Daily Tip: Find Your Devices To find out what components are in your WinXP computer, right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Click Properties, then click the General tab. This tells you what OS you are using, the processor speed, and amount of RAM in the computer. To view the actual devices, click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager. In the Device Manager you will see a list of every type of hardware in your computer. For example, if you click DVD/CD-ROM drives you will see each separate drive listed under that category. To see more information about any specific drive double-click it. This lets you see component info, such as the device status and if the device is enabled. You will also see what drivers the device is using and when they were last updated. Daily Term: jacket
In terms of fiber optics, the jacket is the outermost layer of a fiber optic cable made of hard plastic. Its purpose is to protect the cable from moisture, scratches, and other elements. The jacket is one of several protective layers that make up an optical cable. David Ferrin Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like "Will Rogers" For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
