To Build or Buy, That is the Question

Tyler Thompson breaks down the pros and cons of building a computer versus buying one. And if you dislike customer service already, he’s got a little story that’ll make you hate it!

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Data Recovery: Data Loss and Drive Failures

Force gives a very detailed tutorial on hard drives. He covers everything from basic mechanics to signs of a coming HDD failure to data recovery to recommedned software. A MUST READ!

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Before and After First Build

Aaron gives a few pointers on building your first PC. From price ranges to various usages to memory buying tips, he covers a those additional essentials for the novice.

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Build Your Own LAN

A brief guide on how to build or setup a basic local area network.

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Advice for Building a Custom PC

I like computers very much.  I blame my younger brother for that.  At one time I was happy running my Nintendo Entertainment System, and later Super Nintendo, in the recesses of my darkened cave.  My graphics were much better than his IBM PC Jr and I never had to go out and buy a new card [...]

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Build Your Own Server

A walk-through of how to turn a PC into a server.

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System Design: The Virtual System

An educational look at the the things you need to consider when designing your own PC. Derek walks you through while designing his own “virtual system”.

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RAID: Your Guide

David gives the ins and outs of RAID, what you need to know, and how to install it

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Build your own Home Network

Dok gives the lowdown on how to set up your own LAN.

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Installing Floppy Drives

A look at the simple process of putting in a floppy drive.

Floppy Drives – How They Work

Just how does a floppy drive work?

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Floppy Drive Configuration

Some basic config options on a normal floppy drive.

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