Laptop or Notebook Buyers Guide by DBITsUK 29/12/06

As the Technical Manager for a large laptop service company, many people ask me what to look for in buying laptops and it can be a daunting process.  However with a little information, making an informed choice can be much easier.  This guide will hopefully do that and also clarify some of the technical jargon you may encounter during the experience.  On a daily basis I see people make badly informed choices and then pay the price.  This is my attempt to provide a few guidelines and let you into some of the secrets and lessons I have learned from over 15 years in the IT and laptop business. 

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Inside your PC - An Idiots Guide to What’s Inside the Box! by DBITs 7/1/07

A jargon free, easy to understand breakdown of important hardware components inside your PC. A fantastic guide to read for hardware virgins confused by terminology. So easy even my Mother-In-Law could understand it (and that’s saying something!)

Laptop LCD screen cleaning with a microfibre cloth by DBITsUK 17/7/06

Microfibre LCD cleaning cloths are quite revolutionary and are one of our most popular products. However you need to follow some simple guidelines to get the best out of them and keep that laptop or external LCD screen looking as good as new. Here are some helpful hints to allow you to do just that!

Choosing a Laptop Hard Drive by DBITsUK 11/1/07

With a bewildering array of drives available, how do you know what will work with your laptop. It’s actually not as hard as you think......

Common USB plugs, sockets and connections by DBITsUK 23/1/07

With many different styles and shapes of connector this is a handy reference guide for identifying USB plugs, sockets and connections. Ideal if you want to find the correct cable for your device.