Tech Talk

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Pentium or Athlon processor?
Which one is best for my needs?

I don't play many video games
Should I get a high performance video card?

I know my PC has an IP address
What is an IP Address?

How do I get good sound from my PC?
Do I need a Sound Card?

PC Ports
What are they?

PC Monitor
CRT or LCD type?

DRAM Memory
Which type and how much do I need?

CD or DVD Drive?
Which one is right for me?

My Hard drive
How big does it need to be?

Surge Protectors
Protect your PC from damaging voltage transients that sneak in on power and phone lines.

Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
They are quickly replacing their wired cousins.

What is a DLL file?
The Dynamic Link Library is a program used in Windows.

What is Ethernet?
One of the protocols used at to carry data in computer-to-computer communication.

Filenames and Filetypes
The basics of file naming conventions for DOS and Windows are covered.

What is a Modem?
This nifty device allows your PC to send and receive data over telephone lines.