Common Video Ports and Connectors
Before you start Objectives: Learn which interfaces we can use to connect various video adapters and display devices. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key …
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.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is LCD monitor, how does it work, and what are common features. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key …
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is CRT monitor, how does it work and what are its features. Prerequisites: Key terms: screen, …
Different Computer Input Devices
Before you start Objectives: Learn what different input devices can we use to communicate with our computer. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: keyboard, …
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Interface
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is FireWire, about different FireWire connectors and about different FireWire versions. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: device, …
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Before you start Objectives: learn what is Universal Serial Bus, how can we use it, and what are usual USB connectors. …
PS/2 Connector
Before you start Objectives: learn what are PS/2 ports, how do they look like and why do we use them. Prerequisites: no …
Parallel Interface
Before you start Objectives: learn what is parallel interface and how does it work. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: cable, port, data, eight, …
Serial Interface
Before you start Objectives: learn what is serial interface and how does it work. Prerequisites: no prerequisites Key terms: com, device, port, problem, …
Different Ways to Configure Device Resources
Before you start Objectives: Learn about three general ways in which we can configure resources for our devices. Prerequisites: you should know …