While cleaning a laptop may seem pretty straightforward, there is definitely a right and wrong way to go about it. It is a good idea to give your laptop a thorough cleaning every few months, to ensure that it stays in great shape. This can actually prolong the life of your laptop, as it can [...]

In a laptop, the inverter refers to a small circuit board housed as close to the monitor lamps as possible. An LCD typically requires two monitor lamps to illuminate your display, and those lamps require a higher voltage than the rest of your machine. The inverter powers these bulbs to increase the brightness of your [...]

The touchpad on your device is one of the most sensitive components, but it also receives the most wear and tear. Because of this combination, it is not uncommon to begin experiencing issues with a touchpad that can severely impact the performance of your machine.

The transfer belt on your HP LJ4550 is an essential component which does just as its name suggests. It transfers the toner onto the page, to create the text, image, or design relayed to it from your computer. If your machine begins to relay the error message “Transfer life out” or “Replace Transfer kit”, it [...]

Ever since tablet PCs and iPads have come on the market, the world of netbooks and even notebooks has been shaken up. These slender computing machines are able to accomplish many of the same tasks as a netbook in a smaller, lighter, more portable and in some cases more intuitive, manner.

When it comes time to replace or format your hard drive, having a back up of your data is extremely important. You don’t have to start over from square one, but you can’t always take everything with you. So what do you keep, and what do you leave behind?

Chances are when you plug a peripheral into your computer, be it a digital camera, flash drive, external hard drive, camcorder, or most any other form of media, it is connected via USB or FireWire. While the two are very similar, there are some key differences which are useful to be aware of when working [...]

Many people seem to misunderstand the difference in processing capability between dual core and quad core processors. While you might think twice the cores would equal twice the speed, this isn’t necessarily true. In fact, while the jump from single to dual cores was somewhat of a revolution in computing, this next jump from dual [...]

There is an endless debate among technophiles when it comes to screens. Some prefer the sharp, crisp vibrancy of the glossy LCDs, where others prefer the practicality of the light diffusing matte or anti-glare LCDs. It really comes down to a matter of environment and personal preference.

Laptop computers, like their desktop counterparts, typically contain a CMOS, or complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor, battery. This battery is mounted on the mother board, and retains the BIOS information of your machine when it is completely powered down, as well as maintains the date and time information, and backs up what is on your RAM in the [...]

The standard QWERTY keyboard has been a staple of desktop computing for decades, and very little has changed about the layout and design of the basic computer keyboard. Laptop keyboards, on the other hand, have tended to evolve quite a bit in recent years, as manufacturers find ways to add more functionality to the tight [...]

When looking at upgrade options for a Toshiba laptop, you will find that upgrading the laptop memory is likely to have the greatest impact on the overall performance. Programs store their data in RAM when they are running. If multiple programs are open at once and the laptop runs out of free memory, it must [...]

The only advantage that one could obtain from Ztronics.com is benefit of flat rate laptop repairs. Without the need for Alienware parts and accessories, there is no reason to even visit. Ztronics relies entirely on their exclusiveness to Alienware laptops, and on the repair service offered; giving only their staff access to replacement parts for [...]

The homepage of PCHub.com is overwhelming at the least. The site is organized but fails to maintain clean and comfortable categorization. Their product line is extensive but mostly restricted to older and outdated models with many parts being continuously out of stock. If you seek to obtain parts for newly released and currently dominant models, [...]

The page layout of Newegg.com is simple and straight to the point. If user-friendliness was their goal, then they have fallen short. The look and design are clean and professional, and the tabs and categories are easily located. Although the page is organized, it is cluttered with unnecessarily placed product reviews and advertisements. The page [...]

In the rare event that your warranty is void and the search for replacement parts is running dry, then Laptoppartsexpert.com may be the resource for you. Their inventory is minimal at best and lacks many essential products that consumers require. The product line and prices are uncompetitive, and are only beneficial through the free ground [...]

Geeks.com is completely cluttered with products and advertisements. Without the categorized side bar there would no way to navigate fluently in the right direction. Geeks.com can be difficult to get used to and quite frustrating for those unfamiliar with the site. Although they are well organized, the tabs are hardly visible and their extensive list [...]