Aug 2 2013
Information about Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is physical elements or components that complete the computer system, such as keyboard, hard drive disk, mouse, monitor, data storage, CPU and many more. You can touch all of those components and parts with your hand. Different from hardware, the existence of software on the computer cannot be touch with your hand. Software is refers to application, ideas or symbols that you can install on the computer. Of course, when it comes to the question which one is better than the others, well, it is actually a hard question since both hardware and software are really important.
Computer hardware that you can find these days are also commonly known as personal computer hardware. This kind of hardware is refers to component devices which building blocks of personal computer. Personal computer itself is consisting of several main parts. The first one is computer case. Computer case is an enclosure for all of the components from a computer, except mouse, keyboard and monitor. It is usually made from stainless steel or aluminum, but with the development of technology these days now you can also find computer case that made from wood, Lego or plastic.
The second one is power supply. Power supply unit is the part of computer hardware which converts current electric power into low voltage DC power for internal components on the computer. Third is motherboard. Inside the case, there is the main component called as motherboard that supports the operation of system of the computer. This component is one of the most important parts inside the computer because without the existence of motherboard, you will not able to operate your computer. Motherboard is like a rectangular board using integrated circuitry which connected with the other components of the computer like RAM, CPU, BIOS (Basic Input Output System) and disk drives. Fourth is monitor and keyboard. Monitor will be useful to display images and data that being processed on the computer and keyboard is a tool that you can use to type documents or keywords that will be displayed on the monitor. The last component of computer hardware is mouse. There are two types of mouse that you can choose, mouse with cable or wireless mouse.
Aug 18 2013
Windows 8 OS: the Plus and the Minus
In 2012, Microsoft Corp. officially released its newest operating system, Windows 8. Every developer is widely opened with its born. Many of them are very sure that this will bring the breakthrough in either technology or business development. Microsoft provides three versions of this OS. They are Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT.
Currently Microsoft provides online app store for Windows 8 named Windows Store. It eases the developers to control their applications and also eases the users to use the supporting apps. Microsoft also guarantees that Windows 8 users will experience the same way as desktop, tablet PC, and smartphones do. Before deciding to buy Windows 8 product, let us take a look to the plus and the minus of it.
The Plus of Windows 8
1.More dynamic outlook
Like other tablet PCs and smartphones, computer, which uses Windows 8 OS, is completed with notifications feature related to social media account, e-mail for instance. Besides, you will be automatically connected with Skydrive, Windows’s data storage site.
2.More universal searching system.
Windows 8 provides more easier way to search data than other OS do.
3.Faster booting.
Windows 8 only needs 8 seconds to boot. This is indeed faster than other current PCs monitor. Also, there is no more BIOS flashing display.
4.Safer.
Windows 8 PC is protected with Secure Boot and UEFI-based BIOS so that it is prevented from malware when booting.
5.Matched with all software
Windows 8 is not troublesome with software since all software which can run in Windows 7 can also be applied in Windows 8. Thus, users do not need to upgrade their PC. Intel Atom processor and 1 GB RAM are already enough to run this OS.
6.Optimized for touch-screen
Windows 8 interface called Metro is really optimized for touch-screen display with form of Windows Phone interface.
The Minus of Windows 8
1.There is no Start and Close X button
Beginner users will get confused when they use Windows 8 for the first time either to start working, close the window or access the program since there is no Start and Close X button. Although it provides a data search system, Start button is considered as an urgent facility to ease the users. To end a work, users have to point the cursor above the app. When a hand button emerges, users have to drag it then close the program.
2.Many hidden apps or files
This is perhaps the most confusing part for Windows 8 users because when they operate it, there are only two apps that can be opened altogether while the others are hidden. Users have to use data search system to open the other data.
After knowing the plus and minus of Windows 8, it should be a consideration for people before buying the product to ensure which best OS they want to use.
By admin • Software • • Tags: BIOS, GB, Microsoft Corp, OS, PC, RT, UEFI