Running an older Windows operating system (OS) is a bit like driving your car with the engine light on. Sure, everything is running smoothly at the moment, but the voice in the back of your head reminds you that things can start to degrade or fail at any time. You’ll never regret paying early attention…
One of the biggest questions you’ll ask yourself when building a custom computer is which graphics processor you should use in your machine. The main choice is between integrated graphics and dedicated graphics processors. The decision mainly rests on what you intend to do with your computer. Integrated Graphics Integrated graphics are where the graphics…
Modern computers are quite the resilient beast and many of them can bounce back from any potential damage or particularly hard knocks with relative ease. However, there will inevitably come a time when your computer needs the repair person’s touch. The problem can come in with the fact that it isn’t always obvious when you…
There are many things to consider and budget for when planning a custom PC build. At the heart of this process is the usage scenario. What exactly will your PC be doing most of the time? If you’re gaming, what kinds of games will you be playing? Besides the internal hardware of your PC, you…
In the past, most people never bothered to update their computer’s firmware, or BIOS as it was called in the PC world, even though it was possible to do so. Nowadays, with mobile devices, firmware updates are frequent. They’re also becoming more frequent for desktop users. Why should an ordinary computer user bother? What is…
Databases are likely to get corrupted. When data gets corrupted or deleted, most people opt for DIY data recovery. However, DIY data recovery might not necessarily be successful. It comes with several advantages as well as disadvantages. Here are some reasons why you should not opt for DIY data recovery in case of a data…
Typically, blue screens, sometimes called the blue screen of death, caused by an error in the Windows operating system that when occurs, a blue screen will be generated on the monitor connected to the computer, typically with some information about the cause of the problem. The cause of the nuisance varies but can be isolated…
In the best of circumstances, a hard drive failure is a minor inconvenience. When the drive holds the only copy of personal photos, crucial business documents, or other important data, a sudden crash can have catastrophic consequences. The good news is that qualified data recovery experts can retrieve files from a crashed hard drive in…
A computer is an essential component in the 21st century. Whether you use it for social media updates or work purposes, the truth is computers have taken over our lives. When we encounter problems with our computers, life usually comes to a standstill. It is human nature to try to fix things. However, with machines,…
Most computer users tend to think of data recovery as a last-minute approach to retrieving documents, pictures, music, and files in general — when the files become inaccessible due to malfunctioning devices the files are installed on, i.e. phones, laptops, desktops, tablets, etc. Many times, however, data is not recoverable, or economically so, after a…