Question: Should I upgrade to Windows XP? – Darrell Answer: You know, a lot of people have been asking me this question lately. I suppose it’s because Windows XP is now more than a year old and it is getting long-term good press, so the reluctant folks among you have been saying, “OK, maybe I […]
Question: I’ve run out of USB plugs on my computer! I have a USB printer and USB scanner, and now a USB connector for my camera. So, now what? – A.V. Answer: Well, you can plug and play – just swap them as you need to. But more conveniently, you can buy a USB hub […]
Question: How do I add a second hard drive to my computer? –J. F. Answer: I bet you’ve been using your computer lately to store MP3 files, videos, high resolution images, or to play games. Right? Right. These days, anything less than 40 gigabytes of storage just isn’t enough, so it may make a lot […]
Question: Can I mix and match some of the newer and faster memory in my computer? –C.W.T. Answer: I have had a few questions along these lines lately. Let’s go over some basics and then on to innovations in memory, where I will address some frequently asked questions about how the new RAM works. RAM, […]
Question: I am thinking about upgrading my computer memory because I want to run the new Windows XP operating system. Currently I have a Pentium II 450 MHz, but don’t really know where to start. Please advise. –H.S. Answer: Since Microsoft recommends at least 128 MB of memory when you upgrade to Windows XP, the […]