What Is USB-C? Here’s Why You Want USB Type-C USB-C is the emerging standard for charging and transferring data. Right now, it’s included in devices like laptops, phones, and tablets and — given time — it’ll spread to pretty much everything that currently uses the older, larger USB connector.
Read moreSSD Lifespan: How Long Does an SSD Last? When large-scale flash storage first came to the consumer market as an alternative to conventional hard drives, the biggest concern (aside from price) was longevity. Tech fans had a pretty good idea of the general reliability of hard drives, but solid-state drives (SSDs) were still something of a wild card.
Read morePC & Laptop Ports Explained: What Are All Those Connections? Got a new PC or laptop and wondering what all ports and connections are for? Here are some of the most common modern connection types, plus some of the older and deprecated connectors you might find on older hardware.
Read more10 Things You’ll Notice When Switching From Android to iPhone Finally decided to switch from an Android device to an iPhone? Here are some points to keep in mind to make sure you’re prepared.
Read moreCPU Basics: What Are Cores, Hyper-Threading, and Multiple CPUs? The central processing unit (CPU) in your computer does the computational work — running programs, basically. But modern CPUs offer features like multiple cores and hyper-threading. Some PCs even use multiple CPUs. We’ll explain the differences and how they work.
Read moreWhy You Need a New Router, Even on a Slow Internet Connection If your home internet is pretty slow, you might think it doesn’t matter if you have a dusty old router without the latest bells and whistles. Here’s why you should give serious consideration to upgrading.
Read moreThe Different Types of Computer Memory & Storage Explained Computer memory and storage come in many shapes and sizes: RAM, ROM, SSD, HDD, EFI, cache, and tape backups… But which is the most important?
Read more7 RAM Myths and Misconceptions That Really Aren’t True What happens if you mix RAM size? Or completely mismatch RAM modules? Is it good or bad? Here are several RAM myths that need to die!
Read moreHow to Enable or Disable Memory Compression in Windows 11 Using Windows 11’s memory compression feature, you can get your PC’s RAM to store more data than its original capacity. This allows your PC to read data faster, improving your overall experience. We’ll show you how to enable and disable memory compression on your computer.
Read moreYour Router Is in the Wrong Spot. Move It Here for Faster Wi-Fi – CNET Slow internet connection? It might be where you’ve put your router.
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