Building A PC

  Many people simply go to the retail store and get sold to when it comes to computing equipment. You would be very surprised how easily you can pick up all the core components and assemble yourself or get a friend or family member in the know to do it for... [Read more]

What To Look For In A Computer Monitor

A computer monitor is important for any computer because it is what brings the world of computers to people visually. There are all sorts of different things to use for a computer monitor. Among the things to look for in a computer monitor, include the resolution... [Read more]

Buying a Computer

What To Do And Why It isn’t fair, but buying a computer is just plain easier for some than it is for others. Those who’ve purchased and used a computer in the past already have an idea of what they need in a new computer. But those who are new to the... [Read more]

Using Computers

It’s Not Rocket Science These days it’s strange to hear people say, “I’m just not computer literate,” as computers have evolved from archaic scientific calculators to simple point-and-click type machines. We suspect that today’s... [Read more]

Be Picky About Computer Keyboards

If there is anything I have learned in the past ten years of being an editor that is using my computer all day, it is that it is good and right to be absolutely picky when it comes to choosing computer keyboards. If this seems like an insignificant choice to you,... [Read more]

5 Ways To Find Cheap Used Laptops

There are many reason why one would want to buy cheap used laptops, the main, and most obvious  reason being that a new laptop is simply too expensive. If your goal is to find a <a href=”http://thetechboy.com/2006/06/21/5-ways-to-find-cheap-used-laptops/”>cheap... [Read more]

10 Tips To Shopping For Printers

$Consider the printer’s DPI (dots per inch) capability, which is the resolution at which it can print photos and documents. The higher DPI (dots per inch) you have, the better quality you will have in either text or photo printouts. $Consider the cost of ink.... [Read more]

Wireless Networks: How Do They Work?

Wireless networks use radio waves instead of wires to transmit data between computers. Here’s how: The Binary Code: 1s and 0s It’s well known that computers transmit information digitally, using binary code: ones and zeros. This translates well to radio... [Read more]