A question I get asked frequently is "which anti-virus should I use?" There are so many anti-virus (A/V) software suites to choose from, and each is more expensive than the other. Plus, you see ads for them all the time, each one claiming they protect you more than...
Computers 101
Basic info about computers, PCs, and other technologyWhy 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
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...