The $100 Laptop

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Mary Ann Romans

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative, started by Nicholas Negroponte, promises to bring laptops to children in less advantaged areas of the world. The laptops are an engineering feat of economy and efficiency. Currently they cost about $175, but the goal of the OLPC is to get that cost down to $100 or less with mass production. Called the XO, the laptop device is highly practical. Because the children who could use these laptops might not have access to electricity, the laptops use very little of it, and can be recharged manually. Earlier designs featured a hand cranking system, … Continue reading →

Know your computer components – Motherboard and processor

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Adam West

Have you ever wondered what actually makes your computer work? The home personal computer is made up of various components that work together for a single purpose. Before deciding to upgrade or change your computer in any way, it is a good idea to understand better what each of the components are. Motherboard The motherboard is what connects all of the different components inside your computer so they can work together. The reason why you can put a DVD in your computer DVD drive, hear sound out of your speakers, and watch the DVD on your computer monitor is because … Continue reading →