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Computers

Practical Windows, Mac and Linux guides, PC hardware advice, and fixes for storage, peripherals and everyday computer problems.

Useful guides
• Windows installation checklist
• Fix headphones that play on one side
• Troubleshoot a Windows network drive
• Understand wireless drives and NAS storage
• Prepare your PC for Linux
• Change the default Mac email app
• Choose an SFP transceiver

Chromecast comparison with Google TV vs. Nvidia Shield TV

Chromecast comparison with Google TV vs. Nvidia Shield TV: which one to choose?

December 1, 2021 Matt Mills 0

The Chromecast took a big leap in quality in 2020 when the Chromecast was launched with Google TV. Its big bet against the Chromecast Ultra […]

USB Cable Types - Models and Features Guide

USB Cable Types – Models and Features Guide

December 1, 2021 Matt Mills 0

USB cables are used by various devices both to charge the battery and to transfer data from the computer to peripherals or devices. Of course, […]

Hotspots or dongles

Hotspots or dongles? Keep these essential differences in mind

December 1, 2021 Matt Mills 0

To have Internet anywhere we can have different devices. In this way we can continue browsing while we are traveling on a bus, for example. […]

the most curious keyboards in the world

What are the most curious keyboards in the world?

December 1, 2021 Matt Mills 0

I make a living from typing and have more mechanical keyboards than I will admit in public. And despite that, I keep looking, looking and […]

Amazon's best-selling solar panels

These are Amazon’s best-selling solar panels

December 1, 2021 Matt Mills 0

If we are looking to achieve self-consumption that has less impact on the environment through the use of solar panels, these are the best-selling models […]

find out the CPU model of a Windows-only PC

How to find out the CPU model of a Windows-only PC

November 30, 2021 Matt Mills 0

It is not usual that we do not know which CPU our computer mounts, but we may have forgotten if it has been a long […]

Is it possible to play Ray Tracing on Linux

Is it possible to play Ray Tracing on Linux?

November 30, 2021 Matt Mills 0

We cannot deny that the operating system of choice to play on Windows. In macOS, the graphical power of their computers does not allow us […]

Can the iPad 9 beat the Pro of 2018

Can the iPad 9 beat the Pro of 2018? Attentive to the comparison

November 30, 2021 Matt Mills 0

The Cupertino company does not stop evolving all its products, however, on some occasions it may happen that a new device continues to be below […]

Comparison of AirPods 1, 2 and 3

Comparison of AirPods 1, 2 and 3: design, features, prices and more

November 30, 2021 Matt Mills 0

The evolution of the AirPods in all these years since its departure in 2016 has left interesting characteristics. Not counting the ‘Pro’ or ‘Max’ range, […]

Memory Cards on Xbox

Memory Cards on Xbox: how they work, similarities and alternatives

November 29, 2021 Matt Mills 0

Microsoft has chosen a different format for Xbox Memory Cards, which are used to increase the storage of the console and therefore give the ability […]

Ghosting on PC monitor

Ghosting on PC monitor: what is it, what produces it

November 29, 2021 Matt Mills 0

Nowadays it is really difficult to find this terrible effect on PC, but it is true that many times certain panels by focusing on a […]

Mac compatible graphics tablets

Mac compatible graphics tablets

November 29, 2021 Matt Mills 0

Are you a creative person? Tired of working on paper? Now you can go to the digital world thanks to graphic design tablets that can […]

How to change the default mail app on Mac

How to change the default mail app on Mac

November 29, 2021 Matt Mills 0

You can choose which Mac app opens when you click an email address or a mailto: link. Install your preferred email app, then choose it […]

how to switch from GPU to iGPU AMD

Switchable Graphics or how to switch from GPU to iGPU AMD

November 29, 2021 Matt Mills 0

For some time now, the PC and laptop market has changed a lot and luckily the options are now much more interesting than in the […]

Repair an NVIDIA or AMD GPU

Repair an NVIDIA or AMD GPU after a bad BIOS flash

November 29, 2021 Matt Mills 0

The world of customized or unlocked BIOS for graphics cards goes a long way and although we have dealt with a large part of them […]

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gaming setup highlighting AMD Ryzen's integrated graphics

Budget CPUs With Integrated Graphics: What to Compare

November 19, 2024 0

Compare AMD desktop CPUs with integrated graphics for a budget gaming PC. Check the GPU model, memory, motherboard and real Valorant benchmarks.

Top Headphones for Gamers

Headphones for Gaming and Music: What to Check First

October 30, 2024 0

Choose headphones by connection, microphone and comfort. Compare useful headset and wired options without confusing console versions or noise isolation.

google pixel best charger

Google Pixel Chargers: USB-C PD, PPS and Wattage Explained

October 11, 2024 0

Last updated: 11 October 2026 A charger’s maximum wattage is its capacity, not the power every Pixel will draw. Charging depends on the phone model, […]

Car display with a microphone, speech bubble and call icon

Android Auto Keeps Asking Who to Call? Here’s What to Try

November 6, 2026 0

Android Auto keeps asking who to call? Test a saved name and a spoken number, try a workaround while parked, and learn how to report the issue.

Prevent Google from Closing Your Account

Keep a Google Account Active: Policy and Practical Steps

December 30, 2024 0

Google will delete accounts inactive for over two years starting December 2023. Learn how to keep your account active and safeguard your data.

Gemini AI's integration with Google Drive

How to Use Gemini in Google Drive to Find and Organise Files

December 30, 2024 0

Use Gemini in Google Drive to search and summarise files, review sources and suggest folder moves. Check plan access and keep control of changes.

Phone in a sage case with an illustrated loading ring and a visible side button

Why Does My Google Pixel Keep Freezing? What to Check

November 10, 2026 0

Google Pixel keeps freezing? Learn how to restart it, check apps and storage, and use Safe Mode to narrow down the cause.

Fitness tracker showing activity bars beside a phone with a sync icon and two blank cards

Fitbit Data Missing After Google Health 5.12? What to Check

November 10, 2026 0

Fitbit data missing after Google Health 5.12? Check the last sync time, fix iPhone Bluetooth issues, and see what to do when readings stay blank.

Phone displaying an illustrated search icon and a partially filled progress bar

iPhone Stuck on “Optimizing Search and Siri”? What to Check

November 9, 2026 0

iPhone still says Optimizing Search and Siri? Check indexing progress, test Spotlight against app search, and find the settings that control results.

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