Computer Networking & Hardware: Video Series

When choosing a computer graphics card, consider the type of card, whether it be an NVIDIA or a Radeon device, and choose a brand that is compatible with the motherboard device. Find the right graphics card with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

Syntax errors can occur when there is a typo or an illegal entry into a command line-based system. Find out how to correct or identify syntax errors with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computers.

Networking cables can either be a straight-through cable, which is used to plug the computer to a network drop, or a crossover cable, which is used to connect two machines together, two routers or two switches. Discover the different kinds of network cables with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer networking.

Reinstalling Windows XP requires inserting a legal copy of Windows into the computer and following the prompts to complete the installation. Reinstall Windows XP when problems arise with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computers.

When designing a wireless network infrastructure, consider the number of machines that will be using it, the area of coverage, the security considerations and the hardware that will need to be purchased. Create a network of wireless users with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer networking.

Installing a fan in a computer is usually a simple project, as many fans have locked mechanisms that hold them into place and use a four-connector hole that slides into the fan power on the motherboard. See how easy it is to install a processor fan or a case fan with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

Laser printers have both pros and cons, as they produce high-quality documents, but they are much more expensive than end user printers. Weigh the pros and cons of owning a laser printer with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

Building a computer network system requires having a central device, which could be either a hub, a switch or a router, a server and a PC for each user. Learn about the components of a computer network system with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer networking.

When choosing a computer power supply, consider how many video cards are being used, the type of those video cards, how many hard drives are being used and what the components are. Find a power supply that can accommodate all of these considerations with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

To buy a router for a laptop, consider the cost of the device, the compatibility with a wireless card and the purpose of the router. Find the right router to facilitate a wireless network with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

Connecting two computers together with a hub can easily be done by plugging in a network cable to each computer and attaching those cables to the hub. Allow two machines to communicate with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

Wireless Internet cards for laptops are available with different specifications, but the N specification offers a better range. Pick out a compatible N specification wireless card with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

The best laptop for a college student is designed to fulfill the student's needs, whether that mean having a high-quality video card for gaming, large memory for school work or durability for travel. Find a great laptop fit for a student with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computers.

There are a few different types of hard drive enclosures, including a metal frame and an external drive. Compare the different kinds of hard drives with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer hardware.

The disadvantages of wireless networks are lack of security and lack of coverage in certain areas. Find out how to combat these disadvantages with tips from a systems administrator in this free video on computer networking.