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Monthly Archives: August 2019
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August 25, 2019
Imagine this: It’s the 11th hour and you finally finished your thesis for your graduate degree. You breathe a deep sigh of relief before sending your document to the print queue and put your hands behind your head to relax. As you take a look at the time, you realize you only have ten minutes to hand-deliver your document to your professor’s office.
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August 25, 2019If you’ve ever tried to connect with someone over Skype, maybe a loved one or friend, you are probably already familiar with how convenient webcams are for making those long distance relationships feel more intimate. If you’ve joined a Zoom meeting to collaborate with colleagues, you know that meeting face-to-face even if you are a thousand miles apart can get things done faster and more efficiently than numerous emails back and forth. Webcams are small digital video cameras that are either directly or indirectly connected to your PC or a PC’s network. These capable devices typically come with drivers or software necessary to use them for video or still pictures.
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August 24, 2019
For some Windows PCs, there’s an adaptive brightness or auto-brightness setting that can sometimes present problems for the average user. This auto-brightness feature is powered by ambient light sensors that measure the light surrounding the device and adjust accordingly.
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August 24, 2019For some Windows PCs, there’s an adaptive brightness or auto-brightness setting that can sometimes present problems for the average user. This auto-brightness feature is powered by ambient light sensors that measure the light surrounding the device and adjust accordingly. Unfortunately, screen brightness is a highly personal setting and many would prefer to manually adjust these settings. In some contexts, constantly auto-adjusting brightness may be a nuisance. For example, if you’re working outside at a cafe with dappled sunshine, the screen brightness may change rapidly in a way that can distract you from your work. Luckily, there are solutions to remedy this issue. Below, we’ll guide you through the steps so you can learn how to change the auto-brightness setting on your PC’s display and get your preferred level of brightness every single time.
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August 23, 2019The modern computer user demands power, speed, and efficiency from all of their smart devices, and living in an age where the standard is constantly being reset, the bar levels up as each year passes.
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August 23, 2019The modern computer user demands power, speed, and efficiency from all of their smart devices, and living in an age where the standard is constantly being reset, the bar levels up as each year passes. Today, the expectation for computers is no exception to this rapid progression. Fortunately, the opportunities for upgrading PCs without the need to purchase a new product has opened doors for those looking to make good with the tech they already have. Solid-state drives (SSDs) have taken the computing world by storm since their consumer market introduction. Unlike their hard-disk drive (HDD) siblings, solid-state drives depend on non-volatile memory to store and retrieve data.
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August 22, 2019Today’s computer market is inundated with a vast variety of names and categories that leave PC consumers scratching their heads in confusion. Finding the perfect computer for your needs means first deciding between desktops and laptops. Then you’ll need to narrow your search down to workstation, convertible, tower, thin client, or whatever best suits your digital demands and portability expectations.
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August 22, 2019Today’s computer market is inundated with a vast variety of names and categories that leave PC consumers scratching their heads in confusion. Finding the perfect computer for your needs means first deciding between desktops and laptops. Then you’ll need to narrow your search down to workstation, convertible, tower, thin client, or whatever best suits your digital demands and portability expectations. Small form factor (SFF) computers and micro PCs, sometimes referred to as microtowers, have become the latest consumer buzzwords setting the market ablaze. However, as with any modern computer release, the terminology has been yet another a catalyst for confusion.
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August 21, 2019
If you’ve ever had to produce a large print job, you know how overwhelming it can be. You’re forced to juggle all those papers before realizing that, once again, you’re going to need to order more ink and paper to get the job done. There are few things more frustrating than running out of materials for an important school assignment or business presentation handout mid-job.
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August 21, 2019If you’ve ever had to produce a large print job, you know how overwhelming it can be. You’re forced to juggle all those papers before realizing that, once again, you’re going to need to order more ink and paper to get the job done. There are few things more frustrating than running out of materials for an important school assignment or business presentation handout mid-job. But what if you could halve the amount of media you use so you don’t have to worry about running out of your print supplies while at the same time lessening the weight of your final printout? You can with duplex printing. Keep reading to learn more about this cost-saving, paper-reducing way to get the documents you need with less weight, fewer pieces of paper, and less headache-inducing printing issues.