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November 29, 2020When it comes to internet connectivity, life can throw you a lot of questions. In fact, sometimes a lot more questions than answers. It’s just not as straightforward as connecting up to a stock-standard router or modem, especially not from the companies that provide your internet to you. The truth is, while these standard routers and modems can do the job, they just aren’t quite capable of keeping up the day-to-day life of most people. The chances are pretty good that you’ve got multiple devices all hooked up to the internet in your home, whether they are wired or wireless, putting multiple devices online at the same time can cause a bit of a problem creating a congested network. Modems or Routers One thing that’s incredibly important to understand is that if you do decide to go for an aftermarket device, you should make sure that you have the right one. There is a physical difference between cable, fibre and ADSL. To that end, there’s also a difference between a modem and a router,
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November 29, 2020
The gloves are off and both Sony and Microsoft have unveiled their next-generation consoles, the specs, and the release windows. What’s next, will be the pricing of the consoles and the exact launch dates.
It’s been a battle that has been wagering on for quite some time, and while the companies themselves probably don’t see each other as bitter rivals, the gaming public certainly wants to pick a side. It’s the battle of the two consoles and has been around since the first consoles came to light. This time it’s no different because both consoles are similarly configured, and the winner will be the one that offers the best value.
From looks alone, the PlayStation 5 has a space-age, two-tone design that people are saying makes it look like a Router, while the Xbox Series X has harder edges and people are affectionately branding it a fridge. But many people will tell you, it’s what’s inside that counts…
The PlayStation
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June 24, 2020
Buying a new computer is always exciting, but it can also be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know what you are looking for. Whether it is your first computer, your tenth computer or an upgrade, you need to be sure you are picking the right machine to meet your needs. In our computer buying guide below, you’ll find the things you need to consider and break down the jargon.
Operating System
Your operating system (OS) is the brains of your computer. It enables you to interact with your computer and provides an interface for applications and programs, as well as organising files and so on. It controls your computer’s functions.
The most popular operating systems are Windows and Mac OS. Essentially, if you are buying an Apple computer, it’ll
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June 05, 2020
A Universal Serial Bus cable or commonly known as USB, is a peripheral connecting device to computers. Featuring standardized ports designated, it is capable of accommodating various other hardware devices. Modern devices such as MP3 players, iPods, cell phones, flash drives, scanners, printers, and digital cameras utilize some USB variations depending on their port standards. It is crucial to know the nitty-gritty aspects of USB, but that would be strenuous without first understanding how it came to existence.
History of USB cables
Back in 1994, there began the first development of USB technology by USB IF and Ajay Bhatt, who were co-inventors. The company comprised of leading industries like Hewlett-Packard, Apple, LSI, Compaq, Microsoft, and Intel.
Prior to the existence of USB cables, computers usually used parallel and serial ports for plugging devices to transfer data. Individual
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April 28, 2020
If you’re someone who is into gaming at all, or perhaps just want to ensure that your PC stays at the top of the line performance-wise, then it’s worthwhile getting yourself a good graphics card.
How is a good graphics card defined? Well, it’s an interesting conversation to have. The standard adage remains true in that that you get what you pay for. But shelling out $1,000 on a graphics card when it just doesn’t make sense is a fool’s endeavor because it might not even help you as much as you may think.
In this article, we’ll be able to help you out. We’ll talk about graphics cards, what they do, how they work, what the difference in price is, and how you should go about finding one.
What is a Graphics Card and Why is it Important?
The graphics card is the visual artist to your PC or computer. It renders the image to your monitor by converting data into a signal that your monitor can understand.