Computers

Do you ever wonder what’s going on inside your computer? Sure, you may know that it’s working overtime when the fan is especially loud or it’s hot to the touch, but it’s not always easy to tell if your laptop is running as it should. While there are ways to tweak your settings on your computer to keep it at its top performance, better technology and AI have made it possible to take a more hands-off approach to PC optimization. That’s exactly what HP Smart Sense offers, allowing your laptop to better handle its resources and power.

The days of remembering and typing in a lengthy, complicated password may just become a thing of the past. Fingerprint and facial recognition technology are becoming more sophisticated, as well as more secure and convenient. The industry is growing rapidly, too. According to Research and Markets, biometric systems are expected to be worth more than $57.7 billion by 2025. Microsoft is one of the market leaders in this space through Windows Hello, a biometric login system for Microsoft Windows 10. It allows you to seamlessly access devices, apps, and services, making logging in to all your favourite things easier than ever before.

There is no doubt that hacking and cybercrime are on the rise. In fact, it is estimated that hackers attack someone online every 32 seconds. While many of them target companies and organizations, others go after private individuals in an attempt to steal personal information from computers, cell phones, and tablets. While cybercriminals will continue to find new methods to infiltrate your devices, there are ways to remain vigilant and aware of your computer’s security status. No one is asking to be hacked, of course, but it’s an unfortunate reality for everyone. And if this happens to you, here’s how to tell if your computer has been hacked and how to stop hackers in their tracks.

What is a supercomputer? A supercomputer is generally described as a computer with an incredibly high level of performance. Supercomputers are an important part of computational science, including weather forecasting, climate research, quantum mechanics, molecular modelling, and cryptanalysis, as they are able to process information more quickly than a traditional computer. The United States has historically been a leader in supercomputer development, but other countries’ technology and research have been catching up.

Just about anyone who’s used a computer is familiar with the dreaded blue screen of death. And unfortunately, that’s not the only way that a computer can freeze. There are a number of reasons why this happens along with a number of ways to resolve these issues, which can range from mild irritants to continued frustrations.

Anti-reflective (AR) coating has been around for years, on prescription glasses to camera lenses. As AR coating became more advanced, the technology integrated into electronic devices includes smartphones, tablets, laptops, and monitors. These days, it is much more common for an electronic device to have an AR coating on its screen. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using a device with an anti-glare screen. And in this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know when evaluating the pros and cons of an anti-glare screen.

If you use a mouse for your laptop or PC, you’ll need to know how to change mouse sensitivity at one point or another. Whether you’re dealing with precision-based tasks or you recently purchased a new mouse, it’s important to know the ins and outs of this feature. That’s especially true for some PC gamers, since your mouse can drastically impact your in-game performance.

We use video meetings for everything these days, from important client briefs to our child’s third-grade English class. Despite the wide-spread adoption of video to connect, there’s still no lack of frustrating glitches that seem to keep us from an optimal experience. If you’re regularly dealing with computer crashes, frozen video feeds, or lack of audio, you’re not alone. But it may not be your device that is causing the trouble, though. Before you return or request a repair for your HP desktop computer or laptop, consider these solutions for the most common video meeting issues.

No one likes a jumbled mess of cords and wires on their desk. Be honest with yourself: It's time to clear your desk and organize your workspace. Workers are moving toward elegant, small form-factor PCs that can make a big impact in a small space, whether it's open office seating, a team huddle room, or a home office.

It seems as if modern displays have all kinds of different labels: high definition, 3D, smart, 4K, 4K Ultra, the list goes on. The two most common labels are LCD and LED. What’s the difference between the two? Is there a difference? And does this difference make one or the other preferable for certain types of activities like gaming or graphic design?