Laptop Buying Guide

This updated guide covers what you need to know about the different laptop options currently available and how to pick the right one for you.

Beginners Guide to Motherboards

This guide covers the basics of hunting down the perfect motherboard and the key points you need to look for when choosing one

How do I know which graphics card is right for me?

It is a tough question, but in this guide I hope to help you choose your perfect graphics card.

How do I know what Processor is right for me?

Choosing the right CPU or Processor for your machine can be tricky, in this brief guide you should gain the knowledge you need to make an informed decission

Monitor Buying Guide

This guide covers the basic points to look at when you consider buying a new monitor

New to CCL This Week

New products arriving all the time here in our warehouse

Whats New to CCL This Week

Another Entry, showing you whats fresh at CCL

Powerline Networking - A Beginners Guide

1.21 Gigawatts? What's all this mains networking about? Doc. Mat takes out the science and gives us the basic rundown of mains networking.

What is a controller card?

A brief explanation of what a controller card is and the features they offer

What is a Serial or Parallel Controller Card?

A brief introduction to Serial and Parallel Controller Cards

Optical Drive Buying Guide

This guide covers Optical Drives, a brief overview of the different types of media and what you need to look for when buying a new drive

A basic guide to network Routers

This basic guide covers the main types of Router and what key features to look at

A basic introduction to Printers

This guide gives a basic overview of your options when purchasing a modern printer

Beginners Guide to Memory Cards

This guide covers the process of choosing the right memory card for your device and what the most common types of memory card are; from SD and Compact Flash to XD.

A beginners guide to USB Memory Sticks

This guide gives a very brief introduction in how to select your first USB Memory Stick

An introduction to UPS Battery Backup

This guide should give anyone interested in protecting their equipment with an UPS the basic grounding to make the right purchase

A basic introduction to Memory Card Readers

A card reader is a device which allows you to insert the memory cards used by devices such as Digital Cameras, Phones and games consoles into them to transfer data to and from your PC.

Desktop Memory Introductory Guide

This guide provides basic information on the often confusing world of desktop memory

Laptop Memory Introductory Guide

This guide provides basic information on the often confusing world of laptop memory

Introduction to Netbooks

A basic introduction into what a netbook is and what to look for in their specifications when making a purchase

Basic CCL Laptop Bag Information

This article covers what you need to know about laptop bags on CCL's online store

Basic CCL Replacement Laptop Battery Information

A basic overview of why you would consider purchasing a new or alternative laptop battery

Basic CCL Laptop Docking Station Information

This article gives a basic overview to the CCL laptop docking station range

Basic CCL Laptop Coolers and Stands Information

Basic information on Laptop Coolers and Stands

Networking Buying Guide

A well connected home, but how?

NAS Buying Guide

A rundown of options to store your life on.

TV Tuner Buying Guide

The PC add-in card you never knew you needed.

Beginners Guide to Power Supplies

This guide will give any reader the basic knowledge to comfortably go and purchase a new PSU that is a suitable unit for their PC. Remember more specific advice is available from our sales and technical teams both pre and post sales.

Beginners Guide to Sound Cards

This guide aims to cover basic questions many customers have today over what a Sound Card is, what place it has in a modern system and why they should consider purchasing one.

Tablet PC Buying Guide