Computers
Logitech G502 X, X Lightspeed, and X Plus mice review
How to choose between upgrading to a super fast SSD or...
Wireless ac versus wireless n: what gives with these Wi-Fi standards?
Wireless networking can be confusing. There are many numbers and letters being thrown around and with Gigabit Wi-Fi just starting to appear in mainstream devices, there’s more arcane info than ever to keep track of. Dual-band, 802.11, a,b,g,n,ac, 1300/1900, 600/900, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, beamforming … What does it all mean? In particular, what is the difference between the previous top performing Wi-Fi standard (802.11n wireless) and the new champ (802.11ac)? In this post, I’ll break it down to the basics.
How to avoid getting a virus or malware on your computer
How to pick a PC that supports multiple monitors out of...
Looking to pick up a PC that can support multiple displays without having to be upgraded or tweaked? If thats the case, then you’ll want to read on.
When and why to upgrade your video card
One of the cool things about PCs is that nothing ever stands still. Whether it’s new video games that redefine immersion, or the ability to edit photos at full resolution with a 4K monitor, progress often means pushing the limits of a video card. If you’ve hit a wall when it comes to your computer’s graphics capabilities, or maybe you made a New Year’s resolution to upgrade your PC so you can use that big 4K monitor to full advantage, the good news is this doesn’t need to mean shelling out for an all new system. Chances are you can get back to enjoying the best PC technology has to offer by simply upgrading your video card.
Review: The new HP Spectre laptop is ready to impress
The new HP Spectre laptop is a beautiful marriage of luxurious design and raw horsepower that stands out from the crowd.
How to set up multiple monitors for your computer
Why a PC backup plan should be your New Year resolution
Spring cleaning your PC
Like many Canadians, I’ve spent the past few weekends spring cleaning. Something about being largely stuck indoors through a particularly long and harsh winter (including nearly a week without wired Internet access when an ice storm took out cable service in my neighbourhood) makes the first warm day of April seem like it’s past time to get things done. We open the windows, break out the rakes and start cleaning, indoors and out. Cars are washed, windows wiped and carpets shampooed. Since I have the cleaning bug anyway, this is the perfect time to clean my PC –also, both “inside” and out. The result will be a computer that’s faster, cleaner, more energy efficient, less cluttered and a pleasure to use.







