Month: February 2000

Tablets are single screen touch computers. Common operating systems are Apple iOS and Google Android. Generally, tablets are larger than 7 inches on the diagonal. They generally don’t include a…

Some laptops come with rotating screens so that if you are giving a presentation, you can easily rotate the screen to face your audience. Some laptops even let you disconnect…

Laptops were meant to be portable, which also means they are easier to steal. Most laptops include a small metal reinforced locking slot. To secure your laptop, you can purchase…

A port replicator is similar to a docking station. However, they are generally smaller and do not have an option to add expansion cards. Port replicators are just that, they…

A docking station is a convenient accessory to have with your laptop. You can connect your external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other accessories to the docking station. Then all you…

The CompTIA A+ exam objectives want you to know when to use special function keys on a laptop. Laptops can provide more functions than desktops, but the challenge is that…

A digitizer allows a user to draw on a computer by receiving input from a special surface. When the user presses against the surface, usually with a finger or stylus,…

Some laptops will have inverters to convert DC voltage into AC voltage. For example, displays that use CCFL backlights will need an inverter since CCFL uses AC voltage. Remember that…

If your laptop comes with a built in webcam, then it will likely also have a built in microphone. The microphone is used to capture audio. The built in audio…

Modern laptops come with built in webcams.