Computer hardware articles and tutorials to help you repair your PC.
Your computer is a machine destined to fail. While we’d all like to think our machines will boot faithfully until the end of the world, it’s just a matter of time before your hardware fails. Hardware failures can occur all …
Being a technology early adopter has always posed problems for me and my spouse. Me, because I am always attracted to new and shiny technological advances. My spouse, because she has yet another thing to learn–a new remote to use, …
Having ambient TV back-lighting is not something most people consider when setting up their home theater. LED and OLED televisions are extremely vibrant and bright and watching them in a darkened room for an extended period of time can cause …
One of the most often overlooked, yet most important component for your electronics is the surge protector. What makes a good surge protector? What is the perfect balance between functionality, style and quality? There are many features to consider when purchasing …
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What makes a good computer case and what makes me qualified to give my opinion on this delicate topic? It’s simple, I like hot dogs. I like eating hot dogs on a potato bun with crushed Doritos on top. I …
There’s nothing more frustrating than plugging in a USB device and watching as nothing happens. The device does not appear at all or fails to install. In an ideal world, you would plug in a device, Windows would recognize the …
You’ve been responsible. You’ve either created those recovery disks like you were supposed to or you saved the disks that came with the computer. Yet when you try to use them, the recovery disks do not work or the first …
Hard drive recovery is a serious matter. Many of us use our computers for business and personal tasks, and losing data on the hard drive for either of those can result in financial or emotional complications. Whether it’s a business …
Should you buy an all-in-one computer? As you may already know, an all-in-one computer is a desktop built directly into the monitor. Consider it the PC version of Apple’s popular iMac. They’re growing in the marketplace and many of them …
What to do with all of the extra data you have laying around. I know, le’ts put it in a nice safe external hard drive! But not any old off the shelf one, a super secret, top of the line, …
From the outside looking in, RAM can be one of the most confusing pieces of hardware to buy for a system. With all the types/sockets, speeds, placement, and settings available, I can see how it can be a daunting task. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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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, …
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, …
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 …
You can build a computer for under $1000 for gaming or any other performance tasks. The parts we have gathered below are for a high-performance PC. The price does not include an Operating System (we recommend Windows 7 Professional). It …
Can a fast external hard drive ever be fast enough? When you’re dealing with backups or copying large files from one drive to another, you can never have too much speed. The new USB 3.0 spec emerged last year. The …
Computer recycling is at the top of your list when you buy and new one, right? You do not toss your electronics in the garbage, do you? Do you realize most of the materials in your computer are toxic and …
Surge protectors, Uninterrupted Power Supply, and Power conditioners–oh my! All computers need some type of electrical protection, but which of these options are best for your setup? The three power solutions are different, so it depends on your setup, needs, …
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Learn to print labels on CDs and personalize your disks. Burning disks have become second-nature to most of us. You want to rip a new CD of holiday music, so you put in a blank CD and burn your music …
There are several ways to quickly wipe a computer, and there are a lot of reasons why you would want to do so. For instance, if you are selling a computer, recycling a computer, or simply throwing a computer away, …
Computer mouse problems can be one of the most frustrating issues a PC user will experience. Aside from the keyboard, the mouse is the computer device people use the most. So if there is a problem with your mouse, it …
You just bought your new PC, but you have no idea how to set up new computer. There’s more to it than simply plugging in the cables. Your new computer likely shipped with a quick setup manual, which unfolds into …
Computer repair can be something you do in your spare time or a full-fledged business. As you gain more experience, however, you can become a little lax on protocol and forget some of the little things that can get you …
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The power supply (PSU) is part of the computer many think of as the case because they come with a lot of cases. It is its own separate component, though. Your computer power supply is responsible for providing your motherboard …
For some, the BIOS is a mysterious, scary part of your computer. It beeps and flashes information when your computer boots, but isn’t something you normally have to interact with. If you do have to enter BIOS setup, you’ll be …
What do you do when you think your hard drive has died? Hard drives are destined to fail. It’s just a matter of when. As terrifying as its sounds, it’s true. It’s scary because your entire life can be on …
