Computers 101

Basic info about computers, phones, tablets, and other technology

Why should you buy a solid-state drive? Bottlenecks…

Why should you buy a solid-state drive? Bottlenecks…

For those who build computers, we often use the term “bottleneck.”  Bottlenecks occur when one component of a system is woefully slower than the others.  Think of a computer like a chain .. its only as strong as its weakest link.

Differences in Speed Between Desktops and Laptops

Differences in Speed Between Desktops and Laptops

Someone recently asked for recommendations for a new PC.  For his needs, I said, "For a laptop, a Core i5, at a bare minimum.  For a desktop, a Core i3 would be plenty."  But why the difference?  Shouldn't a Core i5 desktop have about the same...