How Long Do CDs and DVDs Last? Do you have a CD or DVD collection holding precious data or your impressive music and movie collection? The lifespan of CDs and DVDs can vary depending on a number of factors, but we’ll explain what you need to know. Views: 18 (more…)
Read moreWhat File System Should I Use for My USB Drive? It can be tough transporting your videos and music to every device you use. How do you know your Mac, Xbox, and Windows PC can read your files? Read on to find your perfect USB drive solution. Views: 5 (more…)
Read moreHow to Wipe Your Hard Drive Planning to get rid of your Windows PC? Here’s how to make sure all the personal files on your hard drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you’re running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7. Views: 10 (more…)
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. Views: 15 […]
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. Views: 2 (more…)
Read moreWhat’s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer? Everyone loses data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. If you’re not regularly backing up your computer, you could lose those files forever. Views: 5 (more…)
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. Views: 4 (more…)
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. Views: 2 (more…)
Read moreFaster 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? Views: 10 (more…)
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. Views: 13 (more…)
Read more