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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.
“This is Windows calling. You have a virus.”
At some point, you're going to get the call. I know I have. A person, usually in a thick accent, will be on the phone will call claiming to be from "Windows." They will claim that they have detected a virus on your system! Oh no! They say that they can get rid of...
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 amount of computing...
Just put on your headphones
Put on your headphones before you press play! This is tech radio host Leo Laporte demonstrating 3D sound through an iPhone app called Z+, made for the movie Man of Steel. Just put on your headphones (the effect won't work...
Keeping Your PC Safe and Healthy, Part 1
This is the first in a series on how to keep your PC healthy, happy, and secure. This series will be posted over the next few months, and then kept in archive for referral. In part 1, I will focus on the most basic piece of the equation, Windows. Ask yourself, "What...
Hello, Charlotte!
With my first post, I thought I'd just say hello. And say thanks to all friends and family who allowed us to get this off the ground. We're here to help you. The service industry doesn't get more basic than that. It's the reason we chose to put "Services" in the name....
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