For getting started or a quick review, this is the basics of how things work. I take tech down to the roots.
Even if you’re not deep into computers, have you ever wondered why some computers can make games and videos look amazing, while others struggle? The secret is in the graphics card. This one component matters more than any other factor in making videos flow smoothly and look real instead of choppy and pixelated.You won’t be…
You’ve probably heard the word “motherboard” thrown around—but what does it actually do? Is it just a fancy piece of green plastic? (Spoiler: it’s a lot more important than that.) The motherboard is a central “hub” or something like the nervous system of a computer. It connects the various components of the system and allows…
Ever wonder why some computers feel lightning-fast while others struggle to open a simple web page? The secret lies in the tiny but powerful chip inside your device—the CPU. I touched on CPUs in this article on computer internals. Think of it as the brain of your computer, processing everything from emails to Netflix streams….
I know you use computers, because whatever type of device you’re reading this on, it’s some type of computer. We’ve gotten so accustomed to them that we have stopped being amazed by them. I have several friends — of varying ages — who prefer not to use digital devices anymore than absolutely necessary, and let…
Are you a digital packrat? Most of us are, and it’s easy to become one. Digital files don’t take up physical space, so we’re not tripping over them walking across the room. But if you can’t find a file you know you saved “somewhere,” you might be a digital packrat.Good file management can save you…
When you use one of your digital devices, you probably just pick it up and start using it. You probably don’t need to select which account to use, unless you share a computer. Mobile devices typically lack user accounts, because they’re personal devices. You may share a tablet, but you rarely share a phone. However,…
A deal-breaker for me when choosing a place to stay away from home is the lack of free Wi-Fi. I’m kind of a tech-junkie. Yeah, I know, you’re totally caught off-guard with that admission. Being able to connect to the Internet is important to me, unless I’m on a mission to specifically not connect. However,…
In the beginning of 2022, I took a remote/telework position, the first position I’ve ever had that was fully remote. I’d been commuting a little over an hour each way for three years, and the previous six years required about 40 to 50 minutes each way, so I was looking forward to canning the commute….
When you’re finished with your gear, or when your gear is finished, what do you do with it? Do you just toss it in the garbage can for next week’s pickup? Bad idea, for you and for the environment. There are several options open to you, and we’ll go into several scenarios and solutions. If…
If you have a fabulous Internet plan, count yourself lucky. In parts of our country, it’s not possible to work from home, watch a movie, or play a game that requires Internet connectivity. But what happens if you have a great Internet plan but you still can’t seem to watch a movie without it stuttering…
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