Faster RAM vs. More RAM: Which Is More Important for Performance? You’ve narrowed the source of your PC’s sluggishness to RAM. What do you do? Increase the amount of RAM or the speed?
Read moreShould You Defrag Your SSD? You may have heard in the past that when your hard drive seems slow, it’s time for a defragmentation session. But does that advice hold up in the age of solid-state drives (SSDs)? Let’s find out what defragging does and whether your SSD needs it.
Read moreShould You Run Your Laptop With the Lid Closed? If you use your laptop with an external display docked at a desk, you may want to run it with its lid closed to save space. However, your laptop wasn’t designed to run full-tilt with a closed lid, right?
Read moreApple’s 7 Biggest Hardware Design Fails in History Every tech company has its off days, Apple included. While the company designs highly sought-after and innovative products, there have been a few big missteps along the way.
Read moreHow to See What CPU Is In Your PC (and How Fast It Is) Every computer contains at least one processor, also known as a CPU or central processing unit. Your computer’s CPU is probably made by Intel or AMD. Here’s how to see what CPU you have and how fast it is.
Read moreAre Mechanical Hard Drives Really Obsolete? Fondly referred to as “spinning rust” among some computer nerds, mechanical hard drives seem almost quaint compared to hyper-fast SSDs. Yet, the idea that mechanical hard drives are ready for the trash pile may be more than a little premature.
Read moreHow to Increase Laptop Battery Life | PCMag Even the longest-lasting laptop batteries will die eventually. Here’s everything you need to know to maximize the amount of time between visits to the power outlet.
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between Laptops and Chromebooks? Before anyone gets upset, let me clarify: a Chromebook is a laptop. By definition, a laptop is a portable computer. So, whether it runs Windows OS, macOS, or Chrome OS, it’s a laptop. However, there are some unique differences between Chromebooks and other laptops.
Read moreHow to See How Much RAM Is In Your PC (and Its Speed) Your computer’s RAM (random-access memory) is the speedy short-term memory the PC uses for running applications and open files. The more RAM your computer has, the more you can do at once. Here’s how to check how much your system has installed.
Read moreHow to Find Your Router IP Address on Windows 11 You need to know your router’s IP for several reasons. The good news is you can find your router IP address on Windows 11 using this guide.
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