It’s critical to keep your personal computer cool, particularly as you add newer and potentially hotter upgrades. Overheating can not only crash your system, but permanently damage your CPU and other components.

The solution, aside from your CPU heat sink, is fans, fans, fans. Properly installed, they pull cooler, outside air into your computer and exhaust hot air from near the top of the case. Read the rest of this entry »

“Get all the components from the same vendor. And ensure all products follow the same wireless communications and security standards”

As you buy, and install electronic devices in your house, you will wonder why they don’t work together and exchange data. A system of interconnected devices opens up many possibilities. Attempt the integration on your own and you’d have to deal with interoperability issues, differing standards, communication protocols, and a plethora of cables. But all that is an old story, now that wireless connectivity solutions are becoming affordable. Wireless is not just limited to offices and cyber cafes. You can have it in your home too !

Our advice to all those who want to build a connected home is “Get all the components from the same vendor. And ensure all products follow the same wireless communications and security standards”. Here’s a shopping list for building the connected home.
MUSIC STREAMING DEVICE : Your music is stored on the computer, but you ant to listen it on the hi-fi system in the living room. A music bridge or streaming device makes the connection. The wireless music bridge sits near the hi-fi system and the connections are done using standard RCA or Coax/Optical Digital connectors. For better streaming performance, opt for the new Wireless - G standard.

Products : Linksys Music Bridge, Apple Airport Express, Roku Sound Bridge, Squeezebox.
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