In this series, we'll introduce you to the HP's answer to the iPad, the

HP TouchPad

. This

touchscreen tablet PC

has some impressive hardware features including a

dual-core Snapdragon processor

, a discreet graphics unit and support for

inductive charging

. You'll also find a front-facing camera,

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

and more.

In this episode, we'll introduce you to the

HP TouchPad

and walk you through some of the hardware features and design elements. As you might expect, this

tablet computer

is similar in design to the popular iPad by Apple, offering a

9.7-inch touchscreen

as well as a front-facing camera. It's also equipped with a

dual core Snapdragon CPU

and a discreet graphics unit.

Your motherboard and CPU are central to the operation of your computer, so when you set out to

build your own computer

, you'll want to research these

computer components

thoroughly. We explain the difference between Intel and AMD components and tell you what you need to know before

installing your motherboard and CPU

.

The Lab Rats have promised to show you how to build your own PC for quite some time, and now they're delivering the goods. In this first part, Sean and Andy gather together all the parts they need to build their own computer from the ground up!

Over 10 episodes we show

you how to build a PC

from scratch. We show you how to

make your own custom PC

starting with picking out your

computer components

. We'll show you how to

install your motherboard and CPU

and everything else you need to get your computer running.

In this episode we tell you what you need to prepare to

build your own custom PC

.

Building a computer from scratch

is the best way to ensure that you understand your

computer's capabilities and components

. In addition,

building a PC

can be a fun hobby and can help you expand your knowledge of

technology and computing

.

Your Mac is an investment so it pays for you to take good care of it. With iStat Menus, you can monitor almost every aspect of your Mac. Keep track of memory, CPU load, hard disk space and much more.

Computer processors

have really evolved over time. We've gone from simple processors, which are also called "cores", to CPU's with

multiple cores

. A

dual core processor

gives you much more computing power. It's like two cores on a single chip. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains.

Motherboard is another one of those weird computer terms that may seem to have no definable etymology. However, the term makes a lot of sense once it's been explained. Your house is built on a foundation. The foundation supports everything else that goes into the house. Electrical, plumbing and more. Think of the motherboard as the foundation of your personal computer.

You can hardly turn around today without seeing a commercial for a computer sporting

"dual core" processor

. That's all well and good, but what is a dual core processor?

Andy and Sean take a look at six of the coolest new features in Windows 7.

Andy and Sean look at Intel's laptop chipset technology.

Andy and Sean talk about what to look for when shopping for a Mac.

Over 10 episodes we show

you how to build a PC

from scratch. We show you how to

make your own custom PC

starting with picking out your

computer components

. We'll show you how to

install your motherboard and CPU

and everything else you need to get your computer running.

In this series we'll introduce you to the HP's answer to the iPad, the HP TouchPad. This touchscreen tablet PC has some impressive hardware features including a dual-core Snapdragon processor, a discreet graphics unit and support for inductive charging. You'll also find a front-facing camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and more.