Computers

In an age when the vast majority of our lives revolve around our computers, when one gets a virus or is infected with malware, it can be devastating. So to mitigate such a disaster, here are some tips for keeping your computer alive, healthy, and virus free.

If you are a designer or content-creator looking for a great computer monitor for both work and play, check out my review of the BENQ PD3200Q 32-inch monitor.

Looking for a new laptop? One of the most important components you should be considering when searching for a portable PC is also one of the most confusing: the CPU. What’s the difference between a Celeron, a Core i7 or an AMD A-Series processor? For that matter, what’s the difference between a 5th generation Intel Core CPU and 6th generation version? In this post, I’ll explain the importance of a laptop’s CPU, the key differences between CPU options and how much CPU horsepower you’re likely to need for common tasks.

When it comes to cars, a convertible is one with a roof that protects occupants from the weather while offering a top-free ride in the summer sunshine. When it comes to PCs, convertible laptops mean something a little different. These are PCs that combine the best of two different experiences —the laptop and the tablet— in a single device. And like a convertible (the car), a convertible laptop accomplishes this trick through some clever hardware design. Convertible laptops aren’t for everyone, but if you’re a fan of mobile computing and you’d love to have a tablet along for the ride without the extra weight (and expense); or if you wish your tablet had a keyboard and trackpad, a convertible laptop may be the ideal device for you.  

It's easy to file your taxes online, and there are a lot of reasons why you'd want to do so. Here's a quick look at the best reason to file taxes online.

Life is too short to spend it staring at a frozen screen. Stop waiting for your download, get rid of all those pesky cables and boost your current WiFi system with the Asus WiFi line of fast routers and USB Wi-Fi adapters that can handle 3D video streaming and gaming.

The NuPhy Halo75 is a 75% mechanical gaming keyboard that has 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connection options.

 Gamers love mechanical keyboards like the Razer BlackWidow Expert. The precision of mechanical switches is a big advantage in high stakes video games, but you don’t have to be fighting off a pack of feral ghouls in Far Harbor to appreciate what mechanical keyboards have to offer. In fact, I use one every day where it is unbeatable at the decidedly more mundane task of writing.

SSD and HDD: Two acronyms you’ll frequently see during discussions of computers and their specs. What’s the difference between the two, which one is better and why is SSD showing up more frequently these days? In this post, I’ll tackle those questions and provide the details you need to make an informed choice when it comes time to choose between the two computer storage options.

There is an assumption made by many people that with modern operating systems like macOS and Windows 10, the need for security software goes out the window. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. The cyber bad guys have upped their game. But installing security software can take the worry out of using your computer.