Computer hardware is always iterative, but sometimes an innovation comes along that represents a seismic jump forward in technology. The Solid State Drive (SSD) is one of those technologies. With read speeds 10 times that of a traditional mechanical hard drive and double the difference in write speeds, SSDs have quickly become the standard for […]

When you look at the latest models of laptops or desktop computers, especially the ones for gaming purposes, they are all coming equipped with SSD instead of the traditional mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Manufacturers nowadays prefer to use SSD in place of HDD because of the enormous benefits in speed. If you consider gamers […]

It’s quite common for people to overclock their CPUs. But this same principle can be applied to almost all elements of a modern computer system. You can, and often even should, change some of the values found in your BIOS if you want to get the most out of your system. This principle isn’t just […]

Deciding whether to leave your PC or laptop powered-on overnight can be a matter of personal preference and specific needs. There are both pros and cons to consider when making this decision. The quick answer to this question is that leaving your computer connected and powered-on during the night will not cause any problems to […]

The fact that computers are constantly improving is something of a mixed blessing. There are always new and exciting developments to try out if you’re ready to upgrade. But the downside of this development cycle is that PCs aren’t a single monolithic structure. If you upgrade one component you’ll often need to upgrade one or […]

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 […]

Computer Overclocking is one of those subjects that’s often mentioned but seldom explained. It’s typically discussed with an air of mystery. The prospect is enticing. After all, the ability to instantly make your CPU (Central Processing Unit) or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) run faster without needing to upgrade your hardware or spend a single penny […]

One of the most exciting things about computers is their nearly limitless potential. You can use computers to perform office work, model construction projects, create beautiful art, enable machine learning, play games, and so much more. A computer’s flexibility is usually leveraged through software. If you want to try a new task you download and […]

Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, tend to blend into each other at first glance, especially when it comes to the Operating System (OS) that runs on such devices. Regarding hardware components, you’ll typically find an ARM processor, a touchscreen interface, and a moderately powerful graphics processing unit. But there are often a lot […]

Linux is one of the three most common operating systems globally, alongside Microsoft’s Windows and Apple’s macOS. It is wildly popular in web hosting, data storage and data science. Likewise, Linux has a small but loyal following among desktop productivity users and gamers. Many graphics and effects artists also like Linux, especially if they use […]