When we look at our home internet setup, the router is a small enigmatic box in the corner which is constantly on. It doesn’t produce noise like a washing machine or a whir like a fan, so it is easy to...
If you have noticed that in the morning, your internet is as fast as lightning, but in the evening it grinds to a halt, you are not alone. Internet speed can vary greatly at different times of the day, which is...
When you get a computer you think of it as a good buy, which is meant to last for years and in the main it will — but not forever. Within a computer each component has a set lifespan which may...
When we look at what determines computer speed, we often see a term that comes up frequently: RAM. You may have noticed specifications like “8 GB RAM” or “16 GB RAM” on laptops and smartphones which makes you wonder what it...
Buying a new smart TV can be very over the top, what with the large number of choices out there today. Between screen size, display type, operating system, ports, and more, the decision goes beyond which one looks best in the...
If at any point you’ve taken apart a computer or have seen a CPU built from the ground up, you may have noticed a gray or silver substance applied in between the CPU and the cooler. That material is thermal paste,...
When you’re tuned into a high-def video, playing the latest in video games, or designing 3D models, you’ll notice that your computer’s performance is mostly a result of one component — the graphics card. While the brain of the computer is...
Over the years, your electronics, including your phone, laptop, headphones, and game controller, will accumulate grime. We bring them with us everywhere we go, we are in constant contact with them, and we don’t always give them the care in terms...
In the past, technology and sustainability were at odds with each other. The concept of green technology that is also high-performing, convenient, and entertaining was a far stretch of the imagination, which, at the time, did not take the environment into...
In our speed-obsessed world, staying organized is not just helpful—it’s essential. As a student juggling multiple projects, a professional trying to meet deadlines, or really anyone who wants their life to run smoothly, a good to-do list system is what you...