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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

How the MIPS of a CPU Are Calculated

How the MIPS of a CPU Are Calculated

August 5, 2020 Matt Mills 0

Many times you will find that the performance of a processor , or simply its power, is expressed in a unit of measurement called MIPS […]

How the Xbox Velocity Technology Works

How the Xbox Velocity Technology of the Xbox Series X Works

August 4, 2020 Matt Mills 0

When Microsoft set out to design its new console, the Xbox Series X , they aspired to build the most powerful console ever created, offering […]

In which M.2 Socket on the Motherboard is Better to Install an SSD

In which M.2 Socket on the Motherboard is Better to Install an SSD

August 4, 2020 Matt Mills 0

All modern motherboards already incorporate one or more M.2 sockets to install SSDs on the same motherboard without the need for PCIe adapters. If this […]

PlayStation 5 Games Will Not Have Support for DualShock 4

PlayStation 5 Games Will Not Have Support for DualShock 4

August 4, 2020 Matt Mills 0

Sony has confirmed this, the new PS5 games will only be playable with the new DualSense . That means that it does not matter how […]

Sony A5: New Economic Camera with Full Frame Sensor

Sony A5: New Economic Camera with Full Frame Sensor

August 4, 2020 Matt Mills 0

The Sony A5 would be the next camera with a Full Frame sensor by the Japanese manufacturer. A bet that surprises and would seek to […]

Tips for Buying the Best Speakers for Your PC

Tips for Buying the Best Speakers for Your PC

August 4, 2020 Matt Mills 0

When you start to buy new speakers for your PC , many people simply go for the cheapest because normally when they play they will […]

Best Gaming Monitors with FreeSync Premium

The Best Gaming Monitors with FreeSync Premium 24′

August 3, 2020 Matt Mills 0

If there is something where it is difficult to choose, it is on gaming monitors with FreeSync . There are so many models that differentiating […]

Best Configurable RGB LED Strips for Gaming Desktop

The Best Configurable RGB LED Strips for Gaming Desktop

August 3, 2020 Matt Mills 0

If you intend to mount a gaming desk, adding RGB LED strips will give it a distinctive and personalized touch, and also if you place […]

Write Amplification on SSDs

Write Amplification on SSDs, What it is and How it Affects

August 3, 2020 Matt Mills 0

Write Amplification plays a critical role in the durability of an SSD . As you already know, the less you write to an SSD the […]

CFexpress: Characteristics and Comparison

CFexpress: Characteristics and Comparison against Other Memory Cards

August 3, 2020 Matt Mills 0

In 2016 CFexpress was announced, a new format of memory cards that should not be confused with the old CF (Compact Flash). Different and designed […]

OBS or XSplit Which One Has Less CPU Consumption

OBS or XSplit for Streaming, Which One Has Less CPU Consumption?

August 2, 2020 Matt Mills 0

When streaming games from a gaming PC, one of the biggest concerns we may have is that streaming software slows down game performance, slowing performance […]

Is it Better to Use One or Two PCIe Cables

Is it Better to Use One or Two PCIe Cables from the Source for the GPU?

August 2, 2020 Matt Mills 0

When providing power to the graphics card using the PCIe cables from the power supply, we may have doubts in the event that the graphics […]

What Capacity Should You Buy Your Next Mac

What Capacity Should You Buy Your Next Mac

August 1, 2020 Matt Mills 0

If Apple Mac computers are already quite expensive in themselves, when you want to go for a higher-capacity SSD of origin – something that is […]

How ECC Error Correction Works on an SSD

How ECC Error Correction Works on an SSD

August 1, 2020 Matt Mills 0

Surely you have heard (or read) talk about the ECC error correction code in many hardware components, all related to memory (either RAM or storage), […]

Why the PS5 Has More iGPU Speed

Why the PS5 Has More iGPU Speed than the Xbox Series X

July 31, 2020 Matt Mills 0

It is one of the big questions that these new generation consoles will entail given their technical specifications in hand. SONY and Microsoft have taken […]

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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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