Expansion Slots Explained: Everything You Need to Know (2025 Update)
Expansion slots are integral to extending the capabilities of personal computers. They allow users to add functionality by connecting various …
Hardware
The Hardware category delves into the physical components that power our computers. Explore detailed guides, reviews, and tips on choosing the right processors, motherboards, storage devices, and peripherals to build or upgrade your computer system.
What is a mainframe computer
When you hear the term “big iron”, this usually refers to mainframe computers, machines that typically live inside of large …
NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, ext4 File Systems Explained
File system is a standard for organizing data on a storage device like a hard drive or a solid state …
What is Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP)
We already wrote about Fiber Channel, and if you remember, the default configuration for using a Fiber Channel system is …
Forms of Printers And Their Interfaces
Earlier than you begin Aims: learn the way do dot matrix, ink jet, stable ink, dye sublimation and laser printers work, …
Introduction to Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is NAS, when it is used, and how it is configured. Prerequisites: you should know what …
Introduction to Storage Area Network (SAN)
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is SAN, typical terms used with SAN, and what is clustering. Prerequisites: you should know what …
Important RAID Arrays Explained
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is RAID and how most important RAID levels work. Prerequisites: no prerequisites Key terms: disk, data, hard, …
Blu-ray Disc (BD)
Before you start Objectives: learn what is Blu-ray and different types of Blu-ray disks. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: laser, dvd, drive, layer, …
DVD Versions and Variations
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is DVD, existing versions of DVD, and which technologies are used to create DVDs. Prerequisites: no …