The word “overclocking” gets thrown around a lot in product reviews and online tech articles, sometimes with very little explanation. Someone who isn’t familiar with computer jargon may not understand exactly what the term means or if it can or should apply to them. This article explains, in simple terms, what overclocking is, the risks… Continue reading What is Overclocking and Should You Do It?

The virtual world is packed full of dangers, particularly for those who are less experienced. Children are vastly more likely than adults to fall victim of identity theft and various other online dangers. Even that aside, there is certainly no shortage on inappropriate content online as well. For better or worse, however, the Internet is… Continue reading How to Make Your Computer More Child-Friendly

Solid state drives are relatively new on the home computing scene, but they are already becoming standard in high-end laptop and desktop systems. While they offer extremely high performance, it is important to remember that they work quite differently to traditional mechanical hard drives. They also have a limited number of read and write cycles,… Continue reading Tips for Getting More From Your Solid State Drive

When people buy a new PC they almost certainly choose one with a dual core, quad core or maybe even more-core processor. Multicore processors first started to appear in about 2006, and the clear implication of these devices is that they will be faster than those sad old single core units. They seem like a… Continue reading Do Multicore Processors Really Make a PC Faster?

Even though computer prices are lower than they ever have been, buying a new computer can still be a major expense. In fact, many people spend more than they should do on a new computer mostly because they end up paying extra for features and performance levels that they have no use for. If you… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a New Computer