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b) Solid State Drive (SSD) Assuming we all are familiar with USB memory stick, an SSD is can be considered as an oversized and more complicated version of the USB stick. Unlike the HDDs, there are no moving parts in the SSDs. Thus, it stores data in microchips and is faster than the HDDs. The choice of which of the two is the better depends on the buyer’s needs and preference. The price of SSDs is comparatively higher so as its performances relatively faster than HDDs [5]. Thus, if the buyer is

long-term memory bank. Computers also work in the same manner, If RAM fills up, the processor continually fetch and overlay existing data in RAM with new. Unlike Hard Disks, the RAM never runs out of memory. II. Expansion Cards 1. Controller a controller may be an expansion card, an external device or a chip which manages the operation or functions of a specific task or command. They work as a link or a channel which integrates two parts of a computer.(A good example would be Graphics controller

when it is physically there. Lab 1.3 Identify Computer Parts Review Questions 1. How did you decide which expansion card was the video card? Answer: It has ports at the end of the card 2. How did you identify the type of CPU you have? Answer: Control Panel. 3. Does your system have much room for adding new components? What types of expansion bus slots are available for adding new cards? Answer: The system does have room for adding new components, it has PCI

Going after Frolik MONTREAL, QC - The NHL free agent frenzy is hours away and the Montreal Canadiens' front office has been very quiet as it usually is ever since Marc Bergevin took over the reins. His main philosophy has been "building from the inside" through the draft and the Habs' prospect pool is getting very solid. Although the organization isn't too fond of signing free agents, there are a few urgent gaps in the lineup that needs to be filled up. Mainly, with the buyout of P-A Parenteau

more fans in new places. In an effort to grow their franchise, the NHL has been known to add expansion teams. The league started in 1942 with just six teams known as “The Original Six” and has expanded to 30 teams since then with the last teams being added in 2000 (Various). Sixteen years after the last expansion teams were added, the league is looking to add more. There are four proposed cities for expansion teams: Las Vegas, Seattle, Quebec City, and a second team in Toronto. Just because a city is

computer today without planning for tomorrow. Every computer claims to be upgradeable, but there are varying degrees of expandability. A truly expandable unit has: At least two empty SIMM sockets for memory upgrades At least three empty expansion slots (preferably local-bus PCI slots) A standard-sized motherboard that one can replace with a newer model A large case with lots of room inside (I prefer the "mini-tower" design.) The last two items require a bit of explanation. The

Noisy Water Heaters: The Causes And What You Can Do To Fix It Water heaters, much like pipes, can be pretty noisy. Most people tend to think nothing of the noise and simply choose to ignore it. But you do not have to, there are plenty of reasons why your water heater may be noisy, some of which can be fixed relatively easily. We did an earlier post on how homeowners could deal with noisy pipes, so it seemed like a good idea to do one on how to deal with noisy water heaters. Identifying the noise

How to Build a Computer from scratch Every fully functioning computer is made of the same basic components and here I’ll walk through the basic hardware you'll need for your first build. There are several components a computer. However, it’s important to first understand what each component does. The processor (CPU) is like the brain of a computer, the thing that carries out the tasks you give it. Better CPUs can perform more tasks at once, and perform them faster. Not everyone takes full advantage

P5 How to install RAM 1. It is important that you check the type of RAM that you require, RAM comes in a variety of types and speeds and only a specific selection will be compatible with your PC. 2. You will need to check how many sockets for RAM that your PC has, this will be on the motherboard and will mean how many sticks of RAM can be installed on your computer, the majority of motherboards however will have a limit to how much memory can be utilised, regardless of the amount of RAM slots. 3

Cities face difficult issues on a regular basis, the responsibility to resolve these issues is placed upon the City Council. These elected officials have a multitude of people expecting them to make correct decisions in the communities best interest. But who is to say which call is the right call on any number of issues, that's why council members must use their best judgment when making decisions. After watching the September 21, 2016 Bloomington City Council meeting, this became clear to me. There