Computers Archive

Even though it’s terribly easy to overlook, the stand can be an integral part of a monitor. Adjustability is ultimately what will determine if you get the best possible view, and whether or not the monitor will get in your way. Nearly every monitor on the market includes a stand. But most of those stands aren’t very good. Because most of the time, most people …

Canned air is useful. But it’s also tremendously cost ineffective. For the price of a couple of cans, you can get a duster or vacuum that can create similar levels of air pressure on a permanent basis. Then you never have to worry about running out of canned air again, or feel guilty about using your air as thoroughly as you’d like. Once you have …

Choosing an entry-level monitor can be just as difficult as choosing any top-shelf monitor. Because you still have to make decisions about how much you want to spend on various features. Do you want G-Sync? It’ll probably cost you something like $80. Likewise, if you don’t want a feature, knowing that can save you some money. As always, it helps to have some idea of …

When new technologies are released, they tend to be pretty expensive. But over time, they do get more affordable. The earliest NVMe drives had consumers paying prices similar to the earliest SSDs, but costs are finally starting to level out. It will still be years until NVMe drives will make good choices for bulk storage, but you no longer have to be an enthusiast to …

Wireless adapters aren’t just routers, shoved inside of desktop computers. They’re a means of extending your wireless network to a broader area, of affecting control over your network, and expanding network reception. With the right adapter, your options can remain wide open. Some wireless adapters ask you to choose between convenience and efficiency, but more often than not, you can have both. Choosing the Right …