PC Games & Other Video Games

As any ham radio enthusiast knows, when you run into problems, you often have to solve problems on your own. The Icom IC-746 as a radio transceiver is a reliable piece of equipment, but sometimes you…

Sony Giga Pocket is a software application that comes installed on VAIO computer systems. It is designed for watching and recording television programs and DVDs, but you can use the program to play…

A roof is a major design consideration when adding a screen porch to a house. Options include a flat roof, a shed style that slopes in one direction, and a traditional gable with a center peak or a…

Microwave radiometers measure electromagnetic energy and collect atmospheric data. Ocean temperatures, water vapor content and winds are measured by microwave radiometers. NASA has integrated the…

"Unreal Tournament 3" is an online action game that pits you against other players in a variety of deathmatch-themed game modes. The game is compatible with Windows Vista; your computer…

When you are building or upgrading a computer, one of the most important things you can do is verify your central processing unit is compatible with your motherboard. Every motherboard, including the…

A wall's R-value refers to its level of insulation. Construction materials are given an R-value, and a wall's total insulation level is determined by adding up the individual R-values of the wood,…

"Roblox" is an online building game for children. The virtual worlds, or servers, allow players to build together and share their creations. Problems joining a game are usually the fault of…

If the basic models supplied with "Garry's Mod," or "GMod," do not fully meet your needs, you can add models from a series of games developed by Valve Corporation to your…

Although the Philips DVD 642/37 is powered by a 120V, 60Hz power supply, the DVD player typically fails to turn on if it isn't properly connected to an outlet or if the outlet is problematic.…

Foundation vents are important for allowing moisture to dissipate from beneath your home. Every home should have an 8-by-16-inch standard-sized vent for every 50 square feet of crawl space. Older…

Running a game server involves the creation and maintenance of multiple player connections, with each player sending constant data to and receiving data from the server over your single Internet…

If you want to excel at a skill, practice, practice and practice some more. That’s especially true for shooting foul shots, also called free throws, in basketball. All you need is just a ball…

Maya is computer software by Audodesk Entertainment Creation Suites designed for the creation and animation of virtual 3D objects and entities. This software is used for everything from creating…

Op-amps (operational amplifiers) are one of the key components of analogue electronic circuits. Originally used to perform mathematical operations, they are also used for many other applications such…

The Sony PlayStation 3 relies heavily on a power system that routes AC current from your home throughout the system. When this power supply weakens, multiple errors may occur while using the PS3, and…

Stacking shelves are an easy and interesting way to organize your gaming systems, keeping their order flexible, and with open backs to facilitate easy installation of your systems. This standard…

A Vizio TV has a power board that converts AC electricity from a wall socket into different DC voltages that power the screen and the main circuit board, which in turn provides power to the audio and…

Maintaining flexibility throughout your body is very important. Achieve total flexibility with help from a certified Pilates instructor in this free video clip.

PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 software emulation program developed for the Linux and Windows operating systems. The PCSX2 application attempts to accurately mimic the way software is handled by the actual…

The Pokewalker is an accessory included with Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, which were released in 2010. The accessory is designed to bring a more interactive element to the game by allowing you to…

Because of the Nintendo DS’s overall popularity, independent programmers have developed a wide selection of indie video games and applications for the portable device. Such software is typically…

The spider.sav file is a part of Spider Solitaire. Windows users can get Spider Solitaire for free and it is usually pre-installed on the computer. Other options to access the game include visiting a…

Rails are the internal paths within your computer's power supply. Your power source may include one or several rails of different voltage, but the 12-volt rail or rails are the most important, as your…

Although troubleshooting electronic devices is often difficult, identifying a power problem with a TV such as the Hitachi 70VS810 is usually among the simpler issues -- but fixing it could be much…

Linear power suppliers were standard until the 1970s, when switch-mode power supply technology developed. Since then, switching has become the preferred choice for power supplies. Both types use a…

The computer power supply is an often overlooked component when troubleshooting a PC. Power supply failure may lead to PC instability that appears to be caused by other devices, such as video cards or…

The PlayStation 3 video game console lets you play video games, listen to music, watch movies and surf the Web through the system's proprietary operating system. Since its launch, the PlayStation 3…

Graphics workstation computers are similar to gaming computers in a lot of ways. Both are high-end computers that cost more than the average computer and have better than average specs. They are most…

"The Path," a computer game developed and published by Tale of Tales, can be installed on multiple operating systems, including Mac OS X. Like any other game, your computer must meet a…

Your eBook reader's power management settings help conserve the battery. It's common for this feature's default setting to be on. When enabled, the device typically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes…

Studying a circuit diagram to determine how electricity will flow through a circuit is one of the most basic skills of electrical engineering. A series circuit has only one path for electricity to…

If you want to increase power on an experimental DC circuit, you can add a second power supply connected in parallel. A parallel circuit allows electricity more than one path to travel, and when more…

An overdone Gothic style can look like a costume. When worn all at once, black clothing, striped tights, combat boots, skull jewelry and pale makeup are too much for the office or staid social events.…

Microsoft's XBOX and XBOX 360 are among the top video game consoles on the market with millions of XBOX Live members. When playing simply on the console, you may create a profile to log your activity…

Electronics have a need for tightly regulated DC -- direct current -- power on which to run. The electricity from a household outlet, however, is AC, or alternating current. Power supplies solve this…

Japan’s Silicon Studio developed "3D Dot Game Heroes," a 2009 PlayStation game with a three-dimensional pixel style. The game features dungeons, castles, caves, swords, shields,…

The AMD ATI Radeon HD 5670 is a 3-D video card that operates in a PCI Express expansion card slot and supports the Microsoft DirectX 11 graphics standard. If you are considering upgrading an older…

A failed or failing Toshiba L300 laptop's power adapter can result in charging and power problems. Although the power adapter is usually the source of power issues, in some cases, a separate issue…

When you play an online game on your PlayStation 3 game console, you must create a PSN ID or "gamertag" so that other players may identify you. Once you have created your PSN ID, you cannot…

You may receive error messages when you play "Roblox" if your Internet connection is not fast enough, if you are using an incompatible browser or if your firewall is blocking the…

To reduce noise in a system, a power supply cable may be fitted with a ferrite bead. This is a ring or cylinder made from ferrite, a ferromagnetic material. Power supplies also use transformers, which…

Your computer makes various noises as it boots up, typically in the form of beeps and gentle whirring sounds as the hard drive and internal fans rev up. The machine's power supply unit, or PSU,…

Ubuntu 9.10 features different power-saving options that you can use to save your computer's energy and battery power, including hibernate mode. The power-saving options allow you to quickly return…

"Final Fantasy XIV," released in 2010, is an online role-playing game for the PC. Despite its online nature, "FF XIV" has several similarities to previous single player "Final…

A filter capacitor is a particularly durable form of capacitor used in power-line filters and filter circuits. A main line is susceptible to surges from a variety of sources, such as lightning, and…

DC motors are used in robotics, remote-controlled cars and other devices to rotate parts, such as a robot's arms or a vehicle's wheels. DC motors are especially useful because they can rotate…

The "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" video game series let players experience what it is like to be in a real band. Players can sing or play guitar, bass, drums or keyboard along with…

Popularized by celebrities in the 1970's, the feathered hairstyle look has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. Famously worn by Farrah Fawcett, the feathered look creates soft wisps of hair that…

AntennaWeb is a free online mapping program. It's provided by the National Association of Broadcasters and the Consumer Electronics Association. You can use the program to determine which type of…