Modem
Modem
modem
A modem is a device that allows your computer to communicate with other
computers over an ordinary phone line. If you listen in on the call, you can hear
whistles, honks, and what appears to be white noise static. Most of the time you
connect to a computer owned by a local ISP (Internet Service Provider). From
there, you can be connected to any other computer in the world currently
attached to the Internet.
There are two kinds of modem, internal, which takes the form of an add-in card
you insert into a free ISA slot in the motherboard, and external which takes the
form of a box with indicator lights that attaches via a cable to your
computer’s com2: serial port. Internal modems are cheaper and take up less
space. External modems are easier to troubleshoot and reset if they go mad.
Buying a non-name generic modem will waste days in frustration trying to get it
to work. Ask your ISP what brand he recommends. You will have most luck if
your modems exactly match his. My personal favourite no-nonsense modems are
the US Robotics Sportster and Courier.
Scanners
Last updated: June 13, 2010.
I f you've got a printed document and you want to get it into yourcomputer,
who you gonna call? Chances are, you're going to "call" your scanner!
A scanner is a brilliantly useful piece of equipment that has some things in
common with a photocopierand other things in common with a digital camera.
Let's take a closer look at how it works.
A floppy disk is a data storage medium that is composed of a disk of thin, flexible
("floppy")magnetic storage medium sealed in a square or rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric
that removes dust particles