PlayStation has been increasingly popular since Sony Computer Entertainment released the original console at the end of 1994 (3rd December to be exact). Developers and enthusiasts have been trying to create emulators of the various Playstation consoles (specifically PS2, PS3, PS4) so PC gamers can get in on the action without having to defy their […]
20 Computer & Keyboard Shortcuts and Hacks You Never Knew Existed
For most of us Windows users, the computer is a magical device that we use to get a lot done in a short amount of time. However, we hardly know too much about it and we admittedly could use a few hacks to make things a little easier (especially with your keyboard). Here at the […]
12 Best Computer Fan Speed Control Software for CPU/GPU/Case etc
There are two enemies of computer hardware: dust and heat. While it’s possible to blow out the dust on a weekly basis if necessary, controlling heat is quite another matter. When computer components, such as CPU, GPU, disks etc become hot, their performance degrades quickly and the components can even be damaged. This is where […]
17 Best Email Client Apps for Windows 10 (Free and Paid)
Email is one of the the most popular forms of communication in the business world. Although new communication channels have emerged (such as collaboration apps, cloud communication web apps, VoIP and texting systems, instant messaging etc), email is still dominating although it is one of the oldest techs in the communication space. In this article […]
List of 10 Best Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers (MAR) for Buying Electronics on a Budget
In the current digital world, unfortunately not everybody has the budget to buy a cutting-edge and expensive computer or laptop for carrying out the demanding needs of modern lifestyle. Fear not! There are Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers (MAR) to the rescue. Their goal is to ensure you get a reliable and high performance computer product, with […]
10 Different Types of Computer Keyboards Explained
Most of us are used to the standard keyboards that are attached to our computers without looking for other types of computer keyboards. Without questioning what functionalities we require from our keyboards, we type away oblivious to the fact that there could be a better one out there for us. From flexible keyboards, easily rolled […]
Safe CPU Temp – What Temperature Should my CPU be?
Computer CPU temperature is a constant cause of concern for gamers, power users and people who overclock their computer’s CPU. If you hear your system’s cooling fans start spinning faster it means your computer’s temperature (mostly CPU temp) has started to increase. A CPU temperature monitor tool (like the one we’ve described here) will come […]
10 Best CPU Temperature Monitor Tools for Windows (FREE)
Computer processors can get damaged or crash when they get overheated (e.g in a stress test). The following free tools allow you to avoid this problem by monitoring the CPU temperature in your Windows PC or laptop. #1 Core Temp Core Temp is a lightweight, easy-to-use temperature monitor for Windows computers. It works with most […]
14 Hard Drive Speed Test & Benchmark Tools for SSD/HDD
With today’s demanding applications on our computers, it’s important to ensure that there are no slow-downs or bottlenecks in the system. One area that has traditionally been an issue is the read and write speed of hard drives. The advent of the SSD — or solid state drive — has led to a great improvement […]
Air cooling vs Water/Liquid Cooling in Computers
For many years every computer you could buy was cooled by fans moving air over the critical components (such as CPU, RAM etc), and the only options you had for increasing your cooling ability was adding bigger heat sinks, having them made of material that were better at transferring heat, or adding more fans. Recently […]