Articles about computer hardware
Hard drive failure can undoubtedly be one of the most disastrous hardware issues faced by PC users, often resulting in lost data or an unusable operating system. However, almost all hard drives these days include a feature called SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting) Technology which […]
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The Utter Confusion of 2K Monitors I’ve recently been looking at buying a new 2K monitor. For those not in the know, 2K equates to a maximum resolution of 2560×1440 as opposed to HD’s standard 1920×1080. There’s nothing wrong with my current Asus PA248Q which
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Here are a couple quick fixes for Windows that you may run into sometime. Fix #1 – CD/DVD Error Code 41 I originally wrote this back in 2009. I had Windows XP at the time and I did fix a Vista laptop with the same
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Why Do You Need to Know Computer Specifications? There may be many reasons for needing this information. From needing manufacturers’ information to download the proper drivers for your system all the way to overclocking and knowing a baseline, and maybe, just plain curiosity. There are
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There are a number of notable types of software which often prove difficult to uninstall completely and can, because of leftover files and/or registry entries, potentially lead to issues when attempting a re-install or installing a replacement. Antivirus software springs to mind as s typical
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Simple SATA -> USB Adapter Sometimes you might need to temporarily hook up an internal hard drive to another computer. You might want to scan/clean an infected drive, for example, or use it as a down and dirty backup solution (mainly what I use them
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Take a good look at this picture if you will and imagine that as your living room. Yeah, me too; I’m imagining it and my eyes hurt. Actually, Home Cinema for most of us mere mortals is a euphemism for a PC sitting under the
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Reports of the decline in PC sales have been circulating for some time now, particularly in the desktop arena, and we are now hearing of similar slow downs in the smartphone and tablet market. I guess all these competing platforms are dividing the market share
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As an X-Files fan from the very beginning, it was a complete treat to watch the recently revived six-episode event of one of the best sci-fi series ever. There was just so much to love: the chemistry between the two FBI agents – one a
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Surface won’t resurface A couple days ago a guy bought me his Surface (RT) tablet running Windows 8. From the description of the issue as he explained it, the problem seems to be that it powers down fine when they are not using it but
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Power Supply Units (PSUs) are probably the most undervalued component in a desktop PC. In anatomical terms, a PSU supplies the lifeblood for the PC. Without it, a computer is just an inert box full of plastic and metal. The power supply unit is critical
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Remember the bad old days when we used to go make a cup of coffee while waiting for the PC to boot up? Over the years things have improved dramatically with the introduction of faster and better dual and quad core processors, faster and better
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With some fanfare, technology company AMD, maker of popular computer graphics cards, processors and other computer components, announced a new driver software and a new name for their video drivers, replacing the Catalyst drivers that have driven their graphics cards for many years. The new
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My, my me oh my, we all love Pie, right now my favorite is Raspberry. The song refers to the editable and tastier types of Pie but I am also a fan and would not mind singing the praises of the new Raspberry Pi Zero or any
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