An external hard drive is a kind of computer component. All computers will have at least one hard drive, in which it places important software (including the operating system), files, and user data. However, this hard drive is built into the computer. The external hard drive is thus a second (or...
One of the most popular devices to come out in years is the iPod. The iPod is a portable device used for storing and playing digital audio files. The device was designed and manufactured by Apple Computer is one of the products that really brought the company to mainstream consciousness. The iPod’s...
A dual-core processor refers to a CPU that possesses two distinct cores placed on the same die. Each core has its own separate cache. A dual-core processor basically means having two microprocessors in one. The architecture of a basic or single-core processor is made in such a way that instructions...
Dutch authorities arrested a 16 year old boy at his residence in The Hague late Wednesday night for his suspected involvement in hacking MasterCard and Visa websites in support of the WikiLeaks organization. Authorities also removed computers and data storage devices from the teen's home to use...
Format wars are the frontline battles of capitalism. Two or more companies fight over your attention, wanting to bring you the same service, but using their methods. Sometimes the wars are decided by consumers on the basis of price and functionality; sometimes because one side screws up royally;...
Treadmills are an excellent way to improve the fitness and health of beginners to advanced athletes. They provide a safe and comfortable way to get an intense jogging or walking workout that is easier on the joints. While treadmills are a good choice for anyone interested in exercising, they come...
A DVR or digital video recorder is an electronic device that records videos. But instead of using video tapes, a DVR uses a hard drive as the storage medium for the recorded media. Utilizing the hard drive translates to more space for recording and it eliminates cueing a tape. A DVR can be operated...
The data transfer rate or DTR, is the speed that data can be transmitted between two devices. The DTR is also sometimes referred to as the throughput. The data transfer rate of a device is usually expressed in kilobits or megabits per second. This is abbreviated to kbps or mbps. The throughput can...
The iPod has evolved from a small little gadget, without a touch screen, to a full on mobile machine- the only thing separating it from the iPhone is the ability to make calls and texts. But who says you can't?
Since hybrid gas and electric cars run on storage batteries, they must find a way to maximize energy. One of these energy efficiency devices is regenerative braking. Regenerative breaking allows the car to recover some of the energy that it expended during breaking. This is different from the...
