Just like other computer components, the power supply (PSU) of a computer will fail at some point. There are many causes of power supply failures such as the age factor, electrical interference, the presence of dirt or foreign matter, overheating and ventilation failures. In some cases, people will find it very hard to know whether the power supply has a problem or if some other part of the computer, such as the motherboard, is the issue. However, there are some symptoms that can guide you to know the exact components that have failed in your computer. Here are the common power supply failure symptoms: read more

If you are considering getting an SSD (Solid State Drive) for your Laptop or desktop, there are some important things you should keep in mind before you take the plunge. Generally, for those who don’t know, solid state drives are hard drives that do not have any moving parts. These drives are very much like memory cards used in digital cameras for example. The lack of moving parts allows information to be transferred at much faster speeds when compared to a traditional hard drive.

Some people think it is expensive and are unwilling to upgrade, oblivious of the improvement it could bring to your computer. You may also think that the 256GB or 128GB capacity is not enough for all your files and programs. Whatever your concerns are, here are some things you should know about the SSD (Solid state drive). read more

It is of no doubt that RAM is a very important determining factor of a computer’s performance. This is why a lot of desktop and PC owners automatically turn to RAM upgrades when their machines show signs of slowing down. But before you go down that road, ask yourself whether spending money on adding RAM will really result in added performance.

If you still have a computer with a 1GB of RAM or less, upgrading your memory is a no-brainer. The only exception might be if you only use your computer for very simple tasks, and one at a time. However, if you need to create an Excel file, browse the internet and stream a video you may want to consider a RAM upgrade. read more

In the case your computer is old, it may be starting to slow down a bit. In fact, it may be unable to run most modern day applications properly. You might be thinking about upgrading the parts of your computer. One component you may be thinking about upgrading is the CPU. However, is upgrading the CPU worth the money and effort? Let’s take a look.

Overview of CPU

First of all, for anyone who doesn’t know, let’s get into exactly what the CPU is and does. The CPU is considered the computer’s brain and it comprises of numerous silicon transistors. The Central Processing Unit is the hub of all activity in a computer. It performs millions of calculations per second and executes instructions. In simple terms, the Central Processing Unit makes your computer work. read more