Understanding Computers

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2009-11-22 Buying a computer system - Alienware m17x:

Well, what do you intend to run on the system? If games, which titles? GTX 260M SLI does offer considerable power for a mobile solution (At the expense of weight, battery life, and heat (I cannot stress

2009-11-17 Buying a computer system - New Laptop:

Honestly my best advice to university students is to check with your department, see if there are any requirements or suggestions for a purchase, if they're suggesting a very high end machine (such as

2009-11-14 Buying a computer system - Upgrading computer system:

It really depends on what you're doing with the hardware, as to what kind of equipment you should purchase. As far as transferring files, yes, that will work, you can either network the systems together

2009-11-09 Understanding Computers - restored file problem:

hello paul yes these are things that happen and that's why we have to backup our work frequently. your problem reminds me of a situation i had a few years ago. apparently recover software is mostly

2009-11-01 Buying a computer system - refurbished laptop or netbook:

Honestly, I wouldn't suggest buying a used or refurbished laptop from anywhere but a manufacturer, as you risk not having an honored warranty, and the system is likely massively overpriced. If your budget