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In Tech Notes, we address advanced computer topics for the technically savvy viewer. If you have a question or problem that you would like us to research, send an e-mail to TechNotes@MccordWeb.com. We'll try to include your question or problem in a future publication.

Tech Notes is written and researched by Michael McCord the McCord Web Services Technical Director.

Mike holds Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland and Washington, DC. He has received several patents for his unique and innovative electronics circuitry designs. He is a published expert in the field of power supply management, underwater acoustics, and computer system networks.

These Tech Notes articles have been published in our monthly newsletter and syndicated on the web. The articles are arranged by date of publication with the most recent article first.

1. How to build your own computer.
2. Where to buy components.
3. What brands to shop for.
4. Product Selections.
5. Our recommendations and tips.

1. Part 2 of upgrading your computer.
2. The ultimate upgrade.
3. Select and purchase your components.
4. Assembly of your new computer.
5. Selection of your operating system.
6. Installing your operating system.

1. Comparing digital to film-based images.
2. Displaying your digital images.
3. Sending photos via email.
4. Inserting photos in text documents.
5. Making a PowerPoint photo album.
6. Matching image resolution to your monitor

1. Why do you need power protection?
2. Levels of protection available.
3. What is a UPS?
4. Our UPS recommendations.
5. Whole-house and whole-office surge protection basics.

1. Find out exactly what hardware you will need for networking.
2. Wireless versus wired, which is best for you?
3. Software and settings for your new network.
4. Find out what systems checks to do.
5. Get help with file and printer sharing.

1. How to record old vinyl albums and tapes as sound files on your computer.
2. Suggested hardware and software.
3. Waveform basics and CD format theory.
4. Removing crackle and clicks.
5. Creating an audio CD with tracks.

1. Monitor color calibration.
2. Color Compensation tools.
3. Using the camera's fill-in flash.
4. Digital delay work arounds.
5. Capturing motion.

1. Understanding your 35 mm film properties and digital resolution settings.
2. Digital image file size and our recommendations.
3. Color compensation and calibrating your monitor for Web and print.
4. Easy steps for image editing.
5. Setting up photo archives in a sensible format.

1. What hardware do you need to set up a small office or home network?
2. Wired versus wireless-networks which is faster and more secure?
3. How to set up multiple computers using the same broadband Internet access.
4. Tips on installing your network.

1. Considering a system upgrade? Cost versus benefit review.
2. How the file system in Windows 98 differs from Windows 2000 and XP.
3. Review statistics from over 51,000 sessions on computer platform usage of our audience.

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