October 16, 2007
There's also an article on how to make better use of old PCs - rather than just throw them away. Finally, there's a guide to buying a computer printer and also some general information about PC hardware. Enjoy the newsletter!
In This Issue
Top 5 AMD Athlon motherboards
A selection of the top motherboards for AMD Athlon processors.
A review of the Dell Dimension XPS 600 desktop computer
A review of the Dell Dimension XPS 600 desktop computer, a hot seller in the personal computer market.
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.
Information on selecting and buying computer printers
A brief guide to selecting and buying a good computer printer. Covers both ink jet and laser printers.
The basics of personal computer hardware
Information about the basic operation, technology and functionality of personal computer hardware.
For more articles, be sure to visit Build-Your-Own-Computers.com.
Tip of The Week
Here's a quick tip for those thinking of purchasing a new notebook PC. If you want it to last you a long time, then make sure it has an up-to-date integrated Wi-Fi card (802.11b or 802.11g), accessible and upgradable RAM and hard drive, as well as both CardBus and ExpressCard PC Card slots. Those who are more adventurous may even want a security feature such as fingerprint recognition.
What is ActiveX?
Have you ever wondered what the heck is 'ActiveX'? You see it very often in Windows messages right? Well, ActiveX is a set of technologies from Microsoft. It provides tools for linking desktop applications to the Internet.You can use a variety of programming tools such as Java, Visual Basic and C++ to create interactive Web content. One example would be the viewing of Word and Excel documents directly in a browser. You know how that is done? Well, its with ActiveX technology.
Cool Site of The Week
Download.comOne of my favorite hangouts in the Internet has got to be Download.com. I've been visiting this site for years now. It great! It has the latest and best software downloads on the planet and you can find everything from desktop utilities to games and MP3 rippers. If trying out new software excites you, you should definitely visit this site regularly.