[vctc-general] Learning about PC Hardware

From: Ben Taylor <macguges@xxxxxxxxx>
To: general VCTC <vctc-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:22:45 -0800 (PST)

It should come to no surprise that you can use the computer to learn more
about computers, but where do you start?  Here's a couple useful links to
surf for your own techie education.

http://www.pcguide.com/index.htm
This wonderfully comprehensive site describes the technology of the PC with
both wide breadth for the novice and depth for the expert.  Its greatest
drawback is it would take a long time to read it all.

http://www.pcwebopaedia.com/DidYouKnow/_index.asp
Webopedia's "Did You Know?" section includes many topics on software and
networking technology, such as "The Difference Between the Internet and the
World Wide Web" and "What Does Your Windows System Registry Do?"

http://arstechnica.com/guide/building/
Have you ever considered building your own pc, even hypothetically?  The
staff of Ars Technica created this illustrated guide to help novices learn
how they could do this for themselves.

http://gadgets.fosfor.se/the-top-10-weirdest-case-mods/
http://www.envador.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_modding
If you've already built a pc, you may have heard about the *custom computer
cases* some intrepid hobbyists have created.  Even if you haven't, you'll be
amazed to see what strange forms the common computer has been crammed,
twisted & finangled into.

http://www.certiguide.com/apfr/
If you're interested in the A+ Certification, you could use this online study
guide.

http://www.tomshardware.com/index.htm
http://www.arstechnica.com/
http://www.anandtech.com/
Computer hardware tech is subject to constant development. Hang onto the
bleeding edge at these news sites.

http://www.newegg.com/
http://www.pricewatch.com/
Whether you're building new or upgrading, you'll want good parts fast &
cheap. That's easier said than done, but for my money NewEgg has been an
excellent source for the past few years.  Still, I can't stand for long on
one foot, so I use PriceWatch to research the hardware market before making
my purchases.

Have fun!

Ben

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