When researching the different types of computer hardware, you may come across expansion cards. Nearly all modern desktop computers support expansion cards. You can use them to “expand” your computer with new hardware. What are expansion cards exactly, and...
Whether you realize it or not, your computer is probably running device drivers and firmware. They are two essential types of computer software. Most computers come preinstalled with device drivers and firmware. While they serve similar purposes, though, device...
Are you familiar with cloud computing? It’s become a hot topic among business owners in recent years. Cloud computing is essentially the on-demand use of remote computing resources. Rather than using locally installed on-premise computers, you can use a cloud...
Virtual machines are commonly used by businesses. They offer an alternative to traditional computers. In the context of virtual machines, a “machine” is a computer. While some machines are tangible, others are virtual. Virtual machines can perform most or...
Do you own a PC? Whether it’s a desktop or laptop, it probably has a motherboard. The motherboard is arguably the most important component of a PC. Without it, you won’t be able to turn on or use your PC. Because it’s found inside the case, though,...
You can’t expect your computer’s hard drive to last forever. Like most parts in a typical computer, hard drives can fail. Research shows that the average failure rate for hard drives, in fact, is about 1% per year. In a five-year period, for instance, your...
