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computer components
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December 10, 2018
When you’re looking for your next laptop to invest in, there are a lot of technical features you can and should consider. You’ll need to make decisions about screen size, screen resolution, processing speed, internal storage, and RAM, just to scratch the surface.
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December 10, 2018When you’re looking for your next laptop to invest in, there are a lot of technical features you can and should consider. You’ll need to make decisions about screen size, screen resolution, processing speed, internal storage, and RAM, just to scratch the surface. Or maybe you already have a laptop but you’ve noticed some lag when you’re multi-tasking between different applications. Do you simply scrap your old laptop and buy a new one? Or should you upgrade your RAM which will allow your laptop to handle doing more at once?
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December 08, 2018
If your computer experiences signs of hard drive failure, it’s best to replace it before it completely wears out. This gives you a chance to save the data stored on it, including your operating system. While it’s a more complicated repair than many consumers feel comfortable performing on their own, you can save money by doing it yourself.
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December 08, 2018If your computer experiences signs of hard drive failure, it’s best to replace it before it completely wears out. This gives you a chance to save the data stored on it, including your operating system. While it’s a more complicated repair than many consumers feel comfortable performing on their own, you can save money by doing it yourself. In the following guide, we’ll explain the basic steps for how to replace a hard drive, as well as the best way to get the operating system up and running again. This guide works for both replacing a defective hard drive and for swapping out an outdated one for something with more space and speed.
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November 21, 2018How much RAM do I need? Is there a difference between memory and RAM? How much RAM is enough? If you’re not the tech-savvy type, these questions can be daunting.Fortunately, understanding what RAM (Random Access Memory) is and learning how much RAM you need for your PC isn’t as complex as you may be led to believe.
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November 21, 2018RAM is a form of temporary computer storage that allows stored data to be received and read almost instantaneously. When you fire up a program, it becomes temporarily stored in your computer's memory (or RAM) for easy access, as opposed to being written on the permanent hard drive. If your CPU (Central Processing Unit) had to utilize your hard drive to perform every function and execute each program, your computer would move at a snail's pace. Enough RAM is crucial for fast performance speeds by ensuring ample space for immediate data storage.
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November 16, 2018
If you’re in the market for a new laptop or PC, you’re probably filtering your way through a tall stack of features, including everything from screen size and resolution to storage space and memory. You’ll likely prioritize which specs fall on your must-have list, and which bells and whistles might be nice to have, depending on your computing needs and budget.
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November 16, 2018If you’re in the market for a new laptop or PC, you’re probably filtering your way through a tall stack of features, including everything from screen size and resolution to storage space and memory. You’ll likely prioritize which specs fall on your must-have list, and which bells and whistles might be nice to have, depending on your computing needs and budget. When it comes down to making a decision on your next laptop or PC, arguably the most important feature to consider is the type of hard drive it comes equipped with. Not sure about the difference between a solid state drive (SSD) versus a hard drive disk (HDD)? You should take time to educate yourself. It could make or break the performance of your new computer. Read on to learn more about the different types of hard drives and why they matter, so you can confidently move forward with your new investment.
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October 02, 2018Whether you’re trying to listen to a new album or hear your coworkers during a conference call, there are few issues more frustrating than when your PC’s audio stops working. The good thing about a problem like this is that there are a number of ways to find a solution. You don’t have to be left in silence for too long. In this guide, we explore the different answers to the question: “Why is my sound not working?”
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October 01, 2018If you’ve experienced a blue screen with a message from Windows that your hard drive is locked, it can be a bit unnerving. Will your data be OK? Is there an easy fix?Before you panic, follow these quick tips for what to do next.