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 […]
What is the Difference between CPU and GPU in Computers
The CPU and GPU are integral components of a computer system and are similar to each other in some ways. Both of these components include billions of transistors and can process thousands of operations per second. With that said, both of these units have entirely different roles in a computer system. In this article, we […]
RAID 0 vs RAID 1 vs RAID 5 vs RAID 10 – Data Storage Comparison
RAID disk storage systems are essential for the robust performance of servers and for providing high availability and redundancy of data. Read to learn the differences between RAID 0 vs. RAID 1 vs. RAID 5 vs. RAID 10. We’re living in an age where customers have become accustomed to accessing services and information online and […]