Computers come in all forms: desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We all know that computers are constructed of various electrical components and hardware that rely on sophisticated programming for functionality. But, how do computer systems actually work? First, there are input devices that provide the data to the computer. The most common input devices are […]
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HOW DOES A COMPUTER WORK?
Laptop computers have surged in popularity, and with that grew our dependence on WiFi. With most computers, having a wireless connection is almost assumed; however, when it comes to desktop computers it should not be. Laptops are made to be portable while desktops are meant to reside in one place. If your current desktop does […]
The hard drive on any computer is one of the most valuable and important components of the entire machine. Constructed of mechanical and electrical parts, the hard drive is where all of your files are saved, which means if your hard drive fails, you could potentially lose everything. Luckily, there are ways to replace and […]
Sometimes when people buy a new laptop or computer, they don’t realize that there is more that goes into it than simply going to a local store and picking something out. Instead, it requires a bit of research, some hard choices, and maybe even testing a few different options out. One of the most common […]
When your laptop needs repairs or something just isn’t working correctly, there can be some difficulty discussing the problem for one major reason: people don’t understand the different parts when they are actually talking about it. When you need something fixed but can only explain it as “that thingy that spins,” there is a breakdown […]
We use passwords for everything. Our online accounts, social networks, web app logins, computer logins, phones, cloud storage, banking, shopping and a whole lot more. When the loss of a password can mean losing data, money, personal details or worse, it makes sense to make that password a good one. As part of a data […]
