John'z PC Hut

Introduction For many of us old-timers, computers have been around ever since we can remember; and for those of you who can remember how it was at the beginning, especially when it comes to the speed and the processing powers of those early computers, you are amazed at how you were able to get your work done  [ Read More ]

This may sound stupid to most techies, but if you are not a geek or are new to computers it is a very good question. This article discusses the difference between hardware and software and why you need to know this before you can begin to fully understand computers.

For those of you who think that you have an impenetrable and indestructible system, a memory storage device such as a hard-drive, camera memory card, RAID systems, even CD’s, DVD’s and other memory storage media — think again.

1. Observations You hear clicking sounds emitting from your hard disk drive, either in a form of clicking or grinding sounds. This can happen when you power up your computer from start or halfway while working on your projects. 2. Possible Cause The irregular clicking or clunking sound usually indicates that your hard drive is  [ Read More ]

The hard disk or hard drive is an internal storage device which holds programs and data used by your computer. A box about the size of a VHS video cassette (about 1 inch shorter) containing magnetically coated disks. These disks can hold massive amounts of information. Hard drives are used to store your software programs  [ Read More ]