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pc performance
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January 29, 2021
If you’ve done any research on motherboards or computer performance, you may have come across the term “chipset.” This essential PC component plays an important role in making everything work, but what does a chipset actually do in your computer?
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January 29, 2021If you’ve done any research on motherboards or computer performance, you may have come across the term “chipset.” This essential PC component plays an important role in making everything work, but what does a chipset actually do in your computer? Learn more about this term and join the ranks of computer-savvy consumers who know what to look for when they shop.
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January 29, 2020
There is nothing more frustrating than getting into a gaming groove with your friends when randomly during the session your frames per second (fps) waterfall, and your game begins to lag. You’re probably wondering what’s going on behind the scenes with your system or network and if there’s anything you can do about it.
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January 29, 2020There is nothing more frustrating than getting into a gaming groove with your friends when randomly during the session your frames per second (fps) waterfall, and your game begins to lag. You’re probably wondering what’s going on behind the scenes with your system or network and if there’s anything you can do about it. You’ll first need to understand about the components that go into your computer’s connection to the internet and how that can affect your gameplay. Here are the top 5 reasons why high ping and, as a result, lagging occur while playing games online.
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November 20, 2019
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.
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October 17, 2019
Have you ever heard the recommendation to "defrag" your computer? It's a strange word that potentially has a positive outcome for computer owners who are dealing with slow-performing laptops or desktop PCs. With the new Windows 10 operating system, do you still need to defrag?
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October 12, 2019
If you own a piece of computer hardware, you use firmware. But what is firmware, and why are its updates important? Read on to learn how to keep your equipment running securely using firmware updates and what you should know before installing them.
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October 12, 2019If you own a piece of computer hardware, you use firmware. But what is firmware, and why are its updates important? Read on to learn how to keep your equipment running securely using firmware updates and what you should know before installing them.
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October 10, 2019
Your computer’s BIOS, short for Basic Input/Output System, is a critical part of how your hardware operates from its first day of use to the last. BIOS helps manage the various components that add up to a modern computer, providing a stable and consistent way for devices to start up.
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October 05, 2019
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?