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
Enthusiasts and gamers often consider building their own computer from a set of handpicked components. However, there is also an extensive choice of gaming-orientated desktop computers and even laptop computers on the market and building your own machine is certainly not necessary, regardless of your requirements. Building your own computer does offer various advantages nonetheless,… Continue reading Should I Buy a PC or Build My Own?