We all enjoy being able to watch our favorite shows. Why not make sure that you can watch them from your computer if you want to. Installing a DVD drive allows you the freedom to do this. It might be a good idea to get one that records DVD’s as well, no sense doing this over again in a few months. Before you buy the DVD drive, make sure that your computer can run one. If you are using a new computer it may already have a DVD drive in it. If not they are easy to install. You do need to make sure that you have the space for one though. Your computer needs to have at least 32 MB of ROM; it should also have at least a Pentium II processor. You will need at least that much storage space and speed to run the DVD drive. Other than that all you need is an open 5 ¼ bay to install the drive in. If you are getting close to maxing out your hard drive you may want to consider upgrading it as well. Once you verify that you have the speed and storage for a DVD drive, and a space to

First you need to find out what kind of hard drive is compatible with your mother board. Otherwise, you will have an expensive hard drive sitting on your desk that is totally unusable. So, before you order that knew hard drive with all that extra space that you are craving, check out your computer specifications to find out what model of mother board you have installed and then go shopping for your hard drive. If you are like most people these days you will probably be shopping online for your new hard drive. There are many great suppliers, just make sure that the hard drive you choose is compatible with the mother board that is already installed. You should be able to find this information in the specification section of the part description. If it does not tell you what systems the hard drive is compatible with, contact the supplier and ask them or find a hard drive that does give you this information. It is much easier to ask than order it and have to return it later. If you a

Installing more memory in your computer is one of the easiest ways to improve the performance and speed of your computer. However, it is important to buy the right type of memory. There are several computer brands on the market so it is not surprising that there are several brands of memory. Even within a given brand there are things to watch out for. If your computer was manufactured before 2002 then you may have an older style of memory module in it. Most computers built after 2002 have DDR or DDR2 memory modules in them. If you still have your owners’s manual for the computer check in it and see what type of memory is installed . Computers are individuals when it comes to replacing memory, there is no one-size-fits-all involved. The first thing you need to do is find out what kind of memory your computer can run. Computers can be limited to certain amounts, speeds, and manufacturers. If you buy the wrong kind of memory module it will not work in your computer. Your comput

A lot of people are intimidated with the thought of computer repair. Because computer systems seem to be very complicated, a typical housewife or an average Joe might get scared to try their hand in repairing a problematic computer. One of the best weapons you can arm yourself with is knowledge. Training yourself to be computer savvy is a step towards understanding and overcoming your fear of this technology. You don’t really have to have a mind like Bill Gates to be knowledgeable in computers. As long as you have the right training, you can pretty much work your way in doing computer repair yourself. Maintenance is the key. Simply put, if you don’t want your computer to crash then take care of it. Although computer systems are reliable most of the time, regular maintenance is still crucial. It is just like every other possession that you might have, which when not maintained properly can show wear out signs pretty quickly. If you are able to properly maintain your computer on

I recently purchased a high-end Antec computer case for a client's computer I was building. It was a high end computer, so I wanted an excellent case to go with it. Unfortunately I was sorely dissapointed by the construction of this particular case. Here is a link to the Antec case I purchased. Now you would think that a case that cost's almost $200 would come be pretty sweet right? Because you can get so many other cases in the $75-150 range, that I thought I would be purchasing a premium case, but it turns out that while it was a solid case and very heavy, but not easy to work with. I had two major problems with the case. First, documentation was extremely slim. Second, the case design made it difficult to add and remove cards in the expansion slots. Next time, I'll probably choose a different brand (sorry Antec).