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How to build your own desktop computer

this is a quick guide on building your own pc. i wanted to make this to show people it is really not that hard and anyone can do it themself

Seeking Advice on Buying Cheap Used Desktop Computers for a

by Eugene Volokh

I’d like to buy a cheap used desktop computer for my 7-year-old. It doesn’t have to be fancy; he’s mostly using it for word processing, drawing, and some light Internet research, plus occasional computer games (which we tell ourselves are educational). And I would like it to be cheap, because odds are high that he’ll break it somehow in the next year or two. But at the same time, I’d prefer that it be pretty reliable, and that there be some tech support available for it — I don’t want to spend my time trying to fix things, figure out how to install stuff, and so on.

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How do I connect two desktop computers through cable?

Sep 21, 2010 by Joseph M | Posted in Computer Networking

I have one desktop computer upstairs and another downstairs 50 feet apart. One computer is connected to a Gateway wireless router for internet. I intend to connect both computers for file sharing and internet sharing.

You can connect both computers together by using a crossover RJ45 cable. Then, you will need to manually assign an IP Address to both computers.

Tech Dude | Sep 21, 2010

Living with Technology / Computer conundrum: Desktop, laptop or tablet?

19.05.13

When personal computers came out, there weren't too many choices. It would sit on a desk. Then came the portability of laptop computers, which gave people additional choices, albeit typically with less horsepower than a desktop computer.

Most recently, we've seen the advent of tablets, primarily in the form of the Apple iPad, although there are quite a few contenders.

I'm frequently asked: "What should I buy? A desktop, laptop or tablet computer?"

As with most difficult choices, there are no simple answers.

Source: Westport-News