Computers, Laptops & Tablets

Generally overlooked, hard drives have never been the coolest computer peripherals, but with faster and more capacious Solid State Drives now available as direct replacements or as external backup storage, they’re not only desirable tech gifts, they can completely change the way we work and play.

Intel doesn’t usually get involved in PC manufacturing. Components —especially the CPUs that power computers and mobile devices— are its bread and butter. But with the NUC (or Next Unit of Computing), Intel is going most of the way towards offering its own, intel-branded PC. I say most of the way because what you get out of an Intel NUC box isn’t a functioning PC, but a kit that provides much of what you need to build a capable computer, in a tiny package. Lacking essentials like storage, RAM, Wi-Fi card and an operating system, the Intel NUC is about as barebones as retail PCs get, yet its elegant design and powerful CPU make for a very capable little mini PC —once you assemble the pieces you need and install them.

When it comes to Wi-Fi, gamers have some very demanding requirements and these three high performance Wi-Fi routers will make for great wireless gaming.

It's time to get ready for back to school.You need to set yourself up for success with the ultimate remote learning tech. Here's some suggestions.

If your PC crashed tomorrow, would you easily be able to recover the data and restore it exactly to its pre-crash condition? What about if its hard drive died, or the computer was stolen. What if you were locked out using ransomware? In this post I’ll explain the importance of data backup and show you different options for protecting your data using PC backup software.

     Hacking into mobile accounts is all over the news these days, with either cyber criminals compromising consumer data, or the FBI wanting to break into criminals’ phones for evidence. Security is on everyone’s minds and you should be thinking about it, too. Your first line of defence for any mobile account, of course, is a solid and strong password. So, stop using “password” or your cat’s name, and read on for a few tips for creating the best password for your mobile accounts.

The 12 Days of Christmas gift idea list is now upon us, and for the first day, there's one of the best Chromebooks available — the Pixelbook Go from Google.

Computer slowing down to a crawl? There are a few different possible causes. Here's a quick rundown and what you can do to fix your computer slowdown.

Competing tech solutions can be confusing. Here's a quick breakdown of the difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).