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Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is a general term used to refer to all the physical parts of a computer. Internal hardware devices include hard drives and motherboards, while external hardware devices include monitors, mice, keyboards, and printers.
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What is the purpose of the Microsoft hardware compatibility list?
The purpose of the Microsoft hardware compatibility list is to identity the devices which are compatible with various software. This will ensure that an application run smoothly when installed.
Yes it will fit.
What is the Best DVD video card?
Currently, the best videocard for watching DVDs and HD-DVDs/Blu-Ray disks is ATI's HD 2600XT. It uses HDCP so you can view hi-definition video on your PC, as well as a universal media decoder to take the strain off of your CPU while watching movies. Ati also includes many features like VIVO and AVIVO to enhance quality and make the viewing experience better. for more info see www.ati.com or Google search.
Where is the SD card slot located on a computer?
It will depend on your computer model and configuration. If it is part of your configuration, on a PC it will be either in front (open and visible) or may be covered by a plastic cover (to prevent the slot from dust).
On laptop computers which have memory slots like SD, it can be either in front or on side of the laptop.
Right now I have a...
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
7.0 GB
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
ATI Radeon HD 4650
ATI High Definition Audio Device
My budget is about ($100-200) dollars but can go from ($200-300). I went to an online site which checked to see if i could run battlefield 3 and the results above is what it spit out at me but I don't know if I need anything else like a new monitor or maybe more power supply. This was the site also...
All I'm really thinking is that i need a graphic card but my monitor is not the best and probably could use a new one and I'm not sure if my power supply is enough please someone help me i need to know this before Christmas at least...
How many megabytes are in a average movie?
There is no set standard. Movie sizes will vary greatly on the quality of the video. The higher the quality the higher the size. Movies can range from 300Mb to 7+Gbs in size depending on a variety of factors.
What to do when you get an error message saying no sound card detected or malfunctioning?
There are many possible answers, depending whether the card worked before or not. If the card worked before: - if the computer has been opened in the meantime, maybe the card was moved - the drivers might need reinstallation - the card might be defective following a power surge, or something similar If the card did not work before: - make sure that the card is at its place - make sure the appropriate drivers are installed
How do you install memory in compaq PC?
There are many different models, go to www.compaq.com and consult the online documentation for your model.
How do you burn an iMovie project to a DVD to play on your TV DVD player?
You use iDVD to make a menu for the imovie, and it will attach that to your movie. Insert a DVD, and a DVD icon will show on the desktop. Drag the file into the DVD. Right mouse click (or hold control and click) and click 'burn'. It will now play in your DVD player now that it has a menu to play it with. ---------------- I tried iDVD before, and it doesn't burn what I expect for. It did burn the DVD, but the DVD can't be play on my sony DVD player.
You must fart on it many times it will work if you poop mushy enough or hard enough.You'd probably need to have diabetes to poop hard enough though -.-
Could a ethernet card cause a computer not to run at roadrunner speed?
any hardware that is malfuncting can slow a computer down or even crash it
That should be more than good enough to run World of Warcraft in medium quality mode. However, just be mindful that even with really good computers, there is always the chance of freezing/crashing when entering densely populated areas of Azeroth (ie. Dalaran). It is not just the speed and power of your computer, but also the power and strength of your internet connection to the server. You can have the best computer on the face of the earth, but if your internet is lousy, you just might have bad experiences.
Methods of calculating Ripple voltage in supply without using oscilloscope?
Measure AC voltage with multimeter. It is easiest way to check how big ripple is.
There is no way to 'calculate' value.
Why do people use portable storage devices?
•A portable device, is a device that is lightweight and small so you can use at home as well as outside; for example you can use it for business travels, like you can take a laptop, a tablet or your mobile phone with you on your work journeys.
write a c program that takes a binary file as input and finds error check using different mechanisms.
The dc input resistance of MOSFET is?
it depends on the type of the circuit you are analyzing..it could be a voltage divider, emitter follower, be specific on what type of circuit and maybe i can help you aobut this question.
Can you lay a computer tower on it's side?
yes you can with some, but make sure the fan ventilation are not on the side that is on the desk
Parallelism
u maybe dropped it a lot.
Block diagram of a computer with explanation?
A computer can process data, pictures, sound and graphics. They can solve highly complicated problems quickly and accurately. A computer as shown in Fig. performs basically five major computer operations or functions irrespective of their size and make. These are
1) it accepts data or instructions by way of input,
2) it stores data,
3) it can process data as required by the user,
4) it gives results in the form of output, and
5) it controls all operations inside a computer.
We discuss below each of these Computer operations1. Input: This is the process of entering data and programs in to the computer system. You should know that computer is an electronic machine like any other machine which takes as inputs raw data and performs some processing giving out processed data. Therefore, the input unit takes data from us to the computer in an organized manner for processing.
2. Storage: The process of saving data and instructions permanently is known as storage. Data has to be fed into the system before the actual processing starts. It is because the processing speed of Central Processing Unit (CPU) is so fast that the data has to be provided to CPU with the same speed. Therefore the data is first stored in the storage unit for faster access and processing. This storage unit or the primary storage of the computer system is designed to do the above functionality. It provides space for storing data and instructions.
The storage unit performs the following major functions:
• All data and instructions are stored here before and after processing.
• Intermediate results of processing are also stored here.
3. Processing: The task of performing operations like arithmetic and logical operations is called processing. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) takes data and instructions from the storage unit and makes all sorts of calculations based on the instructions given and the type of data provided. It is then sent back to the storage unit.
4. Output: This is the process of producing results from the data for getting useful information. Similarly the output produced by the computer after processing must also be kept somewhere inside the computer before being given to you in human readable form. Again the output is also stored inside the computer for further processing.
5. Control: The manner how instructions are executed and the above operations are performed. Controlling of all operations like input, processing and output are performed by control unit. It takes care of step by step processing of all operations inside the computer.
FUNCTIONAL UNITS
In order to carry out the operations mentioned in the previous section the computer allocates the task between its various functional units. The computer system is divided into three separate units for its operation. They are
1) arithmetic logical unit
2) control unit.
3) central processing unit.
Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) Logical Unit
Logical Unit :After you enter data through the input device it is stored in the primary storage unit. The actual processing of the data and instruction are performed by Arithmetic Logical Unit. The major operations performed by the ALU are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, logic and comparison. Data is transferred to ALU from storage unit when required. After processing the output is returned back to storage unit for further processing or getting stored.
Control Unit (CU)
The next component of computer is the Control Unit, which acts like the supervisor seeing that things are done in proper fashion. Control Unit is responsible for co ordinating various operations using time signal. The control unit determines the sequence in which computer programs and instructions are executed. Things like processing of programs stored in the main memory, interpretation of the instructions and issuing of signals for other units of the computer to execute them. It also acts as a switch board operator when several users access the computer simultaneously. Thereby it coordinates the activities of computer's peripheral equipment as they perform the input and output.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The ALU and the CU of a computer system are jointly known as the central processing unit. You may call CPU as the brain of any computer system. It is just like brain that takes all major decisions, makes all sorts of calculations and directs different parts of the computer functions by activating and controlling the operations.
What is watchdog timer in microcontroller?
the watchdog timer is a circuit that will simply time out sending an alert telling peripheral devices that data is incorrect or at least non reliable
