PURCHASING A PC OR BUILDING YOUR OWN In this chapter, you will learn: Some guidelines to use when purchasing a PC Reasons why you might choose to assemble a PC yourself How to assemble a PC from separately purchased parts This chapter present guidelines to follow when purchasing a new PC and also present detailed,…
eventually, do permanent damage to the mentor. Also, setting floppy disks on top of unshielded speakers can damage the data on the disks. MPC3 Specifications for Sound Cards The MPC3 specifications for sound are listed below: They address all three of the stages of processing sound just discussed. The sound card must: Support MIDI technology…
Taking Advantage of MMX and SSE Technology For the MMX or SSE technology to affect the performance of multimedia devices and software to its full extent, the multimedia software must be written to take advantage of these CPU enhancements. Look on the software package for the “Intel MMX” or “Intel SSE” symbol to make sure…
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB Most computer systems today come with the hardware and software essentials for home and office already installed, including an operating system, a word processor, a paint program, spreadsheet software such as Excel or Lotus1-2-3, and database software such as FoxPro or Access. All these software packages require or recommend…
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY In this chapter, you will learn: About the fundamental workings of multimedia technology About many multimedia standards and how they have helped shape the industry How to support many multimedia devices, including CD-ROM drives, sound cards, and DVD drives The ability of PCs to create output in such a vast array of media-…
Is Tennis a Snobbish Sport? If this question was asked a couple of decades back, the answer would have been a definite yes. But this is the twenty-first century and a lot of things are not as straightforward as they used to be. As a result, when you ask this question today, a debate is…
the easiest compression algorithm to implement In my post Compression – the technology for the digital age, I called data compression “the enabler of the evolving media-rich communication society that we value”. Indeed, data compression has freed the potential of digital technologies in facsimile, speech, photography, music, television, video on the web, on mobile, and more. MPEG has been…
Preparing to Build Your Own PC Assembling your own PC takes time, skill, and research, but it can be a great learning experience. You might even want to consider it your “rite of passage” toward being a PC technician. All the skills needed to be a PC technician are tested: research, knowledge of users’ needs…
BASICS OF LAPTOP MAINTENANCE Just like the way you give proper maintenance, gentle use, and regular care of your car, your laptop isn’t any different. If you ignore important factors such as manufacturer’s instructions and cleaning guidelines, you might end up with a frustrating and difficult machine to work with. Also, your laptop won’t last…
TECH COMPANIES IN NIGERIA There is no doubt that technology is the key to any industrialized country. Countries with advanced technological advances are developing rapidly. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is home to some of the country’s most successful tech companies, due to its growing reputation. This article presents a list of tech companies in Nigeria…
INTERNET OF THINGS AND NIGERIA’S FUTURE The Internet of Things (IoT) is a recent technology that is gaining more and more recognition and acceptance in various fields due to its practical relevance in improving daily life. The IoT has found its use in transportation, environmental monitoring and forecasting, home and office appliances, agriculture, health, safety,…
LAPTOP FOR STUDENTS Here at Aminemconnect, we are focused on bringing you the latest updates on ICT gadgets. In this article, we will discuss the most suitable laptops for Nigerian students. You can contact us for me details on the laptops that will be discussed in this article. WHAT IS A LAPTOP A laptop is…
TOP LAPTOPS FOR PROGRAMMERS IN 2020 The best laptop for a programmer must be a really special one, programmers require much more than processing power. The best laptop for a programmer must be a truly complete package. Besides sheer power, it must also operate at top processing speed and have optimum storage because programming goes…
TOP SIX LAPTOPS FOR WORKERS A lot of people are yet to find justified reasons for the addition of a laptop to their business budget but the truth is no matter how easy your task may be a laptop will make it easier. A laptop can be used for easy tasks such as storing your…
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Today the term information and communication technology is common knowledge. This can be attributed to the wide applications of ICT in society today. ICT has linked the entire world to form a global village through a number of applications. The most prominent application of ICT in use today is instant…
PROSPECTS OF SMART TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA The strive to make the world a better place is almost as old as the world itself. Man has constantly been on the look-out for a better means of living. This can be easily seen from the advancement of man from the stone age, the iron age, the bronze…
