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Choosing the Best Star Atlases Publish Date: Jul. 18, 2005
Whether you're an observer of deep-sky objects with your 20-inch Dobsonian reflector, or an amateur astronomer enjoying a simple night of stargazing with your binoculars, it's helpful to know which star atlases best suit your needs. Astronomy Hacks authors and avid astronomers Robert and Barbara Thompson describe the atlases they use and their reasons for choosing them.
Observing Deep Impact Publish Date: Jun. 28, 2005
Astronomy buffs and everyday stargazers will be treated to some fireworks of
a different sort this July 4, when NASA's latest mission, Deep Impact, creates some
commotion in the cosmos. O'Reilly authors and avid amateur astronomers Robert and Barbara Thompson tell you how to best locate and
observe the impact of Comet
9P/Tempel 1, no matter where in the U.S. you'll be that night. The Thompsons have just finished their
latest book, Astronomy
Hacks , filled with tips on turning computers and handheld devices into
tools for viewing all things celestial.
Building the Perfect Budget PC, Part 2 Publish Date: Feb. 23, 2005
You can build a powerhouse system without breaking the bank. In this second installment of a two-part article, Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, authors of Building the Perfect PC , show how to assemble all the components and finish the job.
Dissecting a PC Publish Date: Feb. 16, 2005
Building the Perfect Budget PC, Part 1 Publish Date: Feb. 15, 2005
You can build a powerhouse system without breaking the bank. In this first part of a two-part article, Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, authors of Building the Perfect PC , show you which components to buy.
Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 2 Publish Date: Oct. 12, 2004
You've gotten all the parts--now it's time for the nitty-gritty of putting it all together. Here are step-by-step instructions for building the PC of your dreams, by Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, authors of Building the Perfect PC .
Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 1 Publish Date: Oct. 5, 2004
What does it take to build the perfect bleeding-edge PC? First you need to pick the perfect components. From processor to power supply, Bob and Barbara Thompson have assembled their ideal mix of high-performance components that will run on both Linux and Windows. The Thompsons have authored the recently released Building the Perfect PC .
Revitalize Your PC Publish Date: Jul. 23, 2002
The authors of PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition recommend that in these difficult economic times, it's better to upgrade your PC than to replace it with a new system. In this article, they offer specific guidelines for upgrading.
Coaster-Free Burning with IDE CD Writers: Part 3 Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2000
O'Reilly coauthors offer detailed tips for
performing coasterfree CD burning with IDE CD writers. By Robert Bruce
Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, coauthors of O'Reilly's PC Hardware
in a Nutshell (October 2000).
Coaster-Free Burning with IDE CD Writers: Part 2: Configuring for Reliability Publish Date: Oct. 26, 2000
O'Reilly coauthors offer detailed tips for
performing coasterfree CD burning with CD writers. By Robert Bruce
Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, authors of O'Reilly's PC Hardware
in a Nutshell (October 2000).
Coaster-Free Burning with IDE CD Writers: Part 1 Publish Date: Oct. 23, 2000
O'Reilly coauthors offer detailed tips for
performing coasterfree CD burning with CD writers. By Robert Bruce
Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, authors of O'Reilly's PC Hardware
in a Nutshell (October 2000).
