Consider the above comic from the excellent XKCD webcomic. The lazy fellow in the chair wants their friend to make them a sandwich, but they lack the authority to make […]
Looking through the list of processes on a Windows computer using Task Manager is a recipe for paranoia. There are plenty of strange-sounding programs running and usually no way for […]
A stuttering mouse is by far one of the most common complaints by computer users. A “stuttering” mouse is when the mouse pointer moves erratically. At the time of writing […]
You’re just browsing the web, listening to some music and trying to get that Excel spreadsheet done when suddenly you get a popup that says “Your Computer Is Low on […]
Surround sound can transform your movie or video game experience. While most people use their gaming console or lounge TV to enjoy surround sound, Windows 10 also has robust support […]
Hardware acceleration uses specially-built computer hardware (i.e., silicon microchips) to do a narrow set of tasks faster than a general-purpose CPU (central processing unit). What does that mean to you […]
Today, most computing devices are likely to either have a processor using the x86 design, like Intel processors, or the ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) design as in the CPU in […]
The ping command is one of the most helpful network diagnostic tools at your disposal. It’s useful for finding problems both on your local network and on the wider internet. […]
Sometimes when you connect a monitor to a Windows 10 PC, things just seem a little off. If your display size and resolution aren’t what they should be, here are […]
Even though you rarely need to reinstall Windows these days, if you ever do, there are some speed bumps on the road to getting Windows installed. One such error is […]
Write protection is a feature that intends to prevent users from accidentally deleting or altering data on a disk or other storage devices. Unfortunately, sometimes Windows refuses to work with […]
Laptops have a tough job. They have to provide users with good performance while being frugal with their battery use. This is why gaming laptops or those with high-performance dedicated […]
This is the golden age of crisp, high-resolution displays. So it can be quite irritating when Windows 10 presents you with blurry text! Unless you’ve forgotten to wear your glasses, […]
Hard drives can be formatted to various standards, each with their own pros and cons. Some formats can be understood by many operating systems, while others only work with a […]
Linux has blossomed into dozens and dozens of different distributions (or “distros”) over the decades since it was first created. Each one has its own fanbase, as well as a […]