Why Was Atari Called Atari? With powerful branding and design, Atari became a household name in video games and computers during the 1970s and early ’80s. We’ll explain how its founders came up with the name and what it means. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is Spotify, and Is It Free? With so many streaming services available, it can be difficult to know what each has to offer. Spotify is one of the biggest names in streaming. We’ll explain what it is and whether you need to pay for it. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreDo You Actually Need Gigabit Internet? We’ve come a long way since the days of dial-up. Now you can connect to the internet at speeds that make regular high-speed fiber broadband look sluggish. Gigabit services are available in most areas, and the average cost is under $100. But does anyone actually need a gigabit connection? Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is an LED? You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about LEDs, whether in TV sets, light bulbs, smartphones, or otherwise. But what are they, and how are they different from other light sources? We’ll explain. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is Flash Storage? If you’ve been shopping for an SSD or using memory cards for cameras, you’ll probably encounter the term “flash memory.” But what is flash memory and how does it work? We’ll explain. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is HDMI? If you’ve set up a TV set or computer monitor recently, you’ve probably come across HDMI ports. But what are they—and how do they differ from other video connectors and standards? We’ll explain. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is CMOS? If you are having boot or display issues on your computer, you are likely to come across recommendations about clearing the CMOS. But what does CMOS do, and how is it related to BIOS? Here’s everything you need to know. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is Ethernet? Experts often recommend Ethernet as a quick fix to your Internet speed woes or latency issues at home. But what is it, and how can you use it? Here’s a quick primer on what you need to know about Ethernet. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between a MacBook Air and Pro? So you want to buy a MacBook, but you’re not sure whether to go Air or Pro. The most important question to ask yourself is: do you need extra power, or is portability more important to you? Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreWhat Are Duplicate Files, and Why Should You Remove Them on Windows? Duplicate files can sneak onto your system in a multitude of ways, and they do nothing but gum up your system. Here’s how to find them. Views: 0 (more…)
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