When shopping for a new computer monitor, you’ll need to consider the display technology. Most computer monitors use one of two display technologies: liquid-crystal display (LCD) or light-emitting diode (LED). While they are both flat-panel display technologies...
How many smart devices do you own? Even if you’re unfamiliar with the term, you probably own at least one of them: a smartphone. Of course, there are dozens of other smart devices available on the market, some of which include smartwatches, smart thermostats,...
If you’re shopping for a new computer — or looking to upgrade your existing computer — you might be wondering whether a solid-state drive (SSD) is a better choice than a hard-disk drive (HDDs). All computers have a storage drive. The two most common...
If you spend most or all of your workday in front of a computer, you might be wondering whether or not you should turn it off before leaving the office. Most computers can be turned off in one of two ways: pressing a physical button on the case or selecting the...
Like automotive engines, computers can sustain catastrophic damage if they overheat. As the temperature increases, you may notice your computer freezing or randomly rebooting itself. Alternatively, your computer may fail to turn on altogether. All computers produce...
The power supply is an important component of a computer. Regardless of the brand or operating system, all computers have a power supply. It’s designed to convert Alternating Current (AC) — from a corded wall outlet — to Direct Current (DC) for the...
