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Components Needed to Build a PC

Arrgh, why does my computer keep on freezing? A phrase that is echoed numerous times a minute let alone a day all across the world. Errors on a computer are just as common as the sight of water is on a ship on a voyage.

Personal computers are very common and they are an integral part of our daily lives. Businesses rely on computers as being the hub of all the information that is gathered and it is computers which students depend on to perform their educational activities.

Computers, being so vital, are still extremely volatile. Fixing a solution on a computer is not as easy as some people wish. When laptops were introduced to the market, computing did become mobile but the eradication of errors was not something that occurred. Laptops have their errors and when it is a hardware error then there really is a problem which cannot be reversed or fixed as a software problem can be fixed with trial and error. The real problem with laptops is not being able to change the hardware of the laptops which is one of the reasons why businesses still use personal computers and why there is an ever present use of IT support departments. Laptops do not give the same power or processing speed as a conventional personal computer either. read more

Should You Give Your Aging Laptop a Make-Over?

It’s the circle of hardware: a good laptop will last no more than 4 years, before it starts getting outdated. However, it doesn’t usually take longer than 1-2 years of intensive use until a laptop starts acting tired and sluggish. Around this time, you can consider doing a makeover to refresh your machine to improve its performance and bring it closer, or even above, its original levels.

How do you know if it’s better to makeover your old laptop or if it’s better to just save money to get a new one? And if you choose the former option, how do you know which components to change for the highest cost effectiveness? This article will help you understand just that. read more

Cache Memory: What is it and What does it do?

This might be on the more technical side for this blog, however, I often get asked by friends or family about cache memory. This discussion often comes up when the person is trying to purchase a new computer or possibly even a CPU. So, I figured it would would make for a good discussion topic on this blog.

Cache Memory: What is it?

Cache Memory is much like RAM. It is memory that the CPU uses to store information. However, the difference is that cache memory is closer to the processor core(s) and smaller in size. This makes cache memory much faster than RAM. read more

My Most Recommended Upgrade: Adding Memory

I get asked by the average Joe computer user about what they can do to speed up their aging computer. I often give them a few tips like checking for spyware/malware, defragmenting, and removing unused programs. However, I often tell them that if they want to see big differences quickly, they should consider a memory upgrade.

There are multiple reasons I recommend this upgrade. First, memory upgrades are usually quite inexpensive. Most times, you can add a ton of memory for $100 or much less. Next, installing memory is not too difficult. It is simply unplugging the computer, popping off the case, and snapping the new memory into the appropriate slots. Here is a quick how-to for installing memory. The last reason I recommend this upgrade is that for the person who checks email, browses the Internet, and not too much more, a memory upgrade will yield pretty big results when it comes to computer speed and responsiveness. read more