• The Hardware Hunt

    Michael H. Cohen July 15 2009 Posted by Michael H. Cohen under Do it Yourself | Comments (0)
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    The Hardware Hunt

    Only after a thorough understanding of how a computer works and boots will you be ready to shop for components and a respective operating system (OS). The hardware (HW) and OS go together because the final OS that you want on your computer often determines the type of HW that you will want to choose.
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  • Giving your Computer the Boot

    Michael H. Cohen May 3 2009 Posted by Michael H. Cohen under Do it Yourself | Comments (2)
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      Giving your Computer the Boot

      By this, I don't mean kicking your computer when it freezes or fails to respond! Booting is the initial process that happens when you turn on or power on your computer. The term was coined by comparing the start of a computer with getting dressed.
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    • Under the Hood

      Michael H. Cohen February 20 2009 Posted by Michael H. Cohen under Do it Yourself
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      Under the Hood

      Did you ever wonder what was inside a PC, laptop, or other microcomputer system? Yes, that is what they originally called them!) What about how they work? A computer is such a miraculous and, may I add precarious invention that we all take for granted nowadays. Exactly how does a bunch of circuitry in a metal box create and process documents, presentations, graphics, spreadsheets, and multi-media, just to name a few functions? Today we will begin to investigate the ins and outs of computers, as well as how to assemble one yourself!
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