What Can I Do To Prepare My Computer For Repairs?
Desktop and laptop computers can work for years and develop issues that are beyond your ability to resolve. When that happens, it pays to take the system to a reputable repair service. Before you do that, take the time to prepare your computer for repair. Your efforts will make it easier for you to keep working while the system is in the shop and also help the repair team. Here are a few tips...Read More
Computer Processors: Intel vs. AMD
Introduction The digital computer industry is constantly improving in an effort to unlock new technologies that extend processors and their capabilities. Online gaming is perhaps one of the most competitive and popular industries that relate to the design of computer parts. One of the major debates that has gone on in this industry for some time is whether Intel or AMD provide the best CPU for...Read More
Laptop Slowdown: Is It Malware or an Older System?
Your computer’s been running slow, hasn’t it? I’m sorry to hear that, but it may be time to face the facts and find out whether your laptop is simply old and slow, or worse, infected with a malware. These threats are more common with increased age of the computer, and often dictate whether you might as well purchase a new system. The chances of your laptop being infected by malware are...Read More
5 Fresh Processors To Check Out This Holiday Season
It’s an exciting time to be a PC enthusiast. New computing and graphics processors are being developed in tandem at rates our ancestors couldn’t have foreseen. It feels like every year brings an exponential rise in the quality and power of what’s available. The International Consumer Electronics Show may have come and gone, but it brought with it a lot of tantalizing information...Read More
New Components and Your Selections
Main Event: New Components Now that we’ve talked about what fits together, we can talk about which new components you should buy! This shopping list describes the essentials and why you’d need them, including CPU, motherboard, ram cards, video cards, the power supply, a hard drive or two, a cooler for the new components, a case to hold it all in, and maybe some extras if you need...Read More