Article    Source: ICT Hub Knowledgebase   Date: January 2009

The advantages of networking even a small number of PCs in an office are many -files, printers and Internet connections can be shared, backing up made easier and so on. But how do you actually go about connecting the PCs? Is it something you can do yourself or do you need to bring in a technician? How much will it cost?

This article touches on networking concepts and practicalities which are explained more fully on Lasa's Computanews Guide to Networks. For the purposes of this article we have assumed that you are running a Windows based network.

Article    Source: Oxford University Computer Services   Date: January 2009

This guide is intended to give a simple explanation of what to consider when buying a personal computer. The intended audience are computer novices or people who have no special interest in what goes on inside a computer, as long as it performs the tasks they need.

Article    Source: ICT Hub Knowledgebase     Date: January 2007   

When buying a new PC one of the most prominent marketing features is which processor it uses.  The development of processors continues rapidly, creating a wide range of available products competing for our IT budget.  This article describes how to choose between Centrino, Duo, Pentium, AMD64 and the other possible options.

Article    Source: ICT Hub Knowledgebase   Date: January 2007

Network planning is the process of defining business requirements and growth plans to build a framework for connecting computers and other equipment in your organisation. Thinking about these needs before jumping into the actual implementation eases the process, and increases the likelihood that your chosen network solution will match your requirements now and in the future.