How To Assemble And Build A PC July 15th, 2009
Got hold of your favorite components but pondering over how to assemble/install them to get your monster rig up? Do not worry, this guide will help you begin from scratch and give step by step instructions so that you can get your new PC up and running in a short amount of time. So here we go!
Things to get in place before starting:
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Set of screwdrivers and pliers
- Piece of cloth
- CPU Thermal compound (recommended)
- PC components
Tip: CPU Thermal compound is not a necessity but it is recommended to keep your CPU cool under load conditions by helping heat dissipate faster. It is a must if you intend to overclock your PC.
Note: You can find the meaning of an abbreviation at the end of this article under the heading Jargon Buster.
Step 1: Installing the motherboard Read the rest of this entry »
how to Setup ICS in Windows XP July 15th, 2009
ICS Host Computer Setup in Windows XP! You need to enable Internet Connection Sharing feature on ICS host, so that it can share Internet connection with other computers.
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to do it:
1) Go to Start, click Control Panel.
2) Control Panel window will appear. Double click on Network Connections.
3) Network Connections window will appear. Right click the Local Area Connection that connects to Internet, then click Properties.
How To Set Up Internet Connection Sharing For Ubuntu July 15th, 2009
What you need for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on Ubuntu:
-2 network cards on the computer the internet is coming from
-1 network cable (not crossover) to connect the two computers
-1 network card on the second computer (obviously)
Then, for the computer the internet is coming from, follow these steps: Read the rest of this entry »
