Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Everyone at some time or another has been affected by a blackout or a power surge and had their computer either shut off or crash because of either the power being lost… Read More

The Difference Between Basic and Dynamic Hard Disks

As you may know, your hard drive or drives is what stores your files as well as your operating system. Without one, you can’t really use a computer unless you temporarily boot… Read More

What is the BIOS?

There is more to making a computer work than just installing an operating system such as Windows for example. There are settings and configurations that need to be done correctly on your… Read More

LCD vs. LED Monitors

So it’s time to replace that old CRT monitor with a flat screen and now the question on your mind is which type of monitor should I get, an LCD (Liquid Crystal… Read More

Replacing a Power Supply

In order for your computer to turn on and run, it needs some sort of power being sent to its components. This is where the power supply comes into play. The power… Read More

Installing RAM (memory)

One of the easiest and most effective upgrades you can do to your PC is to install more RAM memory (random access memory). RAM is the memory your computer uses to store… Read More

USB 3.0 Overview

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a type of cable and port used to connect external peripheral devices to a computer to transfer data as well as sometimes power these devices. It uses… Read More

3 Ways Gamers Can Get the Most Performance Out of Their Computer

PC gaming is perhaps the most rewarding platform for gamers. Computers tailored specifically for gaming are able to produce stunning visuals and can provide much better graphics than consoles can. However, not… Read More

Master, Slave and Cable Select Hard Drive Jumper Settings

Hard drives are the component of your computer that stores your files as well as what your operating system is installed on. If you didn’t use a hard drive you would not… Read More

PC Hardware Glossary

There are many types of hardware components that make up a computer. Without many of these components your computer simply wouldn’t work. Not all computers have all of these items since some… Read More
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