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...
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...
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...
Heatsinks are a common component used in modern-day computers. Whether you own a desktop or laptop computer, it probably has a heatsink. Some computers, in fact, have multiple heatsinks. Because they are located on the motherboard, though, you typically won’t...
