Articles Index
Upgrade or Replace a Laptop PC?
Article from the About.com PC Hardare / Reviews Guide that takes a look into what options users have for upgrading their laptop PCs or whether it might be more useful to replace it instead.
Upgrade or Replace?
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide examining the options available to people with older desktop computers by either upgrading the parts of the computer or through replacement.
High Definition PC Video Paradox
An article that looks into the problems facing PCs and the playback of high definition video from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Computer Recycling
An article discussing the options consumers have for disposing of old computer components and electronics from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Pre-Installed PC Software - The Good and The Bad
Article that examines the trends, both good and bad, with software installed on new laptop and desktop PCs from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Post Holiday Hardware Blues
Article discussing some of the common problems with new computer gifts over the holidays and how to get them to properly work. Written by the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
What PC Do I Use
Article describing the components that make up the desktop PC used by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide everyday.
Energy Star and the PC
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at what it really means for a personal computer to receive the Energy Star lable.
OEM Products
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at what OEM versions of products are and whether they are items to consider over retail version for your PC.
Desktop PC Parts Checklist
A quick checklist of the core components required to build a desktop computer system from scratch. Includes a brief description of the components as well as links to more details on selecting the components.
Personal Computer Tool Kit
Article detailing the most important tools that one should have when working on a personal computer. It is formatted as a checklist with the name of the item to have in the kit, how it is used and why it is important.
Building vs. Buying a Personal Computer
Article discussing the advantages and disadvantages of building a desktop personal computer system from components versus buying a prebuilt system. Also has link to a signup for a 5-day e-mail course on building a personal computer system by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Intel's Centrino Duo Notebook Technology
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks into what a notebook with the Intel Centrino Duo badge really means in terms of its features, performance and battery life.
Reduction of Hazardous Substances Directive
An article that looks at the European RoHS directive and its impact on making electronics more environmentally friendly by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
PC Hardware / Reviews Site Map
A map of the About PC Hardware / Reviews site to display when an older page has been retired or removed from the site.
Multimedia, Media Center and Home Theater PCs
An article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at three common marketing terms describing PC computer systems and what they really mean in terms of the multimedia features they may actually have.
ExpressCard
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide talking about the ExpressCard interface designed to replace the old PC Card technology for notebook computer systems.
Is Apple Now a PC?
An editorial from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at the announcement from Apple that it will begin using Intel hardware and processors beginning in 2006.
PC Hardware Glossary
A listing of definitions for common PC hardware terms and acronyms produced by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
PCI Express Primer
Article that looks at some of the benefits of the new PCI Express interface over the previous PCI standards.