensive computer sites on the planet and I've heard wonderful feedback about customer service and delivery. So do check it out!


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