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Computers
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July 22, 2019
The Google Chromecast device is a popular Google product used to stream all types of media to your television from your laptop, PC, phone, or mobile device. To connect to it from your laptop or PC:
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July 20, 2019Using a TV as a computer monitor is a smart choice in 2019, thanks to new TVs boasting major advancements in resolution and input lag. And it’s especially helpful as powerful new laptops emerge as true PC replacements. The best way to use a TV as a computer monitor is by casting wirelessly. Streaming devices like Roku, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, and others let you share your computer’s display output with any screen you like. There are a few key considerations to check first, however, to make the switch frustration-free.
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July 19, 2019When you want to connect your computer to a bigger external monitor or TV to make your movie night or presentation more visually dazzling, you’ll have to determine what ports are on your device. Your PC could have any number of ports but some of the most common include HDMI, DisplayPort™, DVI, USB, and VGA ports. After you identify your port, you’ll need to choose the right connector to attach your devices. But it’s not always a straightforward process, especially if you need a cable that converts different signals. For example, you might need a specific converter to transfer the analog signals from a VGA port to an external monitor that uses a digital DVI interface. In order to maximize the quality of the image you see, you’ll want to make the right choice when it comes to your connections. Below, we will dive into the difference between two common kinds of connections: DVI and VGA.
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July 08, 2019In the assembled history of video and electronic gaming, there is a genre that is omnipresent throughout. It’s a steadfast constant from platform to platform, console to console, and with computers and computer gaming as it has developed and grown in processing power. From humble beginnings to the current moment, it’s a genre of games that is often overlooked and has, almost ironically, never been exactly “first place” in the line-up, but one that always shows in the mid-tiers.
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May 31, 2019Ever wonder what makes a computer fast? In this article, we’ll talk about everything you need to know in order to build the fastest desktop computer for your budget, from choosing the ideal case design to installing and testing components.
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May 16, 2019Investing in an all-in-one touch screen computer may seem a bit daunting because you may be wondering if it should be a laptop, a desktop, or something in between. What’s behind the vision for this hybrid that does it all with much less space?
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May 08, 2019In the past, it was usually fairly simple to know what type of computer cable you needed for your devices. The most common type of port was a VGA output, which allowed you to connect your analog computer monitor to other monitors or televisions. At the inception of HDTV, VGA was used in order to provide a higher quality picture through an HD15 connector. But as technology advanced, new solutions were created. The result was the HDMI port and cable, which allow for higher pixelation and better colorization. Most newer computers have HDMI components, but that doesn’t mean that an older device or one created with VGA capabilities is obsolete. It’s possible to connect your older computer to a newer display or additional device through the use of an HDMI to VGA adapter.
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April 27, 2019If you have an older PC, you might want to upgrade your operating system at some point. An upgraded OS can make your computing experience smoother so you can get your daily tasks done more quickly. So, let’s say you are currently bogged down with a Windows 7 OS on your PC but you’d like to load and run Windows 10 using a USB device. How do you do that? Luckily, the days of using discs to boot software are long gone. Today you have a much more convenient option: you can boot right from a USB drive. A Windows 10 USB boot isn’t as complicated as you might think. We’ve broken down the steps in this user-friendly guide so you’ll be on your way to enjoying your new software in no time at all.
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April 22, 2019Screengrabs, 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.
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April 05, 2019IOGEAR HUB-C - USB-C to 4-port USB-A HubIOGEAR HUB-C - USB-C to 4-port USB-A HubIf you’ve owned a PC, you may already be familiar with the computer ports and connections available on your device. What you may not know is that some of those ports are decades old.