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Want to build your own computer? With NTI's Guide to Build ... Read more

Want to build your own computer? With NTI's Guide to Building Your Own Computer on DVD, you can learn, step by step, how to build your own computer system. Whether you want to build a killer high-end gaming system or just a basic system for surfing the web, this DVD will give you the skills and knowledge you need. Produced Taught by an expert instructor, just about anyone can learn to build a computer with this DVD. With NTI's Guide to Building Your Own Computer, you will learn how to select the right parts, see how they go together, and learn how to avoid common mistakes. Not only will you save a lot of money, but you will be able to create a computer that is customized and optimized to your personal preferences. Contents at a Glance: Why build your own computer? What tools and components are required? Safety and ESD rules you should follow. How to select a case and power supply. How to install a motherboard. How to select and install a CPU. How to install RAM. How to install expansion boards. How to install a video interface. How to install a floppy diskette drive. How to select and install a hard drive. How to install an optical media drive. How to install a mouse and keyboard. How to use the CMOS Setup program. How to install Windows XP. Minimize

From buying and selling PC hardware to product development ... Read more

From buying and selling PC hardware to product development and selling services, Start Your Own Computer Business: The Unembellished Guide offers a realistic picture of making it on your own. Bestselling author, Morris Rosenthal, has 15 years of experience in the computer business, building and repairing thousands of PCs and helping hundreds of customers. The book mixes practical advice and cautions with real-world anecdotes of successes and failures. Dollars and cents play a prominent role in the book, as Rosenthal stresses that the real challenge of succeeding in the computer business is the business part of the equation. Managing employees, inventory and scarce financial resources are covered, along with how to remain sane and when to quit. The book is illustrated with a series of original cartoons on the computer business subject. Minimize

Full color, detailed, comprehensive assembly instructions f ... Read more

Full color, detailed, comprehensive assembly instructions for building a 64-bit desktop computer. The companion guide for www.MySuperPC.com. The book contains the same information as assembly web-pages at the web-site. The book includes over 250 images. It takes you from parts list and component breakdown through step-by-step detailed assembly instructions, entering the BIOS settings, installing the Windows XP/Vista operating system to trouble-shooting common problems. Minimize

Would you like to learn how to build a computer system? Bui ... Read more

Would you like to learn how to build a computer system? Building your own computer system lets you get exactly the computer system that you need. This ebook will take you through all of the steps to create a powerful computer system. Our guide contains over 120 photographs to guide you through the process. This ebook also includes sample designs for computer systems that emphasize such uses as gaming, video editing, general use or an economy system. Learn about all of the components that make up a computer system, such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives, motherboards, processors, memory, cases, power supplies and fans. But most importantly, learn what is compatible with what. Minimize

Build a Better Rome - As a provincial governor charged with ... Read more

Build a Better Rome - As a provincial governor charged with spreading the glory of Rome your mission is clear: build cities foster trade and industry make money. How you accomplish this is entirely up to you. Gain wealth and power make a career out of pleasing the emperor battle Barbarians and repel invaders or concentrate on building the next Eternal City. Fail and you ll end up as lunch for the lions. Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar.. Build rule and defend on one screen - no more switching between city province and battle screens. Use the City Construction Kit to build the perfect city or climb the ladder of Roman politics with a career. Now your citizens can give you a glimpse into the life of the common man - talk to them for clues about how to improve your city. Appease 5 gods with temples and festivals. Each god has its own sphere of influence: Please Ceres and your crops will thrive! But dishonor Neptune and watch your trade ships sink into the sea... Various new structures and challenges arise throughout your Governor s career for tremendous depth of play and replayability. A truly intuitive helpful interface lets you jump right in and start building. How Do You Build a Better Rome? Listen to Your People Defend Your Empire You need to keep the peace inside and outside our city walls. I suggest you alert more Prefectures immediately. The lack of jobs has led to violent rioting near the farming sector. Our fair city will quickly burn unless you take immediate action. - Insurectus Prohibitus Prefect. Please the Emperor The Emperor s latest campaign in Gaul is going badly and he needs weapons fast. Show your loyalty and earn favor by supplying the needed goods. Import raw iron then have our best craftsmen fashion swords shields and armor that will strike fear into Barbarian hearts and please Caesar. - Marcus Domitius Cart Pusher. Keep Them Entertained Roman cu Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Build Your Own Computer : Hardbac ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Build Your Own Computer : Hardback : HAYNES PUBLISHING GROUP : 9781844259298 : 1844259293 : 04 Mar 2010 : Explores the processors, memory, storage options and operating systems. This title discovers what you need for Windows Vista and Windows 7. It focuses on the practical with plain English descriptions of what to get, where to get it at the best price and how to put it together. Minimize

Home ACC MP3 Music Rolling Shutter Door Lock Material Metal ... Read more

Home ACC MP3 Music Rolling Shutter Door Lock Material Metal Mian Color Silver Tone Keyway Computer Unlocked Size 30.8 x 3.4 x 1.2cm / 12" x 1.3" x 0.5"(L*W*T) Locked Length 20.8cm / 8.2" Key Size 5.6 x 2.4 x 0.2cm / 2.2" x 0.9" x 0.08"(L*W*T) Cylinder Lock Dia 2.44cm / 0.96" Weight 285g Package Contents 1 x Rolling Shutter Door Lock 3 x Keys Several Installing Parts Description: This lock is specially designed for your rolling shutter door, easy to install. This is a computer keyway kind. A common lock for warehouse, garage, store door. Minimize

Building a computer can be a very rewarding experience. You ... Read more

Building a computer can be a very rewarding experience. You can learn a lot about computer hardware by building a computer. Aside from that, you get a totally personalized computer that no OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) could match, and there is also the opportunity to save a lot of money in the process. The only downside is that you won't have any technical support number to ring, or any centralized warranty service (each part will have its own warranty/return policy), so there may be a chance that you will have to pay more for service (if you don't repair yourself). So now you've been sold on the merits, read on to find out how... Minimize

THE COMPUTER CONSULTANT'S GUIDEIf you're serious about stri ... Read more

THE COMPUTER CONSULTANT'S GUIDEIf you're serious about striking out on your own as a computer consultant, you don't need a pep talk. You need reliable, authoritative information that will prepare you for the realities of independent consulting. You need to meet experienced consultants who have learned from their own successes and failures and who can teach you what it takes to develop a consultant mentality, attract and hold clients, set realistic prices, collect your money, run a business on your own, avoid tax problems, and much more.In this Second Edition of The Computer Consultant's Guide, Janet Ruhl introduces you to more than 150 practicing computer consultants. In their own words, these professionals tell you how they feel about their work, what problems they commonly encounter, which real-world solutions worked for them, and which didn't. You'll even get to listen in on disagreements over touchy subjects such as when to discount rates and whether to insist on a written contract. You'll hear both sides of every question and decide for yourself which approach is right for you.The Computer Consultant's Guide doesn't stop there. In excerpts from in-depth interviews with leading consultants, Ruhl addresses a host of important issues that will affect your day-to-day life as a consultant and could make or break your future: insurance requirements, effective image building, marketing techniques that work, and managing the client relationship.New information in this Second Edition includes tax requirements and standard business practices for Canadian, U.K., and European consultants; and new tips and tricks from working consultants as well as ideas on how to use the Internet and World Wide Web to support and enhance your business. This practical, down-to-earth handbook also includes updated resource lists, extensive up-to-date information based on Janet Ruhl's popular Web-based Real Rate Survey, IRS rules for establishing independent contractor status, and the ICCA's model consulting contract.If you're serious about becoming a computer consultant, or even if you're just thinking about it, this book gives you a clear picture of what you're up against, prepares you to meet the challenges of launching your business, and helps you avoid the common errors that most fledgling consultants make. No, you don't need a pep talk. You need The Computer Consultant's Guide, Second Edition."Read it twice and heed every word." -- CompuServe Magazine"Belongs on the reading list of all prospective and current computer consultants." -- Library Journal"250 pages of solid advice for anyone considering the consulting life." -- Software Development"I took the leap [into consulting] 11 years ago, and I wish I had had The Computer Consultant's Guide for advice. . . . Janet Ruhl's recommendations fit my experience right down the line." -- Harry Green, President Pacific Netcom Inc."An excellent reference for the newcomer. . . 'old pros' will want a copy as well." --Deborah Sampson, President Independent Computer Consultants AssociationThe Computer Consultant's Guide, Second Edition, offers valuable guidance on every aspect of starting and managing a successful computer consulting business. It points out potential problems, solid solutions, and valuable resources, and covers everything you need to know to: Set up your business and establish your image * Master essential business and marketing skills * Find and manage the highest paying clients * Set fees and bid on the big jobs * Handle important tax and accounting issues * Work through brokers with confidence Minimize

Although computer-based tests (CBT) have been administered ... Read more

Although computer-based tests (CBT) have been administered for many years, improvements in the speed and power of computers coupled with reductions in their cost have made large-scale computer delivery of tests increasingly feasible. CBT is now a common form of test delivery for licensure, certification, and admissions tests. Many large-scale, high-stakes testing programs have introduced CBT either as an option or as the sole means of test delivery. Although this movement to CBT has, to a great extent, been successful, it has not been without problems. Advances in psychometrics are required to ensure that those who rely on test results can have at least the same confidence in CBTs as they have in traditional forms of assessment. This volume stems from an ETS-sponsored colloquium in which more than 200 measurement professionals from eight countries and 29 states convened to assess the current and future status of CBT. The formal agenda for the colloquium was divided into three major segments: Test Models, Test Administration, and Test Analysis and Scoring. Each segment consisted of several presentations followed by comments from noted psychometricians and a break-out session in which presenters and discussants identified important issues and established priorities for a CBT research agenda. This volume contains the papers presented at the colloquium, the discussant remarks based on those papers, and the research agenda that was generated from the break-out sessions. Computer-Based Testing: Building the Foundation for Future Assessments is must reading for professionals, scholars, and advanced students working in the testing field, as well as people in the information technology field who have an interest in testing. Minimize

You can build a computer that's affordable, high-quality, a ... Read more

You can build a computer that's affordable, high-quality, and with eye-popping performance like My Super PC! Every part, every component and every step in the assembly of a 64-bit desktop computer is described in detail. This book is the companion guide for the web-site www.MySuperPC.com. The book contains the same information as assembly web-pages at the web-site. Using over 250 color images, the steps for building your own computer are given, beginning with a complete parts list, to component description, detailed assembly instructions, setting up the BIOS, installing the Windows XP/Vista operating system and even trouble-shooting common problems. Minimize

What mouse wouldn't find peace in the cosmic interior of th ... Read more

What mouse wouldn't find peace in the cosmic interior of the Taj Mahal, or in the valuted chambers of France's Chartres Cathedral? Mouse House includes easy-to-follow instructions for making five unique, worldly, impressive residences where a mouse can check in after a hard day of roaming the far reaches of the electronic frontier. Minimize

Although computer-based tests (CBT) have been administered ... Read more

Although computer-based tests (CBT) have been administered for many years, improvements in the speed and power of computers coupled with reductions in their cost have made large-scale computer delivery of tests increasingly feasible. CBT is now a common form of test delivery for licensure, certification, and admissions tests. Many large-scale, high-stakes testing programs have introduced CBT either as an option or as the sole means of test delivery. Although this movement to CBT has, to a great extent, been successful, it has not been without problems. Advances in psychometrics are required to ensure that those who rely on test results can have at least the same confidence in CBTs as they have in traditional forms of assessment. This volume stems from an ETS-sponsored colloquium in which more than 200 measurement professionals from eight countries and 29 states convened to assess the current and future status of CBT. The formal agenda for the colloquium was divided into three major segments: Test Models, Test Administration, and Test Analysis and Scoring. Each segment consisted of several presentations followed by comments from noted psychometricians and a break-out session in which presenters and discussants identified important issues and established priorities for a CBT research agenda. This volume contains the papers presented at the colloquium, the discussant remarks based on those papers, and the research agenda that was generated from the break-out sessions. Computer-Based Testing: Building the Foundation for Future Assessments is must reading for professionals, scholars, and advanced students working in the testing field, as well as people in the information technology field who have an interest in testing. Minimize

Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey ... Read more

Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey famously featured HAL, a computer with the ability to hold lengthy conversations with his fellow space travelers. More than forty years later, we have advanced computer technology that Kubrick never imagined, but we do not have computers that talk and understand speech as HAL did. Is it a failure of our technology that we have not gotten much further than an automated voice that tells us to "say or press 1"? Or is there something fundamental in human language and speech that we do not yet understand deeply enough to be able to replicate in a computer? In The Voice in the Machine, Roberto Pieraccini examines six decades of work in science and technology to develop computers that can interact with humans using speech and the industry that has arisen around the quest for these technologies. He shows that although the computers today that understand speech may not have HAL's capacity for conversation, they have capabilities that make them usable in many applications today and are on a fast track of improvement and innovation. Pieraccini describes the evolution of speech recognition and speech understanding processes from waveform methods to artificial intelligence approaches to statistical learning and modeling of human speech based on a rigorous mathematical model--specifically, Hidden Markov Models (HMM). He details the development of dialog systems, the ability to produce speech, and the process of bringing talking machines to the market. Finally, he asks a question that only the future can answer: will we end up with HAL-like computers or something completely unexpected? Minimize

In the early days of computer science, the interactions of ... Read more

In the early days of computer science, the interactions of hardware, software, compilers, and operating system were simple enough to allow students to see an overall picture of how computers worked. With the increasing complexity of computer technology and the resulting specialization of knowledge, such clarity is often lost. Unlike other texts that cover only one aspect of the field, The Elements of Computing Systems gives students an integrated and rigorous picture of applied computer science, as its comes to play in the construction of a simple yet powerful computer system.Indeed, the best way to understand how computers work is to build one from scratch, and this textbook leads students through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build a basic hardware platform and a modern software hierarchy from the ground up. In the process, the students gain hands-on knowledge of hardware architecture, operating systems, programming languages, compilers, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering. Using this constructive approach, the book exposes a significant body of computer science knowledge and demonstrates how theoretical and applied techniques taught in other courses fit into the overall picture.Designed to support one- or two-semester courses, the book is based on an abstraction-implementation paradigm; each chapter presents a key hardware or software abstraction, a proposed implementation that makes it concrete, and an actual project. The emerging computer system can be built by following the chapters, although this is only one option, since the projects are self-contained and can be done or skipped in any order. All the computer science knowledge necessary for completing the projects is embedded in the book, the only pre-requisite being a programming experience.The book's web site provides all tools and materials necessary to build all the hardware and software systems described in the text, including two hundred test programs for the twelve projects. The projects and systems can be modified to meet various teaching needs, and all the supplied software is open-source. Minimize

In the early days of computer science, the interactions of ... Read more

In the early days of computer science, the interactions of hardware, software, compilers, and operating system were simple enough to allow students to see an overall picture of how computers worked. With the increasing complexity of computer technology and the resulting specialization of knowledge, such clarity is often lost. Unlike other texts that cover only one aspect of the field, The Elements of Computing Systems gives students an integrated and rigorous picture of applied computer science, as its comes to play in the construction of a simple yet powerful computer system.Indeed, the best way to understand how computers work is to build one from scratch, and this textbook leads students through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build a basic hardware platform and a modern software hierarchy from the ground up. In the process, the students gain hands-on knowledge of hardware architecture, operating systems, programming languages, compilers, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering. Using this constructive approach, the book exposes a significant body of computer science knowledge and demonstrates how theoretical and applied techniques taught in other courses fit into the overall picture.Designed to support one- or two-semester courses, the book is based on an abstraction-implementation paradigm; each chapter presents a key hardware or software abstraction, a proposed implementation that makes it concrete, and an actual project. The emerging computer system can be built by following the chapters, although this is only one option, since the projects are self-contained and can be done or skipped in any order. All the computer science knowledge necessary for completing the projects is embedded in the book, the only pre-requisite being a programming experience.The book's web site provides all tools and materials necessary to build all the hardware and software systems described in the text, including two hundred test programs for the twelve projects. The projects and systems can be modified to meet various teaching needs, and all the supplied software is open-source. Minimize

USB Video Adaptor for Computer RecordingRecord your drain i ... Read more

USB Video Adaptor for Computer RecordingRecord your drain inspections to your computer so that you can go back and review possible problems or blockages. A must have when working with pipe camera equipment.Features:Analogue-to-digital converter for recording on laptop or PCComes complete with capture / DVD creation softwareSoftware compatible with WindowsEstablished in 1949, Rothenberger has over 50 years of History as the market leader of innovative and technologically sophisticated pipe tools and machines. A long list of patents, Certification in ISO 9000, 9001 and 9002, and an emphasis in research and development result in continuous improvement and new developments in professional pipe tool technology. Minimize

PATHAGON is an exciting, ever changing new strategy game of ... Read more

PATHAGON is an exciting, ever changing new strategy game of building paths. While PATHAGON is quick and easy to learn, there is a depth of strategy that will keep you on your toes. Players take turns placing their wooden game pieces on the board in an attempt to build a path from one side of the game board to the other. There is a "trapping" move that allows a player to "trap" and remove one of their opponents game pieces from the board. The first player to complete the path wins. Sounds simple, doesn't it? The catch is that the two paths cross. Every move has an offensive and defensive consideration. PATHAGON is simple enough to be played by children, strategic enough to engage a true gamer. Minimize

Build the Most Powerful Trading Caravan in History!  Travel ... Read more

Build the Most Powerful Trading Caravan in History!  Travel along the bustling and dangerous Silk Road-an ancient trade route stretching from China to the Mediterranean Sea-trading exotic goods and engaging in real-time battles as you build the most powerful trading caravan the world has ever seen. Embark on challenging quests hire fiercely loyal warriors and explore a long-lost world teeming with tantalizing secrets hidden cities and legends of mythical creatures. With character-specific powers and signature Tradewinds humor adventure awaits you in Tradewinds Caravans!Features:. 6 unique characters with dozens of individual storylines. Customize your gameplay with special items found during explorationSystem Requirements for Windows . Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 Windows XP (Home & Pro) SP3. 750 MHz or faster processor (1 GHz for Windows Vista or Windows 7). 256 MB RAM (512 MB for Windows Vista or Windows 7). 80 MB free hard disk space. 800 x 600 or larger screen. DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 10.0 for Windows Vista or Windows 7). 32 MB video card hardware accelerated 3D. Windows-compatible sound card. Keyboard and mouse (joystick and gamepad not supported). CD-ROM or DVD drive . Packaging: JEWEL CASE. Operating system: WINDOWS XP/VISTA/WINDOWS 7 Minimize

From buying and selling PC hardware to product development ... Read more

From buying and selling PC hardware to product development and selling services, "Start Your Own Computer Business: The Unembellished Guide" offers a realistic picture of making it on your own. Bestselling author, Morris Rosenthal, has 15 years of experience in the computer business, building and repairing thousands of PCs and helping hundreds of customers. The book mixes practical advice and cautions with real-world anecdotes of successes and failures. Dollars and cents play a prominent role in the book, as Rosenthal stresses that the real challenge of succeeding in the computer business is the business part of the equation. Managing employees, inventory and scarce financial resources are covered, along with how to remain sane and when to quit. The book is illustrated with a series of original cartoons on the computer business subject. Minimize

THE COMPUTER CONSULTANT'S GUIDEIf you're serious about stri ... Read more

THE COMPUTER CONSULTANT'S GUIDEIf you're serious about striking out on your own as a computer consultant, you don't need a pep talk. You need reliable, authoritative information that will prepare you for the realities of independent consulting. You need to meet experienced consultants who have learned from their own successes and failures and who can teach you what it takes to develop a consultant mentality, attract and hold clients, set realistic prices, collect your money, run a business on your own, avoid tax problems, and much more.In this Second Edition of The Computer Consultant's Guide, Janet Ruhl introduces you to more than 150 practicing computer consultants. In their own words, these professionals tell you how they feel about their work, what problems they commonly encounter, which real-world solutions worked for them, and which didn't. You'll even get to listen in on disagreements over touchy subjects such as when to discount rates and whether to insist on a written contract. You'll hear both sides of every question and decide for yourself which approach is right for you.The Computer Consultant's Guide doesn't stop there. In excerpts from in-depth interviews with leading consultants, Ruhl addresses a host of important issues that will affect your day-to-day life as a consultant and could make or break your future: insurance requirements, effective image building, marketing techniques that work, and managing the client relationship.New information in this Second Edition includes tax requirements and standard business practices for Canadian, U.K., and European consultants; and new tips and tricks from working consultants as well as ideas on how to use the Internet and World Wide Web to support and enhance your business. This practical, down-to-earth handbook also includes updated resource lists, extensive up-to-date information based on Janet Ruhl's popular Web-based Real Rate Survey, IRS rules for establishing independent contractor status, and the ICCA's model consulting contract.If you're serious about becoming a computer consultant, or even if you're just thinking about it, this book gives you a clear picture of what you're up against, prepares you to meet the challenges of launching your business, and helps you avoid the common errors that most fledgling consultants make. No, you don't need a pep talk. You need The Computer Consultant's Guide, Second Edition."Read it twice and heed every word." -- CompuServe Magazine"Belongs on the reading list of all prospective and current computer consultants." -- Library Journal"250 pages of solid advice for anyone considering the consulting life." -- Software Development"I took the leap [into consulting] 11 years ago, and I wish I had had The Computer Consultant's Guide for advice. . . . Janet Ruhl's recommendations fit my experience right down the line." -- Harry Green, President Pacific Netcom Inc."An excellent reference for the newcomer. . . 'old pros' will want a copy as well." --Deborah Sampson, President Independent Computer Consultants AssociationThe Computer Consultant's Guide, Second Edition, offers valuable guidance on every aspect of starting and managing a successful computer consulting business. It points out potential problems, solid solutions, and valuable resources, and covers everything you need to know to: Set up your business and establish your image * Master essential business and marketing skills * Find and manage the highest paying clients * Set fees and bid on the big jobs * Handle important tax and accounting issues * Work through brokers with confidence Minimize

ThinkPad T420 laptop - build to order Specifications: Proce ... Read more

ThinkPad T420 laptop - build to order Specifications: Processor - Intel Core i5-2520M (3M Cache, 2.50 GHz), Operating System - Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64, Memory - 4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM), Graphics Card - NVIDIA NVS 4200M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory, Hard Drive - 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm Minimize