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This brief tutorial should allow users to understand what is inside a computer and hopefully give them enough confidence to create their own desktop from basic components. Komplett sometimes allow you to build your own desktop online and allow users to select the specific components they want in their desktop. If this is available, I would highly recommend using it. I am only going to go through how to build the desktop from components. This will not include what monitors to buy or any other accessories. These accessories generally have a common interface so it really doesn't matter what you choose as most will work. I will leave this up to the discretion of the user. Here are some of the components that I would consider vital for a personal computer: Motherboard Case Processor Memory Graphics card DVD player Hard drive Power supply Operating system Where To Buy? There are several places online which offer great offers for computer components. These include videocardshop.co.uk, kom...

Yes, before you begin reading, this is another rant about Internet Explorer (IE) 6. The experience I have with this browser compels me to write an article about it. The Internet is such a dynamic place that by not having the most up-to-date software you are missing out on the wonders that Web 2.0 can bring and by having one of the most out-of-date browsers is just asking for trouble. Just like others before me, I have worked in helpdesk which means I spent most of my time saying “Is it plugged in?” to customers and staff alike. It was such a relief when I started working as a Web Developer as now I spend most of my time saying “Is your browser Internet Explorer 6?” which is a little more exciting but still very annoying. As a Web Developer, I spend a lot more time maintaining code rather than creating it. Even someone with the best foresight in the world cannot create code which can lead to hassle free maintaining. This usually means I will make a small update to some functionality in...