Category Archives: Hardware

Connect to a blade server

Blade servers are a bit different to work with.  There are no keyboards, mice, or monitors (normally) connected to a blade server.  Instead, you either need to attach a USB/Keyboard dongle directly to the blade (not available on all models), or you can use the KVM switch built into the blade enclosure.

$70 for a USB stick?

System administrators who have HP blade servers in their environments probably know all about the pain of paying for HP-branded USB sticks for use in their BL490’s.  But why pay $70?

Pros and Cons of Tablet PCs

Tablet PCs are great. If you are a mobile person, and you have never considered getting a tablet PC in the past, now is as good a time as any to start checking them out – the technology is cutting-edge, the usability is superb, and prices are starting to drop.

Five Hardware Myths

The big boys in the computer industry want you to continue thinking the way you are. The major desktop computer manufacturers thrive on consumers lack of knowledge and old ideas about desktop computers and computer hardware to drive sales of new desktop computers.  

Memory Card Speed defined

In a few short years since the launch of the first 4Mb flash memory card, the number of flash memory cards available for digital cameras and other devices has exploded with a number of different formats and speeds of memory card. It’s no wonder the average person is totally baffled by this plethora of memory cards.

Power supply replacement overview

A bad or failing power supply can cause many problems such as your computer rebooting itself randomly or not coming on at all. Here we will explain how to replace the power supply and what to look for in a new one.

Replacing the battery in an iPod

iPods are a great invention; however, many have complained about the lack of playtime and poor battery life. Previously, replacing an iPod battery was next to impossible. So, when your battery dies, it’s time for a new iPod. This of course proved to be extremely expensive.  We teach you how to replace your own iPod battery at a… Read More »

What is in the Tech Toolbag

If you fix computers regularly (or you’re the type that often fixes computers for friends and family), you’ve likely developed a collection of software and tools to help you fix things more efficiently.

Choosing the Right Power Supply

The power supply is the least respected and most overlooked component in your PC. No one ever talks about how big their power supply is, all you ever hear is how fast their CPU runs, or how much memory they have, or how many MP3’s they can fit on their hard drive. The only time anyone ever talks… Read More »