Best Remote Desktop Software
How does a remote desktop work? Remote desktop software captures a device’s screen as well as mouse and keyboard inputs and sends them to another device where a user can watch or control it remotely. Remote desktop connectivity is frequently used by technical support workers to troubleshoot live repairs on a client’s PC. Many of […]
Computer RAM for gamers
Everything you want (and don’t want) to know about RAM! Building a computer for the first time is a daunting task. With so many components and specifications to consider, it can be difficult to know what to look for when purchasing. Graphics cards and processors often get the spotlight, but it’s just as important to […]
What can you do if your SSD is full?
The speed, durability, and compactness of SSDs have transformed the storage industry. However, despite these advantages, older SSDs often have limitations, such as limited storage capacity. The operating system requires approximately 20% of the SSD space to function properly. If you’re getting a “disk full” error message or experiencing poor performance due to running out […]
HDD vs SSD
Digital storage media has come a long way since the days of tape drives and floppy disks. For modern consumers, hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) are the most common computer storage media. Many new computer models sold today come with SSDs, but additional storage in the form of an external SSD is […]
Intel U vs. P vs. H Laptop CPUs
n a desktop computer, Intel CPU choices are not that complicated. You just need to memorize a few things. For example, an Intel “K” CPU has an unlocked multiplier and allows overclocking, whereas if it has no suffix, it is locked. In laptops, though, it’s a bit more complicated. You might have seen how laptop […]
Best Laptop Processor in 2024
Just like a desktop computer, the heart of every laptop is the central processing unit (CPU), often called the processor, which is responsible for nearly everything that happens inside. Today’s laptops use a range of different CPUs from AMD, Intel, Apple and Qualcomm – seemingly endless options, but also complex names. But if you know a few basic rules, the choice is easier than you think. This article will help you decipher the terminology in each laptop’s spec sheet – from core count to gigahertz, from TDP to cache – and help you choose the model that’s best for you and convenient. With almost all exceptions, a laptop’s processor cannot be changed or upgraded later, as is the case with some desktop computers. Therefore, it is important to make the right choice from the beginning. (With that in mind, also check out our guide to the best desktop CPUs.) First up: some basic laptop CPU concepts The CPU is responsible for the main logical operations in the computer. It’s about everything: mouse clicks, streaming videos smoothly, responding to in-game commands, encoding your family’s home videos, and more. It is the most important piece of hardware inside. Before we get into specific CPU recommendations, let’s understand what sets one chip apart from another by focusing on the key features that laptop processors share. Laptop Processor Architecture: Silicon Basics Every processor is based on an underlying design called an instruction set architecture. This blueprint determines how the processor understands the computer code. Because software operating systems and applications are written to work most efficiently on specific architectures (or sometimes only on specific architectures), this is probably the most important decision point for your next processor. In general, modern laptop processors use ARM or x86 architecture. The latter, developed by Intel in 1978, dominated the PC industry, with Intel and AMD vying for market share dominance. […]