Shown above, the video port is used to attach a computer display monitor to a computer’s video card. The connector has 15 holes. It looks like a serial port connector, but that port has pins in it, not holes. Connectors index – Serial port – Parallel port – USB port – PS/2 port – DB15 […]
This three-pronged plug (above) looks like a recessed power plug. It connects to the computer’s power cable that plugs into a power bar or wall socket. Connectors index – Serial port – Parallel port – USB port – PS/2 port – DB15 video port – Power port – Modem port – Ethernet network port – […]
Question: My son purchased an Intellimouse Explorer optical mouse. This mouse has a USB connection, and the package includes a converter from a USB port to PS/2 port. The computer has a serial mouse port. When we added another converter (from PS2 to Serial), the computer couldn’t find the mouse. We’ve spoken with a number […]
Question: I recently bought a six-foot monitor extension cable. The cable works fine, but the images on my monitor seem to be a bit distorted — you can see shadows. I have a feeling it has something to do with the extra cable and the length of it. Any recommendations? — T.S. Answer: Here’s a […]
Question: Here’s some advice for all your readers, which I unfortunately ignored: Always have a good virus scanner program loaded, even if you aren’t an Internet surfer. Scan everything that goes onto a hard drive. Unfortunately, I have gotten lax, since in three years of surfing I haven’t seen even a hint of a virus. […]