Whether you’re a gamer or a content creator, a good monitor is an essential part of a well-built rig. But what is it that makes one monitor better than another? This is where things start to get a little more fuzzy. Depending on your tasks, you might be looking for different features. For example, if …
For most people, durability is a secondary concern when you’re buying a laptop. You don’t want one that’s gong to break just because you looked at it the wrong way. But as long as it’s reasonably bump-proof, you’re looking for other features. You’re thinking about the graphics, or the speed of the processor. Or maybe …
Very few interfaces have the rich, varied history of the serial port. They get there name from the way they transfer data. Just a single bit at a time, in a series. Serial technology laid the foundation for our modern communication protocols. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. SATA stands for Serial ATA, which stands …
Computers have changed a lot over the past few decades. They’ve gotten considerably more powerful, with exponentially more processing power. At the same time, they’ve gotten cheaper, as manufacturing costs have declined. And yes, they’ve also gotten smaller. To be fair, you can still buy a big PC tower and pack it full of upgrades. …
If you want to make a truly personalized gift, there are many ways to go. Basically anything you’re good at crafting can be a good fit, given the right situation. But when it comes to making something durable and unique, it’s tough to go wrong with an engraving. Say your niece just got her first …