The key difference between a desktop computer and a laptop computer is compactness; where a desktop has room for expandable cards and new hardware features, a laptop's hardware must fit into an ...

The motherboard of desktop computers is one of the neglected parts when carrying out computer maintenance. In fact, most of the maintenance tips suggested for desktop computers are focused on software ...

A computer is a complex machine. While most of it works on a microscopic level, it certainly has recognizable macroscopic components that contribute to its uses. A computer can be used to do just ...

What is and what does a motherboard do? The primary component of a computer is the motherboard (sometimes called the mainboard). The motherboard is the hub that is used to connect all of the ...

Should you buy second-hand computer parts? Best answer: You should consider buying used PC components if you're seeking a bargain and understand that the said parts may not work as good as shiny new ...

Almost everyone uses a computer daily, but many don't know how a computer works or all the different individual pieces that make it up. In fact, many people erroneously look at a computer and call it ...

Ah, the joy of summer storms. A recent one involving a flooded basement (a torrential downpour traveled down a chipmunk burrow that led to an otherwise enclosed basement window with a broken ...

I am planning a new build as below, but am struggling to pick a suitable chipset and motherboard. Looking for recommendations. With the lack of boards supporting more than 4 x SATA drivers, I'm ...

February 11, 2009 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you've never done it before, the idea of building a computer from the ground up can seem very ...