Just like humans, computers rely a lot on memory. They need to process and store data, just like we do. However, computers store data in digital format, which means the information can always be called up exactly the way it was stored. Also, unlike our memory, the computer’s memory doesn’t get worse over time. While […]
Read MoreA megabyte is 106 or 1,000,000 bytes. One megabyte (abbreviated “MB”) is equal to 1,000 kilobytes and precedes the gigabyte unit of measurement. While a megabyte is technically 1,000,000 bytes, megabytes are often used synonymously with mebibytes, which contain 1,048,576 bytes (220 or 1,024 x 1,024 bytes). Megabytes are often used to measure the size […]
Read MoreWhy is it important to have a home firewall / router ? Your Firewall provides many security and safety functions for your home network. It is the first line of defense against home network intrusions. Also if you have a more advanced home firewall, it may offer web traffic filtering; This will protect your home […]
Read MoreStands for “High-Definition Multimedia Interface.” HDMI is a digital interface for transmitting audio and video data in a single cable. It is supported by most HDTVs and related components, such as DVD and Blu-ray players, cable boxes, and video game systems. While other types of A/V connections require separate cables for audio and video data, […]
Read MoreThe hard drive is what stores all your data. It houses the hard disk, where all your files and folders are physically located. A typical hard drive is only slightly larger than your hand, yet can hold over 100 GB of data. The data is stored on a stack of disks that are mounted inside […]
Read MoreA gigabyte is 109 or 1,000,000,000 bytes. One gigabyte (abbreviated “GB”) is equal to 1,000 megabytes and precedes the terabyte unit of measurement. While a gigabyte is technically 1,000,000,000 bytes, in some cases, gigabytes are used synonymously with gibibytes, which contain 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1,024 x 1,024 bytes). Gigabytes, sometimes abbreviated “gigs,” are often […]
Read MoreWheatland Tech Services is a PC Repair and Network Support Company directed towards Home, Small & Medium sized businesses. Located in Lyalta Alberta, we also support applications used in the oil and gas sector. It is our practice and belief that by conducting our business with honesty, integrity and professionalism, our clients will be assured […]
Read MoreOne of our recent corporate projects required us to unify their network infrastructure. As seen in the diagram below, they have 4 offices, each with its own outgoing internet connection. This caused issues when attempting to share files between users, as well as caused constant manageability issues. Once we analyzed their network, we were able to […]
Read MoreStands for “Digital Video Interface.” DVI is a video connection standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). Most DVI ports support both analog and digital displays. If the display is analog, the DVI connection converts the digital signal to an analog signal. If the display is digital, no conversion is necessary. There are […]
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