It may be tempting to leave your PC on overnight. After all, it can go into sleep mode, which should theoretically limit its ...

The venerable ATX standard was developed in 1995 by Intel, as an attempt to standardize what had until then been a PC ecosystem formed around the IBM AT PC’s legacy. The preceding AT form factor was ...

Configuring a custom gaming PC is both fun and rigorous work. First, you get to research your components –- case, motherboard, CPU, GPU, memory, storage, peripherals, cooling, and power supply unit.

Whenever possible, a computer should be shut down from the operating system. This ensures open files are saved, temporary files are deleted, and applications and the operating system are properly ...

Have you checked your computer's power management settings within the last year? For optimal performance and energy savings, you should use the following settings. Monitor off after 15 minutes (or ...

A power outage can do devastating damage to your computer if it is not protected properly. The reason for the damage is usually not the fact that the computer does not receive any power during an ...

A power surge is one of the few things that can instantly destroy your computer, and there is no coming back from that. However, not everyone tends to consider the ramifications of a power outage and ...

Portable power stations are handy for backup power during outages, off-grid electricity for an RV, or simply charging your ...

We live in a world where nearly everyone everywhere has a computer in hand or tucked in a purse or pocket all the time. We talk to our computers, ask them for directions, and let them connect us to ...