Tulie Finley-Moise

Screengrabs, screencaps, screenshots - whatever you want to call them, this unique operation allows you to capture an image of your computer desktop. Screenshotting comes in handy at work when you want to show coworkers webpage edits, or when Skype-calling during the holidays and you want to snap a pic of your family from across the country. Being able to grab those moments directly from your screen and save them as image files is one of the game-changers of the modern computer age.

Fortnite has taken the gaming world by storm. Home to nearly 80 million users, the battle royale game has become one of the most popular video games on Earth. Since its 2017 launch, Fortnite has transformed into a worldwide gaming phenomenon attracting players of all ages and video-gaming backgrounds. From celebrity musicians to top-tier athletes, the Fortnite craze has made its rounds from suburban basements to Hollywood screens. Unfortunately, with the astounding popularity Fortnite has gathered, scammers are hot on the trail leading to young and naive players. Identity theft, credit card fraud, and the rampant spread of malware are among the many consequences Fortnite scams may lead to. While these scams are masked with alluring “Free V-Bucks” promises, parents and players should be vigilant online.

Picture this: You’ve been eagerly awaiting the latest action-adventure title. You’ve just downloaded and launched it, and after a number of welcome screens and introductory land-laying, you start playing. But instead of being wowed by the graphics, your game looks and performs far below the advertised gameplay. Not only are you burdened with slow, choppy in-game action, but the sparkling, ultra-sharp graphics you expected are nowhere to be found.

Owning a desktop computer is all fun and games until you realize that your PC is long overdue for some serious spring cleaning. Much like your car, your home, or even your body, your desktop computer requires regular maintenance to stay in good, functional condition. No matter how many dust filters you install or how many internal fans you configure, there’s simply no escaping the fact that all computer towers need a deep clean every now and then. Smart devices have dominated the digital age, growing more autonomous with every passing year. However, even with these ultra-intelligent technologies, few are capable of performing regular maintenance and upkeep checks. That’s where you come in.

Laptops are convenient, compact, and capable devices that connect you to your limitless digital world. However with a finite amount of frame space to accommodate all of the necessary hardware and components, dealing with physical hardware damage can be rather difficult. Your laptop is comprised of many working pieces that depend upon each other for full functionality. And your laptop keyboard is one of the most important pieces to the PC puzzle. Accidents happen, but when it comes to accidental damage to your tech, the associated costs to restore everything back to its original state can be burdensome. Fortunately, fixing a malfunctioning laptop keyboard is a straightforward step-by-step process that just requires tools, time, and a bit of tech expertise.

What would your digital world look like without your laptop? Your ultra-portable PC is the key to keeping you connected whether you’re in the office, at home, in the car, or 30,000 feet in the air. You depend on your laptop’s battery to keep you productive all day and night, but what happens when your battery stops charging? When you plug your laptop into a power source, you’re usually greeted by a chirpy ding or a tiny LED light that reassures you that all is well in the battery department. However, if you’ve found that connecting your laptop’s AC adapter brings no such animation, something may be seriously wrong.

Computer problems are a headache, and a flickering laptop screen can definitely cause one. It can destroy productivity in the office, and turn a couch-cinema experience into a royal inconvenience. The constant blinking only serves to distract and frustrate, so the moment it starts, you’ll be in need of a quick solution.

The 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.

Today’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.

Have you ever taken a step back from our fast-paced world to think about the larger-than-life advances being made on a daily basis? Our everyday lives are inundated with advanced technology that was far from conceivable reality even 20 years ago. Living on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) challenges and changes the way we think and operate as human beings.