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 …
When you’re on camera, you want to look your best. This is true whether you’re a professional YouTuber or whether you’re Zooming in to a work meeting. Obviously, this means brushing your hair and putting on some decent clothes. But no matter how well you present yourself, an inferior camera can make it all fall …
When we need to physically move data between computers, most of us turn to our trusty flash drive. When you’re looking to add some internal storage to your home computer, you’re likely to purchase a solid-state drive. It’s well known that solid state drives provide better reliability and faster transfer rates than any other storage …