There’s a lot to consider when buying a new computer case.  Some people prefer aesthetics over functionality (Apple users) or cost above capability.  Choosing the right case for your next build all depends on what kind of computer you are planning on building.  Is it going to be used for getting on the Internet or [...]

These are confusing times for people getting ready to buy a new computer. Will they still be making desktops in a few years? Are tablets just a fad? The iPad and Android-based tablets have exploded in popularity, but are they replacement options for a “real” computer. If you have someone in your life that is [...]

People all across the world have been buying external hard drives for backing up data for quite some time.  As we mentioned before in various articles, backing up integral data is the only way to ensure you wont lose something important.  What happens if our external hard drive fails?  If you purchased an external hard [...]

Here at PCTechbytes we receive a lot of posts in the Forums and in the comments of articles about purchasing new hardware.  Each time it is a specific “how much RAM should I get for this”, “I need a new Hard Drive for my HP”, “I’m looking for a new Power Supply for my Dell”, [...]

Oftentimes curiosity takes over the better side and we install or experiment with software that may cause temporary suspension of our systems due to BIOS or CMOS issues. Instead of fretting and calling for expensive computer techs to fix the issue, it would be recommended to follow the trailing DIY steps in restoring the original [...]

If you have more than one USB tech device, then you know the importance of having a USB power outlet converter. Rather than using the outlets themselves to plug in your phone, camera or Mp3 player, you can buy converters to either plug into the socket or replace the outlet entirely, thus freeing up those [...]

Your computer is overheating and you may not even know it. Aside from viruses, heat is one of the most dangerous threats to a computer. Many users even think they have a virus, because an overheating computer has similar symptoms: PC runs slow, PC might reboot or the computer might crash frequently. Heat sensors on [...]

It may be necessary to download Memtest86 and test RAM on your computer if you’re experiencing problems such as sudden reboots or blue screen errors that lock up your system. Newer versions of Windows have their own memory diagnostic utility, but if you’re running an earlier version of the Microsoft Operating System, such as Windows [...]

The LaCie WiFi NAS (Network Attached Storage) device is more than your average backup solution. The LaCie drive can act as a WiFi router or a Wireless Access Point, extending your wireless network while providing massive storage space for backups, streaming multimedia and other file sharing. Backing up your data is essential, and this NAS [...]

Building a computer for less that $500 that is able to run the latest Operating System and applications is a challenge. There is a delicate balance between cost and performance. Our goal is to build a computer for someone who wants to run Windows 7. In addition, this computer is capable of running Microsoft Office [...]