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When we talk about keyboard, we would think that this is just only part of the computer. That main system of computer is on CPU. Processor, hard disk, DVD drive, memory and Graphic card are located inside the CPU. But, now there’s a keyboard that can substitute the function of CPU. It’s called Norhtec Gecko Surfboard.

It has shape like keyboard, but, behind its shape there’s hardware like a CPU has. It has special module or SoC (System-on-a-chip) with 1.0 GHz speed called Vortex86MX, which act as its processor. Beside the processor, inside this module there’s also graphic and audio function like graphic card and audio card, with decent performance that you can find on CPU. This gadget also has VGA port, RJ45 Ethernet, audio, USB 2.0 and serial port. Read the rest of this entry »

A Personal computer that starts up, then fails to boot, likely suffers from an overheated CPU or a bad or underpowered power supply unit (PSU). But I am going to advise you check the power source first. Not because it’s more likely the culprit (it isn’t), but since it’s easier to diagnose and fix. Whenever you go to the trouble of replacement the PSU, then discover that you only needed to plug it in somewhere else, you will hate yourself in the morning.

So let’s get the easy stuff out of the way. Try another outlet on the surge protector. Try another outlet on the wall. Try another surge protector. If the problem is with a desktop PC, try another power cord. If it’s with a laptop, remove the battery and try with only the AC adapter. Read the rest of this entry »