Month: October 2000

Barcodes are a series of lines with different widths that represent a code. QR stands for Quick Response. QR codes can store more information than barcodes and are often used…

Scanners allow you to digitize a printed document, so that you can get the printed information into your computer. Scanners are usually connected via USB or 802.11 wireless. There are…

A printer provides a physical output from your computer. There are color or black and white output options to print paper documents or photos. Printer capabilities can be extended to…

ESATA stands for External SATA. It’s the SATA standard for external SATA devices. If you need to plug in additional external storage devices, you can use an eSATA expansion card…

If you’d like to add additional USB ports to your computer, you can do so by installing a USB expansion card. Multiple USB interfaces can be added with a single…

If you motherboard didn’t include an Ethernet connection, you can add this functionality by installing a network interface expansion card. Even if your motherboard did include an Ethernet connection, you…

Expansion cards can allow you to have additional audio capabilities. Audio expansion cards are good to have in you’re integrating a set top box or media server on to existing…

Onboard The motherboard may provide a number of video output options already integrated. For example, VGA, DVI, and HDMI may already be included on the motherboard. Add-on Card You can…

Expansion cards are meant to extend the functionality of your computer. Before purchasing an expansion card, check your motherboard documentation to determine the number and type of slots that you…

Fans Fans are the primary method for cooling in a computer. Cool air is pulled in through the front of the case and then circulates in the case and the…